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2025-10-24Permitting Reform in Action: CEQ Updates Roadmap for Agency NEPA Compliance
In September 2025, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued updated non-binding guidance to federal agencies on how to conduct environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), replacing earlier guidance from February 2025. The update streamlines the permitting process by incorporating a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting the scope of required environmental analysis, removing climate change and environmental justice considerations, and introducing an optional fee-based program that cuts review timelines in half. Agencies are encouraged to revise their own NEPA procedures using a provided template while continuing existing review processes without delay. -
2025-10-24
Permitting Reform in Action: CEQ Updates Roadmap for Agency NEPA Compliance
Holland & Knight alert by Jennifer L. Hernandez, Rafe Petersen, Jason A. Hill, Alexandra E. Ward, Aaron Aber, and Maggie P. Pahl analyzing the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) September 29, 2025 updated nonbinding NEPA guidance memorandum (90 FR 47734) that supersedes the February 2025 guidance. Covers incorporation of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle -
2025-10-23Ep #12 The Westside Hilltop Survival Committee
The Airport Communities Podcast Last week we talked about how the SAMP EA can say that the air quality is within standards. There was this (brief) ‘golden age’ of NEPA where you could get pollutants reviewed and problems fixed. It made dramatic improvements to the environment and public health. This week, we start providing some -
2025-10-16
Ep #11 No Data? No Problem.
The Airport Communities Podcast Last week we answered a series of questions from the previous week. (We get many of the same questions every week.) We had intended to talk about the Port of Seattle’s recent SAMP Webinar, but host JC came across the book Particles of Truth at a recent UWDEOHS seminar on community -
2025-10-14Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects Update
Port of Seattle presentation updating on the FAA’s completion of NEPA Environmental Assessment for 31 proposed SAMP projects, finding no significant environmental impact. Covers regional growth driving air travel demand, project details, and next steps including Port-led environmental review and public engagement. -
2025-10-14Final EA Impact Classification Chart
A slide titled 'In the FINAL EA, A Few Items Changed' presents a tiered matrix of environmental impact categories ranging from 'Significant impacts requiring mitigation' down to 'Not present.' Notable changes shown include 'Climate' being struck through and replaced with 'Greenhouse Gas Emissions,' and 'Environmental Justice' similarly struck through within the Socioeconomic category, indicating terminology revisions between draft and final Environmental Assessment versions. -
2025-09-30HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis: SR 509 SB Ramps, NB SR 509 Ramps, and Des Moines Way S at S 128th St — 2032 No Action PM Peak
This traffic engineering report analyzes three signalized intersections along S 128th Street near SR 509 in the Sea-Tac area under projected 2032 No Action conditions during the PM peak hour. The study finds that the SR 509 ramp intersections are operating well over capacity, with an Intersection Capacity Utilization of 104.6% and an ICU Level of Service G, while the Des Moines Way S intersection operates more acceptably at 63.3% ICU. Overall intersection control delays range from approximately 19 to 27 seconds, with most approaches functioning at Level of Service B or C. -
2025-09-30
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis: SR 509 SB Ramps, NB SR 509 Ramps, and Des Moines Way S at S 128th St — 2032 No Action PM Peak
This traffic engineering report analyzes three signalized intersections along S 128th Street near SR 509 in the Sea-Tac area under projected 2032 No Action conditions during the PM peak hour. The study finds that the SR 509 ramp intersections are operating well over capacity, with an Intersection Capacity Utilization of 104.6% and an ICU Level of Service G, while the Des Moines Way S intersection operates more acceptably at 63.3% ICU. Overall intersection control delays range from approximately 19 to 27 seconds, with most approaches functioning at Level of Service B or C. -
2025-09-29Appendix I: Natural Resources & Energy Supply — Bonneville Power Administration Strategic Plan Progress Update 2018–2023
The Bonneville Power Administration's 2018–2023 Strategic Plan Progress Update outlines the agency's efforts to improve its financial health, modernize its power grid assets, and better serve customers across the Pacific Northwest. The plan identifies five strategic goals, including strengthening financial performance, providing competitive power products, and valuing its workforce. This update, issued nearly three years after the original 2018 plan, documents accomplishments and highlights areas needing further attention. -
2025-09-29
Appendix I: Natural Resources & Energy Supply — Bonneville Power Administration Strategic Plan Progress Update 2018–2023
The Bonneville Power Administration's 2018–2023 Strategic Plan Progress Update outlines the agency's efforts to improve its financial health, modernize its power grid assets, and better serve customers across the Pacific Northwest. The plan identifies five strategic goals, including strengthening financial performance, providing competitive power products, and valuing its workforce. This update, issued nearly three years after the original 2018 plan, documents accomplishments and highlights areas needing further attention.