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In February 2001, engineering firm GeoSyntec Consultants submitted a technical review letter on behalf of the Airport Communities Coalition, raising serious concerns about the proposed Third Runway expansion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The review identified significant deficiencies in the geotechnical investigation and analysis supporting construction of the embankment fill and West MSE Wall, including insufficient soil strength data and inadequate seismic safety assessments. GeoSyntec warned that the proposed design — which would result in the world's tallest MSE wall built over weak, potentially unstable soils in a seismically active region — could fail under earthquake conditions, threatening both airport operations and nearby natural resources.

A February 2001 technical review letter from Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, submitted on behalf of the Airport Communities Coalition, raises concerns about the stormwater management plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's proposed third runway expansion. The letter identifies deficiencies in hydrology and hydraulics analyses, inconsistencies in stormwater detention standards, and the lack of a clear independent review process for the complex project. Reviewers warn that without stricter oversight and well-defined engineering requirements, the development risks significant adverse impacts to local streams and wetlands, particularly Miller Creek and Des Moines Creek.

In February 2001, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants submitted technical review comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Washington State Department of Ecology on behalf of the Airport Communities Coalition, raising concerns about the stormwater management plan for the proposed third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The letter identified multiple deficiencies, including dam safety issues, vault structures that violated King County depth requirements, inadequate methods for assessing standing open water durations, and insufficient erosion and sediment control planning. These issues, the consultants warned, could pose risks to both structural safety and safe airport operations if not addressed prior to project approval.

Letter dated February 8, 2001 from Hart Crowser Principal Geotechnical Engineer to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jonathan Freedman) and Washington State Department of Ecology (Ann Kenny), documenting comments made at the January 26, 2001 public hearing on 404/401 permit applications J-4978-30-06. Comments focus on the design and independent technical review of mechanically stabilized earth

Letter dated January 25, 2001 from Peter M. Douglass, P.E. (Technical Review Board Facilitator) to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jonathan Freedman, Project Manager) and Washington State Department of Ecology (Ann Kenny, Environmental Specialist) summarizing findings of an independent expert panel convened by Port Of Seattle to review embankment fill and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE)

Record of telecon dated 1-16-01, call from Ann Kenny (phone 425-649-4310) regarding airport overview tour, field delineation by Corps of Engineers, Jim Kelly, Kilroy building next to airport on Hwy 99, Thursday AM internal meeting, mitigation hazard plan, and California Coastal Commission. Ann wants to go out tomorrow for Corps field delineation. AR 018359, Exhibit

Transmittal record dated January 11, 2001 from Elizabeth Leavitt, Environmental Manager, Port Of Seattle Aviation Environmental Group, to Ann Kenny, Department of Ecology, transmitting a revised Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Consistency Statement for Federal Project Number 96-4-02325. The CZM certification covers construction of a third runway and other improvements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including filling

US Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District Second Revised Public Notice (Reference 1996-4-02325, dated 27 December 2000, expiration 16 February 2001) for Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Port Of Seattle applicant (contact Elizabeth Leavitt) proposes to fill 50 wetlands totaling 18.37 acres and temporarily impact 12 wetlands

This document outlines the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' analysis of a December 2000 mitigation plan developed by the Port of Seattle to offset wetland impacts caused by the construction of a third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The plan covers roughly 18.6 acres of on-site wetland restoration near the airport—including the relocation of a stretch of Miller Creek and improvements to Lora Lake's shoreline—as well as 23.39 acres of off-site wetland mitigation in Auburn. Key goals include improving water quality, restoring floodplain and fish habitat, and managing vegetation to reduce wildlife hazards such as bird strikes near the airfield.

Letter and proposal from Samuel R. Casne, Natural Resources Manager at Shannon & Wilson, Inc., submitted to Erik Stockdale of Washington State Department of Ecology (Shorelines & Environmental Assistance Program) on November 27, 2000, proposing consulting services for third-party review of the Natural Resource Mitigation Plan (NRMP) for the SeaTac Third Runway Project. Document AR018477