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This Port of Seattle internal audit report examines the Lease and Concession Agreement between the Port of Seattle and Airport Management Services, LLC, covering the two-year period from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2010. Conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, the audit reviewed financial and operational compliance related to airport concession activities at Sea-Tac Airport. The report, issued June 12, 2012, includes findings and recommendations based on evidence gathered with assistance from Aviation Business Development staff.

In April 2012, the Port of Seattle Commission proposed new lease policies for small, disadvantaged businesses operating concessions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The motion sought to raise the participation goal for Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs) to 30 percent and allow existing ACDBE operators to negotiate lease extensions of up to eight years when their current leases expired. The proposal was opened for at least 30 days of public comment before a final Commission vote.

The Port of Seattle Aviation Division launched the Green Gateway Environmental Excellence Awards Program to recognize airlines and tenants at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for outstanding environmental performance, innovative practices, pollution prevention, and resource conservation based on 2011 activities. Nominees are evaluated in three categories—Environmental Performance, Environmental Education and Outreach, and Environmental Innovation—with winners honored at a Port of Seattle Commission meeting and receiving a commemorative plaque. Nominations were accepted through March 15, 2012, with winners announced in April 2012 to coincide with Earth Day.

A February 2012 Port of Seattle briefing outlines plans to accelerate Seaport clean air goals to 2015, focusing on reducing diesel particulate emissions from trucks, ocean-going vessels, and cargo handling equipment. The document references a 2010 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency evaluation showing that diesel particulate matter accounts for 72% of air toxics in the Seattle Duwamish Valley, contributing to a total potential cancer risk of 450 per million residents. Draft recommendations and community outreach efforts are discussed as part of the strategy to meet the accelerated emissions reduction targets.

This report presents the annual stormwater monitoring results for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) covering the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, prepared by the Port of Seattle's Aviation Environmental Programs. It details the airport's storm drainage system, including drainage subbasins, outfall locations, and their connections to local waterways such as Miller Creek, Walker Creek, and Des Moines Creek. The report documents water quality sampling procedures and results from non-construction stormwater discharges across the airport's various drainage areas.

This 2011 study, prepared by Herbert Engineering Corp. for the Port of Seattle, examines the carbon footprint of intermodal freight shipping routes between Asia and North America, comparing emissions across major port regions including the Pacific Northwest, California, Southern East Coast, and Northern East Coast. It analyzes CO2 emissions from container ships, locomotives, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles across each leg of the supply chain. Note: this document concerns maritime and rail freight emissions and is not directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

The 2011 Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest report examines how the Pacific Northwest region can develop and supply renewable alternative fuels for the aviation industry, reducing dependence on conventional jet fuel. Sponsored by Alaska Airlines, Boeing, the Port of Seattle, and other regional organizations, the report evaluates feedstocks such as oilseeds, forest residues, algae, and solid waste, along with the technologies and supply chains needed to bring these fuels to market.

The Port of Seattle Corporate Report 2010/2011 marks the port's 100th anniversary, tracing its history from its founding in 1911 through a century of growth in maritime shipping, air travel, and trade. The report highlights the port's financial performance, capital improvement projects, and environmental initiatives, including its recognition as 'The Green Gateway' for low-carbon maritime shipping practices. While the report covers the port's broad operations—including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport—it does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

The Port of Seattle's 2010/2011 Environmental Annual Report, titled 'Destination: Sustainability,' marks the organization's centennial and outlines its environmental initiatives across air, land, and sea operations. The report covers topics including air quality, climate change, water quality, and operational improvements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, such as the addition of three parallel runways designed to reduce flight delays and improve weather-related operating efficiency. It reflects the Port's broader commitment to responsible, sustainable growth over its second century of operation.

The Port of Seattle's 2009–2010 Environmental Report to the Community outlines the port's efforts to become a national leader in sustainability, covering initiatives related to air quality, water quality, and resource conservation across its facilities, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. CEO Tay Yoshitani emphasizes that supporting the region's 194,000 port-related jobs must go hand in hand with protecting the environment. The report provides an overview of measurable progress and ongoing challenges, while acknowledging that further improvements in data collection and environmental performance are still needed.