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This 2009 report summarizes air quality monitoring studies conducted near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport between 1996 and 2002, following concerns raised during the airport's expansion planning. Measurements of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and air toxics were taken at multiple sites around the airport, and none of the pollutants exceeded federal air quality standards. While some elevated levels of metals like chromium were detected at the Sea-Tac monitoring site, overall cancer risk from air toxics was lower than the regional average for the Seattle area.

This document presents the guiding principles recommended by four expert panels convened by the Port of Seattle as part of its Century Agenda strategic planning process. The panels covered Green Port Strategy, Real Estate and Land Use, Social Responsibility, and Funding Strategy. The principles were amended and adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission on

This Summer 2009 edition of Air Mail, published by the Port of Seattle for Sea-Tac Airport neighbors, covers the planned demolition of the former Lora Lake Apartments near the third runway, where soil contamination required cleanup under an Agreed Order with the Washington Department of Ecology. The newsletter also announces an upcoming Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility Study to assess real-world noise conditions, including the impact of the new third runway, and recognizes Virgin America and Federal Express with 2009 Fly Quiet Awards for minimizing aircraft noise. Additional community updates include Sea-Tac Airport scholarships awarded to Highline School District graduates and an environmental curriculum program at Aviation High School.

This Summer 2009 Port of Seattle newsletter covers several topics related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its surrounding communities, including the planned demolition of the contaminated Lora Lake Apartments site in Burien and an associated public comment period. It also highlights Port-sponsored scholarships and environmental education programs for local Highline School District students, and notes that Virgin America and Federal Express received 2009 Fly Quiet Awards for minimizing aircraft noise. A forthcoming Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility Study is announced to assess real-world noise conditions following the opening of the airport's third runway.

This 2009 fact sheet from Washington State's Department of Ecology documents the proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, outlining where and how the airport is allowed to discharge industrial wastewater and stormwater into nearby water bodies, including Puget Sound, Miller Creek, Lake Reba, and Des Moines Creek. The permit sets limits on the types and amounts of pollutants the airport may release, based on available treatment technology and the health of the receiving waters. It also details the public comment process and the airport's plans to modify or eliminate certain discharge outfalls as part of ongoing construction projects, including a third runway expansion.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's 2009 Environmental Strategy Plan outlines a long-term vision for sustainable airport operations through 2014 and beyond, covering key areas such as air quality, energy conservation, noise reduction, water resources, and recycling. The plan, developed by the Port of Seattle, sets measurable goals and a five-year technical work plan to reduce the airport's environmental footprint while supporting the surrounding community. Noise management is addressed as part of a broader commitment to promoting sustainable communities near the airport.