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The Burien Airport Committee met on May 21, 2019 to discuss several airport-related issues, including updates on the Sea-Tac Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental review process, the formation of a coalition of local elected officials to address airport concerns, and research into noise mitigation programs such as the Sound Insulation Program. The committee also reviewed a Federal Way letter to University of Washington professors regarding a study on ultrafine particle pollution from aircraft, and discussed Burien's ongoing participation in the Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable (StART). Draft minutes from the April 16, 2019 meeting reflect earlier discussions on flight curfews, landing fee structures, and airport governance as potential tools for reducing noise impacts on surrounding communities.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group outlined five near-term action items in 2019 aimed at reducing aircraft noise for communities surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These actions include a Late Night Noise Limitation Program to discourage loud flights between midnight and 5 AM, revisions to the Runway Use Plan to limit 3rd Runway use at night, raising the glideslope on Runway 34R to reduce approach noise, a comprehensive ground noise analysis, and a study of 'distant' noise abatement departure profiles. The Port of Seattle, FAA, airlines, and cargo operators share responsibility for implementing these measures, with most initiatives targeted for mid-to-late 2019 completion.

This document summarizes a May 13, 2019 meeting of the Sea-Tac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group, where representatives from neighboring communities, airlines, and the Port of Seattle discussed FAA community engagement staffing updates, a revised runway use agreement, and a new Late Night Noise Limitation Program. The FAA briefed attendees on eight newly created Community Engagement Officer positions designed to improve public communication around aviation noise concerns. The group also reviewed scoring mechanics for the Fly Quiet Program, which will begin publicly ranking all airlines on noise performance, and discussed plans to analyze noise abatement departure procedures to reduce community noise impacts.

This document summarizes a May 6, 2019 meeting of the StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Federal Policy Working Group, where community members, Port of Seattle staff, and congressional staffers discussed federal legislation aimed at reducing aircraft noise and pollution near Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included the status of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, proposed bills such as the Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act, and potential new policies like changing the 65 DNL noise contour and giving airports more local control over facility charges. The group agreed on next steps including drafting new legislation ideas and inviting a consultant to a follow-up meeting tentatively scheduled for June 4, 2019.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) met on April 24, 2019 to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce aviation noise impacts on surrounding communities, including updates on the Revised Runway Use Agreement, a Late Night Noise Limitation Program, and plans to hire consultants for noise assessments. The meeting also featured a presentation on airspace and flight paths, covering how topography, aircraft mix, and nearby airports affect flight routes. Participants reviewed StART's five key priorities for 2019: Aviation Noise, Air Quality/Health Impacts, Future of Aviation/Mobility, Federal Policy, and Short and Mid-Term Noise Relief.

The StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting held on April 24, 2019, brought together Port of Seattle representatives and community stakeholders to review aviation noise and federal policy working group updates, and receive a briefing on the Late Night Noise Limitation Program. The meeting also featured a presentation on airspace and flight paths by Port of Seattle and FAA representatives, followed by a discussion of StART's 2019 priorities and a public comment period. The group's next meeting was scheduled for June 26, 2019, at the Sea-Tac International Airport Conference Center.

The April 24, 2019 StART meeting brought together community representatives, Port of Seattle staff, airlines, and FAA officials to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce aircraft noise around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key updates included progress on a Revised Runway Use Agreement, plans to hire consultants to assess noise abatement procedures and airfield noise sources, and an overview of the Late Night Noise Limitation Program, which recognized Southwest, Jazz (Air Canada Express), and Spirit Airlines as top 'Fly Quiet' performers. The group also reviewed the work of a Federal Policy Working Group focused on identifying legislative priorities related to aviation noise under the FAA Reauthorization Act.

The StART (Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) 2019 Priorities document outlines key focus areas identified by community members and stakeholders at a February 2019 meeting, including aviation noise, air quality and health impacts, the future of aviation, federal policy, and short- and mid-term noise relief. Noise-related priorities include understanding how noise metrics like DNL and SEL are calculated, reviewing noise reduction practices at other airports, and exploring pilot procedures that could reduce both noise and air pollution. The document reflects StART's mission to foster cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the communities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport.

The StART Aviation Noise Working Group met on April 8, 2019 to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce noise impacts on communities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included updates on a Late Night Noise Limitation Program targeting operations between 12am–5am, a technical analysis of Noise Abatement Departure Profiles to evaluate potential noise tradeoffs, and a proposed Airfield Noise Assessment to identify ground-level noise sources and possible reduction measures. The group also reviewed outreach efforts to airlines and discussed next steps for finalizing a Runway Use Agreement with the FAA.