The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) is a voluntary regional forum established in 2017 by the Port of Seattle to foster cooperation between the Port and six neighboring cities — SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila, and Federal Way — on issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations, planning, and community impacts. The group brings together community members, city employees, airline representatives, and the FAA to share information and develop practical solutions for reducing airport noise and other impacts on surrounding communities. These operating procedures, enacted May 20, 2021, outline StART's membership structure, governance roles, and the responsibilities of its Steering Committee and independent facilitator.Open full document
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The operating procedures for the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), enacted May 20, 2021, outline the purpose, membership, governance structure, and responsibilities of this voluntary regional roundtable convened by the Port of Seattle’s Aviation Managing Director. StART brings together Highline Forum-member cities (SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Tukwila, and Federal Way), airline representatives, and the FAA to foster collaborative dialogue on airport-related operations, planning, and community impacts. The document details membership composition, the Steering Committee structure, facilitator role, and the formal reporting relationship with the Highline Forum.