This 1984 Port of Seattle staff report outlines updates to the Sea-Tac Airport Noise Remedy Program, reviewing and adjusting boundaries for three areas: property acquisition, neighborhood reinforcement (purchase assurance), and cost-sharing insulation. The update incorporates revised noise data from 1980 aircraft operations and considers recommendations from a consulting firm (Peat Marwick & Mitchell) and a citizen subcommittee. Staff ultimately recommended boundaries based primarily on noise criteria, with adjustments to account for forecasting uncertainty and long-term program stability over the following fifteen years.Open full document
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This staff report summarizes the process of updating program area boundaries for the Sea-Tac Airport Noise Remedy Program, covering three program areas: acquisition, neighborhood reinforcement, and cost-sharing insulation. It outlines recommendations from consultant Peat Marwick Mitchell, a citizen subcommittee, and Port Planning staff, based on noise exposure data from 1980 and projected 2000 forecasts. The staff recommendation primarily relies on noise criteria while incorporating additional factors to stabilize the program over the next fifteen years.