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EXH AR023714: Email Martha Choe (CTED) to Tom — 401 Permit Concerns Third Runway

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A April 25, 2000 email from Martha Choe of the Washington State Community, Trade and Economic Development office to a colleague at the Department of Ecology summarizes concerns raised by the Port of Seattle regarding delays in obtaining a 401 water quality permit for Sea-Tac Airport's proposed third runway. Key issues include the FAA's unfamiliarity with Endangered Species Act requirements after taking over the review from the Army Corps of Engineers, King County's slow progress on stormwater documentation, and formatting problems that caused further delays. The email warns that if the permit is not issued by July 21, 2000, the third runway's inclusion in the regional transportation plan—and its federal funding eligibility—could be jeopardized.

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Email dated April 25, 2000 from Martha Choe (MarthaC@CTED.WA.GOV) to Tom (TFIT461@ECY.WA.GOV, Washington State Department of Ecology) relaying concerns raised by Port Of Seattle and Bob Drewel at a meeting regarding the Section 401 water quality permit for the Sea-Tac Airport third runway. Topics include FAA takeover of ESA (Endangered Species Act) review from the Army Corps of Engineers, King County stormwater format compliance issues, Tom Luster’s assessment that nothing would preclude DOE from issuing the permit, post-July 21 permit deadline impact on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) metropolitan transportation plan and federal funding, Chris Vance’s opposition on the PSRC, and a Port Of Seattle request for a meeting with the Governor bringing labor and AWB. Choe recommends weekly Port-DOE coordination meetings and a checklist. AR023714–AR023716.

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