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To require the Federal Aviation Administration to provide funding for noise mitigation, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SMITH of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on llllllllllllll A BILL To require the Federal Aviation Administration to provide funding for noise mitigation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-1 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 2 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 3 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Aviation-Impacted 4 Communities Act’’. 5 SEC. 2. NOISE MITIGATION FOR VERTICAL FENCELINE 6 COMMUNITIES. 7 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, aviation- 8 impacted communities that are not currently within the 9 VerDate Nov 24 2008 13:14 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 C:USERSKGHAUFFAPPDATAROAMINGSOFTQUADXMETAL11.0GENCSMITWA_00 January 7, 2025 (1:14 p.m.) G:M19SMITWASMITWA_002.XML g:VHLD10725D010725.052.xml (959105|1) DNL standard as measured by the Federal Aviation 1 Administration shall be eligible for the Airport Improve-2 ment Program noise mitigation program funds and for 3 grants under section 7, and shall also be granted status 4 under section 5 to establish community boards to address 5 airport noise in their communities. 6 SEC. 3. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY, FRAME-7 WORK, AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOL. 8 (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall enter 9 into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences to 10 conduct a study that— 11 (1) summarizes the relevant literature and 12 studies done on aviation impacts worldwide; 13…

Collaborate with AWC, WASPC and other groups in efforts to secure more public safety (in particular behavioral health) funding for local governments, including: • Amending existing local option Public Safety Sales Tax to allow councilmanic implementation and greater flexibility for using the funds. • Supporting Governor Ferguson’s initiative to get more funding to public safety – and ensure that those funds are shared with local governments. Funding Requests Enhancing Local Government Financial Resources. Support lifting the 1% property tax cap and allowing further local government financing tools to address the crisis many local governments have with general government funding. Redondo Fishing Pier. The Redondo Fishing Pier is a regional attraction that was very popular when it was open. It needs to be replaced this biennium and can be if funding is available. Capital Budget request: $2 million. Airport Issues Support locating a permanent air quality monitor in Des Moines, including needed budget allocation. Support State funding for a City-led, independent airport community impacts study to evaluate the ongoing impacts of the SAMP. Support further enhancements to SB5955 and RCW53 to provide more opportunities for sound insulation repair and replacement, and to also allow unconstrained funding for mitigation of the public health impacts of airport operations. Support the joint StART Airport Community Legislative Agenda. Historic Preservation Support historic preservation funding opportunities in Des Moines. Ferry Development Electric passenger-only ferries have the potential to improve connectivity and mobility around Puget Sound. Foil ferries are much quieter, faster and reduce impacts to marine…

Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act – Fact Sheet Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) Background: Studies have demonstrated that communities near airports are exposed to higher proportions of ultra and ultra-ultrafine particles from aviation emissions.iii This kind of exposure suggests that these communities may face increased risks of breast cancer, heart disease, asthma, and a variety of other lung and cardiovascular conditions.iii In addition to poor air quality, airport adjacent communities are increasingly subject to high levels of aircraft noise due to the uptick in air travel over the last several decades. A number of studies have found correlations between exposure to high levels of airport noise and poor health outcomes and negative impacts on children’s learning.iv In order to better support airport adjacent communities impacted by higher level of noise and emissions, the federal government must invest new resources into research and data on community- level impacts and grants to mitigate these impacts. Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act seeks to help communities near airports and airflight pathways monitor and mitigate aviation noise and emissions. This legislation would create two new pilot grant programs at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for hyperlocal studies of air quality and noise and for mitigation projects in these communities: (1) Noise and Air Quality Monitoring and Research Grant Program – a three-year grant at the EPA for higher education institutions, health entities, or local governments to measure noise and emissions levels, and its impacts, on local communities. It would require grantees to collect data…

To develop pilot grant programs through the Environmental Protection Agen- cy to research and collect data on aircraft and airport noise and emis- sions and to use such information and data to develop a mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SMITH of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on llllllllllllll A BILL To develop pilot grant programs through the Environmental Protection Agency to research and collect data on air- craft and airport noise and emissions and to use such information and data to develop a mitigation strategy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-1 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 2 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 3 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Aviation Noise and 4 Emissions Mitigation Act’’. 5 VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:42 Jan 07, 2025 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 C:USERSDBIRCHAPPDATAROAMINGSOFTQUADXMETAL11.0GENCSMITWA_007. January 7, 2025 (2:42 p.m.) G:M19SMITWASMITWA_007.XML g:VH10725H010725.038.xml (959255|1) SEC. 2. NOISE AND AIR QUALITY MONITORING AND RE-1 SEARCH GRANT PROGRAM. 2 (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 3 date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the 4 Environmental Protection Agency in consultation with 5 Secretary of Transportation and other relevant Federal 6 agencies determined by the Administrator, shall establish 7 a 3-year pilot grant program with eligible entities to meas-8 ure noise and emissions, including greenhouse gases, par-9 ticulate matter, ultrafine particles, and…

1. Bring Federal Funding to the City of Burien for Capital Projects • Potentially support a Sound Health Congressional Funding Request for a Co-Response Model / continuing funding support for the Burien model. • Continue to work with department directors to align city priorities with federal funding opportunities containing in the infrastructure and climate bills. • Explore the RAISE grant (up to $5 million for planning and up to $25 million for construction) for Burien’s local infrastructure needs. • Prepare for the next Transportation Authorization Bill – specific projects requests and policy changes. • Highlight the work in Boulevard Park during the next Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). • Review Grant Opportunities and support City applications. 2. Delegation Relationships Build on the relationships already in place between the City of Burien and its Congressional Delegation, including meetings in Washington, D.C. between the city and its delegation as well as other federal agencies and offices. We will also meet locally with district-based congressional staff and elected officials. 3. Lobby for Policies of Importance to the Burien Community • Lobby for Transportation and Infrastructure Policies that benefit Burien: o Support a Medium Sized City set aside for federal grant programs. o Support the Boulevard Park Flood Reduction Project o Support the SR 509 Extension o Support the FAA Reauthorization Act with the following emphasis:  Reduce Airport Noise and Emissions  Conduct a new SEA-TAC Noise Study  Support Aviation Impacted Community priorities, including supporting funding from the Port of Seattle to…

The City of Burien is a vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment. Healthy and Thriving Communities • Dedicate current funding to address needs across the housing continuum. • Advocate for additional assistance for arriving migrants and asylum seekers including centralize state efforts to provide case management resources. • Support efforts to reduce impacts on cities that are experiencing high numbers of unsupported asylee and migrant arrivals. • Support efforts to increase affordable childcare access statewide, including reducing barriers for providers; construction of new facilities, increasing workforce development, and increasing access for state subsidized childcare slots. Quality of Life and Economic Development • Revise the property tax cap to tie it to inflation, up to 3%, so that local elected officials can adjust the local property tax rate to better serve their communities. • Advocate for direct investments in traditional local infrastructure (such as drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems) for operations and maintenance of aging systems, including expanded and reliable funding for the Public Works Assistance Account. • Enhance officer training through continued state funding of 100% of Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) costs. • Support gang prevention and intervention policies. • Support efforts to get Washington World Cup ready by making critical readiness investments in venues, small businesses, and security. Behavioral Health • Support efforts to increase behavioral health workforce, including additional training opportunities for co-responders. • Expand funding for grants to establish and support ongoing…

What is the South King County Community Impact Fund? Mission The Port removes systemic barriers and enhances the quality of life for structurally excluded communities. We do so by increasing access to living wage jobs in Port- related industries, improving public spaces, and investing in community-led projects. Vision SKCCIF is a model for partnerships that address structural inequities, creates thriving communities, and advances equity for all. What is the SKCCIF? $14 million community investment from 2025-2029 Three primary programs: 1. Economic Opportunities for Communities 2. Environmental Improvements 3. Diversity in Contracting 70% 20% 10% Economic Opportunities for Communities Environmental Improvements DC What is the SKCCIF? Program Scope of Work Length and Amount Economic Opportunities for Communities (70%) Access to port-related industry jobs and careers through community-led career connected learning strategies Port-industry jobs and careers are Aviation, Construction Trades, Green jobs/careers and Maritime • Single (1-year) up to $65-115k • Multi-year projects (2 or 3 years), up to $100-275k (multi-year) Environmental Improvements (20%) Community-led projects within airport cities to enhance livability, improve green spaces, and restore forests; includes public space improvements (parks, school playgrounds, or public square); equipment or artwork installations; or neighborhood or environmental stewardship and restoration projects • Requires 2:1 match • Single (1-year), up to $20k • Multi-year projects (2 or 3 years), up to $60k Diversity in Contracting (10%) Remove barriers, build and foster capacity of businesses, and grow WMBE and small business participation on Port contracts through: 1. Highline College’s Smart Business Development Center (SBDC) 2.…

Theme: 2025 State and Federal Legislative Issues January 22, 2025, Wednesday - 2:30pm-4:30 pm Hybrid: SEA Airport – AOB 2E, and via MS TEAMS _______________________________________________________________________ 2:30pm Convene Meeting/Introductions Community Co-Chair Councilmember Mahoney 2:35pm Public Comments Audience PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR JANUARY 22nd The Highline Forum meeting will be held in person and virtually. Those wishing to provide public comment will have the opportunity to: 1) Deliver public comment via email: All written comments received by email to Kaplan.D@portseattle.org will be distributed to Forum members. 2) Deliver public comment via Microsoft Teams: To take advantage of this option, please email Kaplan.D@portseattle.org with your name and the topic you wish to speak to by 9:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 22nd. You will then be provided with a link to join the Teams meeting. 3) Deliver public comment in person by signing up to speak on your arrival to the physical meeting location: Please sign-up on the public comment sheet available at the entrance to the meeting. 2:45pm Host Update: Port of Seattle AJ McClure Port of Seattle 2:55pm Highline Forum Administrative Issues Councilmember Mahoney • Community Co-Chair Selection 3:05pm 2025 State Legislative Issues All 3:40pm 2025 Federal Legislative Issues All 4:00pm StART Update Lance Lyttle, AV Managing Dir. Port of Seattle 4:10pm Round The Table Updates All 4:30pm Adjourn Councilmember Mahoney Next Meeting: March 26, 2025 mailto:Kaplan.D@portseattle.org mailto:Kaplan.D@portseattle.org Highline Forum 2025 Meeting Dates Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm HOST: Port of Seattle Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm HOST:…

Theme: 2025 State and Federal Legislative Issues January 22, 2025, Wednesday - 2:30pm-4:30 pm Hybrid: SEA Airport – AOB 2E, and via MS TEAMS _______________________________________________________________________ 2:30pm Convene Meeting/Introductions Port Co-Chair Commissioner 2:35pm Public Comments Audience PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR JANUARY 22nd The Highline Forum meeting will be held in person and virtually. Those wishing to provide public comment will have the opportunity to: 1) Deliver public comment via email: All written comments received by email to Kaplan.D@portseattle.org will be distributed to Forum members. 2) Deliver public comment via Microsoft Teams: To take advantage of this option, please email Kaplan.D@portseattle.org with your name and the topic you wish to speak to by 9:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, January 22nd. You will then be provided with a link to join the Teams meeting. 3) Deliver public comment in person by signing up to speak on your arrival to the physical meeting location: Please sign-up on the public comment sheet available at the entrance to the meeting. 2:45pm Host Update: Port of Seattle TBD Port of Seattle 3:00pm Highline Forum Administrative Issues Commissioner • Community Co-Chair Selection 3:05pm 2025 State Legislative Issues All 3:40pm 2025 Federal Legislative Issues All 4:00pm StART Update Lance Lyttle, AV Managing Dir. Port of Seattle 4:10pm Round The Table Updates All 4:30pm Adjourn Commissioner Next Meeting: March 26, 2025 mailto:Kaplan.D@portseattle.org mailto:Kaplan.D@portseattle.org Highline Forum 2025 Meeting Dates Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm HOST: Port of Seattle Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm HOST: City of Federal Way…