Port of Seattle’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects to be released May 22

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We want to hear from you! The draft State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will be available for review starting May 22, 2026. You can visit the SAMP website to learn more, sign up for updates, and participate in the process.

The Puget Sound region is projected to grow by another one million people by 2035. To accommodate this growth and align with the Port’s sustainability goals, SAMP serves as the Port’s strategic blueprint for future development. This plan includes 31 Near-Term Projects (NTPs), most notably a second terminal, an elevated busway, and new cargo facilities.

Upcoming Events

Port of Seattle Commission Meeting – Resolution No. 3848
Add to CalendarMTuesday Apr 28: 12:00am
Port of Seattle

Agenda Item 10b Resolution No. 3848: Port of Seattle Participation in City of Bellevue Tax Increment Area Approval of the Port’s participation in the city of Bellevue’s tax increment area, as authorized under RCW 39.114.020. Key Points: Authorization for City of Bellevue to enact increment area up to $500,000,000 in combined assessed valuation if connected
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Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting April 28, 2026
Add to CalendarMTuesday Apr 28: 12:00pm
17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158

# New Business Items
**Order No. 2026-04:** Directs Executive Director to explore a program facilitating secure area access for union business requirements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

**Resolution No. 3848:** Approves Port's participation in City of Bellevue's Tax Increment Area.

**Fishermen's Terminal C-15 Building Improvements:** Authorization for Executive Director to approve funding to advertise and execute a major public works construction contract for project completion.
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StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Meeting
Add to CalendarMWednesday Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom Webinar

- **SAMP Environmental Review**: Detailed comparison between SEPA Environmental Impact Statement and NEPA Environmental Assessment processes for Near-Term Projects
- **Community Roundtable Updates**: Progress report on airport stakeholder engagement initiatives
- **Next Steps**: Implementation timeline for environmental review findings

**Notable Action Item:**
Public comment period opened for stakeholder input on airport development plans.
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