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This document from 350 Seattle argues that alternative aviation fuels (AAFs), often marketed as 'sustainable aviation fuels' or SAFs, are largely a greenwashing tactic by the aviation industry and cannot meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially as flight volumes continue to grow. It highlights that planes burning AAFs still emit carbon just like conventional jet fuel, and that scaling up AAF production raises serious equity concerns, including health impacts on low-income communities and people of color living near Sea-Tac Airport and under flight paths. 350 Seattle instead calls for an emissions cap on aviation, a halt to airport expansion, and investment in true zero-emission solutions.

The Port of Seattle's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report covers the port's financial activity as of and for the years ending December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019. Prepared by the Port's Accounting and Financial Reporting Department, it includes audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and supplementary pension and benefits information. While this report focuses on overall port finances rather than noise policy specifically, it provides financial context for Port operations including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The Port of Seattle's 2021 Financial Performance Report details the port's financial results as of December 31, 2021, covering revenues, expenses, and net operating income across its Aviation, Maritime, Economic Development, and Central Services divisions. Despite pandemic-related disruptions, total operating revenues reached $621.8 million, aided by federal relief funds, strong public parking and rental car performance, and a partial return of cruise ship activity. The report does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, making it of limited relevance for noise-related research.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in November and December 2021 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport noise impacts on the surrounding community. Key topics included the Port of Seattle's Sound Insulation Program for homes built before 1987, an upcoming legislative session update from Representative Tina Orwall, and the UW Healthy Air, Healthy Schools Study. The committee also reviewed the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) comment period and received updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) activities.

The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on November 17, 2021, hosted by the City of SeaTac, covering transportation updates including WSDOT's SR 509 project, Sound Transit developments, and a StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) update from the Port of Seattle's Aviation Director. The meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams with no physical location, and public comments were accepted by email or through the online platform. The agenda also included planning for six bimonthly Highline Forum meetings scheduled throughout 2022, running from January through November.

The Burien Airport Committee met on October 19, 2021 and November 16, 2021 to discuss airport noise-related issues affecting the community near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included a review of Burien's 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities supporting bills HR 6038 and HR 4068 aimed at reducing airport noise and particle emissions, along with a presentation by the Port of Seattle on its Noise Insulation Program. The committee also discussed community planning efforts for the Boulevard Park and Ambaum Corridor areas and received updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART).

The Port of Seattle's South King County Fund (SKCF), launched in 2019, provides grants to build equity-based partnerships in communities near Sea-Tac Airport. In 2020, the fund distributed $1.5 million across Environmental, Economic Recovery, and WMBE (Women and Minority Business Enterprise) programs, supporting 27 projects; funding increased to $2 million in 2021. The program aims to address environmental and economic impacts on South King County residents through targeted community investment.