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    2025-08-28

    Amendment to Rules Committee Print 119-8 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington: Pilot Program for Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement

    Congressional amendment to Rules Committee Print 119-8 offered by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, adding a new section to title XVII establishing a pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement under 49 U.S.C. sections 47109 and 47110. The FAA would establish a pilot program at up to 4 large hub public-use airports providing a
    TagsAdam Smith, FAA Reauthorization, Legislation, Noise Remedy Program, Sound InsulationFolderLegislation
  • 2025-05-11

    Key Provisions in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act and Related GAO Work

    GAO-25-108502 Published: May 15, 2025. Publicly Released: May 15, 2025. Fast Facts The U.S. national airspace system is the busiest and most complex in the world, with over 45,000 flights per day. The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs FAA on how the agency is to ensure its safety and efficiency. We testified
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsFAA, FAA Reauthorization, GAO
  • 2025-01-01

    City of Burien 2025 Federal Agenda

    The City of Burien's 2025 Federal Agenda outlines the city's lobbying priorities, including a strong focus on reducing the impact of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on surrounding communities. Key airport-related goals include supporting the FAA Reauthorization Act to reduce airport noise and emissions, conducting a new SEA-TAC noise study, and securing funding from the Port of Seattle for airport-impacted communities. The agenda also addresses broader city priorities such as infrastructure funding, environmental initiatives, public safety, and housing policy.
    TagsCity of Burien, FAA Reauthorization, Highline Forum, legislative priorities, Sea-Tac Airport, SR509FolderHighline Forum 2025
  • 2024-10-31

    City of Burien 2025 federal agenda

    The City of Burien's 2025 Federal Agenda, prepared by the Johnston Group, outlines lobbying priorities that include pushing for reduced airport noise and emissions near Sea-Tac Airport, conducting a new SEA-TAC noise study, and securing dedicated funding for aviation-impacted communities. The agenda also seeks increased Sustainable Airport Master Plan funding and supports the FAA Reauthorization Act as key vehicles for advancing these goals. Burien's federal lobbying effort aims to build congressional relationships and align city priorities with available federal funding to address the ongoing impacts of airport operations on surrounding neighborhoods.
    TagsCity of Burien, FAA Reauthorization, legislative priorities, local government funding, Port Of SeattleFolderBurien
  • 2024-10-08

    Port of Seattle votes on Q3 2025 timetable for North Sea-Tac Park

    Language of order still leaves ultimate ownership uncertain At the Tuesday, October 8 noon meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission, the Commission voted to approve an amended version of Order 2012: Amended Order #2024-12 (sub) The amended version, created by Felleman and Mohamed, does not make any firm decision. Instead, it directs Port staff
    CategoriesMeetings TagsDefenders Of Highline Forest, FAA Reauthorization, Land Use, North Sea-Tac Park
  • 2024-10-04

    Port of Seattle to vote to permanently restrict North Sea-Tac Park for recreational use

    However, language of order leaves ultimate ownership uncertain At the Tuesday, October 8 meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission (Sea-Tac Airport Mezzanine 12:00pm), the following Order will be discussed and voted on: “The Port Commission hereby directs the Executive Director to undertake the Port activities necessary to meet the requirements described in Section 706
    CategoriesMeetings TagsFAA Reauthorization, Land Use, North Sea-Tac Park
  • 2024-06-24

    FAA fight may net Sea-Tac new Delta flight to Congress’ favorite airport

    By  Paige Cornwell Seattle Times staff reporter Seattle passengers may reap the benefits of a monthslong congressional fight over adding more flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington, D.C. Delta announced this month that it will seek federal approval for the coveted flight slot. The proposal has support from the Port of Seattle,
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsFAA Reauthorization, Reagan National Airport, Seattle Times
  • 2024-06-21

    Port Of Seattle Letter to Secretary Buttigieg Supporting Delta Air Lines SEA-DCA Flight Application

    In a June 2024 letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Port of Seattle leaders expressed strong support for Delta Air Lines' application to add a new daily nonstop flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The letter highlights that only two direct flights per day currently serve the SEA-DCA route, leaving most Pacific Northwest travelers bound for the Washington, D.C. area to use connecting flights or more distant airports. Port officials argue that adding the new route would increase competition, lower fares, and improve access to the nation's capital for residents throughout the Pacific Northwest.
    TagsDelta, DOT, FAA Reauthorization, Port Of Seattle, Reagan National Airport, SlotsFolderReagan D.C.
  • 2024-05-16

    FAA Reauthorization Act Makes Key Changes to Airport Law

    Congress passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (the Act) yesterday, sending it to the President’s desk to be signed into law this week.  Once signed, the Act will reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and numerous other aviation-related federal programs through September 2028.  Several airport-industry organizations have already comprehensively
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsFAA Reauthorization, Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell
  • Senate passes FAA bill, after spat over Congress’s favorite airport

    By  Mary Clare Jalonick The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires. The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsAssociated Press, Commercial Aviation, FAA Reauthorization, Seattle Times

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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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