TagRCW 53.54.020(7)
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1998-06-22Port Of Seattle in Violation of Federal Grant Assurance C.6 and State RCW 53.54.020
★ 32This document presents evidence that the Port of Seattle violated Federal Grant Assurance C.6 and Washington State law RCW 53.54.020 in connection with its FAR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It compiles 17 items of supporting evidence, including a 1998 congressional request for a GAO audit, state auditor correspondence, findings by Deloitte & Touche identifying violations from 1990 to 1994, and records showing the Port received over $100 million in federal funds tied to noise mitigation commitments it allegedly failed to honor. The materials illustrate the consequences for surrounding communities and governments that held land-use authority under the noise compatibility planning process. -
2024-03-19Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5955: Large Port Districts—Aircraft Noise Mitigation
Washington State's Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5955, signed into law on March 19, 2024, addresses aircraft noise mitigation for large port districts like the Port of Seattle, which operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The law allows the port to repair or replace noise mitigation equipment that is no longer functioning properly or has caused structural damage to nearby properties, using non-federal local funding. It also acknowledges that communities of color — including Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander residents in King County — are disproportionately impacted by airport noise, and establishes a state partnership to improve equity and responsiveness in noise mitigation efforts. -
2012-12-28Admasu v Port of Seattle Avigation Easement Class Action Memorandum Opinion
King County Superior Court Memorandum Opinion by Judge Bruce E. Heller in Kebede Admasu et al. v. Port of Seattle, Cause No. 09-2-22569-9 KNT. Port of Seattle seeks summary judgment against 126 plaintiffs owning 96 properties subject to avigation easements, in a suit by 300+ residents near Seattle-Tacoma Airport for inverse condemnation, nuisance, and trespass -
1998-05-27Port of Seattle in violation of Federal Grant Assurance C.6 And State RCW 53.54.020
This document compiles evidence alleging that the Port of Seattle violated Federal Grant Assurance C.6 and Washington State law RCW 53.54.020 in connection with its noise compatibility program at Sea-Tac Airport. It includes letters from elected officials, audit findings by Deloitte & Touche, and records showing the Port received over $100 million in federal funds for FAR Part 150 noise mitigation while allegedly failing to comply with the program's requirements. Supporting materials span 1990–1998 and involve Congress members, state legislators, the FAA, and the Washington State Auditor's Office. -
1994-08-24Avigation Easement: Robert P. Dobosh and Shelly Arebalo-Dobosh to Port Of Seattle
This Avigation Easement, granted by property owners Robert P. Dobosh and Shelly Arebalo-Dobosh to the Port of Seattle, gives the Port permanent, non-exclusive rights to unrestricted aircraft flight over their residential property at 15049 32nd Place S in SeaTac, Washington. The easement was granted in exchange for the Port's noise-reduction modifications to the home under Washington State law (R.C.W. 53.54.030), and establishes a baseline noise level of 67 DNL for the parcel based on the Port's 1991 FAA-accepted noise contour map. The easement runs permanently with the land, binding all future owners and waiving their rights to claim damages from aircraft noise or related airport activities. -
1994-08-24
Avigation Easement: Robert P. Dobosh and Shelly Arebalo-Dobosh to Port Of Seattle
Avigation easement (Parcel No. S-8383, W.O. No. G2325, Tax Parcel 004100-0432-09) conveyed from Robert P. Dobosh and Shelly Arebalo-Dobosh (Grantor) to Port Of Seattle, a Washington State municipal corporation, for property at 15049 32nd Pl S, Seattle, King County, Washington — legally described as Lot 8 and Lot 9, Block 3, 1st Addition to Adams -
1979-03-02House Bill No. 636: An act relating to aircraft noise abatement
Washington State House Bill 636, passed by the House on February 21, 1979, and the Senate on March 2, 1979, amends state law relating to aircraft noise abatement near airports. The bill expands the geographic boundaries of 'impacted areas' around runways and prohibits port districts from undertaking noise abatement programs for property owners who have already been relocated under the same chapter. It was introduced by Representatives Charnley, Barnes, and Rohrbach during the 46th Legislature's Regular Session.