The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on June 27, 2018 to discuss and prioritize actions for preventing, reducing, and mitigating aviation noise around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Members representing neighboring communities, airlines, and the Port of Seattle identified top priorities including near-term noise-reduction measures, modifications to air and ground operations, and engagement with elected officials at all levels of government. A working group was established to develop specific recommendations, with the next public meeting scheduled for August 22, 2018.Open full document
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Recap of the June 27, 2018 Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting, which focused on identifying and prioritizing potential actions to prevent, reduce, and/or mitigate aviation noise around Sea-Tac Airport. Members discussed near-term actions, potential modifications to air and ground operations, and engaging elected officials, and took initial steps to form working groups. Port staff also provided updates on federal legislation, the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, and operations.