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  • 2018-08-06

    Categorical Exclusions, Metroplexes, and Aircraft Noise Complaints

    August 6, 2018 IN10947 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated changes to airspace and flight procedures to take advantage of new technologies deployed under NextGen, a comprehensive air traffic modernization initiative that relies on satellite-based navigation and tracking to improve efficiency and airspace capacity. In some neighborhoods, however, FAA’s changes have increased overflights triggering
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsCATEX, CRSReports, FAA, NextGen, Noise
  • FAA – NextGen Briefing to Port Of Seattle (04/25/17)

    Explains the basics of NextGen and Greener Skies. Presented by David Suomi and Steve Karnes, Senior Technical Advisor, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center
    TagsFAA, Greener Skies, NextGen, Port Of Seattle
  • 2018-03-31

    The noise impact of the FAA’s NextGen program on the Vashon Island Community and what we plan to do about it

    A presentation by David Goebel addressing the noise impact of the FAA’s NextGen program on Vashon Island. The document covers airport flow fundamentals, conventional RADAR vs NextGen RNAV approaches, and action items for addressing the noise issue.
    TagsFAA, NextGen, SeaTac Airport
  • Washington Post: Inspector general’s report says the FAA has bungled a $36 billion project

    …the fourth inspector general’s critique in as many years of a program known as NextGen, on which more than $7 billion in federal funds has already been spent.
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsNextGen
  • 2017-06-08

    FAA calls for comment on proposed use of Runway 34

    for use by turboprop planes The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to determine the environmental effects of a westerly heading for turboprop aircraft departing from Runway 34 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The heading would only be used when the airport is landing and departing
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsCity of Burien, FAA, Highline Times, NEPA, NextGen
  • 2017-05-02

    Airport noise and health impacts? Not going to fly with concerned citizens

    05/02/2017 By Lindsay Peyton Gasps emanated from the crowd gathered at the Quiet Skies Puget Sound community forum when lawyer Steve Edmiston projected one of the first slides of his presentation. He showed a map published by the Environmental Projection Agency, followed by an alarming statistic, placing Des Moines’ Mount Rainier High School in the
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsHighline Times, Larry Cripe, Newspaper Article, NextGen, Quiet Skies Coalition
  • 2017-04-25

    Petition to the Port of Seattle Commission – Add Two Noise Monitors on Vashon Island to the Port’s Existing System of 24 Monitors

    A petition to the Port of Seattle Commission requesting the addition of two noise monitors on Vashon Island to monitor aircraft noise from new FAA NextGen flight procedures. The petition cites concerns about focused flight paths over Vashon Island at low altitudes affecting approximately 250 arrivals per day in Southflow operations.
    TagsFAA, NextGen, Port Of Seattle, Vashon Island Fair Skies
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    2017-04-25

    Petition to the Port of Seattle Commission – Add Two Noise Monitors on Vashon Island to the Port’s Existing System of 24 Monitors

    A petition to the Port of Seattle Commission requesting the addition of two noise monitors on Vashon Island to monitor aircraft noise from new FAA NextGen flight procedures. The petition cites concerns about focused flight paths over Vashon Island at low altitudes affecting approximately 250 arrivals per day in Southflow operations.
    TagsFAA, NextGen, Port Of Seattle
  • Scathing report: FAA isn’t delivering what was promised in $40 billion project

    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsNextGen
  • FAA Report to Congress — Greener Skies Project

    As required by Sec. 225 of the FAA Re-Modernization Act Of 2012. Describes how the Greener Skies Over Seattle project became NextGen. This report covers the strategy of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for implementing, on an accelerated basis, the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) operational capabilities produced by the “Greener Skies over Seattle”
    TagsFAA, Greener Skies, Michael Huerta, NextGen

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  • Des Moines City Council – SAMP Update
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    21630 11th Ave S,
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    Purpose and Recommendation To provide the Council with an update on the status of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review. Background Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval On September 26, 2025, the FAA completed their National Environmental Policy Act review and approved a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision

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    2450 S 142nd St SeaTac, WA 98168
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    The Port of Seattle is sponsoring four open houses to answer your questions about the SAMP/SEPA Draft EIS. There will be a reporter to take your comments in-person. Monday, June 22: 6–8pm Glacier Middle School Entrance lobby/commons 2450 S 142nd St SeaTac, WA 98168

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    The Port of Seattle is sponsoring four open houses to answer your questions about the SAMP/SEPA Draft EIS. There will be a reporter to take your comments in-person. Tuesday, June 23: 6–8pm Mount Rainier High School Cafeteria space 22450 19th Ave S Des Moines, WA 98198

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