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This document is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending October 31, 2019. It details Business & Occupation taxes, state and local sales and use taxes, and Public Utility taxes across categories such as retailing, services, power, water distribution, and sewer collection. The total tax amount of $1,304,787.71 was submitted on November 21, 2019, with payment scheduled via ACH debit on November 25, 2019.

The Port of Seattle completed an updated Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), which was approved by the Port of Seattle Commission in October 2013 and subsequently received a Record of Approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The study identifies noise incompatibilities in communities surrounding Sea-Tac and recommends measures to reduce aircraft noise, building on earlier programs such as a 'fly-quiet' initiative and sound insulation efforts. Sea-Tac is recognized as having one of the most comprehensive airport noise reduction programs in the nation, and this updated study is intended to further minimize the impact of aircraft noise on neighboring communities.

The Port of Seattle responded in October 2019 to detailed questions from the City of Burien about aircraft noise management at Sea-Tac Airport, addressing concerns about noise studies, abatement procedures, sound insulation programs, and community engagement. The Port defended its 2014 Part 150 noise study as covering all three runways and argued that improved aircraft technology has actually reduced the noise-impacted area since the previous study. It also outlined ongoing mitigation efforts, including a Late-Night Noise Limitation Program, over $300 million spent on sound insulation for thousands of homes, and the upcoming Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental review, which will reassess noise impacts across all runways.

The Port of Seattle filed a quarterly Leasehold Tax Return with the Washington State Department of Revenue for the period ending September 30, 2019, reporting a total tax due of $4,497,137.10. The largest portion of taxable rent—$21,852,656.75—was attributed to SeaTac leases (Location Code 1733), generating $2,805,881.13 in tax at a rate of 12.84%. Payment was made via ACH debit from a Wells Fargo account on October 31, 2019.

This October 2019 draft Implementation Plan, prepared by Anchor QEA for the Port of Seattle, outlines a program to identify and remove trees and other obstructions from the flight corridors around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The plan covers properties owned by the Port, public agencies (including WSDOT and the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines), and private landowners in Burien and SeaTac, detailing removal schedules, revegetation strategies, and best management practices. Its primary goal is to improve aviation safety by ensuring that vegetation and structures do not encroach on protected airspace around the airport.

This document is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending September 30, 2019. It details Business & Occupation taxes, state and local sales and use taxes, and public utility taxes across multiple classifications, resulting in a total tax liability of $1,439,820.52. The return was prepared by Bonnie McArthur and submitted on October 14, 2019, with payment scheduled via ACH debit on October 25, 2019.