This document summarizes a September 9, 2019 meeting of the StART Federal Policy Working Group, a collaboration between the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport noise. Key topics included a proposal to allow secondary sound insulation benefits for homes where original FAA-funded insulation has failed, and a review of draft letters to be sent to the FAA and members of Congress regarding noise studies and mitigation policies. The group also discussed strategies for outreach to six original StART member cities and a potential trip to Washington, DC to advocate for noise-related legislative priorities.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the StART Federal Policy Working Group held on September 9, 2019, at Seattle Tacoma International Airport Conference Center. The group discussed adding secondary insulation packages to the Work Plan, reviewed draft letters to the FAA and members of Congress regarding noise studies, and strategized on outreach to original StART member cities for letter signatures and a potential DC trip.