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This February 2019 Scoping Report documents the public and agency input process for the environmental review of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's near-term construction projects, planned for completion by 2027 under the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The Port of Seattle and the FAA conducted a 60-day public scoping period from July 30 to September 28, 2018, gathering community concerns about potential environmental impacts through meetings, mailings, and online outreach in five languages. The report compiles scoping comments, meeting materials, and agency responses to inform the forthcoming environmental review under both federal (NEPA) and state (SEPA) law.

This is a Washington State Combined Excise Tax Return filed by the Port of Seattle for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, covering the period ending January 31, 2019, with a due date of February 25, 2019. The return reports Business & Occupation taxes, state and local sales and use taxes, and Public Utility taxes across multiple classifications, resulting in a total tax payment of $1,056,073.14. The filing was submitted on February 21, 2019, by Bonnie McArthur and paid via ACH debit effective February 25, 2019.

The City of Burien, Washington adopted Resolution No. 405 on January 28, 2019, amending an earlier resolution to update the structure of the Burien Airport Committee, an advisory body focused on issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key changes included consolidating community membership into up to six resident and business representatives appointed by the City Council, adding the City Manager as an Ex-Officio member, and expanding the committee's purposes to include coordinating information sharing among city representatives on airport-related bodies and staying informed on regional airport studies. The committee advises the City Council on matters such as noise and traffic impacts, land use, mitigation measures, and ways to protect residents and businesses from negative airport effects.

A January 2019 report to the Puget Sound Regional Council examines aviation demand in the Central Puget Sound region, where the population grew from 3.7 million to 4.1 million people and jobs increased from 1.9 million to 2.3 million between 2010 and 2018. Over roughly the same period, passenger traffic at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rose 43% to 46.9 million passengers, while aircraft operations increased 32% to 416,000 annually. The study establishes a baseline for understanding how this rapid regional growth is driving increased aviation activity, with implications for noise and capacity planning.

The MOV-UP (Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles) study, presented at the Highline Forum in January 2019, was commissioned under a Washington State proviso to investigate air quality impacts from Sea-Tac Airport traffic. Researchers from the University of Washington measured ultrafine particle (UFP) concentrations in communities surrounding the airport, aiming to distinguish aircraft-related pollution from other sources. A final study report was due to local governments and the community by December 1, 2019.

The Burien Airport Committee met on January 15, 2019 to review and update three proposed city resolutions addressing growth and safety, noise pollution, and health impacts related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The committee also discussed a proposed resolution to restructure its own membership by removing the distinction between business and resident members and adding ex-officio seats for representatives from other airport-related groups. Additional agenda items included an update on open applications to fill vacant committee seats.

In January 2019, the City of Burien, Washington considered Resolution No. 407, a measure drafted by the Burien Airport Committee to address noise pollution from nearby Sea-Tac Airport. The resolution highlighted that the airport's rapid growth had caused serious health, environmental, and economic harm to Burien residents, with current FAA noise level standards far exceeding the safer thresholds recommended by the World Health Organization. The Burien Airport Committee recommended adoption of the resolution, which called for updated noise impact assessments and greater consideration of off-site noise effects.

In January 2019, the City of Burien, Washington considered Resolution No. 408, which called for air quality monitoring and health impact assessments of Sea-Tac Airport operations. The resolution highlighted that air traffic had exceeded the airport's projected levels by over 30% and that no air quality monitors existed near the six closest cities to the airport. The Burien Airport Committee recommended adopting the resolution, citing concerns about residents' exposure to pollutants linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other serious health conditions.