The StART Policy Working Group met on June 2, 2025, to review federal and state legislative developments affecting Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding communities. Key topics included the loss of $1 million in state noise repair and replacement funding—swept back into the general fund due to budget shortfalls—as well as updates on FAA leadership, air traffic control modernization, and airport siting discussions through the Commercial Aviation Work Group. The group also highlighted funding secured for air quality programs and sustainable aviation fuel initiatives, and plans to refine its state and federal legislative agendas at its next meeting in August.Open full document
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Meeting summary of the StART Policy Working Group covering a federal policy update on FAA leadership, FY 2026 budget, and the FAA Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford. The recap of the Washington State legislative session addresses setbacks with the Noise Repair and Replacement Program, airport siting through the Commercial Aviation Work Group, air quality funding, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiatives. The group also discussed updating the federal legislative agenda following passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act.