EXH AR023689: Notes 3RW Public Meetings & Hearings Jan 26-27 2001

These are prepared talking points for Washington State Department of Ecology officials attending public meetings on January 26-27, 2001, regarding the proposed Third Runway (3RW) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The notes address 17 anticipated public questions covering topics such as Ecology's 401 Water Quality Certification review process, the use of Port-funded consultants, SEPA compliance, wetlands impacts, and whether the project was receiving special political consideration. Officials emphasized that no approval would be granted until the project demonstrated full compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

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Exhibit AR023689. Prepared remarks and Q&A talking points by Ray Hellwig, Director of Ecology’s NW Region, for the Third Runway (3RW) public meetings and hearings on January 26–27, 2001. Document covers Ecology’s 401 Water Quality Certification review of the Port Of Seattle’s third runway project, the role of senior Environmental Specialist Ann Kenny, use of Port-funded contractors reporting to Ecology, SEPA and NEPA review status, SR-509 temporary interchange regulated under NPDES permit, SASA site parking lot construction, South Access Road review, public disclosure and deliberative process exemption under PRA, the Agreed Order, Governor’s Certificate, ESA compliance, flow augmentation, and NPDES 402 permit compliance. Also references Walker Creek, CZM consistency determination, SWPPP, and workload management including reassignment of Erik Stockdale.

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