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Vincent Mestre is a California-licensed Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in noise control and acoustical engineering, specializing in airport noise studies, environmental impact analyses, and computer modeling. He founded Mestre Greve Associates in 1978, later joined Landrum & Brown, and has conducted noise compatibility studies at more than two dozen U.S. airports, including international consulting work for governments and airport authorities worldwide. His published research and leadership roles in professional organizations have contributed to shaping national and international airport noise policy and monitoring standards.

The Port of Seattle requested $3.4 million in additional funding to complete environmental review studies required under federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) law for planned near-term expansion projects at Sea-Tac Airport. The cost increase was driven by a two-year planning delay, expanded public engagement in multiple languages, additional technical analyses including aircraft noise, air quality, and environmental justice studies, and a decision to produce two separate review documents instead of one combined report. The contract with aviation environmental consulting firm Landrum & Brown brings the total project cost to $6.4 million.

The Port of Seattle completed an updated Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), which was approved by the Port of Seattle Commission in October 2013 and subsequently received a Record of Approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The study identifies noise incompatibilities in communities surrounding Sea-Tac and recommends measures to reduce aircraft noise, building on earlier programs such as a 'fly-quiet' initiative and sound insulation efforts. Sea-Tac is recognized as having one of the most comprehensive airport noise reduction programs in the nation, and this updated study is intended to further minimize the impact of aircraft noise on neighboring communities.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study, approved by the Port of Seattle Commission in October 2013 and later by the FAA, aims to identify and reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding communities. The study developed noise exposure maps for 2013 and projected 2018 conditions, evaluated air traffic control procedures, and considered land use controls to limit noise-sensitive development in high-noise areas. Sea-Tac is recognized for having one of the most comprehensive airport noise reduction programs in the nation, with measures including a 'fly-quiet' program and sound insulation assistance for affected residents.