The StART Federal Policy Working Group outlined its federal advocacy priorities as of March 22, 2022, focusing on reducing noise and pollution impacts from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Key goals include pushing for updated aircraft noise measurement standards, supporting new legislation on air traffic noise and particle emissions, and securing additional federal funding for noise insulation, sustainable aviation fuels, and environmental justice programs in communities near the airport. The group also addresses emerging issues such as noise standards for future supersonic and electric aircraft.Open full document
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This document outlines the federal advocacy priorities of the StART Federal Policy Working Group as of March 22, 2022. It covers issues ranging from FAA Reauthorization implementation (such as 65 DNL metrics and the Environmental Pilot Program) to new legislation advocacy (including the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act and Sustainable Skies Act) and additional investment priorities like noise program funding and sustainable aviation fuels. It also addresses ‘Other’ issues such as the WHO Europe Study and the future of supersonic, electric, and urban air mobility aircraft.