The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac request more time and collaboration from the Port of Seattle to address impacts of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects.
SAMP Environmental Review Webpage (Port of Seattle)
Access SAMP materials and provide public comment on the Port of Seattle's official webpage.
SAMP Webpage (City of Des Moines)
SAMP information and resources from the City of Des Moines.
VIDEO: SAMP Community Open House (07/14/26)
Watch the Community Open House hosted by the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac on July 14, 2026 at Burien City Hall.
SAMP SEPA DEIS Comment Letter Template
Tips for providing meaningful official comment and a template to craft your own.
SAMP Community Open House - Slides (7/14/2026)
Slides presented at the Community Open House at Burien City Hall, presented July 14, 2026.
SAMP Community Open House - Boards (7/14/2026)
Boards covering a range of impacts and concerns regarding the SEPA DEIS that were displayed at the July 14, 2026 Community Open House at Burien City Hall.
Port of Seattle Extends Comment Period (07/17/26)
In response to the Cities demands for a 120-day comment period, the Port of Seattle has extended the period from 60 to 90 days. The new deadline for comments is August 20, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Cities Request Fair SEPA DEIS Process (07/16/26)
The Cities request that the comment period, set to end July 21, be extended to a full 120 days.
Port of Seattle Presentation to Burien City Council (06/15/26)
Dave Kaplan from Port of Seattle presents an update to and receives questions from the Burien City Council on the SAMP SEPA Draft EIS. The presentation starts 30 minutes in to the video.
Cities Denied More Time to Review Airport Plan Impacts (5/21/26)
The Cities desire for this process to be productive, thorough, and move all parties closer to solutions that work for each of the communities served and reassert that 90 days is required for a fair process.
Request for 90-Day SAMP SEPA Draft EIS Comment Period (05/18/26)
This extension would give the Cities, community members, agencies, and other interested parties more time to review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and provide comments on a project that could affect the region and local communities.
Joint Petition for Review of FAA Decision (12/9/25)
The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac are working together to review and respond to the environmental review process and any related legal actions.