Post Report Technical Advisory Committee

The Department of Commerce (Commerce) formed a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to help guide the development of the report. The TAC initially consisted of representatives from the six cities within the study area (Sea Tac, Tukwila, Burien, Normandy Park, Federal Way, and Des Moines) and later expanded to include a public representative from each of those cities. The group met with Commerce 25 times during the development of the report and was responsible for the following:  Assisting in completion of the project charter,  Assisting in the development of the draft statement of work, review draft request for proposals (RFP)  Providing review and comments on the draft study. Stantec Consulting Inc. developed the report. The report identified 72 recommendations to improve impacts of operating the Sea-Tac airport on neighboring cities. The TAC members met virtually after the report’s publication to identify priority next steps from among the report’s 72 recommendations and to surface any additional concerns. TAC Post-Report Update Priority Next Steps The TAC reviewed the Study’s 72 recommendations and prioritized 13 specific items as next steps. These recommendations are not in any priority order. Public Health #4. Approve/reauthorize bills to address mitigation packages that have failed or are inadequate. #9. Expand the late night noise limitation program to reduce effects on neighborhoods. #8. Require alternative fuel use for airport. Air Quality #1. Improve the current monitoring network by increasing the number and location of monitors in and around the airport. #4. Continue research on the connection of…
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