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  • 2019-06-11

    Internal Audit Report: Noise Insulation Program, January 2013 – March 2019

    A 2019 Port of Seattle internal audit of the Noise Insulation Program — which has invested over $400 million since 1985 to reduce aircraft noise in homes and schools near Sea-Tac Airport — found two key problems: a contractor called Burton Construction overbilled the Port by an average markup of 51% above subcontractor costs, and the Highline School District failed to consistently meet federal grant requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises and Buy American standards. The audit covered January 2013 through March 2019 and assessed compliance with FAA federal grant rules.
  • 2019-06-07

    BAC SP2 ABCx2 review of Arlynn Purcell’s presentation to Burien

    A consulting team addresses two community concerns about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: the lack of a direct NEPA environmental review covering noise impact growth between 2012 and 2018, and questions about how the airport's third runway is being used. The document explains that while current NEPA and Part 150 processes will capture existing noise conditions, they will not specifically compare 2012 versus 2018 impacts, and that federally funded runways like the third runway must be made available whenever air traffic control deems it necessary. The consultants propose reviewing historical Part 150 studies, past NEPA documents, and third-runway records to assess noise impacts on surrounding communities, while also supporting clients in engaging the Port, FAA, and airlines through the StART committee and other channels.

  • Poor neighborhood endures worst LAX noise but is left out of home soundproofing program

    By Doug Smith May 31, 2019 | 8:10 PM Inglewood spent millions of dollars in public funds to soundproof middle-class areas of the city while bypassing one of the poorest neighborhoods where the roar from the Los Angeles International Airport flight path is loudest, according to a Times data analysis. Over the last several decades,

  • Port Of Seattle Port Package Doors And Windows

    These are the products the Port Of Seattle are currently using in their Port Package retro-fits Windows: Larsen SCS P-series ‘extreme’ Doors: PEM Millworks ‘Quiet Door’ Storm Doors: Larsen In the past they have also successfully used products from Milgard and VPI. Milgard seems to be the brand favored by builders on new construction in

  • Milgard: Understanding Noise

    Milgard understands the importance of peace and quiet in your home and engineers windows to help reduce unwanted noise. Unwanted outside noise can occur in homes by a highway, airport or in a loud urban setting. This can have a significant impact on the enjoyment of your home, particularly if it disrupts your sleep. Windows are

  • Airport Improvement Program Comparison

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport received $14,526,800 to reconstruct taxiways and rehabilitate Runway 16L/34R, plus $1,876,800 for residential noise mitigation, as part of a multi-airport FAA funding infographic covering major U.S. airports.

  • Airport Improvement Program

    The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies — and, in some cases, to private owners and entities — for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). See the AIP Glossary for a description of AIP-related terms. Grant History Look Up

  • Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)

    The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. PFCs are capped at $4.50 per flight segment with a maximum of two PFCs charged on a one-way trip or four PFCs on a round trip, for a maximum
  • 2018-12-19

    Replacement and Second Chance Noise Insulation Initiative

    These documents relate to airport noise insulation programs and community advocacy efforts. The first section describes San Francisco International Airport's Replacement and Second Chance Noise Insulation Initiative, which offers free acoustical improvements—such as window replacement and ventilation installation—to eligible homeowners within the 65-decibel noise contour. The accompanying letter, written by a member of the League of Quiet Skies Voters, calls for gathering comparative data on noise mitigation programs from major airports across the country, with the goal of holding the Port of Seattle accountable by benchmarking its practices against peer airports.
  • 2018-11-13

    Port Of Seattle airport neighbor community accords [proposed]

    The Port of Seattle Airport Neighbor Community Accords (proposed November 2018) is a citizen-drafted proposal calling on the Port of Seattle to prioritize the health and well-being of communities surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport. It argues that these neighborhoods bear an unfair burden from aircraft noise and environmental impacts without adequate compensation, and that the Port's 2018 bylaw changes weakened its commitments to quality of life, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration. The document outlines six specific accords, including demands for independent audits of mitigation spending, a nighttime curfew, prioritization of tax levy funds for community mitigation, and reduced use of the 3rd runway until mitigation goals are met.