2020-02-26
The Port of Seattle Commission this week approved the acceleration of sound insulation projects for homes, apartments, condominiums and places of worship in airport communities to be completed in less than half its current schedule. The faster noise reduction benefits near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will cover projects originally not expected to be complete for another
2020-02-25
Today’s Port Of Seattle General Meeting had the most significant news about Port Packages we have ever seen. If you are concerned about airport noise issues this will matter to you whether you have a Port Package or not. As background, I strongly encourage you to look at the presentation by Noise Program Manager Stan
2020-02-25
A presentation slide titled 'Failed Windows' states that Alpine Windows installed in the 1990s had a higher than average failure rate, that Alpine went bankrupt in 2000 and stopped honoring warranties, and that approximately 5,000 homes received Alpine window products. The slide also notes that other products from the late 1980s and early 1990s may be failing due to end-of-lifespan issues, and that state legislation is being proposed to allow replacement of failed products.
2020-02-25
In February 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission passed Motion 2020-04, directing the Port's Executive Director to accelerate the sound insulation program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and complete it no later than 2026. The motion calls for implementing the necessary staffing, funding, and contracting resources to deliver the program on time, while coordinating with other public agencies to complement — rather than duplicate — existing programs for low-income housing and energy upgrades. Port staff are required to regularly brief the Commission's Aviation Committee on progress and provide a preliminary implementation plan alongside the 2021 budget approval.
2020-02-25
This February 2020 Port of Seattle briefing outlines Sea-Tac Airport's noise mitigation efforts, including abatement measures like the Fly Quiet Program, a network of 24 permanent and 5 portable noise monitors, and community outreach initiatives. The briefing focuses primarily on ongoing and potentially accelerated sound insulation programs designed to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Staff recommendations for expanding these programs were also presented to Port commissioners at the meeting.
Now that HB2315 (the ‘Port Package Update’ bill) has passed, we’re getting a ton of questions. Here are some answers. If you don’t see your question here, please contact us, but please be specific about what you are asking about, include your address and phone number and above all please be patient! We are only
Mr. Wachtel is a member of the SeaTac City Council and chairs their Aviation Advisory Committee. The following letter was e-mailed to key Councilmembers in Des Moines, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Tukwila and Federal Way. Hi Joel, As I mentioned at yesterday’s Highline Forum, HB2315 is moving ahead very fast. There have been two hearings so
Port Package Update bill. Come give Public Comment John L. O’Brien Building, Olympia Original bill: https://seatacnoise.info/bookmark/hb2315/
If you can, please us in Olympia in the J.A. Cherberg Building to provide public comment on SB6214. This is a bill sponsored by Karen Keiser and Tina Orwall which will, if passed, provide the first step towards obtaining updates and repairs for the nearly 10,000 homes and buildings with Port Packages. I cannot stress
2020-01-15
Installing, repairing, replacing, and updating mitigation equipment installed within an impacted area. Sponsors: Orwall, Fitzgibbon, Pellicciotti Companion Bill: SB 6214
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