This document is a formal response to public comments on the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement, addressing concerns about the airport's Noise Remedy Program. It explains that noise program classifications for petition signers were upgraded due to factors such as summer flight patterns and proximity to approach paths, and that most signers were moved into the Purchase Guarantee area or recommended for the Cost Sharing Insulation Program. The response also notes that no specific schedule exists for noise remedy implementation due to uncertainties in federal funding, and that detailed land-use planning for acquisition areas will involve full citizen participation after properties are acquired.Open full document
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This letter responds to comments on the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement, addressing three points: updates to the Noise Remedy Program areas, the unscheduled status of Noise Remedy Programs due to federal funding uncertainty, and the development of acquisition areas. It notes that the Port of Seattle has initiated the Extended Clear Zone Acquisition and that more intensive plan development with full citizen participation will occur after acquisition.