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Articles tagged with the Sustainable Airport Master Plan.
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2026-04-29StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) Meeting
**SAMP Environmental Review: Detailed comparison between SEPA Environmental Impact Statement and NEPA Environmental Assessment processes for Near-Term Projects **Community Roundtable Updates**: Progress report on airport stakeholder engagement initiatives **Next Steps**: Implementation timeline for environmental review findings **Notable Action Item:** Public comment period opened for stakeholder input on airport development plans. -
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The StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026 focuses on updates to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects and their environmental review process, including an explanation of how the state-level SEPA Environmental Impact Statement differs from the federal NEPA Environmental Assessment. The agenda includes a presentation by Port of Seattle staff, a community roundtable update, and an open public comment period. StART serves as a forum for cooperation between the Port of Seattle and communities neighboring Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
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StART Meeting Agenda — April 29, 2026
The StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026 focuses on updates to the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects and their environmental review process, including an explanation of how the state-level SEPA Environmental Impact Statement differs from the federal NEPA Environmental Assessment. The agenda includes a presentation by Port of Seattle staff, a community roundtable update, and an open public comment period. StART serves as a forum for cooperation between the Port of Seattle and communities neighboring Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
2026-04-22Port of Seattle’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects to be released May 22
We want to hear from you! The draft State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will be available for review starting May 22, 2026. You can visit the SAMP website to learn more, sign up for updates, and -
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Cover graphic for the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. The image displays the SAMP logo with the Port of Seattle branding, relevant to environmental review of near-term capital projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
2026-04-14Sea-Tac’s second terminal still 15 years away, new director says
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s new managing director Wendy Reiter, pictured at her office in SeaTac on Thursday. (Ivy Ceballo / The Seattle Times) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter Seattle-Tacoma International Airport needs a second terminal to accommodate more planeloads of travelers coming practically every year. The new terminal is one of several projects the -
2026-04-13April 13 2026 Airport Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Packet
Meeting agenda for April 13, 2026 Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee meeting and minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. Agenda includes discussion of SAMP updates, StART meeting updates, committee workplan amendments, and support for city response to SAMP Draft EIS. -
2026-04-01Sustainable airport master plan near-term projects state environmental policy act draft environmental impact statement and next steps
The Port of Seattle is advancing a set of Near-Term Projects under its Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering infrastructure improvements such as new gates, taxiway extensions, runway blast pads, and cargo facilities. The plan is subject to both federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) environmental review, with a Draft Environmental Impact Statement being prepared to assess potential impacts. Public and regulatory next steps include finalizing the EIS and communicating outcomes to stakeholders and surrounding communities. -
2026-03-24Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects Environmental Review: Additional Contract Authorization
Port Of Seattle Commission presentation (Item 8j supp) dated March 24, 2026 requesting $1,000,000 additional contract authorization for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects Environmental Review. Total authorizations including this request reach $9,750,000, following previous authorizations of $3,000,000 (11/10/2015), $3,400,000 (2/25/2021), and $2,350,000 (6/27/2023). Budget increase justified by enhanced outreach and engagement in -
2026-03-19Certified Index to the Administrative Record: Vashon Island Fair Skies v. FAA and City of Burien v. FAA (Nos. 25-7373 & 25-7439)
The Federal Aviation Administration filed a certified index to the administrative record in two Ninth Circuit cases challenging the FAA's September 24, 2025, Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for near-term construction projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The petitioners—Vashon Island Fair Skies and the City of Burien—are contesting the FAA's environmental review of the airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan. The full administrative record was made available to petitioners' counsel via a secure file-sharing link on March 19, 2026.