This 2004 declaration by Michael Feldman, Deputy Managing Director of the Port of Seattle's Aviation Division, was submitted to the Washington State Supreme Court in opposition to a motion for injunctive relief filed by the Airport Communities Coalition. Feldman, who oversaw technical, environmental, and regulatory compliance at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), describes the airport's Master Plan — adopted in 1996 — which includes the addition of a third runway and other facility expansions to address growing regional air travel demand. The declaration provides context for the decade-long planning and environmental review process behind Sea-Tac's expansion efforts.Open full document
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Michael Feldman, Deputy Managing Director of the Aviation Division at the Port of Seattle, submits a declaration opposing the Airport Communities Coalition’s motion for injunctive relief before the Washington Supreme Court. Feldman describes his professional background overseeing Sea-Tac Airport’s technical operations and his role directing the Third Runway and Airport Master Plan development program from 1991 to 1998. The declaration provides context about Sea-Tac’s capacity challenges, growing air travel demand, and the 1996 Master Plan Update adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission.