August 1, 2001August 2, 2026

EXH AR050792: Supplemental Information — Cumulative Impacts to Wetlands and Streams, STIA Master Plan Update Improvements

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Parametrix, Inc. report prepared for Port Of Seattle on cumulative impacts to wetlands and streams from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Master Plan Update improvements, August 2001 (AR 050792, Exhibit 1267). Covers land use changes in Miller Creek and Des Moines Creek watersheds, wetland inventories, soil survey maps, aerial photograph analysis, stream conditions and fish habitat in Miller Creek and Des Moines Creek estuaries, wildlife habitat types, and regulatory protections under Clean Water Act and SEPA. Analyzes historical conditions since 1936 and current wetland and stream impact assessments for STIA Master Plan Update.

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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.

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