Highline Forum 220323 2022 StART Federal Policy WG workplan

StART Federal Policy Working Group - Federal Advocacy Priorities Issue Category Goal DNL evaluation and alternative metrics FAA Reauthorization Implementation Encourage timely release of the "noise annoyance survey" and relevant accompanying policy guidance Overflight noise/human health study FAA Reauthorization Implementation Help shape the scope and implementation of the study Environmental Pilot Program FAA Reauthorization Implementation Help shape the scope of the grant program, and secure funding for an innovative local pilot for mitigation Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act New Legislation Advocate for passage Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act New Legislation Advocate for passage Secondary Insulation for "Failed" Packages New Legislation Advocate for passage Sustainable Skies Act/SAF Blender's Tax Credit New Legislation Advocate for passage EPA Aviation Environmental Justice Grant Programs New Legislation Advocate for passage High Speed Surface Transportation Investments Additional Investments Support federal funding for innovative high speed surface transportation options "Healthy Ports Initiative" Additional Investments Support federal funding for environmental justice programs in near- port communities. Noise Program Funding Additional Investments Significantly increase funding for noise insulation of eligible buildings near SEA. Sustainable Aviation Fuels Funding and Other Alternative Energy Investments Additional Investments Significantly increase funding for deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels for airplanes as well as other low-/zero-carbon alternative fuels for ground transportation vehicles such as renewable natural gas and electrification Aircraft Modernization and Environmental Performance Incentives Additional Investments Investigate steps that could be taken - including those currently underway in Europe - to incentivize environmental performance of aircraft, including upgrading of…

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