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Letter from Port of Seattle Executive Director Richard D. Ford to Virginia E. Dana expressing concerns about the Concorde aircraft (supersonic) and federal regulations permitting noisier aircraft operations. Ford discusses how this undermines the Sea-Tac Communities Plan’s cornerstone principle that aircraft should become quieter, not noisier.

Letter from Donald G. Shay to Charles Schuh regarding a proposal for Barbara Summers to become a full voting member of the Policy Advisory Committee. Shay explains the current citizen representation structure and expresses opposition to increasing membership solely for an additional Westside member.

Letter from Port of Seattle President Henry T. Simonson to King County Councilwoman Bernice Stern regarding decisions on two specific areas adjacent to Sea-Tac International Airport: the West acquisition area and the southeast conversion area. The Port concludes against acquiring the westside area due to costs and recommends addressing the southeast conversion area through noise

Port of Seattle staff report recommending interim land acquisition program for Sea-Tac Airport clear zones, including 610 residential parcels and 75 acres with estimated value of $15.46 million. The report outlines FAA funding participation, natural boundaries, and implementation timeline through 1977.

Minutes from Air Transportation Committee meeting discussing Sea-Tac airport planning problems, aircraft noise impacts on schools, noise measurement systems, and noise abatement procedures. Features presentations from Port of Seattle, Highline School District, and noise consultants.

Minutes from Urban Development Committee meeting for the Sea-Tac Communities Plan project. Meeting included presentations on King County’s planning program, White Center community survey results, and water quality/drainage study by Stevens, Thompson and Runyan.

A public opinion survey conducted by Battelle Memorial Institute in summer 1973 to assess the social impact of Sea-Tac Airport on surrounding communities. The survey included face-to-face interviews with 302 Highline area residents and 98 Shoreline residents, plus telephone interviews with 316 King County residents.