This document summarizes a October 27, 2021 StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting where U.S. Representative Adam Smith, Port of Seattle officials, and community members discussed reducing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's noise and pollution impacts on neighboring communities. Key topics included a progress report on a Ground Noise Study measuring sound levels at seven locations around the airport, an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and legislative efforts around noise mitigation funding and FAA accountability. Representatives also discussed long-term strategies such as high-speed rail, a second commercial airport, and alternative aviation fuels to reduce the airport's overall community impact.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held on October 27, 2021, featuring a federal update from U.S. Representative Adam Smith on legislative priorities including high-speed rail, a second commercial airport, and alternative fuels. The meeting also included progress reports on the Ground Noise Study, an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and updates from the Federal Policy and Aviation Noise Working Groups.