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The Port of Seattle's Fall 2022 Air Mail newsletter highlights major updates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including the opening of the new International Arrivals Facility, ongoing terminal modernization projects, and accessibility improvements. It also details noise mitigation efforts for neighboring communities, including a $40 million expansion of the Sound Insulation Program to cover more than 215 apartment units, with all work scheduled for completion by 2026. Additional topics include the Flight Corridor Safety Program, which removes tall trees near the airport that pose safety risks while planting native lower-height trees as replacements.

The Winter 2010 edition of Air Mail, published by the Port of Seattle, announces the first community workshop for a new FAA Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility Study at Sea-Tac Airport, scheduled for February 24, 2010, at Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines. The study aims to assess existing and future noise levels, evaluate mitigation options—with a major focus on the third runway's community impacts—and recommend noise reduction programs funded by federal money. The newsletter also covers the opening of Sound Transit's Link light rail to the airport, completed wetlands restoration projects, and a student internship program.

This Summer 2009 edition of Air Mail, published by the Port of Seattle for Sea-Tac Airport neighbors, covers the planned demolition of the former Lora Lake Apartments near the third runway, where soil contamination required cleanup under an Agreed Order with the Washington Department of Ecology. The newsletter also announces an upcoming Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility Study to assess real-world noise conditions, including the impact of the new third runway, and recognizes Virgin America and Federal Express with 2009 Fly Quiet Awards for minimizing aircraft noise. Additional community updates include Sea-Tac Airport scholarships awarded to Highline School District graduates and an environmental curriculum program at Aviation High School.

A January 13, 1993 memo from Janet O'Donnell to Jim Murphy, President of the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA), requests $150.00 to obtain a bulk mail postal permit — $75.00 for the annual fee and $75.00 for the setup fee — to support distribution of materials related to Sea-Tac Airport noise issues. The memo outlines the process for obtaining the permit through the Seattle Post Office and coordinating with a volunteer to finalize mailing logistics. The document is endorsed by a broad coalition of community organizations, city governments, and civic groups opposed to Sea-Tac Airport expansion and aircraft noise.