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Washington State Senate Bill 5652 establishing partnerships and grant programs to address aviation-related air pollution and noise impacts on communities near airports. The bill requires the University of Washington to assess aviation impacts and directs the state auditor to evaluate Port of Seattle’s port package programs. AN ACT Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities

Senate bill report analyzing legislation to establish processes for mitigating aviation-related air quality and noise impacts in large port districts. Creates work groups, grant programs, and directs state auditor to conduct performance audit of noise mitigation retrofits near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Port of Seattle’s budget overview document covering the organization’s mission, Century Agenda goals, and table of contents for detailed budget information. Includes land acknowledgment recognizing Indigenous peoples of the region.

FAA response providing interim answers to Port of Seattle questions about noise remedy programs, including federal funding levels, eligibility criteria, and implementation responsibilities. The letter addresses purchase assurance and sound insulation programs under the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act.

A draft proposal from Jay Holman for legislation to add to RCW Chapter 53.54 regarding aircraft noise abatement. The proposal would require Port Districts operating airports with more than a specified number of scheduled jet flights per day to appoint a citizen Advisory Committee to study airport decisions, communicate community concerns, and make recommendations on

A response letter addressing comments on the Sea-Tac Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement, discussing revisions to Noise Remedy Program areas and explaining that the majority of petition signers have had their noise programs upgraded due to various factors including summer flight patterns and topographic inspections.

Meeting summary of the StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Policy Working Group covering federal policy updates, planning for State Day on the Hill in Olympia, discussion of state legislative agenda items including SB 5652, and a proposed proviso for studying socioeconomic and health impacts on airport-adjacent communities.