TagNinth Circuit Court of Appeals(39)
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit covers WA, OR and CA. It is the venue for cases concerning the FAA and Sea-Tac Airport. Although it consists of 29 judges, generally cases are heard by a mix of three judges, randomly assigned every month.
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2016-03-04City of Mukilteo v. U.S. Department of Transportation: Ninth Circuit Opinion on FAA Environmental Review for Paine Field Commercial Service
A federal appeals court denied a challenge by the cities of Mukilteo and Edmonds, Washington, along with local residents and advocacy groups, to the FAA's decision to open Paine Field near Everett to commercial passenger service without requiring a full Environmental Impact Statement. The court ruled that the FAA's environmental review process was conducted in good faith and was not arbitrary or capricious, finding that the agency properly assessed foreseeable noise and environmental impacts under the National Environmental Policy Act. -
2016-03-04
City of Mukilteo v. U.S. Department of Transportation: Ninth Circuit Opinion on FAA Environmental Review for Paine Field Commercial Service
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion (No. 13-70385) denying petition for review filed by City of Mukilteo, City of Edmonds, Save Our Communities, Michael Moore, and Victor M. Coupez against the U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA, and FAA Northwest Mountain Region. The panel, per Judge Tallman, upheld the FAA’s Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) -
2004-05-26Letter to Peter Eglick re ACC v. Graves, et al., No. 04-35011 (9th Cir.)
In a May 26, 2004 letter, Port of Seattle Senior Counsel Traci M. Goodwin notified attorney Peter Eglick that the Port planned to begin construction of a third runway at Sea-Tac Airport on or before June 7, 2004, following a Washington State Supreme Court ruling affirming Ecology's Clean Water Act certification. The letter references the case ACC v. Graves (9th Cir. No. 04-35011) and warns opposing counsel of the Port's construction timeline under Ninth Circuit Rule 27-3, which requires advance notice when a party may seek emergency relief within 21 days. -
2001-06-11EXH AR1252: ACC Motion for Voluntary Dismissal — Airport Communities Coalition et al. v. FAA and Port Of Seattle, No. 00-70848
Motion for Voluntary Dismissal filed by Mark C. Rutzick on behalf of petitioners Airport Communities Coalition (ACC), City of Des Moines, City of Normandy Park, City of Burien, City of Federal Way, City of Tukwila, and Highline School District No. 401 in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Case No. 00-70848. Petitioners sought dismissal under -
2000-07-11Selected Docket Entries: Airport Communities Coalition v. FAA, Case 00-70848 (9th Cir.)
This court docket covers a 2000–2001 federal appellate case (No. 00-70848) in which Airport Communities petitioned the Ninth Circuit to review a Federal Aviation Administration decision related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petitioner sought a stay pending review, while the Port of Seattle moved to dismiss the case on jurisdictional grounds, arguing the petition was not filed in time. The court ultimately denied the stay and the motion to dismiss without prejudice, directing all parties to address jurisdictional issues in their merits briefs. -
2000-07-11Selected Docket Entries: Airport Communities Coalition v. FAA, Case 00-70848 (9th Cir.)
This court docket covers a 2000–2001 federal appellate case (No. 00-70848) in which Airport Communities petitioned the Ninth Circuit to review a Federal Aviation Administration decision related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petitioner sought a stay pending review, while the Port of Seattle moved to dismiss the case on jurisdictional grounds, arguing the petition was not filed in time. The court ultimately denied the stay and the motion to dismiss without prejudice, directing all parties to address jurisdictional issues in their merits briefs. -
1998-11-24EXH AR000933: City of Normandy Park et al. v. Port Of Seattle and FAA — Ninth Circuit Unpublished Decision
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unpublished memorandum disposition (165 F.3d 35, 1998 WL 833628) affirming the FAA Administrator’s final approval of the Sea-Tac Airport Master Plan expansion project by Port Of Seattle. Petitioners — City of Normandy Park, City of Des Moines, City of Burien, City of Federal Way, City of Tukwila, Highline School District -
1998-11-24EXH AR041830: City of Normandy Park et al. v. Port Of Seattle and Federal Aviation Administration, 165 F.3d 35 (9th Cir. 1998)
Unpublished Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals memorandum opinion, 165 F.3d 35 (1998 WL 833628), affirming the FAA Administrator’s approval of the Master Plan development project for Sea-Tac Airport expansion. Petitioners — City of Normandy Park, City of Des Moines, City of Burien, City of Federal Way, City of Tukwila, and Highline School District No. 401 -
1992-06-12
Flight Patterns – FAA’s ‘Four Post’ traffic plan for planes is illogical, insulting
June 12, 1992 Publication: THE SEATTLE TIMES Page: A9 Word Count: 354 The Ninth Circuit in San Francisco recently voted that since the noise level was not above 65 decibels (recently raised from 55 decibels) the Federal Aviation Administration did not have to be subject to any environmental impact requirements. Therefore, the FAA’s brilliant “four post” plan remains