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The VISION 2040 Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement, published by the Puget Sound Regional Council in July 2007, identifies a Preferred Growth Alternative for managing forecasted population and development growth in the Puget Sound region through the year 2040. It supplements a May 2006 Draft EIS that examined four conceptual growth alternatives, adding analysis of environmental impacts associated with the preferred option. The document was prepared in accordance with Washington State's Environmental Policy Act and invites public comment on regional growth planning policies.

This document traces the history of commercial airport capacity and noise policy decisions in the Central Puget Sound region from 1973 to 2006, focusing on Sea-Tac Airport. It covers key milestones such as the Port of Seattle's various noise mitigation programs, agreements with the Highline School District, and debates over building a third runway and expanding Boeing Field. The chronology highlights the ongoing tension between meeting growing air travel demand and addressing the noise impacts on surrounding communities and schools.

In December 2004, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Executive Board adopted Resolution EB-04-01, calling on the State of Washington to take the lead in planning for the region's long-term commercial air transportation capacity, including exploring high-speed rail alternatives. The resolution acknowledged that a third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was under construction and would be operational by 2008, but that no additional runway was planned beyond that. PSRC committed to cooperating with state agencies, the FAA, and the Port of Seattle to assess future airport capacity needs and coordinate planning with existing regional and statewide transportation plans.

The NEST Study, published in December 2004, examined eight underutilized properties near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to assess their potential for future economic development. Commissioned by a partnership of the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac along with the Port of Seattle, the study analyzed market conditions, infrastructure needs, financial feasibility, and appropriate land uses for each property. The findings, funded by a $96,900 federal grant, provided conceptual development plans and job creation estimates aimed at spurring economic growth in South King County communities surrounding the airport.

The NEST (New Economic Strategic Triangle) Study, completed in November 2004, examines development opportunities on properties surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac. Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the study identifies target industries, assesses highest and best use for each property, and provides strategic recommendations to guide economic growth in the airport region. The report was produced through a partnership of local governments and the Port of Seattle, with support from a team of real estate, engineering, and planning consultants.

This catalog lists documents published in 1994 related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), covering topics such as aircraft noise, environmental impact statements, airport master plan updates, and regional transportation planning. Sources include the Port of Seattle, the FAA, PSRC, and various aviation consultants, with materials ranging from budget reports and feasibility studies to public briefings and technical reports. The catalog serves as an archival index for researchers and policymakers studying airport expansion, noise management, and aviation growth in the Puget Sound region during the mid-1990s.

The 2001 Regional Airport System Plan, published by the Puget Sound Regional Council in August 2001, is a comprehensive planning document for airports across the Central Puget Sound Region and serves as a modal component of the long-range transportation plan known as Destination 2030. Prepared with input from a Regional Airport System Plan Advisory Committee and partially funded through a Federal Aviation Administration planning grant, the plan addresses aviation infrastructure, capacity, and noise considerations for the region. It covers policy and development guidance for airports in the greater Seattle–Tacoma area, though its contents do not necessarily reflect official FAA policy or commitments.