StART AviationNoiseWorkingGroup MeetingSummary 20210208

StART enhances cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the neighboring communities of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Aviation Noise Working Group MEETING SUMMARY FEBRUARY 8, 2021; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM VIA ZOOM V IDEOCONFERENCE Meeting Objectives: • Review StART’s new operating procedures. • Receive an update on the near-term aviation noise action agenda. • Review aircraft fleet changes at SEA • Review FAA’s Noise Annoyance Survey results and determine follow-up actions Meeting Summary: I. New facilitator introduction, Brian Douglas Scott from BDS Planning & Urban Design II. StART’s New Operating Procedures, Marco Milanese, Port of Seattle Marco outlined the major changes in the new operating procedures. They are as follows: A. Steering Committee o Steering Committee is established to provide support, guidance, and strategic direction for StART o Membership of the Steering Committee will include the Chair, primary non-elected city representatives, and airline representatives. B. StART shall have a formal relationship & reporting structure with Highline Forum C. It is the responsibility of each city or entity to ensure adherence to the operating procedure from their appointed members and alternates. D. Membership on StART does not preclude StART members from participating fully in any airport- related environmental review processes. E. Meetings will not be officially audio or video recorded. III. Near-Term Aviation Noise Action Agenda Update, Tom Fagerstrom, Port of Seattle A. Late-Night Noise Limitation Program o Since COVID, increased cargo flights has contributed to more late-night noise exceedances (e- commerce is one of the major drivers for why) i.…
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