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Aircraft noise and emissions present health and environmental concerns, impact property values and public safety, and create social and environmental justice disparities. Sea-Tac has 1,200 daily flights, has added 100,000 annual flights in four years, and will add 80,000 more annual flights. This growth is challenged by new science, legislation, lawsuits, and activism. The League seeks to empower voters with information to understand the risks of expansion, the alternatives, our rights and choices, and how to engage policymakers for change. Keynote Address: Congressman Adam Smith • Speaker: Chris McCann – Airnoise.io Special Report: World Health Organization 2018 Environmental Noise Guidelines Aviation Noise and Emissions IOI • Where: When: Time: Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien, WA April 25, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free tickets, learn more, and follow at www.LOQSV.org Notice: this Town Hall will be live-streamed and recorded for a documentary film. laW& i& Mm& B@ii MEDIA SKiES F£o£ it.&h WAy Atwwhxh£ WI g.WMi It! ! '“'ez% ] ! NOt$£ / H€4Lyu AhtiXhIC& b.Towa®,& aRtiTIOH ©&6k%#tWHmHtaWg The League of Quiet Skies Voters enthusiastically announces a presentation by Inventor, Chris McCann, best known for his innovative Airnoise.io device that automatically reports users’ aircraft noise complaints directly to Sea-Tac Airport. Used throughout the U.S., the Airnoise.io “button" has become a popular and easy-to-use tool for complainants expecting more accountability from unresponsive airports. With an aviation background as a combat pilot in the Air Force and upon completion of a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Chris McCann became a software developer for…

The Beacon Hill Community Noise Team documents noise levels for the purpose of providing relevant local, state, and federal officials with the necessary data to make informed decisions on policies that relate to noise and the health of Beacon Hill residents. In 2018, Beacon Hill community volunteers collected quality-assured, 24-hour noise measurernent data throughout the neighborhood across several months. • More than half of the measurements exceeded the loudness level for which homes located adjacent to an airport will receive mitigation from the Federal Aviation Administration. • More than half exceeded a level to protect public health and welfare as identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by 100t% to 800%. • Compared to noise measurements collected by the Port of Seattle for locations closer to the airport, loudness levels in Beacon Hill are similar or louder than locations within 2 miles of the airport. The Team seeks to work with local, state, and federal elected and public health officials and policymakers to reduce the impact of existing and future traffic. We provide resources for residential and school noise mitigation and engage researchers to document and publish effects. Team Coordinator: Dr. Roseanne Lorenzana (contact@chacusa.org) Website: https//:beaconhillseattlenoise.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuieterS kiesTaskForce/ Larry Cripe, President: Larry@ quietskiescoalition.net • https://WIVW.quietskiescoalition.net/ • https://www.facebook.com/OSCBurien/ A£tiv6 Gi Citbm ard Votm TIllI &Nuana grId lila abD avai&lbk at QRirt$&i©walid,Htmt @rl Quiet Skies Puget Sound (QSPS) Founded by Des Moines resident Sheila Brush, QSPS is the 28th chapter of the National Quiet Skies Coalition (our NSQC Congressional Caucus representatives…

State of Washington 66th Legislature 2020 Regular Session By Representatives Shewma ke , Fey , Fit zcgibbon , Mac:r i , Dogi iO , Peterson, Stonier, Ricce11i, and Davis Read first time 01/17/20 . Referred to Commit_tee on Transportation . AN ACT Relating to transportation policy goals; 47.04.280 ; and adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW . amending RCW BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: li Sea. 1. RCW 47.04.280 and 2016 c 35 s 3 are each amended to read as follows : (1 ) it is the intent of the legislature to establish policy goals for the planning, operation, performance of , and investment in, the state's transportation system. The policy goals established under this section are deemed consistent with the benchmark categories adopted by the state's blue ribbon commission on transportation on November 30 , 2000 . Public investments in transportation should support: achievement of these policy goals : P. 1 HB 2688 V 7 MJ3zdJJ_UayL4D£!Jul interacting with the system; la Environment and climate : To enhance the quality of life al Equity and environmental justice : To eliminate historic and populations , which includes direct inclusion in decision making; meet current and future needs and goals; and p£WJ_LIDLl:EJLarxIJ,gQ£i_.Lol)& (2 ) The powers, duties, and functions of state transportation agencies must be performed in a manner consistent with the policy goals set forth in subsection (1 ) of this section . ( 3 ) These policy goals are intended to…

One change you may notice, we are asking to have “mitigation product” instead of “mitigation equipment,” only because we refer to mitigation products but the term “equipment” was not understood by our noise team. We also removed “through testing,” since our noise folks indicated that the packages that are failing due to poor installation or manufacturer defect are visibly failed or can be easily verified by a contractor. Approve of this change and it could be expanded to define mitigation products to include, but not limited to: attic insulation. acoustigal windows and doors, fireplace dampers, attic fans, "fresh- air” wall inserts; and in some instances air conditioners. jS)_Art jn4}vidr49} propeTty may__bp provided bQn_efhs_by_tt_be PQr! (h§qiQt under each pf the programs described in subsections (1) through (4) of this section. However, an individual property may not be provided benefIts under any one of these programs more than once, unless the pt"'operty ((is)) . La)___1_s__sB)jgQ$1ilo IBW_eD$q4_gilqd}yp_}§£ol4Mky}r_}gg}rQlgfLppixg_ iTIPW$_1}P! WgN14 have a$brdc.d dWerent levels of mitigation, even if the property owner had waived all damages and conveyed a full and unrestricted easement; or to the rewret_hat tr this chapter by the port district located in ars B 71 noise contour of 65 dB DNL or greater. © is now eljgjble for reoair and reDlacemeytt of mitjgation DrOduCtS , to nolanger achieve the noisevminedhatragXg]] B WiiiiiTErm ;ed on the '= , -r whichJb€reduction laljy intend :mentonori KM@vi> i’on by a qui tied, J_{!Rica { tlr sai, (181;i.thai}roD al engineer:–Nth& b+ th& jda: district, I }A…

KCIA Program staff will help you throughout the process. You will review written materials, attend meetings, allow site and assessment visits and participate in a two-week period of construction activity in your home. The Sound Insulation Program Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and appointments will normally be scheduled during those hours. Some program briefing sessions will be scheduled during evening hours for the convenience of Homeowners. The Sound Insulation Program’s main phone number is 206-205-0668. If the Program staff members are not available when you call, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. On the following pages you will learn more about your role (if your home has qualified) including the various documents that you will need to sign so that KCIA may sound insulate your home. Homeowners will be responsible for participating in each step of the program. There are eight steps to the program as outlined on the checklist below. Please use this checklist to keep track of your responsibilities through the process. Each step is described later in this Homeowner’s Handbook. HOMEOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Attend Homeowner Briefing CHECKLIST 1. 2. J When Complete U Date Location Time Submit Signed Statement of Interest and Understanding OR Submit Signed Waiver of Participation Complete Assessment and Design Visits Date Date Date Date Date Date a a n n n U n 4. 5. 6, 7. Approve Scope of Work Sign Program Contract and Avigation Easement Meet with Contractor…

SEA Internal “Operational” Audit of Noise Insulation Program - January 2013-March 2019 Definition of Job Order Contract (JOC) from the internet: “Job Order Contracting is a project delivery method utilized by organizations to get numerous, commonly encountered construction projects done quickly and easily through multi-year contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and minor construction projects." In 1985, SEA initially used what is termed in FAA literature as the “single parcel” approach to install a noise insulation system, consisting of double-pane windows, solid core wood doors, and attic insulation. Homeowners were provided with a list of contractors to ch_oose from and then select their ch,i„ f,r , ,ont„,to,. I„„„,i,t,„t w„k,.a„ship a„#Sam,ntr,I/,,_va@,,;_ suffered using this approach; not to mention that the window contract6r wentbustA4>"roc ass. - 7 Not surprising, this approach has not been adopted by any other airport but SEA. ' I/ ,W/ANS w) q“"b In today’s mitigation systems, atticA% other fresh air ventilation, 3-ply glassycoustical windows, and tests of “air balance" within th'e home at the completion of construction are now part of the insulation package. Over time, it was discovered that–without the installation of a fresh- air intake system,7nold and mildew would accumulate because the interior space in a home was “tigh%II areas where noise leaks in would be closed off. Also, in SEA’s early program, Zometimes only the areas of a home facing the airport would be sound proofed ! Fortunately, their program is now streamlined and consistent with what other airports have researched and developed…

AllnlW connect b,CIA_S sauna lnsulatlo, ://connect xnrllW.com/appsulte/ v= / SHARYN PARKER <sparkermnl@comcast.net> 2/7/2020 7:41 AM KCI A's Sound Insulation Program To Amanda Wyma-Bradley <amanda.wyma- bradley@mail.house.gov> Good morning Amanda, Before our telephone conversation at noon today, I thought I would jot down some comments in response to your questions; and we can speak in more detail later. (King County International Airport at Boeing Field: KCI A--aka BFI--Boeing Field International.) Ba£d£gEQulIdl in 1985, SEA initially used what is termed in FAA literature as the “single parcel” approach to install a noise insulation system, consisting of double-pane windows, solid core wood doors, and attic insulation. Homeowners were provided with a list of contractors to choose from and then select their choice for a contractor. Inconsistent workmanship and poor quality control were common using this approach; not to mention that the window contractor the airport seleJc i went bankrupt in the process.fTmng, this approach has not been adopted by any other airport but SEA. In today’s mitigation systems, attic fans or other fresh air ventilation, 3-ply glass and vinyl acoustical windows, and tests of “air balance” lof6 21112Q.1'51 AM XIlnlty connect KCI sauna lnsulatlo }s://connect xnnlW.corn/appsuHe/ v= / within the home at the completion of construction are now part of the insulation package. Over time, it was discovered that– without the installation of a fresh-air intake system, mold and mildew would accumulate because the interior space in a home was tightly sealed since all areas where noise leaks occurred would be closed off .…

lectxnnlty Ll New language Ior mps://connectxnnlty.corrl/appsulte/v= / } OrmII, Rep. Tina <tina.ormH@leg.wa.gov> 2/10/2020 9:50 AM RE: New language for HB 231 5 To She <shebrush@gmail.com> Copy Mary Soderlind <mary.soderlind@leg.wa.gov> ' Det>i Wagner <debi.wagner@icloud.com> e SHARYN PARKER <sparkerward@comcast.net> FYI, Tina From: Orwall, Rep. Tina Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 9:13 AM To: Steve W Edmiston <@y3e M pointlaw.com>; JC Harris <j Mga>; Kent Palosaari <kentpalosaari@gmail.com>; She < gUI b: LsD@lr > Cc: Soderlind, Mary <h/arye gM,gw> Subject: FW: New language for HB 2315 Hi Steve, Sheila, JC and Kent, Here is the latest language from the cities/Port. Please let me know what are your thoughts. It is on the floor calendar. I am going to keep the bill moving but hope to have another stakeholder group before the Senate hearing. of 3 2/10/20, 11 :22 AM xllnlty connect Kb_ New language tor mps://connectxTlruW.coIn/appsgtc/ v= / Thanks, Tina (5) An individual pnpelly may be provided benefits by the port district under each of the PQgmms described in subsections (1) through (4) of this section. However, an individual property may not be provided benefits under any one of these programs more than once, unless the property (as)): (a) is subjected to increased aircraft noise or differing aircraft noise impacts that would have afforded different levels of rnitigation, even if the property owner had waived all damages and conveyed a full and unrestricted easement; or (b) QQDbiD£a£QyDdwMgiQSIdlalial!, structure, or other type of sound mitigation egg+WI product or benefit Fy . {} iB£MlaUl9g aIn ;…

FAA Lines of Business and Managers with NEPA Responsibilities Katherine And:rus, Manager, Environmental Policy and Operations, Office of Environment and Energy (AEE-400) Subject : Noise Screening Assessments This Memorandum clarifies existing FAA policy and guidance on noise screening assessments and the appropriate use of noise screening tools and methodologies. This memorandum does not introduce new policy or impose any additional requirements for noise analyses. Current Guidance FAA actions subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) must be analyzed consistent with the policies and procedures set forth in FAA Order 1050. IF, which establishes a threshold of significance for noise impacts.1 Appendix B of Order 1050. IF provides detailed guidance on analyzing noise impacts under NEPA and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, including procedures for seeking approval to use an alternative noise model or method, or to modify standard or default data. Additional guidance, including a list of available noise screening tools and methods, is in the 1050.IF Desk Reference. The threshold of significance for most situations is an increase of DNLI.5 dB or more for a noise sensitive area that is exposed to noise at or above the DNL 65 dB noise exposure level, or that will be exposed at or above the DNL 65 dB level due to a DNL 1.5 dB or greater increase. Order 1050. IF notes that special consideration needs to be given to the evaluation of the significance of noise impacts on noise sensitive areas within Section 4(f) properties (including,…

Presented to: Santa Clara/ Santa Cruz Counties Airport/Community Roundtable March 27, 2<:):19Date : A e Olse es a generated by aircraft noise ' Any effort will require support from: ' Airport Sponsors ' Airlines Industry, and Other Systern Users ' Eieeted Officials ' Cornmunity Members ' Aireraf't and Engine Manufacturers + FAA /) SJ:n derat Avi Ad ministra g?+/g f:=i:i; ’ :+7; -:it + U Olse es a ' There are several Roundl:abIes in the Western Service Area: ' sro Roundtable ' OAK Noise Forurn • Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Roundtable ' LAX Roundtable ' SAN Airport Noise Advisory Cornrnittee ' SEA Stakeholder Advisory Roundtable ' Centennial Roundtable ' Others are Adhoc in nature Airport/Comrnunity Noise Roundtables and FAA Support • Airport/Comn3unity Noise Roundtables are time regarding aircraft operations at a nearby airport • Voluntary, often formed by an airport, local government, or by agreement among multiple jurisdictions • Advisory in nature, but can provide the FAA with valuable feedback and insight needs meetings, scope of issues being addressed, decision-making, and meeting minutes/archived presentations II{r::;j;::[F:/S: #fi !#:: dI Airport/Community Noise Roundtables and FAA Support • Typically Roundtal::)Ie mernbership includes: ' Airport Sponsor • Airlines and other System Users eommunil::ies surrounding an airport Elected Officials Roundtable S tJ Olse es a • The FAA may support Airport/Community Roundt:abIes by: y={:j;} • Providing teehnieal inforrnation, data, and advice • Providing technical expertise on operational issues and airspace design • Educate roundtable members on FAA policy, practices, and lessons learned • inform roundtable rnernbers…