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Bearse v. Port Of Seattle

In June 2018, the Port of Seattle notified the cities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines that its single-family sound insulation program would resume that summer for eligible homeowners near Sea-Tac Airport. The Port's program manager, C&S Engineers, requested meetings with city staff to review local building and construction inspection practices. In response, Burien City Manager Brian Wilson designated Community Development Director Chip Davis as the city's primary contact for the program.

Port of Seattle presentation outlining the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) long-term vision with concurrent strategies to serve market demand. Shows current projects for 46.9M passengers, near-term projects targeting 56M passengers by 2027, and long-term vision for demand beyond 2027 including additional planning and environmental review requirements.

On May 30, 2018, the Port of Seattle held its first public open house for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), drawing 147 attendees who discussed Sea-Tac Airport's projected growth to 56 million annual passengers and 480,000 aircraft operations by 2027. Community members raised concerns about noise, pollution, and the disproportionate impact on nearby low-income and minority communities, while Port officials explained limitations on controlling flight schedules and discussed noise mitigation efforts. The meeting notes document questions and answers covering topics such as cargo forecasts, flight pattern changes, the airport's physical footprint, and the possibility of distributing air traffic among other regional airports.

The Highline Forum held a public meeting on May 23, 2018, hosted by the Port of Seattle at Sea-Tac Airport's Central Auditorium, focusing on the theme of Aircraft Altitudes. The two-hour agenda included updates on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan and Federal Issues, as well as a one-hour Aircraft Altitudes Analysis presented by Steve Alverson, Senior Vice President of ESA. The meeting also allowed time for public comments and discussion of emerging issues related to airport noise and flight operations.

A presentation analyzing aircraft arrival altitudes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, examining changes between 2013, 2015, and 2017. The analysis covers the relationship between aircraft altitude and noise exposure, runway usage patterns, and fleet mix changes.

The Burien Airport Committee (BAC) met on May 15, 2018 to discuss air quality, FAA updates, and strategies for addressing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's impact on the Burien community. Key priorities included updating noise contour maps, gathering environmental justice data, reviewing air pollution studies, and identifying economic benefits for Burien from its proximity to the airport. The committee also reviewed draft minutes from its April 17, 2018 meeting, where members were assigned tasks such as drafting a resolution on airport noise and emission concerns.

This 2018 presentation by Port of Seattle Senior Manager Leslie Stanton outlines air quality initiatives at Sea-Tac Airport, covering the types and sources of air pollution including greenhouse gases and regulated pollutants such as NOx, SOx, and particulate matter. It highlights efforts to reduce emissions through clean vehicle programs, including Sea-Tac's distinction as the first US airport to require green taxis and green TNCs, conversion of CNG buses to electric, and expanded EV charging infrastructure. The presentation also addresses passenger ground transportation planning aimed at improving public transit access and reducing the airport's overall environmental footprint.