The December 19, 2018 StART meeting brought together Port of Seattle officials, neighboring community representatives, and airline members to discuss noise reduction measures at Sea-Tac Airport. Key outcomes included two proposed actions — an updated Runway Use Agreement to limit late-night use of the 3rd Runway and a Late Night Noise Limitation program to encourage quieter aircraft operations — as well as the formation of a new Federal Policy Working Group. Representatives from U.S. Representative Adam Smith's office also briefed attendees on pending federal legislation, including the Particle Emissions Act and the Aviation Impacted Communities Act.Open full document
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Recap of the December 19, 2018 StART meeting covering Federal Congressional efforts related to airports, including updates on the Particle Emissions Act, Aviation Impacted Communities Act, and FAA Reauthorization Act. The meeting also addressed the proposal of a new Federal Policy Working Group and updates from the Aviation Noise Working Group, including action steps on runway use and late night noise limitations.