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PCHB No. 01-160: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order — ACC and CASE v. Ecology and Port Of Seattle

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This document records a 2002 Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board case in which community groups challenged the water quality certification issued for the construction of a third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Airport Communities Coalition and Citizens Against Airport Expansion argued that the Department of Ecology's approval did not provide adequate assurance that the project would comply with Clean Water Act Section 401 and state water quality laws, particularly regarding stormwater management. The Board examined 20 disputed issues covering topics such as stormwater impacts, detention system safety, and the scope of the certification.

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Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) case No. 01-160, Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order arising from hearing held March 18-29, 2002. Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) and Citizens Against Airport Expansion (CASE) challenge the §401 Water Quality Certification issued September 21, 2001 by Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) for the Port Of Seattle’s Third Runway and related projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Twenty issues presented covering Clean Water Act Section 401 compliance, stormwater impacts, dam safety regulations (WAC 173-175), NPDES, reasonable assurance standards, and scope limitations of the certification covering ‘Port 404 projects.’ Board members: Kaleen Cottingham (presiding), Robert V. Jensen, William H. Lynch. Counsel included Peter Eglick, Jay Manning, Joan Marchioro, and Richard Poulin.

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