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This document is an Environmental Justice Protocol prepared by Landrum & Brown, Incorporated for the Federal Aviation Administration and the Port of Seattle in June 2024. It addresses socioeconomics, environmental justice, and children's health considerations related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The protocol provides a framework for evaluating how airport-related impacts may affect minority, low-income, and other vulnerable populations in surrounding communities.

This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term capital projects identified in Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs assessment, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for proposed airport improvements and infrastructure expansions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term construction and improvement projects identified in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for planned airport development decisions.

This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term construction and improvement projects identified in Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs assessment, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for proposed airport development decisions and infrastructure changes.

The Port of Seattle presented an environmental review of near-term construction projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan. The projects include expanding passenger terminals and gates to handle a projected 56 million annual passengers, adding cargo and fuel storage facilities, and upgrading airfield infrastructure to meet current FAA safety standards. The review was presented to the Highline Forum in May 2024 by Senior Environmental Program Manager Steve Rybolt.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport launched a Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program following Commission Order 2024-04, approved on February 27, 2024, with a total budget of $6.5 million — including $5 million reserved for design and construction. The program, funded by tax levy, aims to assess and repair aging sound insulation in nearby homes, incorporating equity guidelines for participation. The 2024 assessment timeline includes resident surveys, acoustic testing, and a final report, with design and construction work planned for 2025.

The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) 2023 Annual Report, presented by Port of Seattle staff Marco Milanese and Nate Caminos, summarizes the group's work addressing aviation noise and federal policy issues around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The report highlights efforts from two key working groups: the Aviation Noise Working Group and the Federal Policy Working Group, which engage community stakeholders in shaping airport noise mitigation strategies. The presentation also includes a Q&A section to allow stakeholder input and discussion.

The Port of Seattle presented an update on the Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study to the Highline Forum in May 2024. This federally required study, governed by FAA guidelines, maps aircraft noise contours around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and identifies areas where noise levels exceed 65 decibels, helping determine which properties qualify for sound insulation and other mitigation measures. Airports that complete an FAA-approved Part 150 Study become eligible to receive federal Airport Improvement Program grants covering 80% of qualifying noise reduction projects.