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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. -
2026-01-06
Handwritten Notes: FAA Responsibility and Community Complaints Regarding Airline Safety and School Building Use
Handwritten notes raising questions about who will accept responsibility — the Port of Seattle (P.O.S.), King County, FAA, or community residents who helped plan the N.S.S.P. plan. Quotes FAA guidelines stating that if an airline mishap occurred, a greater tragedy could be averted by following FAA guidelines, noting the FAA is responsible for safe aircraft -
2026-01-05StART Policy Working Group Meeting Summary
The StART Policy Working Group met on January 5, 2026 to plan advocacy efforts at the state and federal level on behalf of communities neighboring Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included organizing a State Day on the Hill in Olympia on February 3, reviewing a proposed study on the airport's socioeconomic and health impacts on surrounding communities, and discussing a recent federal legislative win allowing the FAA to fund secondary noise insulation repair and replacement at airports like SEA. The group also addressed how to handle items lacking full consensus on their State Legislative Agenda, including a contentious airport-related bill expected to be revised in the upcoming session. -
2026-01-01Transitioning to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline: A Guide and Tools
ACRP Research Report 284, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Guide and tools for airports transitioning from leaded avgas (100LL) to unleaded aviation gasoline (UAvGas), covering fuel transition planning, general aviation fuel compatibility, lead emissions reduction, and -
2026-01-01Transitioning to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline: A Guide and Tools
ACRP Research Report 284, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Guide and tools for airports transitioning from leaded avgas (100LL) to unleaded aviation gasoline (UAvGas), covering fuel transition planning, general aviation fuel compatibility, lead emissions reduction, and -
2025-12-21A guide to U.S. aircraft noise regulatory policy
A book published by Springer, authored by Sanford Fidell and Vincent Mestre, providing a comprehensive guide to U.S. aircraft noise regulatory policy. The work covers the regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards governing aircraft noise in the United States.