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2026-03-17FAA Review of Washington State Aviation Fuel Tax Compliance: Email Correspondence
Email correspondence between FAA, Washington State Department of Revenue (Acting Director John Ryser), WSDOT (Julie Meredith, Ann Richart), and Office of Financial Management (Katherine Chapman-See) regarding FAA Review of Washington State Aviation Fuel Taxes and Compliance with Federal Revenue Use Requirements. Includes auto-reply from FAA’s Ryan Zulauf (November 6, 2025) and March 17, 2026 notification -
2025-12-10Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A University of Washington research team examined the air quality benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a Washington State international airport, covering activity during the year 2024. The report, prepared by the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and submitted in December 2025, analyzes how SAF adoption can reduce harmful emissions in the surrounding region. It offers findings relevant to policymakers, airport operators, and communities concerned about the environmental impact of aviation fuel use. -
2025-12-01
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A University of Washington research team examined the air quality benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a Washington State international airport, covering activity during the year 2024. The report, prepared by the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and submitted in December 2025, analyzes how SAF adoption can reduce harmful emissions in the surrounding region. It offers findings relevant to policymakers, airport operators, and communities concerned about the environmental impact of aviation fuel use. -
2025-06-012025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
This 2025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, published by the Washington State Department of Ecology's Air Quality Program, outlines the state's ambient air quality monitoring network across Washington. Authored by Jill Schulte and released in June 2025, it provides regional office contact information and details the counties served by each of Ecology's four regional offices. Note: this document covers air quality monitoring statewide and does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2025-06-012025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
2025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan authored by Jill Schulte for the Washington State Department of Ecology Air Quality Program, Publication 25-02-017, Olympia, Washington, June 2025. Describes the statewide ambient air monitoring network across Washington State’s four regional offices covering all 39 counties. Includes contact information for the Air Quality Program (P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, -
2025-06-012025 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
A network plan for ambient air monitoring by the Air Quality Program of the Washington State Department of Ecology. The document outlines contact information, regional office structure, and accessibility policies for the department’s air quality monitoring initiatives. -
2025-03-03SB5652 Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary
Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary for Senate Bill 5652 regarding environment/port districts, showing estimated costs and expenditures across multiple state agencies. The University of Washington shows costs of $506,650 per biennium for 2.0 FTEs, while other agencies show no fiscal impact. -
2025-02-19
SHB1303 hearing in House Appropriations Committee
Substitute bill to address cumulative impacts faces stiff opposition Guillermo Morel: I’m here with Front and Centered, a network of 50 community-based organizations across the state working toward a just transition. We are led by communities of color and low-income populations. I want to take you back to 2021 when we passed the HEAL Act. -
2025-01-15House Bill 1303 – Environmental Justice in Government Decisions
House Bill 1303 (H-0468.2), introduced in the Washington State 69th Legislature's 2025 Regular Session by Representatives Mena, Berry, Reeves, Reed, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Ramel, Pollet, Nance, Doglio, and Scott, proposes to increase environmental justice by improving government decisions, amending RCW 70A.15.2210, and adding new sections to chapter 43.21C RCW. The bill directs the Department of Ecology to add environmental justice as an element within SEPA environmental review rules (WAC 197-11-444 and WAC 197-11-960), and was referred to the Committee on Environment & Energy on January 15, 2025. -
2024-12-172023-24 State Tourism Program Operational Funding Request: Quick information
The State of Washington Tourism program is requesting operational funding through companion bills HB 1258 and SB 5465, which would raise the general funds cap to $13 million per fiscal year and adjust industry matching requirements. Without this funding, the program faces budget cuts of 36% in 2023 and an additional 30% in 2024, threatening statewide tourism initiatives. The request represents just 1% of state sales tax collections from rental cars, lodging, and restaurants, and aims to support rural communities, responsible travel campaigns, and economic resilience across Washington State.