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In fall 2018, Congress passed a new FAA reauthorization bill containing several provisions aimed at addressing airplane noise and air quality concerns, many of which are directly relevant to Sea-Tac Airport. Key measures include deadlines for evaluating alternatives to the current noise standard (DNL 65), studies on health impacts of aircraft noise in Seattle and other major cities, and requirements for the FAA to consider spreading out flight paths over noise-sensitive areas. Additional legislation proposed by U.S. Representative Adam Smith would address ultrafine particle emissions, formally designate aviation-impacted communities, and fund secondary noise insulation for homes where initial soundproofing has failed.

The Highline Forum held a meeting on November 28, 2018, at the Highline School District's Educational Resource Activity Center in Burien, WA, focusing on the impacts of Sea-Tac Airport on local education and regional aviation capacity. Key agenda items included an update from the Port of Seattle's StART Working Group on community engagement, a report from Highline School District's Chief Operations Officer on school-related concerns, and a presentation by the Puget Sound Regional Council's Executive Director on the ongoing Aviation Capacity Study. The meeting also addressed emerging issues and planning for the 2019 meeting schedule.

The Highline Forum held a meeting on November 28, 2018, at the Highline School District's Educational Resource Activity Center in Burien, WA, focusing on education impacts and regional aviation capacity. Key agenda items included a StART Working Group update from the Port of Seattle, a Highline School District update, and a presentation on the PSRC Regional Aviation Baseline Study by Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Director Josh Brown. The document also outlines six bimonthly Highline Forum meeting dates scheduled throughout 2019, all running from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

A November 2018 meeting of the Sea-Tac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table's Aviation Noise Working Group reviewed three strategies to reduce aircraft noise: a voluntary late-night curfew, an updated runway use agreement, and potential glide slope changes to Runway 34R. The group discussed modifications to the existing Fly Quiet Program, including publicly rating airlines on their noise performance and meeting with carriers to encourage quieter aircraft and fewer late-night flights. Next steps included analyzing late-night noise data, developing outreach materials, and exploring whether Port levy funds could be used to strengthen compliance incentives.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Aviation Noise Working Group met on October 29, 2018 to discuss options for reducing airport noise impacts on surrounding communities. Key topics included a proposed voluntary night-time flight curfew, potential revisions to the Runway Use Agreement between the Port of Seattle and the FAA, and an analysis of Noise Abatement Departure Procedures (NADPs). The group also previewed an emerging glideslope analysis that could further reduce noise for nearby residents.

The October 24, 2018 StART meeting brought together the Port of Seattle, neighboring communities, airlines, and the FAA to discuss progress on reducing aviation noise around Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included a possible voluntary nighttime flight curfew between midnight and 5 a.m., updates to the FAA Reauthorization Bill, and presentations from Boeing, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Airlines on new quieter aircraft and fuel-efficient fleet upgrades. The next public meeting was scheduled for December 19, 2018 at SeaTac City Hall.

This is the meeting agenda for the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held on October 24, 2018, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Conference Center. The meeting focused on reviewing progress from the Aviation Noise Working Group and understanding how upcoming aircraft fleet changes may affect noise levels in neighboring communities. Key presentations included updates on FAA reauthorization, a draft noise work plan, and a Boeing briefing on forthcoming fleet changes, with additional input from Delta Air Lines.

The Highline Forum held its September 26, 2018 meeting in Normandy Park, focusing on SR 509 and SR 518 transportation projects alongside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport-related topics. The agenda included updates on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) community engagement program, and airport noise programs, presented by Port of Seattle officials. Infrastructure improvements in Normandy Park and a WSDOT briefing on regional highway gateway projects were also on the agenda.

This document is a meeting summary from the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), held on August 21, 2018, bringing together representatives from neighboring communities, airlines, the FAA, and the Port of Seattle to discuss aviation noise concerns. The group reviewed findings from the first Aviation Noise Working Group meeting, which explored potential strategies such as runway use agreements, nighttime voluntary curfews, and optimized flight descent analysis. StART's goal is not to make policy decisions, but to identify issues and develop recommendations for the appropriate authorities to act upon.