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Email chain forwarded by Ann Richart (WSDOT Aviation Director) to Terri Palumbo on May 8, 2026, regarding Washington State aviation fuel tax collections and dispersants compliance. FAA Director of Office of Airport Compliance Michael Helvey (michael.helvey@faa.gov, (202) 267-9363) acknowledges receipt of compliance information submitted April 24, 2026 by Richart on behalf of Washington State Secretary

This document is an email chain from March 2026 between Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Governor's Office, and the FAA regarding Washington State's compliance with federal aviation fuel tax requirements. WSDOT missed a February 18, 2026 deadline to provide information requested by the FAA, and the FAA subsequently issued a demand warning that compliance and enforcement actions would follow if the information was not received within 10 days. WSDOT officials indicated they do not have the ability to provide the requested information and sought guidance from the Governor's Office and the Office of Financial Management.

These emails document a 2025–2026 federal compliance matter in which the FAA reviewed Washington State's aviation fuel tax practices to determine whether they met federal revenue-use requirements. After Washington missed a February 18, 2026 response deadline, the FAA notified state officials at the Department of Revenue and WSDOT, prompting coordination between multiple state agencies. While related to aviation finance rather than airport noise policy directly, the correspondence reflects ongoing federal oversight of Washington State's aviation funding obligations.

The Port of Seattle filed a Washington State Leasehold Tax Return for the quarter ending December 31, 2019, reporting a total tax due of $4,804,044.04. The largest portion—$3,195,883.82—was generated from SeaTac leases with taxable rent of approximately $24.9 million, alongside additional revenue from Waterfront, Des Moines, and Burien locations. Payment of the full amount was submitted via ACH Debit on January 31, 2020, one day before the deadline.

This is a Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending December 31, 2019, with a due date of January 27, 2020. The document details taxes owed across several categories, including Business & Occupation tax, State Sales and Use tax, and Public Utility tax, totaling $1,503,786.56. Payment was submitted on January 23, 2020 via ACH Debit/E-Check by Port of Seattle staff member Bonnie McArthur.

This document is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending November 30, 2019. It details Business & Occupation taxes, state and local sales and use taxes, and public utility taxes across multiple classifications, resulting in a total tax liability of $1,194,557.63. The return was submitted on December 18, 2019, by Bonnie McArthur and paid via ACH debit with an effective date of December 26, 2019.

This document is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending October 31, 2019. It details Business & Occupation taxes, state and local sales and use taxes, and Public Utility taxes across categories such as retailing, services, power, water distribution, and sewer collection. The total tax amount of $1,304,787.71 was submitted on November 21, 2019, with payment scheduled via ACH debit on November 25, 2019.