TagAirport Noise Law(25)

Analysis of Washington State House Bill 1303 which adds environmental justice considerations to SEPA review processes, requires environmental justice impact statements for projects in certain communities, and prohibits approvals for new air contaminant sources in specified communities under the Clean Air Act.

A white paper by Vianair, Inc. examining noise abatement procedures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and proposing the development of a comprehensive Fly Quiet program to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding residential communities.

FAA Record of Approval for Bradley International Airport’s Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program, detailing approved and disapproved noise abatement and land use compatibility measures. The program includes 17 measures comprising 2 noise abatement measures, 10 land use compatibility measures, and 5 continuing program measures.

Legislative memorandum analyzing a striking amendment to HB 2276 that establishes aviation mitigation zones for large regional airports. The amendment requires qualifying port districts to levy $10 million annually for four years (2004-2007) for mitigation purposes and creates an advisory board to assist with grant distribution.

Expert Arbitration Panel’s final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port’s noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.

Port of Seattle resolution adopting an updated Noise Remedy Program for Sea-Tac International Airport to replace the noise remedy element of the previously adopted Sea-Tac Communities Plan. The resolution establishes procedures for noise abatement, property acquisition, and demonstration projects to address aircraft noise impacts.

Letter from Washington State Representative John Jovanovich to Jean Pihlman discussing the STCP (Sea-Tac Communities Plan) adopted by the Port of Seattle and King County. Jovanovich urges that citizen representatives on the Policy Advisory Committee should come from noise impacted areas around the airport.