HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2009-00039 - SEP Determinations - 7/17/2009 ON.S'14 MASON COUNTY
C y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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° y P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584
(360)427-9670
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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2009-00039
Description of Proposal: Proposal to install rock bulkhead on waterward side of Highway
106.
Proponent: PATTI ARCAND
Site Address (If Assigned): 40 E MERRIMOUNT UNION
Directions to Site: SR 106 to Merrimount Dr.
Parcel Number: 322355202003
Legal Description: MERRIMOUNT BLK: 2 LOT: 3 SW 80' LOT: 4 EX W 100'OF S
70, & E 30 OF LOT: 5 EX W 100' EX TR A
Lead Agency: Mason County
The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is
available to the public upon request. MITIGATED MEASURES ARE ATTACHED.
Please contact Kell McAboy at ext. 363 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC
197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown
below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community
Development, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 7/31/2009. Appeal of this determination
must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County
Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals.
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Authorized Local Government Official Date
MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2009-00039
CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION
1) Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of the aquatic environment as a result
of this project. X
2) A Hydraulic Project Approval from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shall be
obtained prior
to work on the banks of or within the waters of the State.
X
3) Debris or deleterious material resulting from construction shall be removed from the beach
area and project site and shall not be allowed to enter waters of the State.
X
4) All other necessary permits from Mason County, Washington State and/or Federal
Agencies that are required for this proposed development and construction must be
obtained PRIOR TO SAME DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION.
X
Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction.
These control measures must be effective to prevent soil from being carried into surface
water by stormwater runoff. Sand, silt, clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat
and are considered pollutants when discharged to waters of the state.
X
Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in
violation of Chapter 90.48, Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A, Water Quality
Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement
action.
X
During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products,
paints, solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a
manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of
spills should take precedence over all other work on the site.
X
Proper disposal on construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris
cannot enter Waters of the State or cause water quality degradation of state waters.
X
All trenches, depressions, or holes created in the intertidal area shall be backfilled prior to
inundation by tidal waters.
X
MASON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 1
MASON CO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Arcand Shoreline Protection
Project
2. Name of applicant: Patti Arcand
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Kim
Schaumburg, 10112 Bayview Rd KPN, Vaughn WA 98394,
253.884.5776.
4. Date checklist prepared: 4-3-09
5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): No
phasing. Work to be completed ASAP upon receiving all required
permits.
7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal: if yes, explain. No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None has
been prepared.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental
approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by
your proposal? If yes, explain. No.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal, if known. A Mason County Shoreline exemption and
building permit, and an HPA from the WDFW.
11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the
proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several
questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of
your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
(Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific
information on project description.) Shoreline protection shall be
constructed using large angular rock along approx. 110 to 120 lineal
feet of frontage, landward the toe of the bank at the site, including
one set of beach access steps. Height of the bulkhead to be a
maximum of 6 feet above the existing beach grade. Base rock to be
keyed into beach a minimum of 18-24" below the existing beach
grade. Entire length of the bulkhead to be backed with 4-8" quarry
spalls and filter fabric. Bulkhead to be constructed landward of
MHHW. Minimal vegetation shall be disturbed and existing woody
debris to be anchored to the beach. All man-made debris on beach
will be removed from the site, including concrete and asphalt.
Equipment shall be driven to the site.
12. What is the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a
person to understand the precise location of your proposed project
including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if
known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range
or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity
map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should
submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate
maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to
this checklist Take Hwy. 3 north. Near Belfair, turn left(at the light)
onto SR Hwy 106. Site is just west of Merrimount Drive, on the Hood
Canal, immediately adjacent Hwy 106.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
1. EARTH:
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approx. percent slope)? The bank
slope at the site is approx. 70 to 90 degrees.
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know classification of agricultural soils, specify
them and note any prime farmland. Sand, clay, rock, and gravel.
d. Are there surface indications of history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity: If so, describe. Erosion from wave and tidal action is
occurring at the site.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No filling or grading shall be
done.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so,
generally describe. No.
g. About what percentage of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The project will not add any new impervious surface to the site. The
rock bulkhead will be pervious to water.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any: WDOE Best Management Practices shall be followed
during construction, and the WDFW's construction rules shall be
strictly adhered to.
2. AIR:
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.
duct, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and
when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities, if known. Emissions from any heavy
equipment use shall be minor.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe. No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,
if any: Work to be completed as quickly as possible.
3. WATER:
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of
the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater,
lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names.
If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
The Hood Canal.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
Yes.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate
the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
No fill will be added or removed from the site.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known. No.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan. Yes, the proposed project site is on
the waterfront.
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge. No.
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground
water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities,
if known. No.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage,
industrial, containing the following chemicals...,agricultural, etc.)>
Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems,
the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None will be
discharged.
C. Water runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Here
will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe.
None.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters: if so,
generally describe. No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any: None.
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4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
x_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
x_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
x_shrubs
X_ grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
None.
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Unknown.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: None.
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the
site or are known to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near
the site. The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), killer whale
(Orcinus orca), bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), marbled murrelet
(Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus), Puget Sound Chinook
salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), the Puget Sound Steelhead
(Oncorhynchus mykiss), Hood Canal summer-run chum
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(Oncorhynchus keta), Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), and the
leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Salmonids are
expected to pass thru the area in route to spawning streams in the
Hood Canal
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Minimal
vegetation shall be disturbed.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
None.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties: If so, generally describe. No.
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any: None.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, which
could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. WDOE Best
Management Practices shall be followed during construction to
insure water quality at the site.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
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2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any: None.
b. Noise:
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project
(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated
with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example:
traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site. Construction noise will occur for a
short time (several working days) during daylight hours.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any"
Work to be completed as quickly as possible.
8) LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Residential/recreational.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
C. Describe any structures on the site.
A single-family residence.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Unknown.
f. What is the current comprehensive Ian designation of the site?
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Unknown.
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g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of
the site? Rural.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "Environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify. Unknown.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project? None.
j. Approximately how may people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
i. Proposed measure to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any: Bulkheads are normal to
waterfront single-family residences.
9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None.
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10. AESTHETICS:
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed bulkhead shall be approximately 6 feet above grade in
height.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
C. Proposed measure to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
None.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views? No.
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal:
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
12. RECREATION
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a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
Boating, fishing, etc.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe. No.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreational opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any.-
None.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION:
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state,
or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,
generally describe. No.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
SR Hwy 106.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the existing street system? Show on site plans, if any.
Unknown.
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C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate? None.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private). No.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe. No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project. If known, indicated when peak volumes would occur. None.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
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a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If
so, generally describe: No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any:
None.
16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
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b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing
the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the
immediate vicinity which might be needed. None.
Signature:
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: 2Ps�n
Date submitted: _
ESA LISTED - SALMONIDS CHECKLIST
Applicant Information Project Information
Name Patti Arcand . Name Arcand Shoreline Protection Proiect.
Phone please contact Kim Schaumburg. Location 40 E Merrimount Drive, Union WA 98592.
(253)884-5776 Description Install rock bulkhead landward of
MHHW for shoreline protection from wave and tidal action Bulkhead will be constructed of large angular
rock backfilled with filter fabric and quarry spalls.
This worksheet was designed to help project Proponents and government agencies
identify when a project needs further analysis regarding adverse effects On ESA
(Endangered Species Act) listed salmonids. Salmonids are salmon, trout and
chars, e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA listed salmonids" is defined as
fish species listed as endangered, threatened or being considered for listing .
If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the watershed where
your project will be located, your project has the potential for affecting them,
and you need to comply with the ESA. The questions in this section will help
determine if the ESA listings will impact your project
The fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife
(DEW) regional office can provide information for the following two questions.
1. Are ESA listed salmonids currently present in the watershed in which your
project will be located?
Yes X No
Please describe.
Puget Sound Chinook, Puget Sound Steelhead, Hood Canal summer-run chum,
and Bull Trout.
2. Has there ever been an ESA listed Salmonid stock present in this
watershed? Yes X No
Puget Sound Chinook, P.S. Steelhead, Hood Canal summer-run chum, and Bull
Trout.
If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the
remainder of this checklist
PROJECT SPECIFICS: The questions in this section are specific to the project
and vicinity.
1. Name of watershed: The Hood Canal.
2 Name of nearest waterbody: The Hood Canal.
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3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water? The
proposed new structure will be constructed along the shoreline of the Hood Canal.
Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a
negative impact to fish.
The proposed project will protect an existing Red Cedar, along with SR Hwy 106.
4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially
affected water body (parking lots, farmland, etc.) ?
A single-family residence is located on the site,well landward of the project location.
5. Is the project above a:
• natural permanent barrier (water fall) Yes_ No_X
• • • • • • • • • natural temporary barrier (beaver
pond) Yes_ No X_
• • • • • • • • • natural temporary barrier (beaver
pond) Yes_ No_X
• • • • • • • • • other (explain) :
• N/A
•
• 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage?
Yes No Don't know
• NIA
• • • 7 What percent of the project will be impervious surface
(including pavement & roof area) ?
• None
• FISH MIGRATION: the following questions will help determine if this project
could interfere with migration of adult juvenile fish.
• • • Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish
migration.
•
• 1. Does the project require the withdrawal of:
• i. Surface water? Yes No X
• • • Amount
• • 0 Name of surface Water body
•
• ii. Ground water? Yes No X
• mount
• • • from where
• • • Depth of well
•
• 2 Will any Water be rerouted? Yes No X
• • • If yes, will this require a channel change?
•
• 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? Yes No X
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• • • If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface
discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water
body?
• N/A
•
• • • If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the
waterbody
• • N/A
•
• • • 4. Will this project require the building of new roads?
• Yes No_X_Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water
reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat.
•
• 5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? Yes No X
•
• 6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows?
Yes No x If yes, describe the changes.
•
•
• 7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or floodplain by
filling or other partial blockage of flows? Yes No_X
• If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your project?
• WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project
could adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for
listed species.
• Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces, altering
water temperature, discharging contaminants, etc.
•
• 1. Do you know of any problems with water quality in any of the streams
within this watershed? Yes No X If yes, describe.
•
•
• 2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a
waterbody? Yes_x_ No_ _
• Existing large vegetation shall be protected and additional vegetation
shall be planted as a result of the proposed project.
•
• 3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to
increase nutrient loading or contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges,
or runoff) to the waterbody? Yes No X
•
• • • 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the
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project or during operation of the project? Yes_X_No_ _
• WDEW's construction requirements will be strictly adhered to.
•
• 5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning,
highway salting, chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing parking
lots?
• Yes_ _ No x If yes, please describe.
•
• • • VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to
determine, if the project will affect riparian vegetation, thereby, adversely
impacting salmon.
•
• 1. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream
banks? Yes No X
•
• If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type
of vegetation to be removed.
•
• 2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to replant? Yes_ _ _No_x
If yes, what types of plants will you use?
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Skokomish Indian Tribe
Natural Resources Department (360) 877-5213
N. 541 Tribal Center Road Fax (360) 877-5148 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584
July 23,2009
Environmental Review Application No.: SEP2009-00039
Project Name: Arcand Shoreline Protection Project
Description of Proposal: Proposal to install rock bulkhead on waterward side of Highway
106
Location: 40 E Merrimount
Union WA,98592
Proponent: Patti Arcand
Dear Kell,
It has been determined that the above project will not have any negative
environmental impacts to the Skokomish Tribe or their resources if the mitigation
measures set forth,to place LWD on the beach and spawning gravel for surf smelt are
adhered to along with the following provisions. A provision for replacing the LWD if
washed away by stones or other factors needs to be in place in the mitigation measures
before permiting this project. A provision for adding additional surf smelt gravel if it is
washed away due to wave energy from the new bulkhead needs to be in place in the
mitigation measures before permitting this project. If the following provisions are meet
the Tribe agrees with your determination of nonsignificance. However,the Skokomish
Tribes Tribal Historic Preservation Officer will be providing coiminent as to the potential
cultural impacts of this SEPA and you should not move forward with the above project
until you receive those comments. Thank you for including the Skokomish Tribe in the
planning process,if you have any questions about the comments provided herein please
contact Randy N. Lumper(Environmental Planner) at 1-360-877-5213 ext# 508 or email
-them to rlumper@skokomish.org.
Sincerely,
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Joseph Pavel
Director
Skokomish Natural Resources Department
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