FW: Tacoma Port Commission to hold study session on methanol facility Thursday, 2/18 - 12:00PM

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From: Lelli, Kimberlie [mailto:Kimberlie.Lelli@leg.wa.gov]
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From: Lelli, Kimberlie
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Subject: Tacoma Port Commission to hold study session on methanol facility Thursday, 2/18 - 12:00PM

PORT OF TACOMA
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016
12:00PM
The Fabulich Center, Room 104
3600 Port of Tacoma Road
Tacoma, Washington

*See full agenda - link is below.

Study session on methanol facility tops Thursday's agenda

At their Thursday meeting, commissioners will hold a study session about the proposed methanol facility.

The commission approved a lease with Northwest Innovation Works in May 2014. The company is proposing to build a facility to convert natural gas to methanol.

The methanol would be used in Asia as a manufacturing component to produce olefin, a compound used in a variety of consumer goods. The methanol would help reduce China's reliance on higher-emission coal and petroleum. The facility is currently under environmental review through the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

The study session will follow the action agenda, which includes one request to purchase a Vactor truck to clean port catch basins and protect water quality. See the full agendahttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://portoftacoma.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=247.

Commission meetings begin at noon in Room 104 of the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. Meetings are streamed live on the Port's websitehttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.portoftacoma.com/commission.

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The proposed facility to convert natural gas to methanol is currently under environmental review.

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February 15, 2016

In this issue:

  • Study session on methanol facility tops Thursday's agenda
  • Environmental review continues for proposed methanol facility
  • Construction on Port of Tacoma Road nears completion
  • South Sound economy focus of annual EDB meeting March 2
  • Hear port update at Parkland-Spanaway Rotary Feb. 23
  • "Ask the experts" at gypsy moth open house March 10
  • Fife, Puyallup open houses on SR 167 completion
  • South Sound Sustainability Expo returns March 5

Study session on methanol facility tops Thursday's agenda

At their Thursday meeting, commissioners will hold a study session about the proposed methanol facility.

The commission approved a lease with Northwest Innovation Works in May 2014. The company is proposing to build a facility to convert natural gas to methanol.

The methanol would be used in Asia as a manufacturing component to produce olefin, a compound used in a variety of consumer goods. The methanol would help reduce China's reliance on higher-emission coal and petroleum. The facility is currently under environmental review through the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

The study session will follow the action agenda, which includes one request to purchase a Vactor truck to clean port catch basins and protect water quality. See the full agendahttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://portoftacoma.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=247.

Commission meetings begin at noon in Room 104 of the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. Meetings are streamed live on the Port's websitehttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.portoftacoma.com/commission.

Environmental review continues for proposed methanol facility

The City of Tacoma will hold the last of three public meetings Feb. 24 about the scope of the environmental review for a proposed methanol facility at the Port of Tacoma.

The City is the lead agency for the facility's environmental reviewhttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549 under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/overview.html. The process will analyze the likely environmental impacts, feasible alternatives and measures to avoid or minimize adverse impacts.

Northwest Innovation Works is proposing to build a facility at the porthttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&http://nwinnovationworks.com/projects/port-of-tacoma to convert natural gas to methanol. The methanol would be used in Asia to produce olefin, a compound used in such consumer goods as cell phones, plastic components and carpet fibers. The cleaner methanol would help reduce China's reliance on higher-emission coal and petroleum.

The third meeting was rescheduledhttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549 from Feb. 16. The City will accept comments on the draft scope of the environmental review, which is available on the City's websitehttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&107&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway in Tacoma. Oral and written comments will be accepted at this meeting.

The deadline to submit public comment on the scope is 5 p.m. March 4. Learn more on the City's websitehttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549.

Construction on Port of Tacoma Road nears completion

The intersection of East 11th Street and Port of Tacoma Road fully opened Friday, marking the end of major construction on the roadway.

Expect occasional lane closures through the end of the month while the contractor completes final work, including transitions from the concrete road surface to the asphalt on side streets. The contractor will return in the spring to complete permanent striping.

Thank you for your patience during the reconstruction of this key freight route in and out of the port industrial area.

South Sound economy focus of annual EDB meeting March 2

Join the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce Countyhttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&109&&&http://www.edbtacomapierce.org/ March 2 at its annual lunch meeting.

The keynote address by Ali Modarres, Ph.D. and urban studies director at the University of Washington Tacoma, will challenge guests to think about how the South Sound's economy stacks up against the rest of the Puget Sound and around the country. Modarres will also reflect on the changes to the local economy following the end of the Great Recession and share new research.

The EDB will reveal its Excellent 10 List for 2015, report annual business retention and recruitment results, and announce the winner of the Golden Shovel Award.

The two-hour event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway in Tacoma. Cost is $80 for EDB investors and $90 for non-investors. Reserve your seathttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&110&&&http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=m4kwnynab&oeidk=a07ebuohewzd385a114.

Hear port update at Parkland-Spanaway Rotary Feb. 23

Commissioner Don Meyer will give an update on the Port of Tacoma at the Rotary Club of Parkland-Spanaway's monthly meeting Feb. 23.

Meyer is the former executive director of the Foss Waterway Development Authority and a former deputy executive director of the port. He was first elected to the commission in 2010.

The meeting begins at noon at Paradise Village Bowl, 12505 Pacific Ave. S in Tacoma. Learn morehttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&111&&&http://portal.clubrunner.ca/717.

"Ask the experts" at gypsy moth open house March 10

The Washington Department of Agriculture will host an open househttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&112&&&http://agr.wa.gov/plantsinsects/insectpests/gypsymoth/Media/Openhouse2016.aspx in Tacoma March 10 to provide details on the proposed plan to eradicate the gypsy moth.

The gypsy moth is a highly invasive threat to the environment. In 2015, WSDA trapped several European and Asian gypsy moths and has proposed treating seven sites in western Washington with a biological insecticide.

The March 10 open house will focus on the areas to be treated in Tacoma. WSDA is also hosting events in Gig Harbor Feb. 17, Kent Feb. 23, Seattle Feb. 24, Vancouver March 1 and Olympia March 3.

The Tacoma meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road in Tacoma. Learn more on WSDA's websitehttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&113&&&http://agr.wa.gov/plantsinsects/insectpests/gypsymoth/.

Fife, Puyallup open houses on SR 167 completion

The Washington State Department of Transportation will host two open houseshttp://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&114&&&http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2016/02/SR167Gateway.htm in Pierce County next month about the Puget Sound Gateway project.

The first phase of the project will complete State Route 167 between Puyallup and Tacoma. The new highway segment is designed to enhance regional mobility and improve freight travel times and reliability.

At the open houses in Fife and Puyallup, the public can provide input or talk with agency staff. There will not be a formal presentation.

The Fife open house March 1 is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fife Community Center, 2111 54th Avenue East. The Puyallup open house is March 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Puyallup Activity Center, 210 West Pioneer Avenue.

South Sound Sustainability Expo returns March 5

Learn how to have a sustainable impact on the community and natural environment March 5 at the ninth annual South Sound Sustainability Expo.

The event will include more than 100 vendors, interactive workshops, a book-movie-music swap, a mini-farmers market and activities for kids. Sustainable food options will also be available for purchase.

The port is a sponsor of the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway. There is no cost to attend.

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From: Lelli, Kimberlie [mailto:Kimberlie.Lelli@leg.wa.gov] Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 9:33 AM To: Tacoma-EnviroNews; claudia riedener Subject: FW: Tacoma Port Commission to hold study session on methanol facility Thursday, 2/18 - 12:00PM FYI From: Lelli, Kimberlie Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 9:10 AM Subject: Tacoma Port Commission to hold study session on methanol facility Thursday, 2/18 - 12:00PM PORT OF TACOMA PRELIMINARY AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016 12:00PM The Fabulich Center, Room 104 3600 Port of Tacoma Road Tacoma, Washington *See full agenda - link is below. Study session on methanol facility tops Thursday's agenda At their Thursday meeting, commissioners will hold a study session about the proposed methanol facility. The commission approved a lease with Northwest Innovation Works in May 2014. The company is proposing to build a facility to convert natural gas to methanol. The methanol would be used in Asia as a manufacturing component to produce olefin, a compound used in a variety of consumer goods. The methanol would help reduce China's reliance on higher-emission coal and petroleum. The facility is currently under environmental review through the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The study session will follow the action agenda, which includes one request to purchase a Vactor truck to clean port catch basins and protect water quality. See the full agenda<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://portoftacoma.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=247>. Commission meetings begin at noon in Room 104 of the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. Meetings are streamed live on the Port's website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.portoftacoma.com/commission>. From: Port of Tacoma [mailto:portoftacoma@public.govdelivery.com] Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 8:26 AM To: Lelli, Kimberlie <Kimberlie.Lelli@leg.wa.gov<mailto:Kimberlie.Lelli@leg.wa.gov>> Subject: Pier Side: Commission to hold study session on methanol facility Thursday The proposed facility to convert natural gas to methanol is currently under environmental review. Having trouble viewing this email? 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Place of Circling Waters public access site] February 15, 2016 In this issue: * Study session on methanol facility tops Thursday's agenda * Environmental review continues for proposed methanol facility * Construction on Port of Tacoma Road nears completion * South Sound economy focus of annual EDB meeting March 2 * Hear port update at Parkland-Spanaway Rotary Feb. 23 * "Ask the experts" at gypsy moth open house March 10 * Fife, Puyallup open houses on SR 167 completion * South Sound Sustainability Expo returns March 5 Study session on methanol facility tops Thursday's agenda At their Thursday meeting, commissioners will hold a study session about the proposed methanol facility. The commission approved a lease with Northwest Innovation Works in May 2014. The company is proposing to build a facility to convert natural gas to methanol. The methanol would be used in Asia as a manufacturing component to produce olefin, a compound used in a variety of consumer goods. The methanol would help reduce China's reliance on higher-emission coal and petroleum. The facility is currently under environmental review through the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The study session will follow the action agenda, which includes one request to purchase a Vactor truck to clean port catch basins and protect water quality. See the full agenda<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://portoftacoma.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=247>. Commission meetings begin at noon in Room 104 of the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. 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The City is the lead agency for the facility's environmental review<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549> under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/sepa/overview.html>. The process will analyze the likely environmental impacts, feasible alternatives and measures to avoid or minimize adverse impacts. Northwest Innovation Works is proposing to build a facility at the port<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&http://nwinnovationworks.com/projects/port-of-tacoma> to convert natural gas to methanol. The methanol would be used in Asia to produce olefin, a compound used in such consumer goods as cell phones, plastic components and carpet fibers. The cleaner methanol would help reduce China's reliance on higher-emission coal and petroleum. The third meeting was rescheduled<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549> from Feb. 16. The City will accept comments on the draft scope of the environmental review, which is available on the City's website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&107&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549>. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway in Tacoma. Oral and written comments will be accepted at this meeting. The deadline to submit public comment on the scope is 5 p.m. March 4. Learn more on the City's website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=94549>. Construction on Port of Tacoma Road nears completion The intersection of East 11th Street and Port of Tacoma Road fully opened Friday, marking the end of major construction on the roadway. Expect occasional lane closures through the end of the month while the contractor completes final work, including transitions from the concrete road surface to the asphalt on side streets. The contractor will return in the spring to complete permanent striping. Thank you for your patience during the reconstruction of this key freight route in and out of the port industrial area. South Sound economy focus of annual EDB meeting March 2 Join the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&109&&&http://www.edbtacomapierce.org/> March 2 at its annual lunch meeting. The keynote address by Ali Modarres, Ph.D. and urban studies director at the University of Washington Tacoma, will challenge guests to think about how the South Sound's economy stacks up against the rest of the Puget Sound and around the country. Modarres will also reflect on the changes to the local economy following the end of the Great Recession and share new research. The EDB will reveal its Excellent 10 List for 2015, report annual business retention and recruitment results, and announce the winner of the Golden Shovel Award. The two-hour event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway in Tacoma. Cost is $80 for EDB investors and $90 for non-investors. Reserve your seat<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&110&&&http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=m4kwnynab&oeidk=a07ebuohewzd385a114>. Hear port update at Parkland-Spanaway Rotary Feb. 23 Commissioner Don Meyer will give an update on the Port of Tacoma at the Rotary Club of Parkland-Spanaway's monthly meeting Feb. 23. Meyer is the former executive director of the Foss Waterway Development Authority and a former deputy executive director of the port. He was first elected to the commission in 2010. The meeting begins at noon at Paradise Village Bowl, 12505 Pacific Ave. S in Tacoma. Learn more<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&111&&&http://portal.clubrunner.ca/717>. "Ask the experts" at gypsy moth open house March 10 The Washington Department of Agriculture will host an open house<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&112&&&http://agr.wa.gov/plantsinsects/insectpests/gypsymoth/Media/Openhouse2016.aspx> in Tacoma March 10 to provide details on the proposed plan to eradicate the gypsy moth. The gypsy moth is a highly invasive threat to the environment. In 2015, WSDA trapped several European and Asian gypsy moths and has proposed treating seven sites in western Washington with a biological insecticide. The March 10 open house will focus on the areas to be treated in Tacoma. WSDA is also hosting events in Gig Harbor Feb. 17, Kent Feb. 23, Seattle Feb. 24, Vancouver March 1 and Olympia March 3. The Tacoma meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road in Tacoma. Learn more on WSDA's website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&113&&&http://agr.wa.gov/plantsinsects/insectpests/gypsymoth/>. Fife, Puyallup open houses on SR 167 completion The Washington State Department of Transportation will host two open houses<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTYwMjE1LjU1MjA1OTUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDIxNS41NTIwNTk1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjY3ODg5JmVtYWlsaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9bGVsbGlfa2lAbGVnLndhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&114&&&http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2016/02/SR167Gateway.htm> in Pierce County next month about the Puget Sound Gateway project. The first phase of the project will complete State Route 167 between Puyallup and Tacoma. The new highway segment is designed to enhance regional mobility and improve freight travel times and reliability. At the open houses in Fife and Puyallup, the public can provide input or talk with agency staff. There will not be a formal presentation. 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