The decision came as a blow to homeowners who have been battlingairport expansion for years, and they have vowed to appeal theDOE's ruling. But it was a blessing for the port, which has beenbucking for a third runway to handle increased traffic.
Only one hurdle - a federal permit from the Army Corps ofEngineers - remains before final work can begin. The port wants tobuild an 8,500-foot runway west of SeaTac's existing runways bybuilding up the airport's property with more than 17 million cubicyards of dirt. Wetlands and three streams with fish are in thevicinity.
According to the DOE permit, the port will protect and restorenearby wetlands, as well as manage stormwater to avoid pollutingthree salmon-bearing creeks contiguous to the runway site.
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