Resolution No. 3212, as amended

Resolution No. 3212, adopted by the Port of Seattle in 1996, approved the construction of a new third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to address growing air traffic demand and reduce delays caused by poor weather conditions. The resolution followed years of regional studies, environmental impact reviews, and public involvement, including findings that no feasible alternative airport sites existed in the four-county area. It also committed the Port to fulfilling additional noise reduction measures as required by Puget Sound Regional Council Resolution A-96-02.

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A resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle adopting a Master Plan Update for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and approving development of a new dependent air carrier runway located 2500 feet west of existing runway 16L/34R. The resolution authorizes certain actions relating to the new runway and other airport improvements, and commits to fulfill additional noise reduction measures in accordance with Puget Sound Regional Council Resolution A-96-02. The document details the background of growing passenger and cargo demand, prior studies, and regional planning processes that led to the decision.

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