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on the third runway at Sea-Tac Airport Des Moines Field House March 18, 1996 by Dr. Lynn 0. Michaelis First, I must make perfectly clear that the comments contained in the testimony are my personal views and in no way reflect the opinion or position of my employer, the Weyerhaeuser Company. I am a professional economist that happens to have been adversely affected by the expansion of Sea-Tac airport and have actively followed the the third runway proposal. I am also a frequent flier and recognize the importance of a well run airport to the overall success of any regional economy. Second, because of the time limitation of the testimony I have chosen to restrict my testimony to a few crucial issues. I will focus on whether the economics of the third runway are sound and whether federal funding is required. I believe that Federal funding is merely a way to avoid resolving the issue correctly--at the local level. The Port of Seattle has created an operations demand projection that is correct only if you use their current pricing scheme, which I feel is inappropriate for allocating a scarce resource-- operating slots Finally, I feel that the overall subsidization of the airline industry is forcing some individuals to pay a disproportionate share of the cost of airport operations. Government generally plays the role of correcting implicit subsidies that involve high uncompensated .costs, such as air pollution, noise pollution or water pollution. For some reason, the airline industry has been immune…

This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, Floodplain Management; the USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.210); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) docunient. With regard to SEPA requirements, this EIS represents the second step of a phased environmental review which began with publication d the 1992 Flight Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs. This Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a third parallel runway (Runway 16W34X) with a length of up to 8.500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existing Runway 16U34R, with associated taxiways and navigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 feet; establishment of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16Rl34L and 16U34R; development of a new air traff~c control tower; development of a…

This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Prorection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, Floodplain Management; the USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et snq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 23.21C); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Washington Plate Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. With regard ta SEPA requirements, this EIS represents the secon? ..tw d .- pmsed environmental review which began with publication of the 1992 Flight Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs. This Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a thi:d parallel runway (Runway 16W34X) with a length of up to 8,500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existing Runway 16U34F4, with associated taxiways and pavigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 feet; establishment of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16R134L and 16U34R; development of a new air traffic control tower: development of a…

This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental -' , Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, Floodplain Management; the " '49 USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW * , ' 43.21C); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. With regard to SEPA requirements, this EIS represents the second step of a phased environmental review which began with publication of the 1992 Flight Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs. This Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a third parallel runway (Runway 16X134X) with a length of up to 8,500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existing Runway 16U34R, with associated taxiways and navigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 feet; establishment of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16W34L and 16L/34R; development of a new…

This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental. Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, Floodplain Management; the - 49 USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.21C); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. With regard to SEPA requirements, this EIS represents the second step of a phased environmental review which began with publication of the 1992 Flight Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs. This Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a third parallel runway (Runway 16W34X) with a length of up to 8,500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existlng Runway 16L/34R, with associated taxiways and navigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 feet; establishment of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16FU34L and 16U34R; development of a new air traffic control tower; development…

This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, Floodplain Management; the USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCVJ 43.21C); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Wa~hington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. With regard to SEPA requirements. this EIS represents the second step of a phased environmental review which began with publication of the 1992 Right Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs. Thii Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a third parallel runway (Runway 16W34X) with a length of up to 8,500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existing Runway 16U34R, with associated taxiways and navigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 feet; establishment of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16W34L and 16U34R; development of a new air traffic control tower; development of a…

This statement is submitted for review pursuant to the requirements of Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental .-. Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq); E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11998, floodplain Management; the USC Subtitle VII; 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq; 49 U.S.C. 47101 et seq; Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.21C); and other applicable laws. The proposed action will impact the 100-year floodplain as indicated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map. This Environmental lmpact Statement (EIS) is a combined National Environmental Policy Act and Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) document. With regard to SEPA requirements, this EIS represents the second step of a phased environmental review which began with publication of the 1992 Flight Plan Final EIS, which assessed alternatives for addressing regional aviation needs: This Final EIS also contains the draft conformity statement, as required by the Clean Air Act amendments. The Port of Seattle, operator of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has prepared a Master Plan Update for the Airport. The Plan shows the need to address the poor weather operating capability of the Airport through the development of a third parallel runway (Runway 16W34X) with a length of up to 8,500 feet, separated by 2,500 feet from existing Runway 16L/34R, with associated taxiways and navigational aids. Other development needs include: extension of Runway 34R by 600 fee!; establishiiient of standard Runway Safety Areas for Runways 16W34L and 16U34R; development of a new air traffic control tower; development of…

Enclosed please find two reports which we hope will provide you with useful information regarding delay , capacity and noise issues related to Sea-Tac Airport , as well as feasible alternatives to the third runway . The two reports were submitted by our non'-profit organization to a special arbitration panel given binding powers by the Puget Sound Regional Council to decide the third runway issue at Sea- Tac , as part of the official, decision-making study processs One report is on so'-'called "Demand and System Management'1 alternatives to the third runway , and related issues which have bearing upon the Expert Arbitration Panel’s consideration of those alternatives . While viewpoints are offered in that report , we hope you will find the documented citations useful as well. They come from the FAA , the Port of Seattle , key airline groups , and other such sources . The second , and shorter report , is addressed to some key aspects of tEle noise issues that are before the Panel. Where necessary, both reports cite from the procedural orders of the Expert Panel that have guided this process . The Port of Seattle and a number of other entities have also been submitting materials to the Panel. The Panel is scheduled to hold its next hearings May 3-'5 at the PSRC’s Seattle offices , 1011 Western , from 9 : 30 to about 4 : 30 each day . In the ’IDemand and System Management/Related Matterst1 Report, our key points are…