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margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffffff;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP)<\/p><\/h1><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffffff;\">Environmental Review for Near-Term Projects<\/h2><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 115px;margin-bottom : 115px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 50px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 photo-dropshadow\" style=\"text-align:right;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;font-weight:700;\"><p>Photo courtesy of the Port of Seattle<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#085170;box-shadow:#085170;;padding: 0px 10px 20px 10px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#f7f7f7;\">Update as of November 2025<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Notice is hereby given that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact\/Record of Decision (FONSI\/ROD) for the proposed Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects (NTPs) at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, WA. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Port of Seattle is proposing 31 NTPs that improve the efficiency and safety of SEA, access to SEA, and support facilities for the airlines and SEA. Please note that the FAA\u2019s environmental review is one step in a continuing effort to evaluate these 31 projects. The Port of Seattle will now lead the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) environmental review of these proposed investments, with an expected public comment period in early 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Physical copies are available at the SEA Airport Conference Center, Port of Seattle headquarters at Pier 69, Burien Library, Des Moines Library, Federal Way 320th Library, SeaTac Valley View Library, White Center Library, Tukwila Library, and Vashon Library. Addresses and more information can be found on the SAMP <a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/materials-2\/\">materials <\/a><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/materials-2\/\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">p<\/span>age<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A facilitated webinar was held for the public on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Port Commissioners were briefed at Commission meetings on October 14 and October 28, 2025. <\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Future in-person and virtual open house meetings for public comment on the Port\u2019s upcoming SEPA draft environmental impact statement are expected to occur in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1 .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1 i{color:#074551;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1{border-color:#074551;border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;background:#ffffff;background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#eaeaea 100%);}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:hover .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:hover i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:focus .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:focus i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:active .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:active i{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:hover,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:active,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-1:focus{border-color:#ffffff;background:#18bf74;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/materials-2\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Review FAA&#x27;s FONSI\/ROD<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #fcfcfc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/archive\">Archive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 14px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 10px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 20px !important;padding-left : 10px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0%;margin-left : 0%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-blend-mode: overlay;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2><b>Background<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"color: #085170;\"><strong>What is the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP)?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345d288a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"345d288a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>The Puget Sound region is expected to grow by another one million people by 2035. The Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is the blueprint for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\">The Port and FAA conducted an extensive study about potential environmental impacts of SAMP NTPs, in compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), which requires public involvement. The FAA was the lead agency, and the Port followed its guidance under FAA Order 1050.1F. The FAA approved a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact or FONSI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Port is now conducting the environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).<\/p>\n<p><em>A complete list of the categories can be found by clicking <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/WAC\/default.aspx?cite=197-11-960\"><strong><em>here for SEPA<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/about\/office_org\/headquarters_offices\/apl\/environ_policy_guidance\/policy\/faa_nepa_order\/desk_ref\/\"><strong><em>here for NEPA<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#ffffff;padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 25; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 25;\" data-fontsize=\"25\" data-lineheight=\"32.5px\">Purpose and Need &#8211; The What and the Why<\/h3>\n<p>Purpose and Need statements are an essential part of the environmental review process. The need defines the issue to be solved. The purpose is the solution to the problem. The purpose and need will be used to guide the development of alternatives to be studied during the NEPA and SEPA processes.<\/p>\n<p><b>PURPOSE<\/b><\/p>\n<p>SEA Airport is an essential transportation resource serving as the primary air transportation facility for the region. The purpose of Near-Term Projects is to improve operational efficiency, accommodate future growth, and to provide more capacity for fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel.<\/p>\n<p><b>NEED<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Five primary needs for the Near-Term Projects have been identified:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insufficient passenger terminal capacity to accommodate projected passenger levels efficiently<\/li>\n<li>Insufficient facilities to accommodate projected cargo levels efficiently<\/li>\n<li>Non-compliance with Federal Aviation Administration airport design guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Excessive aircraft delays on the airfield<\/li>\n<li>Lack of fuel storage to meet projected demand and to meet the Port&#8217;s Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 20px !important;padding-right : 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center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 9px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.4; --minfontsize: 24;\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"33.6px\">Proposed Action<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.4; --minfontsize: 24;\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"33.6px\">SAMP Near-Term Projects<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>The Proposed Action is to implement 31 Near-Term Projects (NTPs) that will improve efficiency, safety, access to the airport, and support facilities for airlines and the airport. Highlights include a new terminal with 19 gates, and an automated people mover with three stations to connect the rental car facility, new terminal, and main terminal.<\/p>\n<p>NTPs will accommodate 56 million passengers and meet the forecasted demand to 2032. NTPs will be complete, or under construction, by 2032.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Near-term project highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A second terminal with 19 additional gates<\/li>\n<li>An elevated busway with stations linking the rental car facility, new terminal, and main terminal<\/li>\n<li>Cargo facilities to accommodate the growth of air freight<\/li>\n<li>Realigning airport roadways<\/li>\n<li>Airfield updates to improve safety and efficiency<\/li>\n<li>New parking infrastructure to serve the second terminal<\/li>\n<li>Additional facilities for sustainable aviation fuel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 9px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 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class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 35; line-height: 1.1;\" data-fontsize=\"35\" data-lineheight=\"38.5px\">Environmental Review Process<\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>environmental review<\/strong> is a process to assess how projects at Port of Seattle facilities <u>may<\/u> impact the environment in a variety of categories that include air quality and climate, water resources, biological resources, and noise, among others. If impacts are identified, the analysis evaluates the extent of those impacts, and if required, identifies ways to reduce or avoid them. A project may require both federal and state environmental reviews, but not always both are required for every project.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>purpose<\/strong> of an environmental review is to assess the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project before it is undertaken. Key objectives include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Informed decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Full transparency and public engagement in the decision-making process<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Identification of ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The SAMP NTP environmental review includes 31 proposed projects, which is being conducted to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The FAA is the lead agency for NEPA, and we follow their guidance under FAA Order 1050.1F.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps in the NEPA Environmental Review Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The typical environmental assessment process includes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Developing the purpose and need for the project and determining potential alternatives that provide a solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Undertaking scoping to understand agency and public concerns that are then addressed in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Analyzing and documenting the environmental consequences for all alternatives detailed in the NEPA document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Conducting public meetings through the analysis process to advise and continue to collect input from agencies, the community and general public, including a public meeting or hearing at the issuance of the draft EA document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Addressing comments on the draft NEPA document, which will aid in the preparation of a final NEPA document.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ending with either the lead federal agency \u2013 in this case, the FAA \u2013 issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact\/Record of Decision or the lead agency determining that an EIS is required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:4px solid #e2e2e2;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1657\" height=\"505\" title=\"NEPAProcess\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/09\/NEPAProcess.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1902\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Public comment during the environmental review process is provided during formal comment periods. The purpose of public input during this process is to fully understand the potential impacts related to the proposed projects and consider community concerns before a federal agency makes a final decision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps in the SEPA Environmental Review Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The SEPA process is similar to NEPA with some important differences. The typical SEPA EA  includes:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Developing the project\u2019s purpose and need, and identifying alternatives.<\/li>\n<li>Creating an environmental checklist that involves public and agency feedback to determine issues.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing a draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) or EA that evaluates project impacts.<\/li>\n<li>Host and facilitate public comment opportunities to gather community input.<\/li>\n<li>Responding to public and agency comments, revising documents accordingly.<\/li>\n<li>Issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) or a final EIS providing more specific requirements for local actions, as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The SEPA process ensures that the environmental consequences of a proposal are considered before any decision is made, promoting public involvement and transparency in the decision-making process.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:4px solid #e2e2e2;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"990\" title=\"SEPA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-scaled.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-200x77.png 200w, https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-400x155.png 400w, https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-600x232.png 600w, https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-800x309.png 800w, https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-1200x464.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2025\/12\/SEPA-scaled.png 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":230,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/230"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":244,"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423,"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/2423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}