7b supp

Item No.       7b_supp 
Date of Meeting    November 24, 2015 
SeaTac International Airport 
NorthSTAR Program 
Program Commission Third Quarter 2015 Update 
and North Satellite Project Update

NorthSTAR Program 
The North Sea-Tac Airport Renovation (NorthSTAR) Program is is being planned
and delivered in collaboration with Alaska Airlines to better serve passengers and
improve operational efficiency. This program consists of renovating and
expanding the north satellite, improving the north main terminal, refurbishing
the north satellite baggage system, and new exterior walkways, stairs and
elevators at Concourse C. 
Purpose: 
Improve the travel experience from airport drop-off to flight departure and
working environment for employees 
Outcome: 
Facility modernization; seismic reinforcement; enhanced traveler amenities;
new contact gates; long-term energy savings; and operational efficiencies 

Mission Statement 
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ACTIVE PROJECTS
C800554 WP 104802 NS NorthSTAR Program Management   George England, Program Mgr
C800556 WP 104791 NS NSAT Renovation NSTS Lobbies     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
" WP U00019 NS NSAT STS Roof Leak Repairs     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
" WP U00209 NS NSAT Art Program        Colleen McPoland, Project Mgr
" WP U00221 NS STS Train Display         Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
C800547 WP 104784 NS Conc C Vertical Circulation       Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
C800545 WP U00042 NS Main Terminal Improvements     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
C800555 WP 104792 NS Refurbish Baggage System       Ken Warren, Project Mgr
EXPENSE PROJECTS
WP 104656  Alaska NSAT & Conc C (CLOSED)
WP U00072  NorthSTAR TI Work                  Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00094  PLB Relocation at C14                 Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00095  eGSE Relocation at Concourse C            Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00129  CM Office (Retired)                  Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00130  BHS RMM                       Ken Warren, Project Mgr
WP U00137  Project Activation                   Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00148  MCP Expansion Tenant Move (CLOSED)        Ken Warren, Project Mgr
WP U00167  Misc Expense - NSAT                 Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00207  NSAT RMM - Contaminated Soils           Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00208 NSAT RMM - Asbestos Removal         Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
Legend:
- Reflects Additional Budget Required or Behind Schedule
- Reflects concern on Budget or No Float remaining on Schedule
- Reflects Good Status on Budget and Schedule
NorthSTAR Projects & Status 
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Approved Program: $508M        NorthSTAR Program Overall Budget 







Q3 2015  North Satellite conducting Value Engineering 
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NorthSTAR Program Overall Schedule 
2012      2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018      2019      2020
NSAT Planning & Design
NSAT GC/CM Solicitation & Award
NSAT Construction

CONC C Planning & Design
CONC C Bid & Award
CONC C Construction
BHS Planning & Design
BHS Bid & Award
BHS Construction
MT Planning & Design - On Hold

= Commission Authorization
NorthSTAR Program Progress
Design         Construction           Overall
Plan    Actual    Plan     Actual      Plan     Actual
North Satellite/STS Renovation    86%     62%      0%       0%         8%       4%
Concourse C Vertical Circulation   100%    100%    100%      100%       100%      100%
Refurbish Baggage Handling Sys    100%    100%    100%      100%       100%      100%
Main Terminal Improvements     6%     3%     0%       0%        1%       1%
Q3 2015Schedules & %Progress-Concourse C & Baggage Refurbishment Completed 
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NorthSTAR Program Commission Action 
Apr 2012                                 Jul 2012             Nov 2012        Nov 2012 
Authorized NSTAR                            Authorized          Authorized      Authorized 
consultant contracts                  Jun 2012      Design of North           Design         Design       Dec 2012 
design/const. supt.                    Program       Satellite & STS         NSAT Refurbish     Concourse C      Program 
2012                                  Briefing    Lobbies Renov     Baggage System    Vertical    Briefing 
Circulation 

Apr 2013         May 2013                           Sept 2013                  Oct 2013 
Authorized PLA      Authorized                          Authorized                Authorized 
March 2013   covering NSTAR   execution of NSTAR   Jun 2013              Construction     Sept 2013     Construction
2013             Program    major      CM and    Program       NSAT Refurbish  Program   Concourse C 
Briefing   construction projects  Commissioning Svcs     Briefing                Baggage System     Briefing         Vertical 
Circulation 

Aug 2014 
Jan 2014 
Jul 2014     Authorized NSAT
Initial NSAT                   Apr 2014                                  NSAT      Expansion, Addl           Oct 2014 
2014     Expansion &         Program                Expansion  Design & GC/CM     Program 
Program                Briefing                           Briefing       approach           Briefing 
briefing 

Jan 2015            Mar 2015         Mar 2015                                                    Q4 2015 
Authorized NSAT         Authorize        Authorize                                                 Authorize 
Jan 2014 
2015       Pre-Const Svcs &   Early const for PLB;    Design         Q2              Q3    Construction     Q4 
Program   execution of GC/CM      PSE agreement     NSAT Baggage           Program                    Program     NSAT GC/CM     Program 
Briefing        contract            CM Offices; STS       Expansion                Briefing                         Briefing       Prelim. Work      Briefing 
Display; RMM;                                                               (Mini-MACC) 

Q22016 
Authorize 
2016 
Q1         Construction             Q2                      Q3                    Q4 
Program        NSAT GC/CM            Program                     Program                  Program 
Briefing            (MACC)                Briefing                         Briefing                      Briefing 

Q1                                  Q2                          Q3                       Q4 
2017 
Program                          Program                    Program                 Program 
Briefing                                 Briefing                         Briefing                      Briefing 
Commission Schedule  Past & Future 
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NorthSTAR Program Management 
Purpose: 
Overall management of the program; programmatic oversight, coordination and controls for
consistency; support between stakeholders and projects; and efficient and successful
execution of the entire program's objectives. 
Accomplishments:
Updated NorthSTAR webpage in conjunction with Port Public Affairs 
Coordinated NorthSTAR Airside capacity impacts of airport-wide off-gate planning forecast 
Removed Concourse C/D Exterior Stairs project from NorthSTAR Program. 
AAG Program Leader changing; replacement began end of September; transition underway. 
Progress: 
Continuing to update Program Master Schedule with changes to project schedules in
design/construction. 
Issues: 
Budget implications of AAG's decisions are being refined as part of the ongoing 60% cost
estimate validation 
Q3 2015 Status  Program Management 
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NorthSTAR Program Management 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics         Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics        Budget/      Actual    Remaining 
Planned                             Planned 
Overall Schedule           48%     40%     Estimated Total Costs *       $18.8M    $3.4M      $15.4M 
Progress 
SCS Participation           27.0%   18.4%*     Estimated Contingency 
(Program Management)                  (including Mgmt         $0.94M             $5.2M 
Reserve) 
* denotes % of Prime Contractor Budget to date.             Q3 Cashflow                  $238k     $168k 

* Contingency included 
Risks: 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and people 
Maintain baseline schedule agreed to by all stakeholders 
Further budget implications and schedule delays due to AAG decisions 

Q3 2015 Metrics/Risks  Metrics within tolerance 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Project has Budget Concerns
Purpose: 
Renovate and expand the satellite, including infrastructure, seismic reinforcement, gate
relocations, north loop STS stations, and new penthouse shell 
Provide improved travel experience for customers, improved working environment for
employees and long-term energy savings and operational efficiencies 
Accomplishments: 
60% design review complete. Key comments include scope additions and construction
phasing challenges. 
Port has validated the designer's 60% cost estimate which currently exceeds budget. 
Port reconciling Hensel Phelps, General Contractor/Construction Manager, 60% cost
estimate. 
Preliminary Work Package 90% design submitted for review and permitting; prepares
building and ramp for the expansion (Phase I). 
Designer submitted Baggage Handling System Expansion 60% design for review. 
Completed RMM removal for AAG temporary boardroom and NSAT construction offices. 

North Satellite  60% design complete, 60% cost estimate over budget 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Progress: 
Project has Budget Concerns
Conducting Value Engineering to reduce 60% cost estimate. 
Port & Hensel Phelps reconciling their respective 60% estimates to finalize forecasted
construction cost. 
Preliminary Work Package 90% design to be revised due to optimizing construction phasing. 
AAG's Interim Boardroom construction nearing completion. 
Resolving AAG's concerns about capacity and level of service (LOS) of blended holdrooms  
how passengers will use adjacent concessions and seating arrangement. 
Continuing to refine multiple phasing options during 90% design, seeking to optimize: 
Number of gates during each construction phase including contact gates and ground-level boarding
relative to the overall airport-wide gate capacity and off-gate operations 
Benefits/impacts of relocating/establishing temporary gates including impacts on ramp
operations/fueling 
Constructability impacts 
Passenger experience considerations of each option 
Feasibility of dual taxilane during construction 
Refinement of the window wall system enclosure system and features 

90% design underway, refining construction phasing, 100% Prelim Work design started 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
60% Design  Key Elements 
Function 
20-gate terminal with a balance of holdrooms, concessions and circulation space crafted
to significantly improving passenger experience 
Increased number of concessions blended into holdrooms and circulation space,
including destination mezzanine level restaurant 
Roof-top Alaska Airlines boardroom 
Improved vertical circulation to STS station 
Key Design Elements - Appearance 
Creates signature design statement along airport main approach road 
Bright, high bay ceiling, daylight spaces 
High bay, open main public central area, similar to CTE 
Maintainable, durable interior materials and finishes 
Overall level of finish comparable to Concourse A 
Comparable to high level, state of the art facilities at other airports 
Uses sustainable and locally sourced materials 
Value Engineering may modify some of these elements 
Key Design Elements  Function and Appearance 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 






North Satellite  Interior Perspective of High Bay Central Core 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 






North Satellite  Interior perspective of Circulation Corridor 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Preliminary Work Package Construction 
Work involves modifications to the north end of the building in preparation for the expansion.
Project components include: 
Relocation of Passenger Loading Bridges (PLB's) and aircraft positions 
Selective demolition and construction of weatherproof building enclosures 
Relocation of existing site utilities and fuel hydrant pits 
Construction of stairs and walkways to ground board aircraft 
Purchase of structural steel, vertical circulation components, major electrical &
mechanical equipment, fuel hydrants and other long-lead items 
90% design submittal in for review and permitting with 100% design submittal delayed till end
of January 2016 and construction starting end of Q1 2016 
Working with Alaska Airlines to achieve optimal phasing strategy and plan for temporary
relocation of gates and aircraft position relocations 
Phase 1 Base Building Construction 
Construction of the building expansion portion 
Phase 2 Base Building Construction 
Renovation of existing building portion 
Construction Packages  Phases and Scopes 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 






Project Schedule by Phase  Completion in Q3 2020 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Current Budget     60% Estimate      Cost Growth 
Design Phase             $62.1 M         $66.1 M          $4.0 M 
Construction Phase         $325.0 M        $388.4 M         $63.4 M 
Sales Tax                  $28.8 M          $34.9 M           $6.1 M 
Subtotal (Capital)                    $415.9 M         $489.4 M          $73.5 M 
Expense (RMM)                  $5.8 M        $11.8 M         $6.0 M 
Total                       $421.7 M          $501.2 M           $79.5 M 
Overall growth at 60% attributed to: 
30% added scope items (13) incorporated into the design, as noted in prior 2014/15
Commission briefings - cost impact to be identified at 60% 
60% estimated growth primarily market driven 
Increased costs associated with design refinement from 30% to 60% 
Increased asbestos abatement effort mainly due to fireproofing overspray removal 
Reconciliation with GCCM (HP) estimate reflects further unit costs adjustments and
updated subcontractor pricing 
Forecasted budget range $470-490 million 
MII Approval: $399 million  over 10% change requires MII approval or use SLOA
Management Reserve; note $16.4 million for Baggage Expansion not included in MII ballot. 
Project Cost Growth Summary  Added scope from 30% design largest impact 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Value Engineering Efforts 
Evaluating over 50 items that could potentially reduce the increased cost 
43 items have manageable cost and delay impacts 
3 items have moderate cost and delay impacts 
8 items have significant cost and delay impacts that affect the program 
Evaluation matrix considered multiple factors 
Construction cost savings and feasibility/impacts 
Maintenance/life cycle cost impacts 
Passenger experience & operational impacts 
Design fee and schedule impacts 
Significant areas being evaluated: 
Architectural  simplify building structure/appearance, alternate finishes and architectural features,
eliminate north loop STS station renovations,
Mechanical  utilize greater efficiencies in mechanical/HVAC equipment and function 
Electrical  lighting controls, alternative fixtures, more efficient electrical/communication routings 
Eliminate expansion of NSAT STS station to accommodate 4-car trains 
Eliminate LEED certification/sustainability requirements 
Challenge: Identify sufficient savings that still maintain Port standards in appearance, functionality,
maintainability, retain program requirements and meet AAG needs. 

Value Engineering Process  Balance savings against impact 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Value Engineering Efforts 
Discipline                   No Design Cost /          Design Cost Impact /     Potential Programmatic
No schedule delay         No Schedule delay     Impacts - Design Cost
Impact PLUS Schedule delay 
Architectural / Structural           25 items for $15.5 M          $2.5 M                  $5.0M 
(i.e. Terrazzo overlay;                          (i.e. Eliminate Boardroom
STS station Vert Conveyance                      Mezzanine; Change curtain
Only                        wall; Eliminate LEED) 
Mechanical                   None                $1.5 M                $5M 
(i.e., Eliminate LEED, Smoke
Control) 
Electrical                         7 items for $4.5 M           $1.0M                    None 
TOTAL                            $20.0 M        $5.0 M               $10.0M 
Current Budget Variance           $79.7M 
Implementation of VE items    ($20M - $35M) 
NET Budget Variance          $45M - $60M 
Value Engineering  Potential $20 - $35 million savings 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Jan 2015            Mar 2015         Mar 2015                                                    Q4 2015 
Authorized NSAT         Authorize        Authorize                                                 Authorize 
Pre-Const Svcs &      Early const for PLB;      Design                                                   Construction 
execution of GC/CM      PSE agreement     NSAT Baggage
Jan 2014                                                                                      Q3       NSAT GC/CM 
contract           CM Offices; STS       Expansion                Q2                                                    Q4 
Program                                                                             Program/    Preliminary Work 
Display; RMM;                          Program                                             Program 
Briefing                                                                                               NSAT Budget 
Briefing                                                    Briefing 
Briefing 
2015 
Q22016 
Authorize 
Construction 
NSAT GC/CM 
Q1           (MACC)               Q2                      Q3                    Q4 
2016               Program             Program          Program         Program 
Briefing                                 Briefing                         Briefing                      Briefing 

November 24, 2015 Commission Meeting 
Combined Q3 2015 NorthSTAR & NSAT Budget briefing 
December 8, 2015 Commission Meeting 
Request authorization for preliminary construction, additional preconstruction
services & construction audit services 
Commission Schedule and Actions 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Issues: 
Resolution of increased project cost. Aggressively pursuing VE to reduce cost increase. 
Airline MII vote required if project budget >10% of $399M approved amount or use SLOA
management reserve funds 
AAG's construction phasing concurrence per Port/AAG MOU 
Final definition and agreement required of AAG "betterments" (cost sharing items), including
budget quantification 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics          Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual    Remaining 
Planned                             Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress                        8%      4%     Estimated Total Costs     $415.9M   $19.1M     $396.8M 
(including Contingency) 
SCS Participation (Design)                        3.3%     1.0%     Estimated Contingency     $40.7M              $35.6M 
SCS Participation (Const)                       0.0% *    0.0% *     Q3 Cashflow             $3.8M    $5.1M 
Apprenticeship Utilization         15.0%    0.0% * 
Minority Utilization                           15.0%     0.0% * 
Women Utilization             10.0%    0.0% * 
Preferred Entry Apprentices       1 in 5       0 * 
* No Information available yet  Too early to report 
Q3 2015 Issues/Metrics  Metrics show delay & cost risk 
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NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Risks: 
Resolution of new project cost estimate increase in consideration of overall project objectives,
value engineering cost reduction efforts, and schedule impacts 
Resolution of a final construction phasing plan that minimizes impacts to Customer's level of
service and maintains consistency balanced against viable operating gates, operational
effectiveness, schedule impacts and construction cost 
Delayed AAG concurrence for construction phasing and project budget will impact the design
schedule and subsequent Preliminary Work Package construction 
Final reconciliation of the 60% cost estimate with the GC/CM assuming the GC/CM costs remain
unreasonably high, and whether to pursue the alternative to switch to a design/bid/build
procurement process 
Impact of aggressive construction market on cost and availability of materials & work force 


Risks  Cost increase, AAG concurrence, and GC/CM cost estimate 
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Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
CIP: C800547 - Concourse C Vertical Circulation             Project is behind schedule
Purpose: 
Install 1:20 sloped walkways and elevators at C2, C10 and C16 to improve vertical circulation. 
Increase operational efficiency and improve customer experience and safety. 
Accomplishments: 
Remaining two elevators began service in July. Substantial completion issued August 13. 
Excellent construction management effort by Port & AAG teams. No flight delays and minimal
customer complaints during construction. 
Thirty-eight (38) remaining eGSE chargers at Gates C10  C16 are now in use. 
Port agreed to install overhangs above concourse level entry/exit doors to the walkways to provide
added protection from the weather for passengers. 
Progress: 
Construction project in close-out 
Design initiated for overhangs above doors 
Issues: 
Last report on this project. 

Q3 2015Concourse CRemaining elevators opened. Substantial Completion 
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Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics                  Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual   Remaining 
Planned                            Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress              100%    100%    Estimated Total Costs     $16.7M   $14.7M      $2.0M 
(including Contingency) 
Delayed Outbound Bags                 0       0    Estimated Contingency     $2.0M           $0.8M** 
Delayed Outbound Flights                 0       0    Q3 Cashflow            $1.3M    $0.9M 
Safety Hazard Reports (Level 2+)            0       0    **Projected savings to be transferred to NorthSTAR Program
Management Reserve 
Customer Complaints Rec'd            <5/mo    0/mo 
Construction Change Orders processed        0      47 
SCS Participation (Design)               33.4%    29.6% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           6.0%    20.8% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                  15.0%     16.3% 
Minority/Women Utilization              25.0%     5.4% 
First Year Apprentices                   25.0%     55.8% 
Customer complaint associated with construction signage.
Risks: 
None 

Q3 2015 Concourse C Metrics/Risks  Const. complete, no delays, few complaints 
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Main Terminal Improvements 
CIP: C800545 - Main Terminal Improvements 
Project is on Hold
Purpose: 
Renovate the north portion of the Main Terminal improving curbside, ticket lobby area, Checkpoint
(#5), signage and dynamic messaging 
Improve the customer experience, operating efficiencies and overall aesthetics of the North Main
Terminal 
Accomplishments: 
Final design analysis determined there is insufficient space to accommodate security checkpoint and
passenger check-in/circulation requirements. 
Final report issued in September 
Progress: 
Project on hold pending possible terminal expansion recommendations from the Sustainable Airport
Master Plan 
Analysis shows expanding the terminal to the north is required to create checkpoint space needs. 
Issues: 
Coordination with upcoming Sustainable Airport Master Plan terminal expansion recommendations 
Risks: 
Developing final scope that minimizes investment anticipating the Sustainable Airport Master Plan
and AAG's changing ticketing operations 

Q3 2015  Main Terminal  Projected security checkpoint & passenger check-in space
requirements exceed available space, on hold pending SAMP recommendations 
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Refurbish Baggage System 
CIP: C800555  Refurbish Baggage System                   Project has no float remaining
on the Schedule
Purpose: 
Refurbish existing baggage system to support Alaska Airlines operations on the North Satellite and
Concourse D 
Extend the service life of C88 at satellite and in tunnel and a portion of C92 in Concourse D 
Accomplishments: 
C88 and C92 conveyor system contract work is complete, commissioned, and operating. 
Completed C92 Automated Bag Tag Reader (ATR) replacements and C92 doghouse. 
Progress: 
Follow up work to coordinate with other projects that occurred at end of this project include 
demolish 2 ATR's on C92, conveyor access to be provided for C92 doghouse, and additional power 
turn replacements on C92. This work will be completed by PCS. 
Issues: 
None. 
Last report for this project. 

Q3 2015  Baggage  Project complete 
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Refurbish Baggage System 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics                  Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual   Remaining 
Planned                            Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress              100%    100%    Estimated Total Costs     $19.4M   $17.1M      $2.3M 
(including Contingency) 
System Shutdowns                   10       9    Estimated Contingency     $1.3M             $.0M 
Operational Impacts                    0       5    Q3 Cashflow            $2.6M    $1.2M 
Unplanned System downtime > 15 min.        0       0 
Construction Change Orders processed        0      57 
SCS Participation (Design)               14.3%    12.7% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           5.0%     5.2% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                  15.0%     18.3% 
Minority/Women Utilization              33.0%     27.6% 
First Year Apprentices                    50.0%     54.3% 
Risks: 
Pending claim resolution 

Q3 2015  Baggage  Metrics/Risk  Pending Claim Resolution 
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