In December 2022, the Port of Seattle and six nearby cities (SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila, and Federal Way) wrote to Washington's congressional delegation urging them to include aircraft noise and emissions reforms in the 2023 FAA Reauthorization bill. Their seven proposals cover topics such as expanding federal funding for noise insulation upgrades in homes near Sea-Tac Airport, creating a new Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee, and accelerating the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to cut carbon and air pollution. The letter reflects the work of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a collaborative forum the Port and cities jointly established to address the growing impact of airport operations on surrounding communities.Open full document
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The Port of Seattle and six surrounding cities (SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila, and Federal Way) write to Washington’s congressional delegation outlining seven aircraft noise and emissions policy priorities for inclusion in the 2023 FAA Reauthorization legislation. The letter covers topics including secondary noise insulation funding, the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act, creation of an Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) incentives. The signatories emphasize the need for federal partnership through the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) to address growing community concerns.