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Port-Cities Aircraft Noise DC Fly-in Prep Memo, March 11–12, 2020

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In March 2020, Port of Seattle officials and representatives from surrounding cities including Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac, Federal Way, and Des Moines traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the FAA and members of Congress about aircraft noise and emissions issues affecting the Puget Sound region. The group advocated for implementation of key provisions from the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, including a review of the 65 DNL noise standard, a study on the health impacts of overflight noise, and a new environmental mitigation pilot program. The meetings emphasized that local authorities have limited power to address flight paths, aircraft types, or noise insulation funding, and that federal action is needed to provide new tools and resources for affected communities.

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Preparation memo from Eric Schinfeld dated February 26, 2020, for the Port-Cities Aircraft Noise DC Fly-in on March 11–12, 2020. Participants include Port Of Seattle Commissioner Bowman, Executive Director Stephen Metruck, and elected officials from Burien, Tukwila, SeaTac, Federal Way, and Des Moines. Itinerary covers meetings with US Representatives Adam Smith, Pramila Jayapal, and Rick Larsen; FAA Assistant Administrator Bailey Edwards (Office of Policy, International Affairs, and Environment); Senator Patty Murray Chief of Staff Mindi Linquist; and Senator Maria Cantwell. Advocacy focuses on FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 provisions including 65 DNL noise standard evaluation (sections 173, 187, 188), overflight noise health impact study (section 189), and environmental mitigation pilot program (section 190). Talking points address Port Of Seattle’s limited authority over flight paths, airline accommodation requirements, noise insulation funding restrictions, and requests for new federal tools and legislation.

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