This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Prorection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, Floodplain Management; the USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et snq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 23.21C); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Washington Plate Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. With regard ta SEPA requirements, this EIS represents the secon? ..tw d .- pmsed environmental review which began with publication of the 1992 Flight Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs. This Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a thi:d parallel runway (Runway 16W34X) with a length of up to 8,500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existing Runway 16U34F4, with associated taxiways and pavigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 feet; establishment of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16R134L and 16U34R; development of a new air traffic control tower: development of a…Open full document
Notes
The 1996 Environmental Impact Statement prepared by Landrum & Brown.