Exhibit [
Port Commission Regular Meeting
of January 8, 201¢

THE BRIEFING PROJECT
EPISODE 16 — THE MYTH OF NO CHOICE ~ January 8, 2019

Thank you, Commissioners. My name is Steve Edmiston. | live Des Moines. I'm here
seeking to brief you on the impact of increased aircraft overflights on our airport
neighbor communities.

As we approach the end of my briefing, | want to address some key myths that have
been historically deployed to justify the concentrated burden of increased flights, noise,
and emissions over the airport communities.

Today, we'll discuss the myth that the Port has no choice but to add overflights. The
myth of no choice is built on the premise that the Port is powerless to address increased
flight frequency at Sea-Tac as a primary tool for reducing the unfair burdens on airport
communities and the health and environmental risks. The myth of no choice is
conveyed in a three-part formula: first, rapid-fire finger-pointing — that only the FAA
controls the airspace, that only the airlines decide how many flights, that consumers
drive the demand. And we just can’t stop it. No one can. It's like a virus that has no
that the Port is listening,
cure. Second, the myth of no choice is supported with claims
the Port cares that citizens are concerned, and the Port is taking action on initiatives
that do not include adopting a policy of reducing growth in the number of flights. Part
three is the closer, a final deflection that proclaims this is all the FAA's responsibility and
the FAA should do something it.

and you
The Port needs the myth of no choice today, because the airport is at capacity
and
still want to grow. This is the stated reason you'll spend billions on new terminals
and SAMP. But the
gates to eliminate bottlenecks, as reflected in your Century Agenda
full truth is that no one can make you create more infrastructure to increase the capacity
for overflights. No one can make you build more runways, or more terminals, or more
demand.
gates. Not the FAA. Not your grant assurances. Not the airlines. Not consumer
control
The Port is right now in a very special window where you are in complete, 100%,
the 97,000 you just added.
over whether to build out for 80,000 more overflights beyond
Right now, your tool kit is as robust as it will ever be.

Right now, all the fingers pointing, point exclusively back to you. | told you in my third
segment, like wizards at Hogwarts, you have an annual $670 million-dollar wand - to
protect our communities. And as that beloved Hogwarts professor once said, “It is our
choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

Thank you for giving a citizen two minutes to comment.

Platform
I'm providing a transcript, slide, and two Port internal documents, a “Messaging
the myth
for Noise and Flight Path,” and a 10-page Memo. These documents show how
staff
of no choice pivots off well-placed half-truths. Here's a spoiler. You won't find your
suggesting you should actually — do — something, or that you should actually — be —
concerned about health and environmental risks. You're simply being instructed to just
show you hear us but you have no choice.

www.thebriefingproject.com


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         Episode 16 - The Myth of No Choice
1. The myth of “no choice” in adding more overflights
2. The formula:
*  Fingerpointing at FAA, airlines, consumers

*  Claim to care about what citizens care about

e  Deflect responsibility to FAA
3. At capacity
4. New capital project infrastructure — no one can
make you do it
5. Return of the wizard and your wands


       Messaging Platform: noise/flight path

Audience:
Primary: Commission

Secondary: Airport Cities, Elected Leaders (Federal, State, County, City), Constituents, Media,
Users, Partner
Community Groups, Task Forces, Port Employees, Business Groups/Community, Airport
Social Service Agencies,
Agencies, Environmental Justice Populations, Educational Institutions,
Neighborhood Associations.

Tertiary: Internal Customers, Federal Aviation Administration

Objectives:
e   Demonstrate that communities are being heard by the Port of Seattle

e   Provide better understanding to all audiences with attention to accuracy

e    Educate on the roles/responsibilities that differentiate the FAA and PoS
Commission and staff
e    Identify a range of tools and develop consistent talking points for the Port

to use in response to community concerns
and subject-matter-experts
e    Ensure that Port staff are being seen as constructive, responsive,

e    Instill a sense of ownership in the future of the airport

Values:
Information Accuracy,
Responsiveness to Public, Empathy, Transparency, Education and Understanding,
Message Consistency
Key Messages
Commitment to our Community        The Port Hears You               Looking Forward
As our region and our airport
The Port is deeply committed to ~~ We are listening and we care
being a good neighbor and         about the community’s concerns   grow, local communities should
community steward, and has a     over the impacts of increased      see benefits to their economy
long record of working with our    flights to and from Sea-Tac         and quality of life. The Port will
neighbors to address concerns.     International Airport.              champion our neighborhoods
with the FAA to identify new and
improved ways to address
community concerns.
Supporting Proofs or “Sound Bites”
(facts, examples, statistics, analogies, metaphors, quotes from experts)
Part150                                                   eo
e                                      e    Disproportionate                    Jobs
Technical Expertise                 impacts                        e   Small business
e                         -
noise science, noise             e   Flight Path changes                 contracting
hotline                          e   Noise monitors                 eo   Workforce development


                                                     Transparency                    Federal grant for NERA
Mitigation List/Insulation
Program stats                     Community outreach              Des Moines Creek
Business Park
Noise Contours                   program
Insulation and mitigation
Airport Community               Noise program =
Ecology Fund                     individual responses,              program
Highline School District              real person                          SAMP EIS
MOA                   Highline Forum          e  Sound metric re-eval
Scholarships                       Commission briefings w/       e   Federal agenda
Internship program                FAA                          e   Runway mitigation —
Miller Creek
Food donation through            Orwall Air Quality Study
recycling                            support                         e   Plantings
Tourism Grants                   Biofuels                      e   Moving 154"
Economic Development                                         “Exceptional” mitigation
Grants                                                            examples
Stats from Seattle
TNC Holding Lot                                                e
Regional Mobility (light                                                   Southside
PS3C growth stats
rail, 518, 509)                                                            e
FCSP changes after                                                   Regional mobility
public input                                                             Internship program
Airport Jobs                                                            (internal/external)
Soundside Alliance Study
Reducing energy
footprint
Aviation High School
experiential learning

Next Steps:
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Add key messages to Commission        Eric S.                    Complete
briefing memo for 4/25
schedule follow-up messaging meeting    Katie                     4/19 at 4pm
w/ smaller group
Draft key messages for NextGen          Eric S.                     Complete (below as reference)
External “blurb” for outreach,              Perry/Kathy/Marco         Needed by 4/13 (draft needs to
Connections and media advisory          Arlyn/Stan                be sent to Arlyn/Stan)
Tom/Perry/Marlys/Marco  Draft by 4/19
Public materials on noise
Clare/Eric S                  Ask at prep meeting
Inquire about FAA fact sheet
Add detail to supporting proofs           All                         Complete by 4/12

FAA/NextGen Talking Points for Commissioners:
efficient and environmentally
e   We share the FAA's goal to make air transportation more safety,
friendly.


                                                                                concerns about the impact of flights on
However, the FAA must take seriously the community's
their quality of life.

that the FAA must engage directly with local
The Port of Seattle Commission believes strongly
and get feedback on
residents to keep them updated on new aircraft flight developments
proposed changes.


              Erom: Schinfeld, Eric Schinield E@portseattie org
Subject:  UPDATED: Prep Materials for Noise Briefing
Date: April 24, 2017 at 10:58 AM
John Creighion.J@portseatile.org, Gregoire, Courtney
To: Albro, Thomas Albro.T@portseattle.org, Creighton,
Gregoire.C @poriseatile.org, Bowman, Stephanie Bowman.S@portseattie org, Felleman, Fred Felleman.F@poriseatile.org
LeeAnne
Ce: Merritt, Mike Merril. M@portseattle.org, Pritchard, AaronPriichard. A@portseaitle.org, Schirato,
Schirato. L@portseattle.org, Valdez, Veronica Valdez V@portseattie.org, Mills, Pete Mills P@portseatile.org, Collins, Julie
Collins.J@portseattle org, Edwards, Pearse Edwards. P@portseattle.org

Commissioners,
staff have prepared for you for tomorrow’s
Attached, please find final versions of the materials that
noise briefing at the Commission meeting.
the updated versions of Appendix 2 (the
1) With regard to the memo, please note in particular
that we suggest you ask, if
FAQs for your reference) and Appendix 3 (the questions
there is time, after the FAA presentation).
which will have available
2) In addition, I have attached our new Noise Programs one pager,
of the Commission meeting.
on the sign-in table for all attendees
tomorrow.
I will bring extra copies of all of these for your use
this topic in advance of tomorrow’s
Please let me know if you have any additional needs on
meeting. Thanks, and best wishes.
Yours,
Eric Schinfeld
Relations
Sr. Manager, Federal & International Government
Port of Seattle
PO Box 1209
Seattle, WA 98111
P: 206-787-5031
C: 206-214-8809
E: schinfeld.e@portseattle.org
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of Seattle:   MEMORANDUM

To: Port of Seattle Commission

From: Eric Schinfeld, Katie Halse
Stan Shepherd, Larry Ehl, Mike Merritt
CC: Julie Collins, Pearse Edwards, Clare Gallagher,

Date: April 6, 2017
of Seattle Commission
Re: Preparation for April 25 FAA Presentation to Port

Issue Overview
David Suomi will present to the Port of Seattle
On April 25, FAA Deputy Regional Administrator
System (NextGen) program, whichis a
Commission about their Next Generation Air Transportation
and technologies to improve air
comprehensive initiative that integrates policies, procedures,
while providing the flying public with a
transportation's safety, efficiency, and environmental impact
International Airport grows — increasing the number of
better travel experience. As Seattle-Tacoma
local residents that
has seen increased concern expressed from
flights in and out of our region — the Port
fromaircraft
in noise and other negative impacts
NextGen is the cause of significant increases
and
25 is an opportunity to clarify for Commissioners
operations. The FAA presentation on April
members of the public what NextGen is, what
it is not, and its actual implementation and impacts on

our region.

Port’s role in addressing noise
Stan Shepherd will present about the
As part of the same agenda item,
and
of our airport — including our noise insulation programs
impacts from aircraft flying in and out
partnerships with tenant airlines.

Objectives
The goals of this presentation are four-fold:
of FAA’s NextGen program as well as FAA’s
1)   Increase Commissioner and public understanding
In particular, highlight the limited
overall role in directing aircraft flight paths in our region:
in our region, and to overall noise concerns.
role that use of NextGen approaches plays
of the Port's active role in reducing aircraft
2)   Increase Commissioner and public understanding
the innovative and high-impact programs that
noise impacts in our region: Specifically, highlight
the Port has funded over the past thirty years.
The growing number of aircraft
3)   Conduct a productive and respectful Commission meeting:
increased passion and organization by focal residents,
operations in our region has resulted in
committees. The April
Skies” brand or within local jurisdictions’ airport
many under the “Quiet
with
for individuals to express their concerns
25 meeting has the potential to be a focal point
and respectful way.
both the Port and the FAA, which is fine as long as this is done in an orderly
of additional Part 150-identified programs or
4)   Identify potential priorities for implementation
150 of the
will help address community concerns: Part
of additional community education that
the methodology and procedures to be
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) defines
and developing airport land use
followed when preparing aircraft noise exposure maps
national leader in noise insulation and
compatibility programs. While the Port has been a
identified through our last Part 150 study
reduction programs, there are additional programs
of
Commissioner discussion and public input, some
which we have not yet executed. Between
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for implementation. In addition, questions
those programs may be identified as top priorities
about
what facts we need to share more broadly
raised at the meeting will help us identify
awareness and
and our noise programs to increase community
NextGen, growth at the airport
understanding.

Action items
staff is
that achieves the four above-listed objectives,
To ensure a successful Commission meeting
executing the following steps:

staff
for use by Commissioners and Port
Finalizing key messages on noise and flight paths
their remarks
Meeting with FAA staff to help hone
Commission President Albro and FAA Deputy Regional
Holding a pre-meeting call between
Administrator Suomi
President Albro
Creating opening remarks for Commission
for their use during
NextGen and the Port noise program
Creating an FAQ for Commissioners on
to ask during the meeting (see attachments
the April 25 meeting, as well as proposed questions
2&3)
in a timely
with the FAA to submit their materials
Finalizing Stan's presentation and working
manner and proper format
and issues
address potential logistical needs
Working with Commission staff to
leaders to invite
officials, city managers and community
Conducting outreach to key elected
in advance
and providing them with optional briefings
their presence at the April 25 meeting,
Developing a media plan
Conducting pre-briefings with Commissioners
for handout at the meeting
Creating a noise programs one-pager

Talking Points
for you to frame your remarks
to finalize key messaging points
As mentioned above, staff is working
Our current draft points are as follows:
during the April 25 Commission meeting.

Noise
and has a
neighbor and community steward,
The Port is deeply committed to being a good
is an opportunity to
to provide mitigation — This
long record of working with our neighbors
work and play,
South King County a better place to live,
emphasize our ongoing work to make
to our investments in the community (economic
from our extensive noise programs
and
to our work to increase employment
development, tourism and ecology funding)
contracting opportunities.

to and from
over the impacts of increased flights
We care about the community's concerns
that
understanding for local residents who feel
Sea-Tac. — This is an opportunity to express
that way and what
of life. Regardless of why they feel
aircraft operations reduce their quality
their concerns.
the causes are, we understand

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and
should gain improved economic opportunity
e   As our region grows, local communities
neighborhoods, and work with the FAA to identify
quality of life. The Port will champion our
of the airport is a direct
address community concerns. — The growth
new and improved ways to
of our region, which is an overall great thing but has impacts on specific
response to the growth
to address affordability, mobility and public
pockets of local residents. As our region struggles
the Port has a role to play to both ensure
safety effects of our growth and prosperity,
federal government to gain new tools to reduce
widespread benefits, as well as work with the
impacts.

NextGen
and environmentally
air transportation more safe, efficient
e   We share the FAA’s goal to make
friendly.
of flights
the community’s concerns about the impact
eo    However, the FAA must take seriously

on their quality of life.

local
that the FAA must engage directly with
e   The Port of Seattle Commission believes strongly
aircraft flight developments and get feedback on
residents to keep them updated on new
proposed changes.
the meeting to direct any
and proposed questions for your use during
In addition, please find an FAQ
additional comments (see Attachments 2 & 3).

about this matter, and we look forward to updating
Please let me know if you have additional questions

you in person.

and Presentation:
Attachment 1: Stan Shepherd Commission Memo
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Attachment 2: Noise and NextGen FAQs

Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) program
What is “NextGen”? The FAA’s Next
procedures, and technologies to improve
is a comprehensive initiative that integrates policies,
the flying public
and environmental impact while providing
air transportation's safety, efficiency,
with a better travel experience.

to local communities? When fully
What is the biggest downside of NextGen flight paths
this is a
much more targeted flight paths. While
implemented, one aspect of NextGen will allow
flight times and fuel use), it means that
good thing for efficient aircraft operations (reducing                                       will
concentrated; those that are underneath those flight paths
flight paths will become more                                                           will
the overall number of people under flight paths
bear the brunt of aircraft noise. However,
significantly decrease.

of flight paths for arriving
in our region? The larger majority
Are there “NextGen” flight paths
north and east of the
NextGen, including those to the
aircraft in our region are not impacted by
Alaska Airlines, the FAA
Sea-Tac, we have partnered with
airport. On the western approach to
abatement corridors,
of approaches within existing noise
and Boeing to improve the efficiency
This “Greener Skies” project
and reduce noise and over-flights.
reduce fuel use and emissions,
Performance (RNP), which uses satellite-based flight
focuses on using Required Navigation
actually reduces
the airplane more efficiently. This procedure
guidance technology to descend                                                    at Sea-
communities. There are no NextGen procedures
aircraft over-flight exposure for some
Tac that apply to departing aircraft.

back from the gates
of Sea-Tac? The FAA. Once planes push
Who sets flight paths in and out
their
controlled by the FAA. We do not determine
and cross the yellow line, they are entirely
routes in any way.

In 2016,
concerns about aircraft operation impacts?
Why are we hearing increased community
from 10 people), up from over 2600
noise contacts (55% of which were
we received over 2900
quieter,
4 people). While newer aircraft are actually getting
in 2015 (59% of which were from
in 2013 to over
has increased significantly — from over 317,000
the number of aircraft in the sky
Burien for propeller
FAA's increased use of a flight path over
412,000 in 2016. In addition, the
the City of Burien has sued
of contention for local residents, and
planes has been a specific point
the FAA over this decision. (See next question)

the FAA
flights over Burien? As of April 10,
What is the Port doing about increased propeller
will conduct an
for turboprops over Burien and
has suspended automatic 250 departures
results of
The Port looks forward to hearing the
environmental review, as requested by the City.
the FAA’s process.

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of the Puget
in and out of Sea-Tac? The dynamic growth
7.   Why are there so many more flights
hub to
Delta’s decision to use Seattle as their West Coast
Sound region’s economy coupled with
that
and airline demand, not because of a choice
Asia. Sea-Tac grows in response to customer
Commissioners have made per se.

economic impact
A growing airport means increased
Why are increased flights a good thing?
local travelers. This
of the world for business, tourism and
and increased connections to the rest
in
overall (an economic impact of $16.3 billion annually
not only benefits the regional economy
but also local communities: approximately
business revenue and generating 171,769 jobs),
local cities.
4,000 airport employees live in the

the
of aircraft operations? Sea-Tac has one of
What is Sea-Tac doing to address the impact
million to
in the country. We have spent over $400
most comprehensive noise programs
School District schools, 14 Highline College
insulate 9400 single-family homes, 8 (so far) Highline
have
of 359 mobile home units. In addition, we
buildings, 246 condo units and acquisition
from aircraft engine maintenance
partnered with our tenant airlines to reduce noise impacts
with our noise abatement
those airlines that most closely comply
run-ups and by awarding
of
America and Jazz Aviation were the winners
procedures; in 2016, Southwest Airlines, Virgin
with established noise
staff monitor flight paths for compliance
our Fly Quiet Awards. Port
with FAA to discuss results.
abatement flight procedures, and meet regularly

revenue
noise programs? Sea-Tac can only use airport
10. What are the restrictions around our
This noise
insulation inside the 65 DNL noise contour.
and FAA funds to do residential noise
the past decades as newer aircraft become
remedy boundary has actually been shrinking over
quieter.

recent part 150
that we could be implementing? Our most
11. Are there additional noise programs
been fully
sound mitigation programs that have not yet
study identified a number of approved
residential acquisition. The airport could
implemented, from apartment insulation to voluntary
to such programs.
allocate additional revenue and FAA grants

of our top federal
federal level about aircraft noise? One
12, What more can we be doing at the
for
that will make the FAA more directly responsible
priorities is the passage of legislation
who set
and flight path issues. They are the ones
engaging with local communities on noise
who should communicate with impact communities,
flight paths, and so they are the ones
addition, we are working to address concerns
particularly around adjustments to flight paths. In
Highline School District schools identified
raised in our 2016 FAA audit that the remaining seven
for noise insulation.
in our 2002 MOA with the FAA are eligible

residents at the
the federal level? The focus of local
13. What more do the airport cities want at
federal level has been on two topics:


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of Seattle:   MEMORANDUM

Act — is a bill introduced and sponsored
a.   First, HR 598 — the Airplane Impacts Mitigation
the FAA to study the
Caucus” Democrats that would require
by a group of “Quiet Skies
the
residents in Boston, Chicago, New York,
health impacts of airplane flights on
and “not more than three additional
northern California metroplex, Phoenix,
international airport”; the airport
metropolitan areas that each contain at least one
is unlikely to be passed.
in this legislation. This legislation
cities would like to be included
at the state fevel.
is already supporting similar legislation
Note that the Port of Seattle
last year’s
from Arizona included legislation in
b.   Second, Senators McCain and Flake
the FAA to identify measures to
National Defense Authorization Act that requires
in
changes at Sky Harbor International Airport
mitigate the effect of NextGen flight path
and “consider the use of alternative flight paths
Phoenix to on the human environment,
of the
the efficiencies achieved by the implementation
that do not substantially degrade
cities would like to see similar legislation apply
procedure being reviewed.” The airport
to our airport.

With the recent
from older, heavier cargo planes?
14. Isn’t most of the aircraft noise coming
and Korean
fleet at Sea-Tac, along with Cargolux
addition of AirBridgeCargo to the freighter
that are
Sea-Tac may actually have several cargo planes
Air's purchases of Boeing 787-8Fs,
out of Sea-Tac, including
Passenger carriers flying 747s
quieter than their peer passenger planes.
to the 8F series
and Eva Air, use 747-400s, as opposed
Delta, Lufthansa, British Airways,
of cargo flights travel
increasingly used by all-cargo carriers.  In addition, less than 3 percent
during the 2am-5am window.

and air quality? In
Port doing about aircraft emissions
15. Besides noise mitigation, what is the
to power every
and the Boeing Company, we have set a goal
collaboration with Alaska Airlines
carbon footprint
sustainable aviation biofuel, which has a lifecycle
flight fueled at Sea-Tac with
released a study on
jet fuel. In January, we recently
typically 50 to 80 percent lower than regular
we'll shortly release a
with meeting our overall goal, and
the infrastructure needs associated
and usage. In
to create the market for production
study on the economic incentives necessary
for aircraft to run
air at each gate removes the need
addition, our provision of pre-conditioned
tons of CO2)
emissions by more than 50,000 metric
their engines for air circulation (reducing
emissions by about 5%.
aircraft taxi times and thus reduces
and the airport's "Ramp Tower" cuts
installation of
surface transportation emissions through
Finally, we are working to reduce
a
infrastructure onto our airfield, by utilizing
electric ground support equipment charging
natural gas (CNG) buses that provides
dedicated fleet of 45 40-foot transit-style compressed
and by
facility and our employee parking lot,
regular bus service to both our rental car                                               48
fossil-fueled to electric vehicles as well as providing
transitioning our motor pool from
publicly-available charging stations in our public parking garage.
The Flight Corridor
NextGen and the tree removal program?
16. What is the relationship between
to remove
to NextGen. The Port of Seattle’s plans
Safety Program has no relationship
is based entirely on
around the runways at Sea-Tac Airport
obstructions, primarily trees, from
takeoffs and landings. If not removed, these trees either are or
the need to ensure safe aircraft

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and pose a risk to aircraft
to encroach upon the airport's airspace
soon will grow tall enough
community in the case of an aircraft emergency.
safety and the safety of the surrounding
with all Federal Aviation
Removal of the trees will ensure Sea-Tac Airport com plies
the takeoff and landing corridors off the airport
Administration (FAA) regulations protecting
runways.

outside the airport cities, such as Beacon Hill? For
17. How does NextGen impact communities
descend
communities like Beacon Hill that line up is directly with Sea-Tac’s runways, aircraft
the
of whether they are on a NextGen GPS approach,
over them at a 3 degree angle regardless
visual approach. Since aircraft passing
standard Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach or
the Greener Skies NextGen
over Beacon Hill must remain at the same altitudes and locations,
this area. At Sea-Tac, the FAA's NextGen
approaches have not changed how aircraft fly over
not changed
is aimed at arrival procedures and has
Greener Skies flight procedure program
with
Environmental Department staff are also actively engaged
departure routes. The Aviation
that has been recently initiated.
the Beacon Hill Noise and Air Quality Study

to take the burden off of Sea-Tac
18. Don’t we need to develop a new regional airport
of any major airport in the
communities? Sea-Tac operates in one of the smallest footprints
The
its current three runway configuration.
country, and has no room to grow beyond
for Sea-Tac to accommodate 66 million
Sustainable Airport Master Plan will help plan
investments to avoid becoming a
passengers by 2034, and it is essential that we make these
to look at
As regional and state leaders continue
chokepoint for near-term economic growth.
those discussions.
Port looks forward to being engaged in
future air transportation capacity, the

The Port is deeply
on surrounding communities?
19. Does the Port care about the airport’s impact
steward, and has a long record of working
committed to being a good neighbor and community
better place to live, work and play — from our
with our neighbors to make South King County a
in the community (economic development,
extensive noise programs to our investments
work to increase employment and contracting
tourism and ecology funding) to our
Master Plan, we will continue to look at
opportunities. As we evaluate our Sustainable Airport
from the growth of the airport.
ensure that local residents benefit
new and expanding ways to

The Port is committed to
20. What about the airport growth’s impact on transportation?
Sound
have contributed $110 million to ensure
increasing access to the airport. That is why we
continue to work with King County Metro to
Transit Light Rail access to the airport, and why we
increase airport service.


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for the FAA
Attachment 3: Proposed Commissioner Questions

of NextGen to airlines, consumers and the environment,
1)  We understand the potential benefits
those people who live under increasingly concentrated
but there are also potential impacts to
other airports and if so, how can you apply those
flight paths. Have you experienced this at
solutions here?

NextGen give you the ability to decrease noise on existing
2)   Does increased precision offered by
less engine use on landings?
flight paths, for example by steeper descents or

and safety. What do you see as
3)  Traditionally, the FAA has been focused mainly on operations
and working directly with local cities and community
your role in community engagement
members to address concerns and impacts?

of NextGen implementation in our region,
4)  Thanks for helping us understand the current state
should expect in
but we're also interested in what is to come. Can you share what our region
the next five years?
terms of NextGen implementation over

if
strict: only within the 65 DNL corridor and only
5)  The FAA rules around noise funding are very
know of any national FAA initiatives that are
those buildings meet specific criteria. Do you
DNL as the only metric?
considering updating policies that may change 65

and the need to notify the airport and local
6)   | want to ask specifically about flight path changes,
will work with our local communities in the
residents when they occur. Can you tell me how you
future if there are any proposed flight track changes?

the country. Can you share some thoughts on
7)   You and your colleagues work with airports across
better
what best practices we should be considering to
how Sea-Tac addresses noise issues, and
address community concerns?

relates to air quality in our region? Conversely,
8)   What are the potential NextGen benefits as it
of air traffic decisions on air quality and
how do you factor in the potential negative impacts
other environmental issues?

and the Trump Administration about how to
9)  There are increasing conversations in Congress
that impacted NextGen at our airport, and
speed up implementation of NextGen. How has
soon?
should we expect to see a different approach to NextGen

What have you
other airports, like Phoenix’s Sky Harbor.
10 ~— | hear a lot about NextGen problems at
and what are you doing differently
learned from NextGen implementation in other places,
because of it?

US compared to the standards used in Europe?
11) How do the aircraft noise standards for the

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12)                                                       interest in more regular public
It is clear from our community that there’s a great
Would you be willing to do a regular
communication from the FAA on these and other issues.
series of briefings at Port Commission meetings?

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The Port of Seattle is committed to ensuring that Seattle-Tacoma International Airport benefits our region and
neighbors, and that means being responsive to community concerns about airport impact. To improve air quality,
emissions by more than 50,000
we have instituted programs like pre-conditioned air for parked aircraft — reducing
metric tons of CO2 — and we are a national leader in piloting aviation biofuels that have a lifecycle carbon footprint
typically 50 to 80 percent lower than regular jet fuel. To address noise issues, the Port's Noise Program — oneof the
most comprehensive in the country — partners with airlines, the FAA and local residents in four key ways:

1.  NOISE REMEDY                                               2.  PUBLICINQUIRY AND COMPLAINT RESPONSE
To-date, the Port has invested approximately                  Port employees personally respond to public
$400 million in noise mitigation programs. Noise              comments that arrive through our noise hotline
remedy programs began as an outcomeof the               (206.787.5393) or our online comment form:
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FAA-approved Part 150 Noise Study completed               (
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in 1985. There have been three updates to the                                      “-). The Port also provides
Study — 1993, 2002 and 2014. The updated Noise             an online flight tracking tool for the public to use,
Remedy Boundary is the basis for all new programs            called PublicVue, which also allows users to submit
and was established in 2014. The Port’s mitigation             comments utilizing a username and password

programs include insulation and voluntary                    (
acquisition. Key insulation achievements include:                               /                              ).
Port staff help residents understand the causes of
Over 9,400 single family homes, through
airplane noise near their homes as well
windows, doors and ventilation modifications
as what programs may be available to address
5 condominium complexes                           their concerns.
(246 individual units)
14 buildings on the Highline College campus

«8 schools within the Highline School District

www.portseattle.org

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                                                       FLY QUIET PROGRAM
3.  FLIGHT TRACKING AND NOISE MONITORING
The Fly Quiet program encourages airline
Our Noise Programs team utilizes a sophisticated
flight tracking system to monitor flight paths in                 compliance with noise abatement efforts by
and out of Sea-Tac, as well as aircraft compliance               evaluating flight procedures, as well as aircraft
noise levels, and recognizing airlines with the best
with established noise abatement flight
record of achievement in their award group. The
procedures. This information is used in providing
award was developed by Port staff and a citizen
timely, accurate responses to citizen inquiries.
Noise Programs staff meet regularly with the FAA              advisory committee as a way to increase airline
and pilot awareness of the impact of aircraft noise
to share this data and discuss flight procedures.
We also maintain and operate a system of 24 noise            on local communities.
monitors at permanent locations throughout the              Airlines are given scores based on three categories:
local region.                                                            Compliance percentage with existing noise

abatement procedures
Compliance with Sea-Tac’s aircraft engine
testing run-up rules and regulations
Overall noise of their operations as
measured by 4of our permanent noise
monitors
Three Fly Quiet Awards are presented annually:

Quietest of the top five busiest jet airlines,
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Quietest airline among the jet airlines with at
least 1,000 annua! operations
Quietest airline among regional jet carriers
Fly Quiet Award recipients are publicly
acknowledged by the Port in various ways for their
efforts to limit the impact of aircraft noise on our
local communities.



FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
www.portseattle.org/Environmel ital/Noise/Pages/default.aspx

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