2020-10-01
Commissioners, I want to thank you again for your 25 February 2020 vote on Motion 2020-04. As you know, this action was taken to accelerate your sound insulation program (known as Port Packages) and also take advantage of new State legislation HB2315 which enables the Port to provide updates and repairs to existing systems. We
2020-06-03
In 1996, the PSRC required the Port of Seattle to provide sound insulation systems, known as Port Packages for all homes and apartments in a geographic area known as the DNL65. This requirement was in exchange for providing the Federal funding necessary to construct the Third Runway. The estimate was perhaps 15,000 new units–in addition to
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
Directing the acceleration of the sound insulation program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. ADOPTED FEBRUARY 25, 2020 INTRODUCTION On October 11, 2013, Resolution No 3683 was passed by Commission approving the Part 150 to be submitted to the FAA for review. The FAA issued a P150 record of approval June 5, 2014. While past implementation was
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
2020-02-25