TagEcology(797)

Transmittal form dated September 6, 2001 from Paul S. Fendt, P.E. of Parametrix (Kirkland, WA) to Ann Kenny at the Washington State Department of Ecology (Bellevue, WA 98008), transmitting wetland hydrology monitoring data for Port Of Seattle, Project Number 556-2912-001 01 03. Includes Lake Reba Area water level data tables for monitoring wells HC00-B151, HC00-B152,

In August 2001, Washington State's Department of Ecology issued a 401 water quality certification to the Port of Seattle for the proposed SeaTac Third Runway, permitting construction of an 8,500-foot parallel runway involving fill of nearly 20 acres of wetlands and development of 700 acres of upland area. The certification imposed strict stormwater management and wetland mitigation conditions, including 201 acres of wetland creation and riparian restoration. The certification was subsequently appealed by the Airport Communities Coalition on August 23, 2001, with a hearing before the Pollution Control Hearings Board scheduled for March 2002.

Pre-Hearing Order in PCHB case 01-133, Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) v. State of Washington Department of Ecology and Port Of Seattle, filed August 23, 2001. ACC challenged the Section 401 certification issued by Ecology. Sets briefing schedule for stay motion: ACC motion due September 11, 2001; respondents’ briefs due September 28, 2001; ACC reply due

This technical memo evaluates whether lead and zinc levels found in cutthroat trout from Miller Creek pose a risk, arguing that standard tissue screening concentrations are not appropriate for trout. Using fish-specific toxicity data and bioconcentration factors, the authors derive alternative thresholds and conclude that measured metal levels in the trout fall well below harmful concentrations. The document recommends using species-specific methods rather than generic screening values when assessing metal risks to fish.

This legal declaration, filed before Washington State's Pollution Control Hearings Board, was submitted by environmental consultant Greg Wingard in support of the Airport Communities Coalition's motion to stay a Section 401 water quality certification related to Sea-Tac International Airport. Wingard details his extensive review of the airport's NPDES stormwater permits since 1994 and describes his attempts to obtain construction outfall monitoring records from the Department of Ecology through Public Disclosure Act requests. His investigation found that Ecology lacked key monitoring data it had previously claimed to possess, directing him instead to contact the Port of Seattle directly for the records.

Notice of Appearance filed August 28, 2001 by respondent Port Of Seattle in Environmental Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) proceeding, Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) v. Department of Ecology and Port Of Seattle. Attorneys from Foster Pepper & Shefelman PLLC (Roger A. Pearce, WSBA No. 21113; Steven G. Jones, WSBA No. 19334), Port Of Seattle General

Notice of Appearance filed by Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), represented by Assistant Attorneys General Joan M. Marchioro (WSBA #19250) and Thomas J. Young (WSBA #17366) under Attorney General Christine O. Gregoire, in PCHB No. 01-133, Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) v. State of Washington Department of Ecology and Port Of Seattle, before the Pollution

Confidential discussion draft talking points prepared by Curt Hart (Ecology) for the Third Runway Section 401 water quality certification permit appeal filed by the Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) to the Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB). Document addresses Ecology’s defense of the permit issued to Port Of Seattle for construction of a third runway

Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) files a Request for Scheduling Conference before the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB), WAC 371-08-450(4)(d), seeking an expedited briefing schedule and hearing date on ACC’s motion to stay Section 401 Certification Order No. 1996-4-02325, issued by Washington State Department of Ecology to Port Of Seattle on August 10, 2001, for the

Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) — comprising Cities of Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Normandy Park, Tukwila, and Highline School District — filed this Notice of Appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) on August 23, 2001, challenging Ecology’s August 10, 2001, issuance of Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification No. 1996-4-02325 and accompanying Coastal