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This July 2020 report from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Noise Programs Office summarizes 21,892 noise complaints received from 426 distinct households during the month, with Vashon Island, Seattle, and Federal Way generating the most comments. The vast majority of complaints (21,398) were categorized as noise annoyance, and most were submitted through a third-party web application. Year-to-date figures show 157,042 total comments from 792 distinct households across the greater Seattle area.

This timeline outlines the environmental review process for near-term projects under Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan, spanning from an initial scoping phase in Fall 2018 through projected completion in late 2021. The process includes both a federal NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) and a state SEPA Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), with key milestones such as public comment periods, draft documents, and final decisions scheduled between early and late 2021. The document, last updated in July 2020, tracks completed steps alongside upcoming agency and public review opportunities.

The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on June 24, 2020, via video conference to discuss the Port of Seattle's Economic Recovery Framework, which outlines investments in areas such as youth employment, small business assistance, and community partnerships in the neighborhoods surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Airport and airline representatives provided updates on COVID-19 safety measures and the gradual rebound in air travel, while a federal policy working group noted limited legislative opportunities for the remainder of 2020. The meeting also included a recap of the Aviation Noise Working Group's near-term action agenda, with the next public meeting scheduled for August 26, 2020.

The June 24, 2020 StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting covered updates on airport and airline operations during COVID-19, the status of federal aviation legislation being developed by Representative Adam Smith, and a recap of the Aviation Noise Working Group's progress on issues such as late-night noise limits, runway use, and glide slope adjustments. Several noise-related projects, including ground noise analysis and A320 aircraft whistling noise retrofits, were put on hold due to the pandemic's impact on flight patterns and airline operations. The Port of Seattle also introduced a new monthly noise reporting system, PlaneNoise, to track and share aviation noise complaint data with surrounding communities.

This June 2020 StART Aviation Noise Working Group update outlines Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's near-term action plan to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding communities. Key initiatives include a voluntary Late-Night Noise Limitation Program, a revised Runway Use Program to limit third-runway use at night, and a glideslope adjustment for Runway 34R to reduce approach noise. Additional measures include ground noise analysis, a Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Study, and encouraging airlines to install vortex generators on older A320 aircraft to lessen descent noise.

This document is the meeting agenda for the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held on June 24, 2020, via video conference from 5:00–7:00 pm. The meeting covered updates from the Federal Policy Working Group, a recap of the Aviation Noise Working Group, and discussion of the Port of Seattle's Economic Recovery Framework. StART is a body designed to foster cooperation between the Port of Seattle and communities neighboring Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The Burien Airport Committee held a virtual meeting on June 16, 2020, to discuss airport-related policy matters including a draft letter to Port Commissioners about the post-COVID 'new normal' for aviation, an update on the NEPA Environmental Impact Statement process, and coordination with other cities on re-engaging with the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) forum. Minutes from the May 19, 2020 meeting reflect committee discussions about reduced flight noise during the Stay Home order and the need for strategic communication with Port Commissioners regarding economic development and airport expansion impacts on Burien residents.