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2012-09-11Port Of Seattle Commission memorandum – Airport Sustainability Master Plan
★In September 2012, the Port of Seattle Commission considered a $6 million request to create a new Sustainability Master Plan (SMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, replacing an outdated 15-year-old plan. The update was driven by nearly 50% passenger growth since the last plan, rising capacity pressures on roadways, terminals, and taxiways, and the need to meet FAA requirements for federal grants and environmental permits. The SMP aimed to guide long-term airport development through 2015, balancing future growth with sustainability goals within the airport's existing footprint. -
2016-04-012015 environmental progress report: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport strategy for a sustainable Sea-Tac
The 2015 Environmental Progress Report for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport outlines the airport's sustainability achievements under its Strategy for a Sustainable Sea-Tac (S3), including increasing the recycling rate from 23 to 34 percent, pursuing renewable natural gas partnerships to cut carbon emissions by 70 percent, and achieving a 90 percent construction waste recycling rate. The report covers environmental, economic, and social sustainability goals integrated with the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda, built on the foundation of the airport's 2009 environmental strategy. Note that this report focuses on broad environmental and sustainability initiatives rather than noise policy specifically. -
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Airport offers a glimpse at tightening stormwater regulations
Key takeaways Sea-Tac Airport operates under one of the strictest stormwater permits in the state. Every inch of rain that falls at Sea-Tac generates about 6 million gallons of wasterwater, according to the airport. Despite many toxic chemicals used on-site, such as jet fuel and deicer, the airport reports that its most contaminated area is -
2012-09-11Port Of Seattle memorandum – airport sustainability master plan
Port of Seattle memorandum requesting $6.0 million authorization to create an Airport Sustainability Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The existing master plan is 15 years old and needs replacement due to 50% passenger growth since the last study was completed. -
2004-06-07Water quality certification for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public notice 1996-4-02325 (Amended-2)
In June 2004, the Washington State Department of Ecology granted a Water Quality Certification to the Port of Seattle for the construction of a third parallel runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), along with related projects such as taxiways, navigational aids, and runway safety areas. The certification, designated Order #1996-4-02325 (Amended-2), was updated to reflect a Washington Supreme Court ruling and confirms that the project complies with applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act and state environmental laws. The approval is subject to conditions including compliance with hydraulic project approvals and stormwater permits issued by state agencies.