The October 28, 2020 StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting brought together the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities to discuss aircraft noise monitoring at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included an overview of SEA's permanent and new temporary noise monitoring systems, a review of late-night noise data showing cargo carriers as the top source of exceedances, and updates from the Federal Policy Working Group on plans to meet virtually with Congressional representatives and FAA leadership. The cities of Des Moines, Burien, and Federal Way also rejoined StART at this meeting, with the next session scheduled for December 9, 2020.Open full document
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Recap of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting held on October 28, 2020, covering the SEA Aircraft Noise Monitoring System, Noise Comment Monthly Reports, and updates from the Federal Policy Working Group and Aviation Noise Working Group. Topics included the return of Des Moines, Burien, and Federal Way to StART membership, federal advocacy planning, late-night noise data, and a detailed overview of permanent and temporary noise monitoring programs.