In January 2019, the City of Burien, Washington considered Resolution No. 407, a measure drafted by the Burien Airport Committee to address noise pollution from nearby Sea-Tac Airport. The resolution highlighted that the airport's rapid growth had caused serious health, environmental, and economic harm to Burien residents, with current FAA noise level standards far exceeding the safer thresholds recommended by the World Health Organization. The Burien Airport Committee recommended adoption of the resolution, which called for updated noise impact assessments and greater consideration of off-site noise effects.Open full document
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This agenda bill from the City of Burien’s January 7, 2019 City Council meeting requests discussion and potential action on Resolution No. 407, drafted by the Burien Airport Committee to address noise pollution generated by Sea-Tac Airport. The resolution references WHO noise level recommendations, FAA noise metrics, and the Airport’s rapid growth, noting that current noise assessment standards exceed WHO health thresholds. The Burien Airport Committee recommends adoption of the resolution.