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2023-08-22Uniform relocation assistance and real property acquisition policies for federal and federally assisted programs (42 USC Ch. 61)
This federal law, Chapter 61 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code, establishes uniform rules for relocation assistance and real property acquisition when the government acquires land for federal or federally assisted programs. It defines key terms such as 'displaced person,' 'comparable replacement dwelling,' and 'Federal agency,' and outlines the rights of people who must move due to government projects, including assistance with moving costs and replacement housing. While not specific to airport noise policy, its provisions apply broadly to any federal or federally assisted program that displaces residents or businesses, including airport-related land acquisitions. -
Coming To The Nuisance
Coming to the nuisance refers to a legal doctrine which prevents a party from claiming nuisance if said nuisance was present, and the party knew of that nuisance before they acquired the property subject to the nuisance. Historically, coming to the nuisance functioned as a complete bar to a nuisance action. In jurisdictions which have adopted the 2nd restatement of Torts §840D, however, coming to the nuisance does not -
2020-11-12Applicable law, case no. 02-296
This document outlines Washington State campaign finance laws related to political contributions, coordination, and reporting requirements. It defines when an expenditure made by a third party counts as a campaign contribution — particularly when made in coordination with a candidate or political committee — and sets out registration and disclosure deadlines for political committees. These rules govern how campaigns and political organizations must track and report donations and spending. -
Denver Airport Ordered to Pay $33.5 Million for Noise Violations
by John Aguilar Adams County got just what it asked for in its lengthy fight with Denver International Airport — a judge’s order that DIA pay $33.5 million for noise violations that impacted nearby neighborhoods during a three-year period starting in 2014. The ruling from Jefferson County District Judge Christie Bachmeyer was handed down on -
Seattle Times: Burien stirred up by roar from sharp increase in Sea-Tac Airport overflights
The FAA has directed all southbound Horizon Air Q400 turboprop planes taking off from Sea-Tac to the north to make an automated turn immediately after takeoff almost due west over Burien. The flight-path change has spurred protests and a lawsuit from the city over airplane noise. by Dominic Gates -
Admasu V. Port Of Seattle
Summary of Court Of Appeals decision and opinion on Class Action by homeowners regarding increased noise after 3rd Runway. -
2002-09-06Order setting administrative appeal case schedule
This is a King County Superior Court case schedule order for an administrative appeal, signed by Presiding Judge Richard D. Eadie on September 6, 2002. The order sets key deadlines for the case, including filing of briefs, administrative agency records, and a review hearing date of April 7, 2003. All parties are required to comply with the schedule, as failure to meet deadlines could result in dismissal of the appeal. -
1998-12-01The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998: U.S. Copyright Office summary
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), signed into law in October 1998, is a federal copyright law divided into five titles that address online copyright protection, treaty implementation, and related digital issues. It creates new prohibitions against bypassing digital copy-protection technologies and tampering with copyright management information, while also limiting the liability of online service providers for copyright infringement. Note: This document concerns federal copyright law and does not contain information related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.