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appreciated the City of Des Moines’ work to convene last week’s discussion with Normandy Park, Burien, SeaTac and airport staff to review Xhe airport’s Concourse D Hardstand Hold room project and the Determination of Non–Significance (DNS). I understand this was a direct and open conversation about concerns with the project. We recognize that growth-related projects at Sea-Tac must be evaluated together in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) to assure that cumulative environmental impacts are addressed. The addendum to the DNS issued on July 21, 2017, which Port staff prepared after last week’s meeting, provided more specifics related to the Marcistand Hotdroom project timing and scope, showing a net reduction of gates in operation until mid-2021. The SAMP environmental review, which is anticipated to be conducted in 2018, will account for all existing and approved gates and passenger loading facilities. This includes the North Sate}lite, the international Arrivats Facility, and the Concourse D Hardstand Holdroom. No additional gates are anticipated until the completion and approval of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan and associated environmental review, At the same time, we recognize the need for increased effective and informative communication with our adjacent cities. I have greatly appreciated the leadership you and your colleagues in the city of Des Moines have shown in working with the Airport on airport issues and regarding the forrnation of an Aviation Advisory Comrnittee at Sea-Tac Airport. i am currently in the process of seeking input from our city partners and have scheduled a meeting with…
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