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A August 5, 2019 meeting of the StART Federal Policy Working Group gathered community representatives, congressional staff, and Port of Seattle officials to review draft legislation — the Aviation Impacted Communities Act — proposed by U.S. Representative Adam Smith, which would establish a process for noise-impacted communities near airports to form advisory boards and develop mitigation plans. Participants provided feedback on the bill, raising concerns about eligibility thresholds, FAA accountability, community board composition, and the risk of simply shifting flight paths rather than solving noise problems. The group also reviewed a Federal Advocacy Work Plan outlining their priorities and next steps for engagement.

The Highline Forum held a public meeting on July 31, 2019, at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington, focusing on the FAA Part 150 Aviation Noise Program and the South King County Fund, both related to managing aircraft noise impacts around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Port of Seattle staff presented updates on community engagement, environmental funding, and noise mitigation efforts, with additional time for public comment and discussion of emerging issues. The forum also announced two upcoming 2019 meetings scheduled for September 25 in Tukwila and November 20 in Des Moines.

An update to near-term projects for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Delivered at Port Of Seattle Special Meeting in Kirkland, WA. Key feature is addition of Glideslope antenna mod for 34L (Third Runway) based on StART recommendation. Authorization to expend capital funds for project definition and preliminary design on Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term

This document summarizes a July 8, 2019 meeting of the StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Federal Policy Working Group, held at Sea-Tac Airport. Participants, including representatives from local cities, congressional offices, and the Port of Seattle, discussed concerns about FAA noise research, reviewed priorities related to the FAA Reauthorization Act, and considered new legislation such as the Aviation Impacted Communities Act. The group also outlined advocacy strategies, including working with a national coalition, seeking federal grant funding for noise mitigation, and requesting the FAA formally respond to the WHO Europe noise study and release 2017 noise annoyance survey results.

This document summarizes a June 26, 2019 meeting of the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a group that fosters cooperation between the Port of Seattle and neighboring communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included updates from the Aviation Noise and Federal Policy Working Groups, covering issues such as late-night noise limits, runway use agreements, and potential federal legislation. Representatives from the FAA also presented the latest research on aircraft noise and emissions, including studies on health impacts and alternative jet fuels.

This 2019 FAA presentation, delivered to the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table, outlines the Federal Aviation Administration's efforts to understand and address aviation noise and emissions challenges. It covers the FAA's organizational structure, highlighting the Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) as the key office responsible for these issues. The presentation also provides context on aviation's significant economic impact, noting that the industry contributes 5.1% of U.S. GDP, supports 10.6 million jobs, and generates $1.6 trillion in annual economic activity.

The June 26, 2019 StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting brought together Port of Seattle representatives and community members to recap recent Aviation Noise and Federal Policy Working Group meetings, hear an FAA update on aircraft noise and emissions research, and discuss the South King County Fund. Key presenters included FAA officials Kevin Welsh and Jim Hileman, along with Port of Seattle staff. The meeting was held at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Conference Center and included time for public comment.

From the StART-Presentation June 26, 2019.

The Burien Airport Committee met on June 18, 2019 to discuss airport noise and planning issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including debriefing on recent stakeholder meetings with consultants Stantec and Lockridge Grindal Nauen, and a Port of Seattle presentation to Burien City Council. The committee considered potential letters to the Port of Seattle, Senator Karen Keiser, and the FAA regarding concerns about the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and Part 150 noise study noncompliance. Members also reviewed research on airport governance structures and complaint processes at large airports across the country.