Final Package of Mediated Noise Abatement Actions for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Agreed to by the Mediation Committee, March 31, 1990

This 1990 document outlines a comprehensive package of noise abatement actions for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, agreed upon by a Mediation Committee on March 31, 1990. It covers measures such as nighttime flight restrictions, soundproofing programs for nearby homes and public buildings, improved flight corridors, and a new noise management monitoring system. According to the technical consultant involved, full implementation of these agreements could reduce noise levels by approximately 50% for communities surrounding the airport.

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Final Package of Mediated Noise Abatement Actions for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, agreed to by the Mediation Committee on March 31, 1990, prepared by Port Of Seattle and Mestre Greve Associates. Covers noise budget, nighttime limitations, noise remedy/mitigation program (sound insulation, audit procedures, mobile homes, hardship committee, transaction assistance, public buildings), Duwamish/Elliott Bay Corridor noise abatement procedures, Microwave Landing System, nighttime flight corridors, ground noise control, noise management system (flight track monitoring), flight track management, most annoying operations, and Sea-Tac Noise Abatement Committee. Technical consultant stated this represented the most comprehensive noise control program of any major international airport in the country, with potential 50% Ldn noise level reduction in surrounding communities.

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