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EPA News Releases Header Graphic
Official U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) news release header graphic, featuring the EPA seal and agency name on a dark green background. This is a standard EPA press release banner used for official agency announcements. -
2026-01-28FAA NYCAR Roundtable Tighten SKORR Procedure
FAA Eastern Region presentation to NYCAR roundtable on the SKORR6 procedure modification at JFK Airport. The procedure moves the SKORR waypoint from Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach neighborhood to Jamaica Bay to reduce noise exposure over Howard Beach communities by shifting departure flight paths southward over water. -
2026-01-27Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Unveil New Agency Structure to Enhance Safety, Embrace Innovation, & Increase Transparency
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced their plan to implement a long overdue overhaul of the FAA’s organizational structure. The comprehensive re-organization – the largest in the agency’s history – includes the creation of a new safety oversight office. -
2026-01-26Three City Summary of Draft Mediation Issue Proposals
This document outlines 18 proposed mediation issues submitted by the cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines in response to the FAA's environmental review of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) expansion projects. The proposals seek voluntary commitments from the Port of Seattle and FAA covering a wide range of community concerns, including nighttime flight noise reduction, air quality monitoring, sound insulation for schools and homes, traffic improvements, and a community benefits fund. All proposals are designed to work within existing legal frameworks without requiring the FAA or Port to reopen the environmental assessment. -
2026-01-20
Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills
USCTA Alert Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills January 20, 2026 -
2026-01-20Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 is a federal spending bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2026 that funds government operations through September 30, 2026. It covers multiple areas including defense, labor, health, education, homeland security, and transportation. This document does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2026-01-06Airport noise mitigation program implementation guidelines
This document outlines how airport noise impact programs can be approved and funded under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Once a detailed study confirms substantial community noise impact and a reasonable solution is proposed, costs become eligible for approval. Specific guidelines must then be developed covering property acquisition or sound insulation options, including owner agreements, appraisals, market exposure, noise insulation standards, and relocation proposals. -
2026-01-06Interim answers to November 9, 1983 letter regarding airport noise remedy program
This letter from Edward G. Tatum, Manager of the FAA Airports Division, provides interim answers to the Port of Seattle's questions about federal funding and guidelines for airport noise remedy programs near Sea-Tac Airport. It outlines key details such as 80% federal cost coverage under the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act, eligibility criteria for sound insulation and property purchase assistance programs, and interior sound level standards based on EPA recommendations. The letter acknowledges that the FAA and Port of Seattle are breaking new ground together in developing policies that could serve as a nationwide model for noise abatement programs. -
2026-01-06Airport land use compatibility: Incompatible and compatible land uses and types of appropriate action
This document outlines federal guidelines for managing land use around airports to minimize noise and safety conflicts. It distinguishes between incompatible land uses near airports—such as residential development, schools, hospitals, and churches—and compatible ones like agriculture, parks, and parking facilities. It also describes appropriate actions airport sponsors can take, including developing off-airport land use plans, enacting zoning ordinances, and working with local and regional authorities to restrict development in affected areas. -
2026-01-06Handwritten Notes: FAA Responsibility and Community Complaints Regarding Airline Safety and School Building Use
A community member raises questions about who should accept responsibility for airport-related concerns — the Port of Seattle, King County, the FAA, or local residents who helped plan the N.S.I.P. — noting that the FAA is responsible for safe aircraft use but that following its guidelines could avert greater tragedy in the event of an airline mishap. A separate complaint is also filed against the Highline Public School District regarding the conversion of Boulevard Elementary School and Seaer High School into non-educational facilities, with the writer citing code violations and lack of concern for impact on adjacent neighborhoods.