What type of noise mitigation projects can the Port of Seattle spend funds on?
Any noise reduction related project approved by the Port Commission and the FAA through a Part 150 Noise Study that demonstrates how it will have a measureable impact on noise can qualify for FAA funding and for Port of Seattle funding. For example, insulation projects inside the 65 DNL Contour, the FAA-established noise impact area that determines insulation eligibility, would qualify. The official noise boundary produced in a Part 150 study would typically be slightly larger than the noise contour and would take into account natural boundaries such as streets and neighborhoods. Conversely, proposed insulation projects far outside the 65 DNL would not qualify. FAA funding sources come with a number of stipulations and conditions that the Port agrees to when accepting funds. Additionally, the same FAA conditions would prevent the Port from using the revenues it generates at the airport (parking fees, landing fees, etc.) for projects that are unable to demonstrate a measureable communit
