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Common environmental noise levels
★How loud is too loud? Continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA (adjusted decibels) over time will cause hearing loss. The volume (dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound will tell you how harmful the noise is. In general, the louder the noise, the less time required before hearing loss will occur. According -
1997-02-06Sea-Tac International Airport Impact Mitigation Study (HOK)
★ 32The Helmuth, Obata Kassabaum study, referred to as ‘HOK’, began as an individual community grant application by the City of Burien. Understandably it became associated with the ACC (plaintiffs in lawsuits attempting to stop the Third Runway) and a response to the defects of the Third Runway EIS. However, this was an independent effort, put -
FAA Role In Use Of Land At Sea-Tac (NSTP) 01/08/1990
★FAA ROLE IN USE OF LAND AT .SEA-TAC AUTHORITY FOR INVOLVEMENT: FEDERAL FUNDS SPENT ON THE AIRPORT Planning Land acquisition Construction Noise Insulation Equipment SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal Aid Airport Program (FAAP) 1946 Airport Developnent aid program (ADAP) 1970 Planning Grant Program (ECP) Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act 1979 Airport Improverrent Program (AIP) 1982 -
1982-06-09Noise Exposure Update
★ 32The first major noise analysis after the Sea-Tac Communities Plan and the last before the first Part 150. Revises the noise analysis from the 1975 Sea-Tac/Communities Plan to reflect major changes in aviation operations, particularly airline deregulation (which increased major carriers from twelve to over twenty-five) and the doubling of commuter airline operations. The study -
2026-07-18Rep. Adam Smith Aviation Forum
From the Office of Congressman Adam Smith: Highline College (Building 8, Mt. Townsend Room)Des Moines, WA Saturday, July 18 • 1 PM – 2 PM Join Rep. Adam Smith for an Aviation Forum. Attendees will have questions and concerns about aviation noise and emissions. RSVP today! Representative Adam Smith is hosting an aviation forum with -
2026-06-28Cedarhurst Neighborhood: Opposing Industrial Rezoning in Burien
Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors What is this all about anyway? Coming together to help our neighborhood Our platform aims to foster a strong community identity, which celebrates the unique and charming aspects of our Cedarhurst Neighborhood. We are nestled within the larger -
2026-06-12Bellevue residents say new cross-lake rail line violates noise limits
By Chris Daniels,KOMO News Senior Reporter BELLEVUE, Wash. — A group of Bellevue homeowners says Sound Transit’s new 2 Line trains crossing Lake Washington are keeping residents awake at night and may be violating local noise ordinances. Residents in Bellevue’s Enatai neighborhood say a loud, low-frequency rumble generated by trains crossing the East Channel Bridge -
2026-06-08KIRO7: Public weighs in on Port of Seattle Sustainable Airport Master Plan
It’s no secret that the Puget Sound region is growing. To keep up with the increasing demands, The Port of Seattle created the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, a blueprint for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address the increasing volume of passengers and cargo. The public can now comment on the draft environmental impact statement, available here. -
2026-05-22SAMP: the unsustainable airport master plan – 2026 pre-open house hero
A flyer criticizing Sea-Tac Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), highlighting it would result in one third more flights with increased noise and pollution, but no mitigation or compensation. The document announces public comment period beginning May 22, 2026 and directs readers to information resources.