This 1996 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), prepared by the FAA and Port of Seattle, evaluates the environmental effects of proposed expansion plans at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including construction of a third parallel runway, terminal upgrades, and parking improvements planned through 2020. The document addresses key community concerns such as aircraft noise, air quality, surface traffic, and impacts on wetlands and floodplains. It includes transcripts and written comments from two public hearings held in June 1995, attended by community members and agencies who raised significant concerns about noise, health, and environmental impacts.Open full document
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This is Volume 7 of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Master Plan Update development actions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, prepared by the Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration. Appendix T contains public comments from two public hearings held in June 1995, as well as approximately 250 written correspondences received during the comment period. The document addresses proposed airport improvements including a third parallel runway, terminal expansions, and other infrastructure development planned for the 1996-2020 period.