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Final meeting notes prepared by Kate Snider of Floyd & Snider Inc. for the 401 Permit Decision-Making process for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Third Runway, covering a Low Flow Analysis meeting held July 9, 2001. Attendees included representatives from Washington Department of Ecology (Ann Kenny, John Drabeck), King County (Kelly Whiting), Port Of Seattle (Keith Smith),

These draft meeting notes from a July 9, 2001 technical meeting cover low flow analysis related to the 401 Permit decision-making process for Sea-Tac International Airport's Third Runway project. Attendees from the Department of Ecology, King County, Port of Seattle, and several consulting firms discussed methods for determining low stream flow impacts and mitigation requirements across affected watersheds. Key topics included biological effects on fish habitat, a proposed 0.1 cfs mitigation flow for the Des Moines Watershed, and the use of 2-year 7-day low flow rates to guide mitigation planning.

In a July 6, 2001 internal email, Ann Kenny outlines the technical information that the Washington State Department of Ecology required before approving any mitigation approach for low-flow water impacts related to a Port project. The requested materials included hydrological modeling files, 7-day low-flow analysis data comparing pre- and post-project conditions, a formal mitigation volume proposal, and documentation on the feasibility of vault filling as a mitigation method. Ecology also indicated that written documentation of outcomes would be required following a scheduled July 9 meeting with the Port.

Notes from a July 6, 2001 telephone conference involving Kate Snider, Keith Smith, and others discuss coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE) and review of Des Moines-related graphics and vault feasibility information. Topics include biologist availability, the biological defensibility of using 2-year and 7-day low flow data, and the status of Walker Creek non-contiguous areas. Ann reminds participants that Ecology is seeking all backup information in the format agreed upon at the June 25th meeting.

Final draft meeting notes from July 5, 2001 technical meeting on 401 Permit Decision-Making for the Sea-Tac Airport Third Runway, prepared by Rachel McCrea of Floyd & Snider Inc. Attendees include Ann Kenny (Dept. of Ecology), Kelly Whiting (King County), Keith Smith (Port of Seattle), Felix Kristanovich (Foster Wheeler), Paul Fendt and Tom Atkins (Parametrix),

Port Of Seattle memo opposing Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) motion for stay in PCHB No. 01-133, Volume 2 of 3, containing Declaration of Paul S. Fendt and SMP Volume 3 materials. Includes preface to the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Master Plan Update Improvements, July 2001, with replacement pages developed in

The Port of Seattle recorded this Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to permanently protect the Tyee Valley Golf Course Mitigation Area as a natural wetland, as required by the Washington State Department of Ecology and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in connection with the construction of Sea-Tac Airport's third runway. The declaration prohibits clearing, grading, filling, and construction within the mitigation area, with limited exceptions for approved wildlife management, monitoring, maintenance, and stormwater infrastructure. It was established to satisfy federal Clean Water Act requirements and state water quality standards by preserving and enhancing wetland and riparian habitat displaced by airport expansion.

Final draft meeting notes prepared by Rachel McCrea of Floyd & Snider Inc. for 401 Permit Decision-Making technical meetings on June 25 and June 27, 2001, regarding Sea-Tac International Airport Third Runway. Attendees included Ann Kenny and John Drabek (Dept. of Ecology), Kelly Whiting (King County), Keith Smith (Port of Seattle), Paul Fendt and Tom

This 2001 email chain among Washington State Department of Ecology staff discusses recommended criteria for fill material to be used in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Third Runway project. Staff member Peter Kmet proposed requiring fill material to meet ecological screening values from Table 749-3, with the uppermost six feet consisting of clean, naturally occurring soil free of manmade organic compounds and metals above natural background levels. The discussion also covers the applicability of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) standards and the need to address potential impacts on plants, animals, groundwater, and aquatic organisms.

Internal email chain dated June 27, 2001 among Peter Kmet, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Chung K. Yee, and others at Washington State Department of Ecology regarding acceptable fill criteria language for the Draft 401 Certification for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Third Runway Master Plan improvements. Kmet recommends against restricting fill to naturally occurring uncontaminated soils and proposes