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  • 2024-06-01

    Purpose and Need Technical Report: Sustainable Airport Master Plan – Near-Term Projects

    This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in June 2024, outlines the purpose and need for near-term capital projects identified in Sea-Tac Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It is part of a broader set of supporting documents that also covers alternatives analysis, terminal needs assessment, and air cargo facility requirements. The report provides the foundational justification for proposed airport improvements and infrastructure expansions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
    TagsEnvironmental Impact Statement, Landrum & Brown, NEPA, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sea-Tac Airport, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-05-06

    Resume of Vincent Mestre, P.E.

    Vincent Mestre is a California-licensed Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in noise control and acoustical engineering, specializing in airport noise studies, environmental impact analyses, and computer modeling. He founded Mestre Greve Associates in 1978, later joined Landrum & Brown, and has conducted noise compatibility studies at more than two dozen U.S. airports, including international consulting work for governments and airport authorities worldwide. His published research and leadership roles in professional organizations have contributed to shaping national and international airport noise policy and monitoring standards.
    CategoriesMeetings TagsAcoustical Society of America, Airport Noise Report, Landrum & Brown, Vince MestreFolderSP #1
  • 2024-03-01

    Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report: Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects

    This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in March 2024, analyzes air quality and greenhouse gas emissions associated with near-term projects in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan for Sea-Tac Airport. It covers emission sources including aircraft, ground support equipment, stationary and mobile sources, and construction activities. Note that following changes to federal executive orders and a 2025 Supreme Court ruling, references to climate change preparedness and cumulative impact analysis were removed from the final version, leaving only the quantified GHG emissions disclosures.
    TagsGreenhouse gases, Landrum & Brown, NEPA, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-03-01

    Sustainable Airport Master Plan – Near-Term Projects: Noise Technical Report

    This Noise Technical Report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in March 2024, analyzes noise impacts associated with near-term projects outlined in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It is part of a broader Appendix J covering noise and noise-compatible land use, which also includes a Noise Modeling Protocol and a Construction Noise Technical Report. The report provides technical assessments to support planning decisions related to aircraft and construction noise in communities surrounding Sea-Tac Airport.
    TagsLandrum & Brown, NEPA, Noise, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sea-Tac Airport, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-03-01

    Sustainable Airport Master Plan – Near-Term Projects: Noise Technical Report

    This Noise Technical Report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in March 2024, analyzes noise impacts associated with near-term construction and development projects outlined in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The report is part of a broader Appendix J covering noise and noise-compatible land use, which also includes a Noise Modeling Protocol and a Construction Noise Technical Report. Together, these documents provide technical assessments to guide planning decisions that balance airport operations with the noise concerns of surrounding communities.
    TagsEnvironmental Impact Statement, Landrum & Brown, NEPA, Noise, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-03-01

    Appendix J: Noise 1/2 Technical Report

    This Noise Technical Report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in March 2024, analyzes noise impacts associated with near-term construction and development projects outlined in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The report is part of Appendix J, which covers noise and noise-compatible land use, and was developed to satisfy both federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) environmental review requirements. It provides technical findings to help assess how proposed airport improvements may affect noise levels in surrounding communities.
    TagsLandrum & Brown, NEPA, Noise, SAMP, SEPA, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-02-08

    Appendix J: Noise 2/2 Technical Report Modeling Protocol: AEDT Version 3e to 3f Update

    This technical memorandum from Landrum & Brown (February 2024) explains that noise modeling for the Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA) Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Review was updated from AEDT Version 3e to the newer AEDT Version 3f, released December 13, 2023. The upgrade allowed modelers to use actual aircraft data for the Boeing 737-7 and Cessna 408 SkyCourier rather than substitute aircraft, improving modeling accuracy. The document details the specific airframe, engine, and Aircraft Noise and Performance (ANP) data changes made between the two software versions.
    TagsAEDT, Landrum & Brown, NEPA, Noise, SAMP, SEPA, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-01-01

    Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, and Pollution Prevention Technical Report: Appendix F — Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste

    This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in January 2024, covers hazardous materials, solid waste, and pollution prevention as part of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan's near-term projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It includes assessments of contaminated fuel farm sites, regulated building materials such as asbestos and lead in airport structures, and environmental investigation reports for fueling sites. Supporting attachments document findings from agencies like Washington State Ecology and surveys of specific airport buildings managed by tenants including United Airlines and Swissport.
    TagsEcology, Landrum & Brown, NEPA, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sea-Tac Airport, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-01-01

    Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects: Land Use Technical Report

    This Land Use Technical Report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in January 2024, examines how near-term construction projects outlined in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan align with existing and planned land use regulations in surrounding communities. The report reviews local plans from cities including SeaTac, Des Moines, Burien, and Tukwila, as well as a 2018 Interlocal Agreement between the Port and the City of SeaTac, to assess potential land use impacts of the proposed airport expansion alternatives. It concludes by evaluating the consistency of the proposed action and a hybrid terminal option with applicable local and regional planning policies.
    TagsInterlocal Agreement, Land Use, Landrum & Brown, NEPA, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices
  • 2024-01-01

    Appendix F: Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, and Pollution Prevention Technical Report: Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects

    This technical report, prepared by Landrum & Brown for the Port of Seattle in January 2024, assesses hazardous materials, solid waste, and pollution prevention concerns related to near-term construction projects under the Sustainable Airport Master Plan at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It includes investigations of contaminated fuel farm sites, environmental baseline studies, and regulated building materials surveys (such as asbestos and lead) for several airport facilities slated for redevelopment. The report compiles findings and regulatory correspondence from Washington State Department of Ecology to guide safe handling and cleanup of hazardous materials during planned airport improvements.
    TagsEcology, Landrum & Brown, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Sea-Tac Airport, SEPA, Sustainable Airport Master PlanFolderAppendices

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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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