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2024-09-01AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL – FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems
★GAO report to Congressional committees identifying that 76% of FAA’s air traffic control systems are unsustainable or potentially unsustainable, with 58 systems having critical operational impacts on safety and efficiency. The report highlights urgent need for modernization following a 2023 national airspace shutdown due to aging system outage. -
Common environmental noise levels
★How loud is too loud? Continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA (adjusted decibels) over time will cause hearing loss. The volume (dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound will tell you how harmful the noise is. In general, the louder the noise, the less time required before hearing loss will occur. According -
City of Burbank v. Lockheed Air Terminal
★ 32In one of the most maddening examples of airport law, the United States argued for reversal (ie. allowing for local airport control) of curfews. The FAA, which had previously supported the ban, adopted a neutral position when the The Department of Transportation, filed a Friend of the Court brief arguing for reversal. Summary Holding that -
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42 USC Chapter 85, Subchapter II, Part B: Aircraft Emission Standards
★42 USC CHAPTER 85, SUBCHAPTER II, Part B: Aircraft Emission Standards Current 2024 Main Ed. (1/6/2025) [Titles 1 through 41] 2018 Ed. and Supplement V (1/3/2024) 2018 Ed. and Supplement IV (1/5/2023) 2018 Ed. and Supplement III (1/3/2022) 2018 Ed. and Supplement II (1/13/2021) 2018 Ed. and Supplement I (1/24/2020) 2018 Main Ed. (1/14/2019) 2012 -
2026-07-15FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program 14 CFR Part 150 Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. Notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). On December 21, 2023, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps (NEMs) submitted by Dane County were in -
2026-07-14FAA extends operating limitations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to October 30, 2027
Document DetailsAgencies Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Document Citation 91 FR 43144 Document Number 2026-14147 Document Type Notice Page 43144 (1 page) Publication Date 07/14/2026Published Content – Document Details PDF View printed version (PDF) Official Content Document DetailsAgencies Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Document Citation 91 FR 43144 Document Number 2026-14147 Document Type -
2026-07-13Seattle Times endorses Toshiko Hasegawa for King County Council District 2
July 13, 2026 at 7:00 am Updated July 13, 2026 at 7:01 am Toshiko Hasegawa (Courtesy of the campaign) By The Seattle Times editorial board Voters in the Metropolitan King County Council’s 2nd District have three candidates to choose from in next month’s council primary. Democratic state Sen. Rebecca Saldaña has served in the state -
2026-07-02Holland & Knight EPA Proposes UCMR 6 for PFAS and Other Contaminants, Declines Adding Microplastics
Sea-Tac Airport sits at the intersection of several PFAS risk factors that make the UCMR 6 proposal especially significant for surrounding communities. Airports are **among the highest-risk PFAS contamination sites** in the country. Sea-Tac has historically used AFFF for fire suppression training and emergency response - AFFF contains high concentrations of PFOS and PFOA, the most well-studied PFAS compounds - These chemicals **migrate readily into groundwater** and do not break down naturally./ - The airport sits on a **glacial outwash plain** with highly permeable soils - This geology **accelerates PFAS movement** into groundwater - Surrounding communities including **Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac city, and Tukwila** draw from regional water systems potentially affected - The **Highline Water District** and other local providers serve these communities -
2026-07-01
July Plane Talk: King County International Airport Newsletter
King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 07/02/2026 09:00 AM PDT Boeing Seafair Air Show to feature Boeing 737 Freedom Plane The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return for the annual Boeing Seafair Air Show from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, with two practice runs on Thursday, July 30. This year, the Boeing 737 -
2026-06-28Cedarhurst Neighborhood: Opposing Industrial Rezoning in Burien
Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors What is this all about anyway? Coming together to help our neighborhood Our platform aims to foster a strong community identity, which celebrates the unique and charming aspects of our Cedarhurst Neighborhood. We are nestled within the larger