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Sea-Tac International Airport has been one of the fastest growing airport in the country for the past five years, transforming us into the nation’s ninth busiest airport. To adjust to that booming growth, we are investing billions in renovations and new infrastructure. In particular, we seek to: a. Increase Federal Funding: We support passage of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill and other federal infrastructure funding programs that strengthens our region’s airport system by allowing us to invest in today’s needs and the future. b. Increase Funding Flexibility: We will be a national leader on the effort to modernize the Passenger Facility Charge user fee – raising the federal cap from $4.50 while maintaining the Port Commission’s ability to determine whether or not to change the user fee based on locally determined needs and competitive dynamics. c. Build Federal Support: We will work closely with federal agencies and members of Congress to ensure their support for in-progress and future capital projects, including the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. II. ACCOMMODATING PASSENGER GROWTH Travel demand for Sea-Tac International Airport is projected to increase to 66 million passengers per year by 2034. Keeping our airport as efficient as possible is essential to accommodating the increasing number of passengers and flights going in and out. In particular, we seek to: a. Increase TSA Screening Capacity: We support TSA efforts to authorize additional canine teams and hire new Transportation Security Officers, while advocating for airports to be allowed to procure and train canines for local TSA…

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