• START Av Noise Subgroup Meeting Summary 2020-02-10

    StART enhances cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the neighboring communities of Sea-Tac Airport AVIATION NOISE WORKING GROUP StART FACILITATOR’S MEETING SUMMARY February 10, 2020; 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Seattle-Tacoma International Conference Center, Room 4A Conference Room 17801 International Blvd. (Directions) Attendee Interest Represented Eric Zimmerman Normandy Park Robert Akhtar SeaTac Tim Toerber Port of Seattle Jennifer Kester SeaTac Scott Ingham Delta Air Lines Tom Fagerstrom Port of Seattle Marco Milanese Port of Seattle Stan Shepherd Port of Seattle Justin Biassou FAA Vince Mestre L&B Additional Participants: Steve Alverson, ESA, (phone), Brad Nicholas (phone) Lance Lyttle, Port of Seattle Facilitator: Phyllis Shulman, Civic Alchemy Note Taker: Amanda Murphy, Amanda Gray Consulting Meeting Objectives: To provide an update on and discuss the Ground Noise Analysis. To review and discuss additional analysis completed as part of the Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Study. To review the Late Night Noise Limitation Program 4th Quarter Results. To provide an update on StART reengagement of cities. Meeting Summary Update on Ground Noise Analysis Brad Nicholas, Consultant, HMMH Nicholas provided an update on the initial steps for the analysis. The update included: • The first phase of the study is data collection – to establish the facts, noise source and noise impacts. A year’s data was provided by the Port including a log of every operation, its time of day, type of aircraft, and runway used and a log of engine maintenance run-ups. https://www.portseattle.org/Business/Conference-Facilities/The-Conference-Center-at-Sea-Tac/Documents/TheConferenceCenter-DIRECTIONS.pdf February 10, 2020 StART Facilitator’s Meeting Summary February 10, 2020 Page…
  • StART Election Impacts Presentation 12-18-24

    Impacts of the November 2024 Elections on StART Policy Priorities Eric Schinfeld, Sr. Manager, Federal & International Government Relations, Port of Seattle John Flanagan, Manager, State Government Relations, Port of Seattle Federal Overview • Full Republican control in Washington, DC: White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, but limited opportunity for major legislation – 53 to 47 Republican Majority in the Senate – 220-215 Republican Majority in the House* • New Administration means new Cabinet Members and policy priorities – Current FAA Administrator is serving a 5 year term, but chose to resign on 1/20/25 – Top Administration priorities include immigration restrictions, budget cuts, tariffs, regulatory reform (especially in light of Chevron repeal), tax cuts – Likely to be deemphasized: environmental considerations, new grant programs, non-defense spending, equity efforts *Several Republican resignations means that this will be an even smaller margin for the first few months. Federal Policy & Fiscal Implications • Secondary Noise Insulation • Status: Language in the Senate FY25 Transportation Appropriations bill would allow SEA to use federal funds to repair and replace sound insulation in certain homes • Election Impact: FY25 appropriations are delayed until March so that the new Administration can have its mark on spending. However, if a full year spending bill is ultimately passed, this language will go into effect. • FAA Noise Policy Review • Status: The 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act includes direction for creation of an Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC) and a deadline for action. • Election Impact: The FAA…
  • 2024-12-18 19:00

    StART December 18, 2024

    The Impact of State and Federal Elections on StART’s Policy Agendas Aviation Noise Working Group Activities Sustainable Airport Master Plan Update
  • StART MeetingAgenda 20241218

    StART enhances cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the neighboring communities of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SSttAARRTT AAGGEENNDDAA DECEMBER 18, 2024; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Please see webinar appointment sent from Zoom MMeeeettiinngg OObbjjeeccttiivveess:: AAnn uuppddaattee oonn hhooww tthhee rreecceenntt eelleeccttiioonn ccoouulldd iimmppaacctt SSttAARRTT’’ss ssttaattee aanndd ffeeddeerraall ppoolliiccyy aaggeennddaass aanndd tthhee llaatteesstt oonn tthhee SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee AAiirrppoorrtt MMaasstteerr PPllaann ((SSAAMMPP)) pprroocceessss.. (Note: The facilitator will open the meeting at 4:45 pm for those who may want to test their technology and connection.) Time Item Lead Action 55::0000 ppmm WWeellccoommee o Meeting Management/Intros o Opening Comments Andrés Mantilla, Facilitator, Uncommon Bridges Lance Lyttle, StART Chair/SEA Managing Director, POS 55::1155 ppmm TThhee IImmppaacctt ooff SSttaattee aanndd FFeeddeerraall EElleeccttiioonnss oonn SSttAARRTT’’ss PPoolliiccyy AAggeennddaass John Flanagan, State Government Relations Manager, & Eric Schinfeld, Federal Government Relations Manager, POS Presentation/Q&A 66::1155 ppmm AAvviiaattiioonn NNooiissee WWoorrkkiinngg GGrroouupp AAccttiivviittiieess Marco Milanese, Community Engagement Manager, POS Update 66::2255 ppmm SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee AAiirrppoorrtt MMaasstteerr PPllaann UUppddaattee Clare Gallagher, Capital Project Delivery Director, POS Manager, POS Update 66::4400 ppmm PPuubblliicc CCoommmmeenntt Public 66::5555 ppmm WWrraapp UUpp ++ NNeexxtt SStteeppss Andrés Mantilla, Facilitator, Uncommon Bridges 77::0000 ppmm AAddjjoouurrnn TENTATIVE NEXT MEET ING : FEBRUARY 26, 2025 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM VIA ZOOM
  • 2024-11-20 18:00

    FAA Community Virtual Workshop

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sponsoring a virtual workshop on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT. This virtual workshop is for all interested community members. Please join us as the FAA provides information on the airspace in the Puget Sound area, with a particular focus on air traffic operations
  • 2024-11-16 20:00

    SAMP Draft EA Town Hall SeaTac

    The Port of Seattle is sponsoring four open to answer your questions about the SAMP Draft EA. There will be a reporter to take your comments in-person. November 16 (Saturday) — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — McMicken Heights Elementary School (SeaTac)
  • 2024-11-14 20:00

    SAMP Draft EA Town Hall Burien

    The Port of Seattle is sponsoring four open to answer your questions about the SAMP Draft EA. There will be a reporter to take your comments in-person. November 14 (Thursday) — 6 to 8 p.m. — Highline High School (Burien)
  • 2024-11-13 20:00

    SAMP Draft EA Town Hall Des Moines

    The Port of Seattle is sponsoring four open to answer your questions about the SAMP Draft EA. There will be a reporter to take your comments in-person. November 13 (Wednesdayay) — 6 to 8 p.m. — Mt. Rainier High School (Des Moines)
  • 2024-11-12 20:00

    SAMP Draft EA Town Hall Federal Way

    The Port of Seattle is sponsoring four open to answer your questions about the SAMP Draft EA. There will be a reporter to take your comments in-person. November 12 (Tuesday) — 6 to 8 p.m. — Wildwood Elementary School (Federal Way)