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2025-12-12Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement passes in Defense bill
Smith/Murray provide funding. And so many loopholes. The House of Representatives has passed its mandated National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Near the end of the bill is Section 8801, language previously put forward by Congressman Adam Smith WA-9 to allow the FAA to provide grant funding for updates to existing sound insulation -
2025-12-12The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act
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. -
2025-12-12The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act
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. -
2025-12-11TITLE 49—TRANSPORTATION § 47133 – Restriction on use of revenues
Federal transportation law section detailing restrictions on how local taxes on aviation fuel and airport revenues can be used, with exceptions for prior agreements and private airport sales. Also includes the Airport Investment Partnership Program provisions for airport privatization. -
2025-12-09Vashon Island Fair Skies – What changed?
A document explaining changes to aircraft arrival patterns at SeaTac airport around 2015, including the introduction of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) technology and lowered flight altitudes. The changes concentrated flight paths over Vashon Island in a narrow corridor, causing increased noise pollution for residents who chose to live there for its peaceful environment. -
2025-12-09Vashon Island Fair Skies – What changed?
A document explaining changes to aircraft arrival patterns at SeaTac airport around 2015, including the introduction of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) technology and lowered flight altitudes. The changes concentrated flight paths over Vashon Island in a narrow corridor, causing increased noise pollution for residents who chose to live there for its peaceful environment. -
2025-12-07Airport Capacity Profile: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Airport capacity profile for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport showing hourly throughput capabilities under different weather conditions. Includes current operations capacity rates, recent improvements like Time-Based Flow Management, and future improvements including Wake Recategorization Phase 2. -
2025-12-01Case 25-7439 Docket Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
A mediation questionnaire filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the FAA’s September 2025 FONSI/ROD for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects. The Cities contend the FAA’s environmental review violated NEPA by using an artificially truncated environmental baseline and failing to assess cumulative impacts. -
2025-11-2425-7439 Petition for Review of Agency Order – City of Burien, City of Des Moines, and City of SeaTac v. FAA
A petition filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the FAA’s Finding of Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petition was filed by three Washington cities seeking review of the September 24, 2025 FAA decision. -
2025-11-24
Petition for Review of Agency Order – City of Burien, City of Des Moines, and City of SeaTac v. Federal Aviation Administration
A petition filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the FAA’s Finding of Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petition was filed by three Washington cities seeking review of the September 24, 2025 FAA decision.