This February 2019 Scoping Report documents the public and agency input process for the environmental review of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's near-term construction projects, planned for completion by 2027 under the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The Port of Seattle and the FAA conducted a 60-day public scoping period from July 30 to September 28, 2018, gathering community concerns about potential environmental impacts through meetings, mailings, and online outreach in five languages. The report compiles scoping comments, meeting materials, and agency responses to inform the forthcoming environmental review under both federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) law.Open full document
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This scoping report documents the public and agency scoping process for the environmental review of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects. The scoping period ran from July 30 to September 28, 2018, with outreach conducted in five languages through newspaper advertisements, direct mail, and social media. The report summarizes the scoping process, common themes from comments received, and next steps under both NEPA and SEPA review.