< By Nicholas Johnson Any day this summer, the Port of Seattle is expected to release a draft environmental review of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan, kicking off a public review period during which residents and leaders of cities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport will have a chance to weigh in. The city of Burien is already
Burien Payments to RCAA 2002-2008
City of Burien payments to RCAA from 2002 to 2008...
Burien payments to ACC 2002-2008
City of Burien payments made to ACC 2002-2008...
CATEX Controversy: The Ninth Circuit Strikes Down FAA Decision to Exempt a Sea-Tac Operational Change from Environmental Review
The process for approving changes in airport operations and development projects may now be more complicated, time-consuming, expensive and uncertain, due to a new federal appeals court decision. The decision faults the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for rushing through its approval of a new procedure for turning southbound turboprops to the west in certain wind
Burien has been plagued by noise from Sea-Tac Airport. So residents sued the government — and won
By Katherine Khashimova Long Seattle Times business reporter Plane noise, emissions, traffic: The growing pains of a bustling Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have long agitated communities near and far, from Beacon Hill to Shoreline and Medina. But few cities have mobilized to the extent of Burien, just west of the airport. The city has twice sued
Matthew Adams – Dentons
Mr. Adams is the attorney representing Burien in their case against the FAA. Matthew Adams serves as Chair of the Firm’s US Environment and Natural Resources practice. Matthew helps clients address environmental issues related to energy, infrastructure, and natural resource development projects. He advises on a full range of transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters, with
Quiet Skies Coalition Update
Good Friends & Citizens of Burien, On Wednesday, the City of Burien appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle. Our attorney Matt Adams of Dentons law firm and the FAA’s attorney presented oral arguments before a panel of three judges who asked pointed questions of both sides. My
Burien Quiet Skies Coalition – June 2019 Update
Hi Everyone, I hope this email finds you well and enjoying summer. Here’s a quick update on the latest happenings: Meeting with Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal’s Staff Congressional Representatives Adam Smith and Pramila Jayapal asked me and our good friend and neighbor, Walt Bala, to provide a briefing regarding the Burien Turn and our
A Letter To Mayor Jimmy Matta re. Port Package Problems
I’m often asked why I’m so gung ho about legislative action as opposed to working through issues via the SAMP (Sustainable Airport Master Plan). My flip answer is “If the Port wants me to do it? I’m immediately skeptical.” And the Port wants to drive all community issues through the SAMP. But the substantive reason