• 2021-01-07 00:00

    Post Report Technical Advisory Committee

    The Department of Commerce (Commerce) formed a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to help guide the development of the report. The TAC initially consisted of representatives from the six cities within the study area (Sea Tac, Tukwila, Burien, Normandy Park, Federal Way, and Des Moines) and later expanded to include a public representative from each of those cities. The group met with Commerce 25 times during the development of the report and was responsible for the following:  Assisting in completion of the project charter,  Assisting in the development of the draft statement of work, review draft request for proposals (RFP)  Providing review and comments on the draft study. Stantec Consulting Inc. developed the report. The report identified 72 recommendations to improve impacts of operating the Sea-Tac airport on neighboring cities. The TAC members met virtually after the report’s publication to identify priority next steps from among the report’s 72 recommendations and to surface any additional concerns. TAC Post-Report Update Priority Next Steps The TAC reviewed the Study’s 72 recommendations and prioritized 13 specific items as next steps. These recommendations are not in any priority order. Public Health #4. Approve/reauthorize bills to address mitigation packages that have failed or are inadequate. #9. Expand the late night noise limitation program to reduce effects on neighborhoods. #8. Require alternative fuel use for airport. Air Quality #1. Improve the current monitoring network by increasing the number and location of monitors in and around the airport. #4. Continue research on the connection of…
  • 2020-05-29 00:00

    Stantec: Study of the Current and Ongoing Effects of the Operation of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    Study of the Current and Ongoing Effects of the Operation of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport May 29, 2020
  • 2020-03-31 12:44

    AICA Gone Local

    For the past several years there has been a lot of energy directed at creating Federal legislation to correct the systemic unfairness we all experience living near a large airport like Sea-Tac. On the surface, this makes perfect sense: the FAA has direct authority over all airports. And many, many attempts at obtaining relief by
  • 2020-02-28 00:00

    Sea-Tac Airport Dept. of Commerce Study 2020 Stantec (Draft)

    Draft Report for review & comment only. Subject to further revision and is not for distribution. Study of the Current and Ongoing Effects of the Operation of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Draft 28 February 2020
  • 2018-03-21 12:53

    Sea-Tac Airport Impact Study 2018

    You can find the current draft report here. The Washington State Legislature enacted Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 6032 during the 2018 regular session. •The Washington State Legislature formally asked Commerce on 3/21/2018 to complete a study that evaluates the current and on-going impacts of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. •Commerce must implement provisions of Sections