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    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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    This document is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a proposed federal law organizing defense spending and policy across eight divisions covering the Department of Defense, Military Construction, Department of Energy, and other areas. It outlines procurement authorizations for Army, Navy, and Air Force programs, including rules on aircraft, submarines, and unmanned vessels. This legislation does not address airport noise policy and is unrelated to Sea-Tac Airport or regional aviation noise regulations.
    CategoriesKey Documents TagsAdam Smith, Department of Defense, National Defense Authorization Act, Sound Insulation
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    2025-12-07

    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

    This document is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a proposed federal law organizing defense spending and policy across eight divisions covering the Department of Defense, Military Construction, Department of Energy, and other areas. It outlines procurement authorizations for Army, Navy, and Air Force programs, including rules on aircraft, submarines, and unmanned vessels. This legislation does not address airport noise policy and is unrelated to Sea-Tac Airport or regional aviation noise regulations.
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  • Department of Defense Community Noise Mitigation Program

    The Community Noise Mitigation Program is a competitive grant program designed to assist state, local governments and tribal entities impacted by military fixed-wing aviation noise – to include those impacted by both active and guard/reserve installations. On this page Overview Sign Up for Updates Eligibility and Requirements Second Competition Additional Resources Past Grantees Program Updates
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsDepartment of Defense, Growler Jets, Schools, Whidbey Island
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    Oak Harbor’s $136 Million Win: A Lifeline for Our Schools, But More Work Remains

    Oak Harbor Public Schools Empowering Students. Growing Together. #OneOakHarbor Message from Superintendent – Oak Harbor’s $136 Million Win: A Lifeline for Our Schools, But More Work Remains Michelle Kuss-Cybula, Ed.D. • a year ago • Tuesday, Aug 27 at 2:07 PM • Oak Harbor Public Schools, OHPS News, OHPS School Board Oak Harbor’s $136 Million
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    Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

    The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 is a federal government spending bill passed by the 118th Congress that funds multiple agencies and programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The act is divided into divisions covering areas such as Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Energy, Transportation, and Housing, among others. This document is a House resolution providing for concurrence with Senate amendments to H.R. 4366.
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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. 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.
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