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The Port of Seattle presented a Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects update to commissioners on May 26, 2026, covering both federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) environmental review processes for planned expansions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The projects include new terminals, taxiway extensions, cargo facilities, a fuel farm expansion, and other infrastructure improvements spread across the airport campus. The presentation outlined the completion of a Final Environmental Assessment and FAA Finding of No Significant Impact, as well as the next steps for a Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement and community outreach.

The Port of Seattle presented a draft Environmental Impact Statement under Washington State's environmental review law (SEPA) for a set of near-term construction projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The projects, part of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, include expansions and improvements such as new gates, taxiway extensions, a second terminal, cargo facilities, and roadway upgrades. The presentation outlined the environmental review process and next steps, including public outreach and engagement.

The Port of Seattle released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for near-term construction and expansion projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, finding that surface transportation would face significant impacts while noise and air quality impacts would remain within legal health standards. A 60-day public comment period runs from May 22 to July 21, 2026, with in-person meetings in SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, and Federal Way, plus virtual options and multilingual outreach. A Final Environmental Impact Statement is expected by the end of 2026.

Presentation about the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects, covering the completed NEPA process and the required SEPA Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The document outlines various airport infrastructure projects including runway improvements, terminal facilities, maintenance facilities, and cargo operations planned for Sea-Tac Airport.

Appendix O is a placeholder section titled 'Agency & Public Engagement,' reserved for public comment and public engagement information that will be included in the final SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Environmental Impact Statement. No content has been populated in this draft version. The completed section will document how agencies and the public were involved in the environmental review process.