Equity for Airport-Impacted Communities

SAMP Environmental Review Webpage (Port of Seattle)

Access SAMP materials and updates on the Port of Seattle's official webpage.

SAMP Webpage (City of Des Moines)

SAMP information and resources from the City of Des Moines.

Joint Cities SAMP SEPA DEIS Comment Letter (8/20/26)

Official SAMP SEPA DEIS comment letter submitted by the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac to the Port of Seattle on August 20, 2026.

Cities Submit SAMP SEPA DEIS Letter (8/27/26)

The Cities’ comments incorporate “technical review addressing land use, noise, transportation, hazardous materials, water and biological resources, air quality, and economic, fiscal, and socioeconomic conditions”.

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 Submit SAMP SEPA DEIS Letter (8/27/26)

The Cities’ comments incorporate “technical review addressing land use, noise, transportation, hazardous materials, water and biological resources, air quality, and economic, fiscal, and socioeconomic conditions”.

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.

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.

SAMP Community Open House - Slides (7/14/2026)

Slides presented at the Community Open House at Burien City Hall, presented July 14, 2026.

SAMP SEPA DEIS Comment Letter Template

Tips for providing meaningful official comment and a template to craft your own.