August 23, 2023 19 pp.

This presentation addresses environmental and health concerns surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, framing the issue as more than a mere noise nuisance by highlighting the health impacts of Jet A fuel pollution, specifically ultrafine particles. It outlines a 'Trifecta for Change' strategy that includes shifting public dialogue, engaging the University of Washington to study pollution prevalence, and building local, state, and federal partnerships to advance mitigation efforts.

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A presentation focused on SeaTac International Airport and a ‘Trifecta for Change’ framework. It outlines three system change goals: shifting the dialogue from airports as a nuisance to understanding health impacts, having a state institution (University of Washington) study pollution from Jet A fuel ultrafine particles, and creating partnerships at local, state, and federal levels for mitigation.

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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.

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