[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 144 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1773]
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     PORT OF SEATTLE AND SEA-TAC AIRPORT ENVIRONMENTAL RECOGNITION

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2008

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport, Sea-Tac, as the winner of the 2008 
Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International--
North America, ACI-NA. Sea-Tac, operated by the Port of Seattle, was 
recognized by ACI-NA for their Comprehensive Stormwater Management 
Program, CSMP.
  The CSMP focuses on surface-water runoff quality, regional basin 
planning, and endangered salmon. According to officials at the Port of 
Seattle, not only did the CSMP at Sea-Tac strengthen the environmental 
sustainability of the communities surrounding Sea-Tac and the Pacific 
Northwest as a whole, it also saved taxpayer's an estimated $250 
million. The Port of Seattle and Sea-Tac also worked cooperatively with 
local cities and government agencies to implement a $4.2 billion 
capital improvement program at Sea-Tac to adhere to storm water 
regulations and show the type of environmental leadership that reflects 
the values of the people of the region.
  The Port of Seattle's determination to be the greenest port in the 
Nation should be commended. I applaud port CEO Tay Yoshitani and the 
five port commissioners for their innovative leadership in lessening 
their environmental impact and showing conclusively that green policies 
and economic stimulation are not divergent values. I urge the port to 
continue on their conservation path and I pledge to also continue 
pushing pro-environment legislation and ideals in the House of 
Representatives.

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