FAA response providing interim answers to Port of Seattle questions about noise remedy programs, including federal funding levels, eligibility criteria, and implementation responsibilities. The letter addresses purchase assurance and sound insulation programs under the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act.
2025-12-12
A legislative proposal by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) that would allow the FAA to waive regulations preventing airports from using federal AIP funds to repair or replace defective sound insulation in homes. The bill addresses problems with early noise mitigation programs from the 1980s and 1990s that used poor quality materials or improper installation.
2025-12-12
A legislative proposal by Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) that would allow the FAA to waive regulations preventing airports from using federal AIP funds to repair or replace defective sound insulation in homes. The bill addresses problems with early noise mitigation programs from the 1980s and 1990s that used poor quality materials or improper installation.
2025-10-28
Chart showing airport capital spending from 1998 to 2030 in 2025 dollars, displaying CPI index adjusted spending compared to average real spending 1998-2024. The chart shows significant fluctuations with peaks around 2002, 2018, and projected 2025, and notable lows around 2013.
2025-10-24
Holland & Knight alert summarizing the Council on Environmental Quality’s updated guidance memorandum to federal agencies regarding implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which supersedes prior NEPA guidance. The alert highlights the most significant updates to NEPA implementing procedures for federal agencies.
2025-10-21
FAA letter to Washington State Department of Transportation requesting clarification on aviation fuel tax collections and compliance with federal revenue requirements. The FAA reviews three types of taxes and identifies issues with tracking, reporting, and use of tax proceeds for aviation purposes.
2025-10-01
Presentation from the 41st Annual AAAE Airport Law Workshop covering the basics of grant assurances. The presentation explains that grant assurances are federal obligations in exchange for federal funding under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), prescribed by statute but not laws themselves, and are annexed to grant agreements.
2024-05-18
Announcement of provisions in the 2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization bill focused on advancing aviation technology and sustainability through the Airport Improvement Program. The bill includes studying electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft integration, expanding alternative fuels research, and developing coordinated strategies for new aviation fuel systems to protect airport communities.
2023-04-10
Greetings, As always, this is behind schedule. However, in addition to the the usual procrastination, things change all the time. Sorry, but for newcomers we always start with some background. If you’ve heard all this, just skip down… Your original Port Package was almost certainly financed through FAA funding called the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Public Records Request 20-456 Insulated Properties and Funding 1985-2018 A list of all homes and schools which have received sound insulation systems (Port Packages) from the Port Of Seattle between 1985 and 2018.
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