PCHB10016791

1. My name is Steven J. Swenson. I am over the age of 18, and this testimony is based on my own personal knowledge. I am testifying about the management of stormwater required at SeaTac International Airport (STIA) with a focus on how stormwater will be managed during construction and operation of Master Plan Update Improvement projects. Mr. Paul Fendt, at paragraphs 7-19 of his testimony, describes the physical facilities that will be used to manage Airport stormwater, and the measures that will be implemented to mitigate airport impacts. I will focus here on how stormwater management required at the airport compares with other stormwater management systems I am aware of and the consistency of the Port's management of stormwater with applicable regulatory requirements, including the Puget Sound Stormwater Manual. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2. I received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington in 1977. My degree is in Civil engineering and I specialized in Environmental Engineering. I have taken a number of specialized training courses in hydrology, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater treatment. I am a professional civil engineer licensed in the State of Washington. I have worked for R.W. Beck for over 25 years and lead the firm's storm water planning and design group in Seattle. A copy of my curriculum vitae is attached as Exhibit A. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3. I have a broad base of experience working on stormwater management projects in Washington, helping local permit applicants work with federal, state and local agencies to…

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