This Fall 2001 newsletter from the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs covers several developments surrounding the proposed third runway at Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Airport, including a legal appeal of the state's water quality certification, concerns about the Port's environmental plans, and the financial impact of the September 11 attacks on airport expansion projects nationwide. The newsletter also reports on local election races where third-runway opposition has become a key issue, and examines whether airlines will be able to meet lease payments needed to fund the costly expansion project.Open full document
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This newsletter from the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs covers multiple topics including the Airport Communities Coalition’s appeal of the DOE Section 401 water quality certification for Sea-Tac’s third runway, the financial impact of the September 11 attacks on airport expansion projects nationwide, and local Port of Seattle Commission election results. It also addresses airline lease negotiations, light rail planning, and water quality concerns related to third runway construction.