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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2019-11-18 Item 6B - Motion - Mayor Sign 2 Letters of Support Regarding Federal Priorities Reducing Impacts Associated with Airport OperationsInitials Meeling Dale Prepared �)y Mayor's review qllnci rfm . en, 11/18/19 BJM ITEM INFORMATION LOW IS'I'AI`FS11()NS()i�: B. MILES 0RI(,INALA(',I,!NI)A DXI'F: 11/18/19 Authorizing the Mayor to sign two letters regarding federal priorities to reduce impacts associated with airport operations. C'\'I']�(;oRy N DiSCUS.4on Af�g Dale 11118119 Motion A,1/9 Dale 11118119 J�e.�olulion Af�g I)ale D Ordinance A1119 Date R Bid,,fivard A 1�g 1XI/e D Public I learing M�g Dale ED] 01hei 1)"le SP()NSOI� DC-oulwil NMqyor 0HR [:]I) CD 01-1'inance 011ire EITS [:]Police DPIV/ EICourl SP0NSOWS As part of the START process, the Port and the cities worked on developing a shared federal SUNINIARY policy agenda regarding concerns with noise associated with airport and aircraft operations. Specifically, the Port and the cities were looking to identify new tools, resources, and flexibility to address noise issues. The Port of Seattle is asking adjacent cities to sign onto two letters regarding federal priorities to reduce impacts associated with airport operations. Ri � \7 I I ;W,"i) tiy R C.O.W. mtg. E] CDN Comm ]�'inance Comm. PublIc Safety Comm. FITrans &In fras truct Lire D Arts Corrim. Parks Cornn-i. Planning Cornrn. DATI-�': N /A ('-(')MMT'I'I'EE CHATR: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS: SP0NSOi�/Ai)mIN. Mayor's Office N/A COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE AmOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0 $0 $0 Fund Source: N/A Comments: NIA MTG.DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MTG.DATE ATTACHMENTS 11/18/19 Draft Letter to Congressional Delegation Draft Letter to Federal Aviation Administration 311 312 ��1�� DaLe:XXXX The Honorable Po�� Patty United States Senate The Honorable Adam Sm�h United States House of Representatives The Honorable Rick La�en United States House of Representatives The Honomb|eK4aha[antvveU United States Senate TheHonnrah|ePrami|aJayapa| United States House of Representatives Dear Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, Representative Smith, Representative Smith and Representative Larsen, ` We are pleased to write to share our collectively developed near -term priorities for addressing airplane noise and emissions through implementation of existing law and passage of relevant legislation. We look forward to working with you and your staff toward swift and successful completion of these provisions. Seattle -Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is the 8th busiest airport in the country in terms of passenger volumes and one of the fastest growing — increasing from approximately 31 million travelers served in 2010 to almost 50 million last year. The airport plays a vital role in the region's ongoing economic vitality, but this growth is straining the capacity of our airport and our community. For this reason, the Port and the six cities immediately surrounding the airport came together to focus on how federal policies, regulations and programs can be changed to better align with local community Specifically, have looked at two areas mffocus: 1\implementation ofprovisions ofthe 2O18 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, and JU passage oflegislation that helps address ongoing issues of concern: FAA Reauthorization Provisions While all ofthe Subtitle provisions are important, vvehave identified three top priorities —1)the provisions related to evaluation of the 65 DNL noise standard (sections 173, 187 and 188), 2) the study of the impact of overflight noise on human health (section 189), and 3) the proposed environmental mitigation pilot program (section 190). The timely and effective execution of these provisions are well aligned with community concerns, and have the potential for substantive benefit to our region. In In terms of the 65 DNL, we know that the FAA has completed its comprehensive and detailed survey ofnoise annoyance levels, and vveare similarly interested inyour responses tothe FAA bill provisions related to alternative metrics and revised land use compatibility guidelines. The combined findings of these study will provide essential information that will guide how our 313 community advocates for next steps related to noise mitigation best practices. We are urging the release of all studies and associated policy guidance as soon as possible. 2. As one of the metropolitan areas called out in the legislation for focus, we are obviously particularly interested in the scope, methodology and findings of the study of health and economic impacts of overflight noise. We want to ensure that results of the study align as closely as possible tothe Congressional intent behind this FAA bill provision. In addition to urging swift action on this provision, we would like to be engaged with the FAA and the research university carrying out this work throughout the process. l Finally, our region is known for both its innovation and commitment to sustainability,and sovve are very excited about the potential fora pilot program that would allow us to experiment with new approaches to reducing or mitigatingi pacts on noise,air quality, orwater quality. VVecertainly intend hzapply for this funding, ^ but also offer our willingness to provide input tothe design and structure nfthe grant program. VVea|so|oUkfomvandtoworkingvvith your offices toensure sufficient appropriations for this provision. NewLegblotiom There are also pieces of legislation that we believe would help move our priorities forward, and we look forward toworking with you toward their passage: 1. Representative Smith's ProtectingAirport CoiUeofnznn Particle Emissions Act, which would direct h FAA to report on ultrafineparticles and their health impacts for communities around the 20 largest U.S. airports. The study would also analyze the potential impacts of mitigation options, emissions reductions, and the increased use of aviation biofuels. 2. Representative Lynch'sAir Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act, which would direct the FAA to enter into ~ appropriate ar/an�ementswith the National Academies of Sciences ,Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution. 3. A new pieceoflegislation ihatvvou|daUowfo/secondarynoisembigatiooinvestments in previously insulated homes, in specific situations where those noise reduction packages failed or , were flawed insome way. ' 4. VVealso fully '- support additional federal investments and policies that expedite the creation and implementation ofalternatives to commercial airplane trave|—kom Urban Ai/ Mobility technology to high speed surface mass transportation options. We have one additional request that is unrelated to the 2018 FAA Reauthorization or legislation, A large group ofyour colleagues recently sent aletter' tothe U.S. Government Accountability Office (G4O) asking for a study of how the FAA measures, mitigates and engages the public on aircraft noise related toso'caUed"metnop|exes."VVebe|ievethatitvvou|dbeva|uab|etohavesimi|a/questionsmnawered related to large "single site" airports as well, and so we would love to work with your offices to generate acompanion request tothe GAO. , 314 We will be in touch with your staff on next steps. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact Eric Schinfeld, Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations for the Port of Seattle, at 206.787.5031 or with ideas ofhow wecan bemost helpful and impactfu|inour efforts. VVe deeply appreciate your partnership in ensuring that aviation is as clean, quiet and environmentally sustainable aspossible. Commissioner Stephanie Bowman President Port ofSeattle Commission Mayor Jimmy Matta City ofBuhen Mayor Jim Ferrell City ofFederal Way ` ` Mayor Jonathan Chi City ofNormandy Park C[: ' Kevin Welsh, � Federal Aviation Administration `- Washington Congressiona| Delegation ' -' ' Mayor Erin 3i -edv City ofSeaTac /-' Mayor Matt Pina City ofDes Moines � Mayor Allan Ekberg City of Tukwila 315 316 Oate:XXXX Administrator Steve Dickson Federal Aviation Administration U.S.Department ofTransportation 808Independence Avenue, 5VV Washington, D[20591 Dear Administrator Dickson, We are pleased to write to share our priorities for implementation of the Subtitle D—Airport Noise And Environmental Streamlining section of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. We look forward to working with you and your staff toward swift and successful completion of these provisions. Seattle -Tacoma International Airport (Sea —Tad is the 8th busiest airport in the passenger volumes and one of the fastest growing - increasing from approximately 31 million travelers served in 2010 to almost 50 million last year. The airport plays a vital role in the region's ongoing economic vitality, but this growth is straining the capacity of our airport and our community. For this reason, the Port of Seattle (which owns and operates Sea-Tac) and the six cities immediately surrounding the airport came together to identify a shared agenda for federal policies, regulations and programs that can be changed to better align with local community priorities. In particular, we have looked at the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act's noise provisions as a way to substantively move forward on noise abatement and mitigation. As existing law with definitive deadlines for action, these items provide the most near -term opportunities for progress. While all of the Subtitle D noise provisions are important, we have identified three top priorities - 1) the provisions related to evaluation of the 65 IDNIL noise standard (sections 173, 187 and 188), 2) the study of the impact of overflight noise on human health (section 189), and 3) the proposed environmental mitigation pilot program (section 190). The timely and effective execution of these provisions are well ` aligned with community concerns, and have the potential for substantive benefittoour region. More specifically: 1. |nterms ofthe 6SDN- vveknow that the FAA has completed its comprehensive and detailed survey ofnoise annoyance levels, and we are similarly interested in your responses tu the FAA bill provisions related to alternative metrics and revised land use compatibility guidelines. The combined findings of these study will provide essential information that will guide how our community advocates for next steps related to noise mitigation best practices. We are urging the release of all studies and associated policy guidance as soon as possible. Z As one of the metropolitan areas called out in the legislation for focus, we are obviously particularly interested in the scope, methodology and findings of the study of health and economic impacts of overflight noise. We want to ensure that results of the study align as 317 closely as possible tothe Congressional intent behind this FAA bill provision. In addition to urging swift action onthis provision, vvewould like to be engaged with the FAA and the research university carrying out this work throughout the process. 3. Finally, our region is known for both its innovation and commitment to sustainability, and so we are very excited about the potential for a pilot program that would allow us to experiment with new approaches to reducing or mitigating aviation impacts on noise, air quality, or water quality. We certainly intend to apply for this funding, but also offer our willingness to provide input tothe design and structure ofthe grant program. There is one additional topic we would like to pursue further with your staff. We are very interested in discussing further about whether there are instances in which certain residential buildings that have received FAA and airport funded noise insulation packages might ' be eligible for secondary investment. VVeappreciate restrictions onmultiple grants for the samepnjec1s,but believe that there might bevery ' � specific situations in which the insulation has "failed" which would necessitate and justify additional investment. We would love to set up a meeting to discuss this issue further, and get your thoughts. VVewill beintouch with your staff nnnext steps. |nthe meantime, donot hesitate tocontact Eric 5chinfe|d,Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations for the Port nfSeattle, at2O6787.5O31or .VVedeeply ' appreciateyour partnership inensuring that aviation isasclean, quiet and environmentally sustainable as possible. ^ � Sincerely, , Commissioner Stephanie Bowman President ` Port ofSeattle Commission Mayor Jimmy ` City mfBuhen ^� Mayor Jim Ferrell City of Federal Way Mayor Jonathan ChicquetKe City of Normandy Park [Z: Kevin Welsh, Federal Aviation Administration Washington Congressional Delegation Mayor Erin Sittedy City ofSeaTac Mayor Matt Pina City ofDes Moines Mayor Allan Ekberg up