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Recentlyr members of the Burien Quiet Skies coalition began questioning Sea-Tac Airport’s compliance with Part 150 regulations (14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 150) and FAA’s oversight of delayed implementation of noise abatement and mitigation policies dating to 1985. Consequently, our organization decided to complete a matrix comparing FAA’s yune 2014 Record of Approval (ROA) of Sea-Tac’s 2013-2018 Part 150 Study with earlier examples of state and regional agencies’ direction regarding inadequate noise reduction measyres by the Port of Seattle (POS). This document was collaboratively compiled and is being shared with members of the coalition, elected officials, and public audiences to create meaningful oversight and prompt environmental justice action that has been–too long–denied to vulnerable populations within our South King County communitIes. , Historically, POS has regarded sound mitigation of homes within eligible contour boundaries a low priority; consequently, hundreds of homes have not been insulated by the POS. In addition, many homes received inferior sound insulation improvements as a result of the POS’ earliest sound insulation program. , why are there no noise modeling results for the period of 2007-2019; a twelve-year gap where POS is out-of-compliance with the FAA’s 2013-2018 Record of Approval for Sea-Tac’s Part 150 Study because decibel levels appear to have increased precipitously? , Many noise abatement procedures recommended as long ago as 1996 remain un-implemented despite high level discussions by publicly-supported “blue-ribbon" panels (i.e. Expert Arbitration Panel’s Review of Noise and Demand/System Management organized by Washington State Department of Transportation and Puget Sound Regional…

WAC 173-60-050 No agency filings affecting this section since 2003 APPENDIX C ---' Exemptions (1) The following shall be exempt from the provisions of WAC 173-60-040 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.: (a) Sounds originating from residential property relating to temporary projects for the maintenance or repair of homes, grounds and appurtenances. (b) Sounds created by the discharge of firearms on authorized shooting ranges. (c) Sounds created by blasting. (d) Sounds created by aircraft engine testing and maintenance not related to flight operations: Provided, That aircraft testing and maintenance shall be conducted at remote sites whenever possible. (e) Sounds created by the installation or repair of essential utility services. (2) The following shall be exempt from the provisions of WAC 173-60-040 (2)(b): (a) Noise from electrical substations and existing stationary equipment used in the conveyance of water, waste water, and natural gas by a utility. (b) Noise from existing industrial installations which exceed the standards contained in these regulations and which, over the previous three years, have consistently operated in excess of 15 hours per day as a consequence of process necessity and/or demonstrated routine normal operation. Changes in working hours, which would affect exemptions under this regulation, require approval of the department. (3) The following shall be exempt from the provisions of WAC 173-60-040, except insofar as such provisions relate to the reception of noise within Class A EDNAs between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (a) Sounds originating from temporary construction sites as…

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Dear Mr. Met:ruck, Commissioners Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Steint>ruck: On behalf of two loeal citizen coalitions concerned with Port of Seattle transparency and accountability, the undersigned are responding to the Port Commission’s Motion 202CF06 “to provide guidance for Port leadership in prioritizing Port investments to assist local, regional, and statewide economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. While this motion may be the Pods attempt to demonstrate its economic development prowess to prop up the loc:aI economy, this effort should not be built upon the shifting sands of what are now outdated and faulty assumptions about priorities and expenditures. Unfortunately, the Pods strategic use of key “social justice” phrases as a veneer for “business-as- usual," does not withstand scrutiny and fiscal exarnination of some infrastructure priorities included in development projects, such as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for example. This point is exemplified in the following paragraph found on page 3, following Capital Project Investments: “The Port plans to make $3.4 billion of capital facility investments over the next five years. The over $ 1 billion of scheduled construction work in 2028 and 2021 will provide a significant stimulus to the regional economy.” b Nowhere in this Recovery Plan does the Port adjust its pre-2020 assumptions that–according to all aviation industry leaders–will change the “demand" side of the infrastructure projections model for the foreseeable future. For instance, a quote from a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article on April 30, 2020, entitled "Aerospace Industry Forced to Retrench,” 'me once-booming aerospace…

JetBlue, Spirit want to suspend nights to US airports, including Seattle JetBlue argued that some recent flights from Boston to Minneapolis had only two customers for an entire 162-seat aircraft. Author: TEGNA Published: 8:48 AM PDT April 30, 2020 Updated: 8:48 AM PDT April 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – Delta, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have submitted requests this week asking the U.S. Transportation Department for peanission to suspend flights to several airports around the country. Airlines are required to continue providing minimum service levels as part of a condition of taking some of the money available through the CARES Act. But with travel demands faIling to historic lows due to the coronavirus pandemic, airlines are sometimes flying planes with very few passengers. JetBlue asked to suspend flights to 16 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego and Tampa through Sept. 30. As part of its request, JetBlue noted that certain flights from Boston to Minneapolis recently had only two customers on an entire 162-seat A320 aircraft. "Unfortunately, such flights are operating with similar passenger loads to and from large hubs out of Boston, New York and throughout the JetBhre network," the airline's request stated. Delta asked to suspend flights to nine airports including Hilton Head, Brunswick, Georgia, Kalamazoo and Flint in Michigan, and Melbourne, Florida. The airline argued each of those nine airports were within an hour's driving distance of another Delta airport. Delta stated that between April 1 and April 22, just one to…

Aircraft noise and emissions present health and environmental concerns, impact property values and public safety, and create social and environmental justice disparities. Sea-Tac has 1,200 daily flights, has added 100,000 annual flights in four years, and will add 80,000 more annual flights. This growth is challenged by new science, legislation, lawsuits, and activism. The League seeks to empower voters with information to understand the risks of expansion, the alternatives, our rights and choices, and how to engage policymakers for change. Keynote Address: Congressman Adam Smith • Speaker: Chris McCann – Airnoise.io Special Report: World Health Organization 2018 Environmental Noise Guidelines Aviation Noise and Emissions IOI • Where: When: Time: Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien, WA April 25, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free tickets, learn more, and follow at www.LOQSV.org Notice: this Town Hall will be live-streamed and recorded for a documentary film. laW& i& Mm& B@ii MEDIA SKiES F£o£ it.&h WAy Atwwhxh£ WI g.WMi It! ! '“'ez% ] ! NOt$£ / H€4Lyu AhtiXhIC& b.Towa®,& aRtiTIOH ©&6k%#tWHmHtaWg The League of Quiet Skies Voters enthusiastically announces a presentation by Inventor, Chris McCann, best known for his innovative Airnoise.io device that automatically reports users’ aircraft noise complaints directly to Sea-Tac Airport. Used throughout the U.S., the Airnoise.io “button" has become a popular and easy-to-use tool for complainants expecting more accountability from unresponsive airports. With an aviation background as a combat pilot in the Air Force and upon completion of a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Chris McCann became a software developer for…

The Beacon Hill Community Noise Team documents noise levels for the purpose of providing relevant local, state, and federal officials with the necessary data to make informed decisions on policies that relate to noise and the health of Beacon Hill residents. In 2018, Beacon Hill community volunteers collected quality-assured, 24-hour noise measurernent data throughout the neighborhood across several months. • More than half of the measurements exceeded the loudness level for which homes located adjacent to an airport will receive mitigation from the Federal Aviation Administration. • More than half exceeded a level to protect public health and welfare as identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by 100t% to 800%. • Compared to noise measurements collected by the Port of Seattle for locations closer to the airport, loudness levels in Beacon Hill are similar or louder than locations within 2 miles of the airport. The Team seeks to work with local, state, and federal elected and public health officials and policymakers to reduce the impact of existing and future traffic. We provide resources for residential and school noise mitigation and engage researchers to document and publish effects. Team Coordinator: Dr. Roseanne Lorenzana (contact@chacusa.org) Website: https//:beaconhillseattlenoise.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuieterS kiesTaskForce/ Larry Cripe, President: Larry@ quietskiescoalition.net • https://WIVW.quietskiescoalition.net/ • https://www.facebook.com/OSCBurien/ A£tiv6 Gi Citbm ard Votm TIllI &Nuana grId lila abD avai&lbk at QRirt$&i©walid,Htmt @rl Quiet Skies Puget Sound (QSPS) Founded by Des Moines resident Sheila Brush, QSPS is the 28th chapter of the National Quiet Skies Coalition (our NSQC Congressional Caucus representatives…

State of Washington 66th Legislature 2020 Regular Session By Representatives Shewma ke , Fey , Fit zcgibbon , Mac:r i , Dogi iO , Peterson, Stonier, Ricce11i, and Davis Read first time 01/17/20 . Referred to Commit_tee on Transportation . AN ACT Relating to transportation policy goals; 47.04.280 ; and adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW . amending RCW BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: li Sea. 1. RCW 47.04.280 and 2016 c 35 s 3 are each amended to read as follows : (1 ) it is the intent of the legislature to establish policy goals for the planning, operation, performance of , and investment in, the state's transportation system. The policy goals established under this section are deemed consistent with the benchmark categories adopted by the state's blue ribbon commission on transportation on November 30 , 2000 . Public investments in transportation should support: achievement of these policy goals : P. 1 HB 2688 V 7 MJ3zdJJ_UayL4D£!Jul interacting with the system; la Environment and climate : To enhance the quality of life al Equity and environmental justice : To eliminate historic and populations , which includes direct inclusion in decision making; meet current and future needs and goals; and p£WJ_LIDLl:EJLarxIJ,gQ£i_.Lol)& (2 ) The powers, duties, and functions of state transportation agencies must be performed in a manner consistent with the policy goals set forth in subsection (1 ) of this section . ( 3 ) These policy goals are intended to…

One change you may notice, we are asking to have “mitigation product” instead of “mitigation equipment,” only because we refer to mitigation products but the term “equipment” was not understood by our noise team. We also removed “through testing,” since our noise folks indicated that the packages that are failing due to poor installation or manufacturer defect are visibly failed or can be easily verified by a contractor. Approve of this change and it could be expanded to define mitigation products to include, but not limited to: attic insulation. acoustigal windows and doors, fireplace dampers, attic fans, "fresh- air” wall inserts; and in some instances air conditioners. jS)_Art jn4}vidr49} propeTty may__bp provided bQn_efhs_by_tt_be PQr! (h§qiQt under each pf the programs described in subsections (1) through (4) of this section. However, an individual property may not be provided benefIts under any one of these programs more than once, unless the pt"'operty ((is)) . La)___1_s__sB)jgQ$1ilo IBW_eD$q4_gilqd}yp_}§£ol4Mky}r_}gg}rQlgfLppixg_ iTIPW$_1}P! WgN14 have a$brdc.d dWerent levels of mitigation, even if the property owner had waived all damages and conveyed a full and unrestricted easement; or to the rewret_hat tr this chapter by the port district located in ars B 71 noise contour of 65 dB DNL or greater. © is now eljgjble for reoair and reDlacemeytt of mitjgation DrOduCtS , to nolanger achieve the noisevminedhatragXg]] B WiiiiiTErm ;ed on the '= , -r whichJb€reduction laljy intend :mentonori KM@vi> i’on by a qui tied, J_{!Rica { tlr sai, (181;i.thai}roD al engineer:–Nth& b+ th& jda: district, I }A…

KCIA Program staff will help you throughout the process. You will review written materials, attend meetings, allow site and assessment visits and participate in a two-week period of construction activity in your home. The Sound Insulation Program Office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and appointments will normally be scheduled during those hours. Some program briefing sessions will be scheduled during evening hours for the convenience of Homeowners. The Sound Insulation Program’s main phone number is 206-205-0668. If the Program staff members are not available when you call, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. On the following pages you will learn more about your role (if your home has qualified) including the various documents that you will need to sign so that KCIA may sound insulate your home. Homeowners will be responsible for participating in each step of the program. There are eight steps to the program as outlined on the checklist below. Please use this checklist to keep track of your responsibilities through the process. Each step is described later in this Homeowner’s Handbook. HOMEOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Attend Homeowner Briefing CHECKLIST 1. 2. J When Complete U Date Location Time Submit Signed Statement of Interest and Understanding OR Submit Signed Waiver of Participation Complete Assessment and Design Visits Date Date Date Date Date Date a a n n n U n 4. 5. 6, 7. Approve Scope of Work Sign Program Contract and Avigation Easement Meet with Contractor…