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The Burien Airport Committee met on October 19, 2021 and November 16, 2021 to discuss airport noise-related issues affecting the community near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included a review of Burien's 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities supporting bills HR 6038 and HR 4068 aimed at reducing airport noise and particle emissions, along with a presentation by the Port of Seattle on its Noise Insulation Program. The committee also discussed community planning efforts for the Boulevard Park and Ambaum Corridor areas and received updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART).

This document summarizes a October 27, 2021 StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting where U.S. Representative Adam Smith, Port of Seattle officials, and community members discussed reducing Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's noise and pollution impacts on neighboring communities. Key topics included a progress report on a Ground Noise Study measuring sound levels at seven locations around the airport, an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and legislative efforts around noise mitigation funding and FAA accountability. Representatives also discussed long-term strategies such as high-speed rail, a second commercial airport, and alternative aviation fuels to reduce the airport's overall community impact.

The StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting held on October 27, 2021 brought together Port of Seattle officials, U.S. Representative Adam Smith, and community stakeholders via Zoom to discuss airport-related issues affecting neighborhoods around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included a federal policy update, a progress report on the Ground Noise Study, an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and reviews of both the Federal Policy Working Group and Aviation Noise Working Group activities. The meeting also included a public comment period, with the next session tentatively scheduled for December 8, 2021.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in September and October 2021 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including a review of Burien's 2022 federal legislative priorities, an update on the Port of Seattle's delayed Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and the appointment of Deputy Mayor Krystal Marx to King County's Joint Aircraft Emissions Technical and Community Task Force. The committee also received a presentation on Burien zoning and land use near the airport, covering the Northeast Redevelopment Area, and planned future discussions on noise insulation programs and community corridor plans.

The StART Federal Policy Working Group met on October 18, 2021, to review federal legislative updates affecting Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding communities, including the status of the Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Act, with a focus on environmental priorities such as air quality and noise mitigation. The group also discussed the upcoming reopening of the U.S. to fully vaccinated international travelers on November 8, 2021, which was expected to increase international flights at SEA, and the approaching 2023 FAA Reauthorization as a key opportunity to advocate for community priorities. Members prepared questions for U.S. Representative Adam Smith's presentation at the next StART meeting, covering topics such as the Airport Communities Act, home noise mitigation, and secondary noise insulation.

The StART Aviation Noise Working Group met on October 11, 2021, to review noise issues at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including updates on late-night noise exceedances by carriers such as FedEx, China Airlines Cargo, and Delta Air Lines, as well as a report showing over 205,000 noise complaints logged through September 2021. The group also received a progress update on a ground noise study being conducted at seven locations around the airport, with results expected in early 2022. Additionally, consultants presented information on rolling take-offs as a potential noise reduction strategy, noting that the Port of Seattle would begin exploring their feasibility with air traffic control.

The Highline Forum held a meeting on September 22, 2021, hosted by the City of Tukwila, focused on three main topics: an overview of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's noise reduction program, an update on the Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), and a status report on the South King County Fund. The virtual meeting, conducted via Microsoft Teams, featured presentations by Port of Seattle staff including Aviation Director Lance Lyttle. The forum is a recurring regional body that meets bimonthly, bringing together South King County communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations.

The Burien Airport Committee held meetings in August and September 2021 to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the surrounding community. Topics included a presentation on sustainable aviation fuels and noise reduction research from WSU's ASCENT center, a review of Burien zoning and land use near the airport, and an appointment to King County's Joint Aircraft Emissions Technical and Community Task Force. The committee also reviewed federal aviation policy updates and discussed stakeholder advisory roundtable activities related to Sea-Tac Airport operations.

The August 25, 2021 StART meeting brought together Port of Seattle officials, FAA representatives, and community stakeholders to discuss aviation emissions research, airport expansion planning, and noise concerns around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included a Boston University study on ultrafine particle pollution near airports, an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan's environmental review process, and ongoing efforts to address late-night noise violations by carriers such as FedEx, China Airlines Cargo, and Amazon Prime Air. The meeting also covered federal policy priorities including sustainable aviation fuel incentives, noise insulation funding, and a new EPA grant program for researching aircraft noise and emissions.