Memorandum to Policy Advisory Committee: Scope of Work for the Sea-Tac Noise Remedy Program Update

A 1982 Port of Seattle memorandum from Special Project Director Art Yoshioka outlines the scope of work for the Sea-Tac Noise Remedy Program Update, which aimed to address aircraft noise impacts on surrounding communities. Three planning strategies were evaluated, and the third was selected for its ability to complete an initial land acquisition phase within eight months—faster than the 12- or 24-month timelines of the alternatives. The chosen approach prioritized quickly acquiring properties in noise-impacted areas not yet covered by existing programs, fulfilling prior commitments to affected communities near Sea-Tac Airport.

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April 23, 1982 memorandum from Art Yoshioka, Special Project Director at Port Of Seattle, to the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) outlining the scope of work for the Sea-Tac Noise Remedy Program Update. Evaluates three planning strategies differentiated by phasing: Strategy 1 (24-month single phase), Strategy 2 (two phases, 12-month first phase), and Strategy 3 (two phases, 8-month first phase). Third strategy selected prioritizing an interim land acquisition program for areas identified in the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan not yet in a completed or ongoing acquisition program, using updated noise projections from the Sea-Tac Noise Exposure Update study. Scope of work tasks include Purpose and Objectives, Interim Land Acquisition Program, Literature Review of noise impacts on population and land resources, and definition of Airport Vicinity Planning Areas. Working subcommittee meetings held March 23 and April 19, 1982; next PAC meeting scheduled May 12, 1982. Distribution includes PAC members Alexander, Ault, Bohrer, Brown, Dana, Fain, Jennings, Jhaveri, Legg, Rockafellar, Sherer, Simpson, Stalzer; FAA contacts Buley and Saito; and Highline Community Council.

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