TagNoise Mitigation(259)
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2020-05-27Noise programs update
This May 2020 update from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport outlines the status of its noise abatement and mitigation programs. Citizen noise complaints were averaging 400 per day, while the Noise Abatement Corridor saw 98% compliance and the Late Night Noise Limitation Program recorded an average of 11 exceedances per night in Q1 2020. COVID-19 delayed sound insulation construction projects for single-family homes and condominiums, pushing estimated start dates into 2021. -
2020-03-24Contract Award: Agreement No. 20-042-RFP — Consulting Services for Aircraft Noise Study, Reagan National Airport
Arlington County, Virginia contract award (Agreement No. 20-042-RFP, dated March 24, 2020) awarding ABCx2, LLC of Senoia, Georgia a fixed-price contract not to exceed $250,000 for consulting services to administer an aircraft noise study and identify noise mitigation strategies related to Reagan National Airport air traffic in proximity to Arlington County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, -
2020-03-24
Contract Award: Agreement No. 20-042-RFP — Consulting Services for Aircraft Noise Study, Reagan National Airport
Arlington County, Virginia awarded a consulting contract (No. 20-042-RFP) to ABCx2, LLC in March 2020 to study aircraft noise generated by Reagan National Airport air traffic affecting Arlington County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, and to recommend mitigation strategies. The fixed-price contract is valued at up to $250,000 and covers an initial 12-month term with the option for two additional one-year renewals through March 2023. Note: This contract pertains to Reagan National Airport and Arlington/Montgomery County communities, not Sea-Tac Airport. -
2020-03-19Bid/Proposal Award Notice: RFP 20-042-RFP — Consulting Services for Aircraft Noise Study, Reagan National Airport
On March 19, 2020, Arlington County, Virginia awarded a consulting contract (RFP 20-042-RFP) to ABCX2, LLC to study aircraft noise generated by Reagan National Airport air traffic affecting Arlington County, VA and Montgomery County, MD. The consultant is also tasked with developing recommendations for noise mitigation. This document is an official bid/proposal award notice from Arlington County's Procurement Office. -
2020-03-19
Bid/Proposal Award Notice: RFP 20-042-RFP — Consulting Services for Aircraft Noise Study, Reagan National Airport
Arlington County, Virginia bid/proposal award notice dated March 19, 2020 for RFP 20-042-RFP, awarded to ABCX2, LLC. Contract is for consulting services in support of a study of aircraft noise created by Reagan National Airport air traffic in proximity to Arlington County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, and recommendations for mitigation. Contact for document review: -
2020-02-26Port Commission approves acceleration of noise insulation efforts for airport communities – The Waterland Blog
The Port of Seattle Commission this week approved the acceleration of sound insulation projects for homes, apartments, condominiums and places of worship in airport communities to be completed in less than half its current schedule. The faster noise reduction benefits near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will cover projects originally not expected to be complete for another -
2020-02-25
Port Of Seattle Announces Noise Program Expansion 2026
Today’s Port Of Seattle General Meeting had the most significant news about Port Packages we have ever seen. If you are concerned about airport noise issues this will matter to you whether you have a Port Package or not. As background, I strongly encourage you to look at the presentation by Noise Program Manager Stan -
2020-02-252019 Port audit from February 25, 2020 Commission Meeting
A Port of Seattle presentation slide titled '2019 Port Audit' outlines changes made in response to an internal audit, including the Central Procurement Office implementing greater controls: creation of a Job Order Contract (JOC) committee and updates to policies, contracting materials, and oversight and line item reviews. The slide appears at timestamp 1:13:57 of a 4:14:30 video under Agenda Item 7a: Noise Programs Briefing. -
2020-02-25Failed windows
A presentation slide titled 'Failed Windows' states that Alpine Windows installed in the 1990s had a higher than average failure rate, that Alpine went bankrupt in 2000 and stopped honoring warranties, and that approximately 5,000 homes received Alpine window products. The slide also notes that other products from the late 1980s and early 1990s may be failing due to end-of-lifespan issues, and that state legislation is being proposed to allow replacement of failed products. -
HR 5874 – Decrease Noise Levels Act
116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5874 To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to amend regulations concerning the day-night average sound level, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2020 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Beyer, Mr.