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Home My WebLink AboutHydraulic Project Approval - BLD Permit / Conditions - 12/22/1993 HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL R.C.W. 75 . 20 . 100 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES R.C.W. 75.20. 103 General Administration Bldg. Olympia, Washington 98504 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES 0 December 22 , 1993 (206) 753-6650 (applicant should refer to this date in all correspondence) PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES 10 LAST NAME FIRST 18 CONTACT PHONE(S) CONTROL NUMBER Anderson, Roy W. (206) 898-2537 00-62376-02 19 STREET OR RURAL ROUTE ® 0 WRIA East 10111 Highway 106 14 .MARI CITY STATE 98592 17ZIP 14 Union 2 ATER TRI gUTQRY TQ Y Hood Canal Admiralt Inlet 11 TYPE OF PROJECT drlve 5 Piling — SECTION ARTER SECTION TOWNSHIP RANGE(E-W) COUNTY Re — ———————— SECTION SW 35 22N 03W Pierce & Relocate Float ------------------------------- —————————— TIME LIMITATIONS: 5] MAY THIS PROJECT Y BEGIN �KAND MUST BE COMPLETED 8Y March 2 , 1994 March 14 , 1995 THIS APPROVAL IS TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ITS PROVISIONS FOLLOWED BY THE PERMITTEE AND OPERATOR PERFORMING THE WORK. SEE IMPORTANT GENERAL PROVISIONS ON REVERSE SIDE OF APPROVAI NOTE: Washington Department of Fisheries (WDF) reviewed your application received on September 22 , 1993 and reviewed plans for the proposal received on November 17 1993 . The site of the proposed project was inspected at low tiAe on the evening of December 3 , 1993 . WDF discourages the use of ilings, lumber, and other materials treated with creosote and ocher wood preservatives and recommends instead the use of steel, concrete, or recycled plastic. 1. This ro]]ect is apppproved as illustrated in your application, subject to the following provisions. 2 . Work below the ordinaryy hi h water line shall not occur from March 15 through June 14 o any year for the protection of migrating juvenile salmonids. 3 . In addition work below the ordinary high waterline shall not occur from September 15 through December 31 and from January 1 through March 1 of any year for the protection of surf smelt spawning beds. 4 . All manmade debris on the beach at the project site shall be removed and disposed of upland such that it does not enter waters of the state. 5. The relocated float and associated moorings shall be located to avoid shading of eelgrass. SEPA: MDNS by Mason Co. , final October 26, 1993 (SEPA Log 25530) REGIONAL HABITAT MANAGER - Nell Rickard (206) 902-2574 PATROL - Makoviney [3 APPLICANT - WILDLIFE - READER - PATROL - HAB. MGR. - WRIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES �- DIRECTOR HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL 5 . 2O . lOO DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES R.C.W. 7 R.C.W. 7 .20. 103 General Administration Bldg. Olympia, Washington 98504 �] December 22 , 1993 (206) 753-6650 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES (applicant should refer to this date in all correspondence) PAGE-)_OF 2 PAGES 10 LAST NAME CONTACT PHONE )]CONTROL CONTROL NUMBER Anderson, Roy W. (206) 898-2537 00-62376-02 12 WATEr ,00d Canal IF]WRIA 14.MARI 6. The existing pier lengthened ramp, and relocated float structure shall not exceed f00 feet in total length. 7 . Floatation for the structure shall be entirely enclosed and contained to prevent the breakup or loss of the floatation material into the water for the life of the structure. 8 . The five (5) existing pilings shall either be utilized for the relocated float or shall be removed and disposed of upland such that they do not enter waters of the state. 9. If five (5) new piling are to be utilized, they as well as all lumber' and other materials treated with preservatives shall be sufficiently cured to minimize leaching into the water or bed. 10. Project activities shall be conducted to minimize siltation of beach areas and bed materials. 11. If a fish kill occurs or fish are observed in distress, the project activity shall immediatel cease and WDF Habitat Management Division shall be notified immediately. 12 . 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. 13 . Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of fish life as a result of this project. If ou have any questions or need additional information, lease coJact Neil Rickard, Regional Habitat Manager, at (206) 9�2-2574 . LOCATION: See above. lt: 23 : 30 cc: Jason Manassee, Mason County DCD REV 10/16/88 " S y? � Ifl89 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES Past Office Box 43135 • Olympia, Washington 98504-3135 • (206) 902-2200 • SCAN 902-2200 • TDD 902-2207 October 13 , 1993 Roy W. Anderson East 10111 Highway 106 Union, Washington 98592 SUBJECT: Hydraulic Project Application - Float and Piling Relocation - Hood Canal, Tributary to Admiralty Inlet, Section 35, Township 22 North, Range 03 West, Mason County, WDF Log No. 00-62376-01, WRIA 14.MARI Dear Mr. Anderson: Washington Department of Fisheries (WDF) received the above- referenced Hydraulic Project Application on September 22 , 1993 , but we are unable to complete processing at this time for the following reason(s) : Incomplete Application - Additional information is required. Complete plans and specifications of the project relative to Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) , (Datum, Mean Lower Low Water [MLLW] = 0. 0) , must be submitted to facilitate evaluation of potential impacts to fish resources. The drawings must accurately depict existing conditions and shall include plan and cross-sectional views of the proposed project, a vicinity map of the project area, and accurate directions to the project site. The location of all prominent natural features and manmade improvements on the bank and beach in the immediate vicinity of the project area shall be accurately represented. To aid us in locating the project site, a photograph should be supplied. Information synthesized from recent studies indicates that the shadow cast by overwater and floating structures, as narrow as eight feet in width, located in the intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats can result in the loss of important marine vegetation, such as eelgrass. To avoid this adverse impact, overwater and floating structures shall avoid such vegetation. If the proposed structures are located on the beach such that a marine vegetation inspection cannot be undertaken by WDF during a daylight low tide, the inspection shall be undertaken for the applicant by a qualified biologist approved by WDF. Roy W. Anderson Page 2 October 13 , 1993 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) - Compliance with SEPA is required by law prior to issuance of the Hydraulic Project Approval. Please contact your local city or county planning department for information regarding SEPA procedures. As soon as the SEPA process has been completed, please provide written notification of compliance from your local jurisdiction, so your application may be processed in a timely manner. Your proposal is placed on hold until we receive the above-identified information. Your application will be processed after the information has been received. WDF, Department of Ecology (DOE) , Department of Health, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Wildlife, and several local jurisdictions are concerned about the use of creosote and other wood preservatives in the aquatic environment. These concerns are addressed in the enclosed Focus Sheet produced by DOE. In particular, WDF is concerned about adverse effects on fin fish, shellfish, benthic and epibenthic invertebrates, marine vegetation, etc. , from the use of pilings treated with creosote and other wood preservatives in the aquatic environment. DOE classifies some used creosoted piles as a hazardous waste. For disposal, these piles must be taken to a designated hazardous waste disposal site. The closest site is in Arlington, Oregon. A major portion of creosote is comprised of a variety of chemical compounds known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) . Creosoted pilings in saltwater leach PAHs. As much as 20 percent or more of a piling' s creosote leaches into the surroundings waters. Since 50 to 100 gallons of creosote are used in the typical piling depending on the piling size and level of treatment, the amount leached can be significant. About 2/3 of the PAHs released are adsorbed to bottom sediments and persist. Most fishes metabolize PAHs, however, intermediate breakdown products can be extremelycarcinogenic to a wide variety of organisms 9 Y 9 (including fish) . Epidermal tumors and liver lesions in flatfishes are two examples of cancerous affects which have been directly related to high PAH levels in sediments. Other PAHs exhibit significant acute toxicity to aquatic organisms but are non- carcinogenic. PAHs can cause adverse effects at numerous biological levels including enzymatic and immunological changes, tissue damage, direct mortality, and community alteration. Bivalves (e.g. , mussels and oysters) do not metabolize PAHs. High tissue concentrations have been found in these organisms in association with PAH contaminated substrate (piles and sediments) . Roy W. Anderson Page 3 October 13 , 1993 Because of the above-identified effects of PAHs on the environment, their sources should be reduced or eliminated wherever possible. Preferred non-toxic alternatives to creosote include concrete, steel, or recycled plastic piles. The additional cost of these alternatives can be offset by their benefits. These include longer product life, increased structural support capability, reduced disposal costs, lower costs of driving, and fewer piles. WDF recommends that these alternatives be utilized to reduce adverse affects on fish life. We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to protect, perpetuate, and manage the fish resources of the state of Washington. If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, please contact Neil Rickard, Regional Habitat Manager, at (206) 902-2574 . Sincerely, R. Timothy Flint Supervisor, Marine Permits Habitat Management Division RTF:NR: lt: 31 Enclosure(s) : (Focus Sheet) cc: Jason Manassee, Mason County, DCD