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2023 PORT FEDERAL PRIORITIES

The Port of Seattle is committed to creating a successful, safe, and healthy travel and trade experience, and to serving as a key

contributor to regional and statewide economic growth. We are focused on developing more modern, high-tech facilities; better

connecting the Puget Sound region to the world; maximizing the environmental sustainability of our operations; and ensuring

that our local communities and residents thrive. The federal government can help us achieve this vision by:

1. INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION

Sucient Infrastructure and Transportation Funding:

Ensure that the Port and its partners have the resources

for the “donor port” HMT rebate program, and secure

implementation of the HMT reform provisions that were

included the Water Resources Development Act of 2020

» Increase Passenger Facility Charge exibility

» Move forward on Army Corps projects, such as

design of the West Waterway portion of the Seattle

Harbor Navigation Improvement Project, and design

and construction of the Tacoma Harbor Navigation

Improvement Project

» Support funding for continued federal operation and

» Support funding for sustainable transportation

options, including electric vehicle infrastructure, transit

infrastructure and operations, and high-speed rail

funding

Ecient and Safe Port Operations: Ensure sucient federal

stang and other resources to allow for travelers, goods, and

workers to operate successfully and safely at Port facilities. In

particular:

» Expedite the transition to non-uorinated aireld re-

ghting foams

and eciency

» Preserve TSA funding for Law Enforcement Ocer (LEO)

reimbursement grants

» Improve UAS integration and detection

» Support UAM/AAM integration into the National Airspace

System

» Support the Jones Act

2. DECARBONIZATION & SUSTAINABILITY

Expanded Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Deployment:

Continue important progress toward the implementation of

» Support Port and regional partner grant applications for

key SAF infrastructure

» Ensure clarity and authority for airports to use airport

» Advocate for Joint Base Lewis-McChord to be selected

for the SAF pilot included in the last National Defense

» Support Port and regional partner grant applications for

key maritime decarbonization investments

» Support the develop of partnerships with key federal

agencies such as State, DOE, DOT and MARAD to support

the development of green corridors

» Support Port eorts to help shape international maritime

decarbonization policy, such as at the International

Maritime Organization

» Support additional federal funding for port-specic

hydrogen and clean marine fuel infrastructure

restore the Puget Sound, and to facilitate the recovery of

Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW). In particular:

» Invest in Puget Sound restoration through existing

programs

» Support Port and regional partner grant applications

for key remediation and underwater noise reduction

investments

» Fully sta federal environmental permitting oces

» Expedite federal environmental permitting processes,

including implementation of new rules that allow Ports

rulemaking process

» Invest in kelp and kelp research

3. COMMUNITY & EQUITY

Welcoming Immigration Policies: Support changes that

create a welcoming environment for visitors, immigrants, and

refugees into our country. In particular:

» Promote comprehensive immigration reform

» Support eorts to fully prepare for REAL ID transition

» Make DACA permanent

Sound Insulation Funding and Aircraft Noise and Emissions

» Advocate for changes to federal policies, regulations, and

programs that align with local community priorities – as

identied by the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table

(StART)

» Support additional research and funding to address

indoor air quality near airports, specically in public

schools

Other Equity-Related Policies: Support new policies and

regulations that are aligned with the Port’s equity, diversity,

and inclusion priorities. In particular:

» Support federal legislation on biometric technology that

balances operational needs with protections for privacy,

equity, and civil liberties

» Address barriers to increased Port spending on

community initiatives

» Support local grant applications for “Reconnecting

Communities” funding

4. TRADE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &

WORKFORCE

Competitive Trade Policies: Advocate for productive

» Support new trade opportunities

Economic & Workforce Development: Invest in job creation

and training to ensure widespread prosperity for all of the

region’s residents. In particular:

» Support Port and regional partner grant applications for

key economic and workforce development investments

» Support key pieces of legislation that advance

the oshore wind industry, particularly to create

opportunities for the Pacic Northwest to become a

Seattle, WA 98111

(206) 787-3000

For more information on the Port of Seattle’s

federal legislative agenda, contact:

Eric Schinfeld, Port of Seattle

Senior Manager Federal & Int’l Gov’t Relations

(206) 787-5031 |