StART March 04 2019 meeting recap

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting took place on April 24, 2019 with a focus on recapping the Aviation Noise Working Group and the Federal Policy Working Group meetings, reviewing updates on the Aviation Noise Action Plan efforts, expanding understanding of airspace and flight paths, and reviewing StART’s 2019 priorities. This voluntary, advisory roundtable, convened by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Managing Director Lance Lyttle, is a venue for the Port of Seattle to engage with the communities of SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila and Federal Way. Representatives from Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Lynden Transport are also members. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) participates as a non-member. The Airport Managing Director, Lance Lyttle, recognized Commissioner Steinbrueck, who was in attendance. Lyttle shared that the FAA has provided input and is working with Port staff to finalize language for the Revised Runway Use Agreement. This was a near-term action item that was recommended by the Aviation Noise Working Group. Also, he stated that letters were sent to eight carriers who operate A320 series aircraft, asking for their timeline and/or plans to modify aircraft to address a whistling noise that occurs while descending. StART welcomed Larry Cripe, the new community representative from the City of Burien. Port staff provided a brief update on the timing of the SAMP process and opportunities, separate from StART, for community involvement. The Aviation Noise Working Group (Working Group) reported on their March 11 and April 8 meetings. The summary, provided by Stan…

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Call to order – Roll Call – Quorum Established – Land Acknowledgement We would like to acknowledge that our Agency operates in four present-day counties, which are the traditional lands of the Coast Salish people, past and present. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities in our jurisdiction and [...]