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2019-01-25Lockridge Grindal Nauen Invoice Statement No. 00002 — City of Burien Airport Consulting, October–December 2018
Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. submitted a $2,231.25 invoice to the City of Burien for 12.75 hours of legal and research work performed between October and December 2018, covering topics such as SEA airport noise programs, Part 150 studies, economic impacts, and community engagement strategy. The City of Burien initially questioned the invoice because a prior email had indicated no authorized work past September 25, 2018, but the City of SeaTac's Community & Economic Development Director confirmed via email that the matter had been clarified and directed Burien to proceed with payment. The work was conducted under an environmental/airport consulting contract running from June 2018 through the end of 2019. -
2019-01-23Highline Forum agenda: Ultra-Fine Particle Study Update, January 23, 2019
The Highline Forum held its January 23, 2019 meeting at Burien City Hall, focusing on an update of the University of Washington's Ultra-Fine Particle Study presented by researchers from the UW School of Public Health. The agenda also included a StART program update from the Port of Seattle's Noise Program Manager, selection of a 2019 Community Co-Chair, and a City of Burien host update. The forum scheduled six bimonthly meetings throughout 2019, rotating among cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport including Federal Way, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines. -
It’s not about the policy.
…It’s about getting the work done. —Joe Scorcio. As tortured as those two sentences sounded (at least to my ear), I think I knew what the former City Manager of SeaTac meant at today’s Port Of Seattle Commission Meeting. There are many, many flaws in the StART process, but I have to agree with the -
2019-01-14StART facilitator’s meeting summary: Aviation Noise Working Group, January 14, 2019
This document summarizes a January 14, 2019 meeting of the StART Aviation Noise Working Group, which advises on noise reduction efforts around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included a recommendation to increase the Runway 34R glide slope angle from 2.75 to 3.1 degrees to reduce arrival noise, updates on a Late Night Noise Limitation Program, and a presentation on how reverse thrust works and its impact on ground noise. The group agreed to bring a recommendation to the Port Commission to expedite the glide slope change and proceed with an 'at-risk' design process. -
2019-01-14Aviation Advisory Committee Meeting Summary, January 14, 2019
The City's Aviation Advisory Committee met on January 14, 2019 to discuss ongoing efforts related to SeaTac Airport noise concerns, including drafting a letter to the Port of Seattle and planning a joint meeting with City consultants in May 2019. Committee members reported on a Port of Seattle noise meeting in Burien that drew criticism for the speaker's refusal to address airport noise issues. Three members of the public commented, with suggestions ranging from hiring a full-time airport lobbyist to increasing EPA involvement in reducing noise emissions. -
2019-01-01Draft letter of agreement: Informal runway use program
This draft Letter of Agreement between the FAA and the Port of Seattle establishes a voluntary Noise Abatement Informal Runway Use Program for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). It outlines preferred runway assignments for both South Flow and North Flow operations, with special late-night rules between midnight and 5 a.m. that reduce use of the third runway to limit noise impacts on surrounding communities. The FAA retains authority to deviate from these preferences whenever safety, weather, or operational conditions require it. -
2018-12-19StART facilitator’s meeting summary, December 19, 2018
This document summarizes the December 19, 2018 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 a briefing on federal legislation proposed by U.S. Representative Adam Smith, such as the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act (PEA) and the Aviation Impacted Communities Act, both aimed at addressing aircraft noise and air quality impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting also covered plans for a new Federal Policy Working Group and outlined the 2019 StART meeting schedule. -
2018-12-19StART Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table: December 19, 2018 recap
The December 19, 2018 StART meeting brought together Port of Seattle officials, neighboring community representatives, and airline members to discuss noise reduction measures at Sea-Tac Airport. Key outcomes included two proposed actions — an updated Runway Use Agreement to limit late-night use of the 3rd Runway and a Late Night Noise Limitation program to encourage quieter aircraft operations — as well as the formation of a new Federal Policy Working Group. Representatives from U.S. Representative Adam Smith's office also briefed attendees on pending federal legislation, including the Particle Emissions Act and the Aviation Impacted Communities Act. -
2018-12-12StART Aviation Noise Working Group 2018/2019 work plan draft
This document is a draft 2018/2019 work plan for the StART Aviation Noise Working Group, outlining near-term action items to address noise concerns around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key initiatives include developing a Late Night Noise Limitation Program, updating the Runway Use Agreement, conducting a Glide Slope Analysis for Runway 34R, and studying airfield noise sources such as reverse thrust, taxi, and APU operations. The plan spans from November 2018 through May 2019, with scheduled milestones for working group updates, stakeholder discussions with the FAA and airlines, and presentations to community forums and commissions. -
2018-12-10StART aviation noise work group meeting summary, December 10, 2018
The StART Aviation Noise Working Group met on December 10, 2018, to discuss a proposed 'Fly Quiet Late Night Noise Limitation Program' aimed at reducing aircraft noise between midnight and 5:00 AM at Sea-Tac Airport. The program would add a fourth scoring category to the existing Fly Quiet Program, penalizing airlines that operate noisier aircraft during late-night hours and incentivizing a shift to quieter fleets. The group also confirmed that discussions on reducing ground noise would begin at their January 2019 meeting.