{"id":360,"date":"2019-09-06T16:06:11","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T16:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/clt-ea\/?page_id=360"},"modified":"2025-12-19T15:31:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T15:31:23","slug":"environmental-review-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/environmental-review-process\/","title":{"rendered":"ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.43);background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampenvironmentalreview\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/09\/hero.jpg&quot;);background-position: center bottom;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-blend-mode: overlay;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><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-0 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: 70px 0px 70px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{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-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-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffffff;\">Environmental Review Process<\/h1><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 70px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 70px !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-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;\"><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-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><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><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>Developing the purpose and need for the project and determining potential alternatives that provide a solution.<\/li>\n<li>Undertaking scoping to understand agency and public concerns that are then addressed in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing and documenting the environmental consequences for all alternatives detailed in the NEPA document.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Addressing comments on the draft NEPA document, which will aid in the preparation of a final NEPA document.<\/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\"><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-3\"><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<br \/><\/strong>The SEPA process is similar to NEPA with some important differences. The typical SEPA EA includes:<\/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\"><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-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.936%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 3.936%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .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-2{ padding-top : 60px;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":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-360","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/360","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=360"}],"version-history":[{"count":88,"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/360\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2425,"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/360\/revisions\/2425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airportprojects.net\/sampntpenvironmentalreview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}