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Draft internal memo dated October 29, 1998 from Tom Luster to Gordon White, Paula Ehlers, and Tom McDonald at Washington State Department of Ecology (Exhibit 2112, AR 033725–033727). Addresses two issues arising from Ecology’s 401 certification review of Sea-Tac Airport (Port of Seattle): (1) whether WAC 173-201A-160(3) water quality standards require stormwater discharges to meet

Email dated October 29, 1998 from Tom Luster to Lisa Zinner (Washington State Department of Ecology) requesting review of a draft 3-page memo summarizing 401/stormwater water quality issues that arose during the SeaTac airport review and a WQ Program/SEA Program meeting. Luster describes it as his ‘401-biased’ view and requests confidential review, asking Zinner not

A fax transmission from Parametrix, Inc. to Barbara Hinkle at Port of Seattle containing talking points on water quality issues related to copper in stormwater runoff at Sea-Tac Airport. The document discusses background on reasonable potential analysis, issues with copper ubiquity in urban stormwater, and questions about compliance with 401 certification requirements including the cost

A September 28, 1998 letter from Port Of Seattle to Tom Luster of the Washington State Department of Ecology responding to a September 25, 1998 letter. The letter provides status updates on stormwater detention, stormwater treatment, source control best management practices, first flush analysis, wetland delineation, and water rights related to Sea-Tac Airport. It also

Report prepared by Woodward-Clyde in association with UCLA and Psomas & Associates for the Santa Monica Cities Consortium, City of Santa Monica Engineering Department, Project No. 9653001F-6000, dated September 24, 1998. Evaluates potential catchbasin retrofits for the Santa Monica Bay Area Municipal Storm Water/Urban Runoff Pilot Project. Describes stormwater sampling at inlets to four catchbasins

An internal draft email from Tom Luster at Washington State Department of Ecology discussing a significant issue regarding 401 Water Quality Certifications and stormwater discharges. The email raises concerns that standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) used for stormwater treatment may not meet water quality criteria required under the Clean Water Act and state standards. It

An internal email from Sandra Manning to Tony Barrett and Tom Luster requesting that 401 permit discussion be added to the September 17th Stormwater Coordination meeting agenda. Manning explains that the Attorney General’s office has advised that 401 permits cannot be issued if stormwater BMPs are not adequate to meet Water Quality Standards at the

Letter dated September 10, 1998 from Christine O. Gregoire’s Attorney General of Washington Ecology Division (author not individually named) to J. Tayloe Washburn of Foster Pepper & Shefelman responding to an August 11, 1998 memorandum requesting clarification and minor revisions to Ecology’s 401 certification (Order No. 96-4-02325) for Sea-Tac Airport improvements including the third runway.

FAA Northwest Mountain Region letter dated September 2, 1998, from FAA to Brian R. Applebury, Chief Operations Division, Seattle District Corps of Engineers, regarding permit application 96-4-02325 for Port Of Seattle Third Runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Letter addresses compensatory wetland mitigation, bird/aircraft strike hazard, Advisory Circular AC 150/5200-33 ‘Hazardous Wildlife Attractants on or Near

King County, Washington Surface Water Design Manual, September 1998 draft, published by the King County Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD). Implements King County Adopted Ordinances 13189, 13190, and 13191, effective September 1, 1998. Draft rules pending approval by the King County Executive Ron Sims. Document AR031748/AR031749/AR031750. Contributors include staff