This document summarizes a November 4, 2019 meeting of the StART Federal Policy Working Group, which brings together representatives from cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address aviation noise concerns. Key topics included an update on Senate language directing the FAA to better measure real-world noise impacts and conduct health research, joint letters from the Port of Seattle and neighboring cities to Congress and the FAA, and legislative efforts by Congressman Adam Smith related to noise insulation funding and ultrafine particle emissions. The group also discussed plans for a Washington, D.C. trip in early 2020 to directly engage elected officials and the FAA on these issues.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the StART Federal Policy Working Group held on November 4, 2019, at Seattle Tacoma International Airport Conference Center. Topics included an update on Senate FY2020 appropriations noise policies from Senator Patty Murray’s office, joint Port-Cities letters to Congress and the FAA, and Representative Adam Smith’s legislative efforts on noise insulation funding and particle emissions. Next steps included planning a trip to Washington D.C. and reviewing draft failed insulation legislation at the December meeting.