EXH AR023789: Handwritten Notes — Third Runway EIS Modeling Errors, Port Packages, Mitigation

A November 6, 2001 handwritten fax note discusses problems with noise modeling errors and how results will be integrated into legal policies. It notes that AK advised POS to produce a more complete and accurate document, and argues it is not reasonable to hold up port mitigation based on a mistake, stating that if there is no impact, there is no impact. The note also references consultant agreement on impact calculations and requirements related to 401 regulations submitted as group per FAA standards.

Notes

EXH AR023789. Handwritten notes dated November 6, 2001, from PCHB Third Runway EIS proceedings (AR 023789). Notes reference problems with modeling errors, integration into legal policies, AK advising POS (Port Of Seattle) to produce a better/more complete and accurate document, and arguments that it is not reasonable to hold Port to mitigation based on mistakes — ‘if no impact, no impact’ or ‘OS reduced impact.’ References KL consultant agreement or disagreement on impact calculation requirements (401 Stencil). Also references cost of 401 requirement, as group per OPW, submitted as required by 401, and review/approval process. Relevant to PCHB Third Runway EIS administrative record.

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