REMINDER: Four public meetings to learn more about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) published National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s (SEA) Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-term Projects (NTPs) are scheduled for this week.
All residents are encouraged to attend any of the meetings to learn more about the FAA’s published NEPA draft EA and talk to subject matter experts and find out how to make an official comment.
The public comment period for the draft EA is currently open. The Port’s federal partners at the FAA have extended the Agency and Public comment period to December 13, 2024.
The public meetings are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, November 12, 6 – 8 p.m.: Wildwood Elementary School, 2405 S 300th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Wednesday, November 13, 6 – 8 p.m.: Mount Rainier High School, 22450 19th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Thursday, November 14, 6 – 8 p.m.: Highline High School, 225 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148
- Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: McMicken Heights Elementary School, 3708 S 168th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
The same information will be presented at all meetings in an open house format. Oral and written comments may be provided onsite at the public meetings. Comments may also be submitted electronically to SAMP@portseattle.org or on the project website. Comments must be received by Dec. 13, 2024. All comments received will be responded to in the final EA.
Comments should be as specific as possible and address the analysis of potential environmental impacts and the adequacy for the Proposed Action or merits of its alternatives and the mitigation being considered. Before including your name, address and telephone number, email, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment — including your personal identifying information — may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
The Port is committed to making this process as accessible as possible. If audio, visual, or language assistance are required, please leave a message at 206-339-0213.
For further information and details, visit the Port’s website.
The airport has been complained against for years and about half of the homes here were here before the airport. All of the rest knew the airport was here and moved here anyway and then complained of the noise. I remember the prop planes flying over my house at about 500 feet and you could feel the thunder and see the flames coming out of the exhaust, very cool. Now times have changed. Denver, Colerado built their airport out in the desert about 45 minutes from town and 1/2 hour from the closest hotel. I think we should follow this example!
Mildly alarming that they’re admitting they aren’t going to do much to protect your privacy if you ask questions or make comments.