Port staff outline NEPA environmental assessment timeline, wetlands and salmon risk at Bremerton Airport Eastside site

Port of Bremerton staff and consultants briefed commissioners on an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the proposed Eastside development at Bremerton Airport, outlining completed surveys and a schedule that depends on federal agency reviews.

Teresa, the project lead for the NEPA environmental assessment, told commissioners the team has completed a 30% design package, geotechnical surveys, a wetland delineation and a stormwater analysis tied to the design. "The wetland delineation is final," Teresa said, adding that such delineations generally remain valid for five to 10 years and can be used for subsequent projects in the same area.

The project area includes a proposed parallel taxiway, commercial and general aviation aprons, hangars and a connecting access road. Teresa said a cultural resources survey is nearly finished and that the team will seek concurrence from the State Historic…