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N Y Q P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584
(360)427-9670
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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2008-00153
Description of Proposal: Construct and realign 2.7 miles of Bear Creek Dewatto Road,
near Tiger Lake and its associated wetlands. Estimated
excavation quantity is 182,000 cy while estimated fill is 123, 000
cy. Install 3 major culverts on streams in the area, one being
designed for fish passage. Mitigation proposed for filling of 9,962
sf of category III wetland.
Proponent: MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Site Address (If Assigned): NE BEARCREEK DEWATTO RD BELFAIR
Directions to Site: St Rt 3 to Belfair, L on St Rt 300, straight onto Old Belfair Hwy, L
on Bearcreek Dewatto Rd approx. 4 miles.
Parcel Number: 123050060010
Legal Description: COUNTY R/W
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 Grace Miller at ext. 360 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 12/18/2008. 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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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2008-00153
CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION
1) The Mitigation Plan, dated October 2008, proposed by the Mason County Public Works
Department, must be implemented throughout project development. The mitigation
proposed would compensate for impacts to four wetlands adjacent to the existing road and
connect a previously intact wetland which was divided by the construction of the existing
road.
2) The Mitigation Plan includes the creation and reestablishment of 21,631 square feet of
wetland, 13,677 square feet of buffer enhancement and 47,990 square feet of buffer
preservation. The Maintenance and Contingency Plan and the Monitoring Plan shall be
implemented as proposed.
3) Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of the aquatic environment as a result
of this project.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Bear Creek Dewatto Road Realignment
2. Name of applicant:
Mason County Department of Public Works
3.Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Attn: Rick Hirschberg
Mason County
Department of Public Works
P.O. Box 1850
Shelton,WA 98584
Telephone: (360)427-9670 ext. 748
4. Date checklist prepared:
October 15, 2008
5.Agency requesting checklist:
Mason County Department of Community Development
6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing, if applicable):
The proposed work is scheduled for summer, 2009 and 2010
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.
Environmental Classification Summary(ECS)-Washington Department of Transportation
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.
None known
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Mason County—Shorelines Substantial Development Permit, WDFW—HPA, Corps of Engineers-404 permit
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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.)
Construct and realign 2.7 miles of county road in northeastern Mason County on the Bear Creek Dewatto
Road, near Tiger Lake. Estimated excavation quantity is 182,000 cubic yards,while estimated fill is 123,000
cubic yards. Install three major culverts on streams in the area,one being designed for fish passage.The
project will cause filling of 9,962 square feet of Category III wetland. Approximately 4,700 lineal feet of
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existing road will be decommissioned. This involves asphalt removal and scarifying to a depth of one foot.
Work to be accomplished with excavators, crawler tractors and dump trucks.
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.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
1. EARTH:
a. General description of the site(circle one): fla rollin hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
SLOPES:Some natural banks are approximately 20%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site(for example, clay,sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the
classification of agricultural soils,specify them and note any prime farmland.
The Mason County soil survey lists the soils as:Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 5-15%slopes, Everett
gravelly loamy sand, 15-30%slopes, Everett gravelly sandy loam, 5-15%slopes and Mukilteo peat,0-2%
slopes.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
No
e. Describe the purpose,type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of
fill. Excavation for the project will total 182,000 cubic yards. Fill will amount to 123,000 cubic yards. Fill
to be obtained from approved upland pits.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Any potential erosion would be controlled through the installation of appropriate BMPs such as silt
s will be protected b using
fencing and straw bale check dams during construction. Exposed slope p y g
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appropriate cover eg: plastic sheeting,straw mulch, hydroseeding. Permanent stormwater features
meeting the Department of Ecology's 1992 stormwater manual will be installed.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constructions(for example,
asphalt or buildings)?
Wider paved road lanes along the new alignment less the road,which will be decommissioned,will
create 50,740 square feet of new asphalt. This represents a 25%increase in impervious surface.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Installation of silt fencing, plastic sheeting,straw mulch, hydroseeding and straw bale check dams as
needed during construction.
2.AIR:
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.dust, automobile,odors,
industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities, if known.
The primary emission would be equipment exhaust and dust during construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
None known
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
None proposed
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.
There are three streams (all intermittent)and four seasonally inundated wetlands immediately adjacent
to the project. At its closest point,the road is within 165 feet of Tiger Lake.
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. Please refer to attached plans.
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.
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No dredging is required for the project. Approximately 9,962 square feet of wetlands will be
filled. Fill for the three stream crossings will amount to approximately 137 cubic yards below
ordinary high water. All fill will come from approved upland sources.
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
No.
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, 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.
Not applicable.
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). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so,
describe.
Rain/storm water is the only source of runoff. It will occur as sheet-flow running off the surface of the
road into the ditch line. The ditch lines, in turn,will drain into the natural drainages in the area.
2 Could waste materials enter round or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Filter fabric fence and/or straw bales will be installed as needed to prevent transport of
ill sediment into waterways due to storm events during construction. A pollution spill kit will be on site to
control fuel/fluid spills. Ditchlines will contain retention swales to control sediment transport.
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4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
,(deciduous tree: alder, maple,aspen, other
,(evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
,(shrubs
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pasture
_crop or grain
✓ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, others
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation:
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Shrubs,grasses and mature trees
will be cleared from the right of way in order to build the road.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There is no documented presence of threatened or endangered species in the project area.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any:
None proposed.
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, heF^^^ stiouasti etheF
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
Unknown.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None proposed.
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6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
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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 required
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,that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
Only those associated with refueling and servicing the construction equipment.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Emergency medical or traffic control in case of an accident.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Normal construction safety standards and MUTCD Traffic Control Standards will
be enforced.
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, and operation, other)? Indicate what hours
noise would come from the site
Normal noise from road construction equipment. Construction activity will
be restricted to daylight hours.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Mufflers standard on equipment. Restrict work to daylight hours only.
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8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Current site is a county road. No structures exist on the property other
than the road. Adjacent areas are rural and include residences and long term commercial timber
resource areas.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No
b. Describe any structures on the site.
A county road.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what?
5,270 feet of the existing road will be widened and realigned. 6,100 feet of new road will be constructed
and 4,700 feet of existing road will be decommissioned.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
NA
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Rural residential-5-acre lot minimum and rural residential 20-acre lot minimum.
g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Urban residential
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an"environmentally sensitive"area? If so, specify.
There are three riparian corridors associated with the three stream crossings. Four wetlands will be
impacted by the project.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
None
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None applicable
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I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and
plans, if any:
Project will not change the surrounding land use.
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
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None
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?
Guardrail will be three feet above the running surface of the road.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Revegetate exposed soils
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
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Hunting,fishing and boating.
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 recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None applicable
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.
None known
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
None known
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.
Bear Creek Dewatto Road.
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.
Yes
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project
eliminate?
None
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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).
The purpose of the project is road construction and realignment
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, indicate
when peak volumes would occur.
The project would not change the existing level of vehicular traffic.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None proposed.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES:
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:
Telephone and electricity.
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
17.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: Date Submitted /Io Z/
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ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST
Applicant Information Project Information
Date: October 28,2008
Name: Mason County Department of Public Works Name: Bear Creek Dewatto Road
Realignment
Phone: (360)427-9670 ext.748 Location: Bear Creek Dewatto Road MP 7.3
to 10.0
Attn: Rick Hirschberg Description: Realignment of an existing
road and new road construction
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 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 question 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(DFW)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: The project is located on the Union River and Mission Creek. The Department
of Fish and Wildlife's "Catalog of Washington Streams and Salmon Utilization", 1975 shows the
presence of Hood Canal summer chum. WDFW Salmonscape database shows the presence of
Puget Sound winter steelhead.
2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed?
Yes X No Uncertain
Please describe:
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: Union River
2. Name of nearest waterbody: Union River
3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water?
Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce the chance of a negative impact to
fish.
The project crosses Courtney Creek, a tributary to the Union River.
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4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected waterbody(parking
lots, farmland, etc.)? The current use at the project site is a county road.
5. Is the project above a:
• natural permanent barrier(waterfall)? Yes No X
• natural temporary barrier(beaver pond)? Yes No X
• man-made barrier(culvert, dam)? Yes No X
• other(explain) :
6. If yes to any of the above, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage?
NA.
7. What percentage of the project will be impervious surface(including pavement&roof area)?
The project will increase the impervious surface by 50,740 square feet. This is an increase of
25%.. It is due to increasing the width of the existing running surface and new road construction.
FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could interfere
with migration of adult and 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
Name of surface waterbody.
ii. Ground water: Yes No X
Amount
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
If yes,will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water
system or a surface waterbody?
If to a surface water discharge,please give the name of the waterbody:
4. Will this project require the building of new roads?
Yes X No 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 X No
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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 affect water quality. Such adverse affects can cause problems for listed species.
Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces,altering water
temperature,discharging contaminants,etc.
l. 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?
Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often result in
a change in shade.
Yes X No There will be a slight reduction in shade due to tree removal at two
stream crossings.
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 project or during operation of the
project? In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity.
Yes X No There will be a minor, temporary increase in turbidity when water is
returned to the in-stream work areas, once streams are flowing following construction.
5. Will your project require long-term maintenance, i.e., bridge cleaning, highway salting, chemical
sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots?
Yes X No
If es lease describe: Ditches will be cleaned on a periodic basis.
yes,
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VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine is 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 X No
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If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be
removed. Two new stream crossings will require the removal of right of way timber at the
crossings.
2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant?
Yes X No NA
If yes,what types of plants will you use? The areas will be replanted with willow cuttings on a
three foot by three foot spacing.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
PO Box 47775 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 • (360) 407-6300
December 18,2008
Ms.Grace Miller 7 Your address
Mason County ' is in the
Department of Community Development Kennedy-
Planning Division Goldsborough
PO Box 279 watershed
Shelton,WA 98584
Dear Ms.Miller:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the Bear
Creek Dewatto Road Realignment project(SEP2008-00153)as proposed by Rick Hirschberg,Mason
County. The Department of Ecology(Ecology)reviewed the environmental checklist and has the
following comment(s):
AIR QUALITY: Bernard Brady(360)407-6803
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management practice for minimization of track out and windblown dust should be included in
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any applicable permitting.
SHORELANDS&WETLANDS: Sarah Lukas(360)407-7459
The proposed road realignment will require authorization from both Ecology as well as the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. In review of our records,Ecology has not received a Joint Aquatic
Resource Permit Application(JARPA)for this proposal. I suggest the applicant apply by submitted a
JARPA to both the above agencies. Along with the DARPA,the applicant should also submit site
plans,vicinity maps,a wetland delineation report,and a wetland mitigation proposal. The JARPA
should be submitted to the following:
Department of Ecology, SWRO Seattle District Corps of Engineers
ATTN: Federal Permit Coordinator CENWS-OD-RG
PO Box 47775 PO Box 3755
Olympia, WA 98504-7775 Seattle,WA 98124-3755
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SOLID WASTE&FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Anya Caudill(360)407-6084
We encourage the applicant to reuse or recycle all possible leftover construction materials and reduce
waste generated. Recycling construction debris is often less expensive than landfill disposal.
The applicant proposes to decommission 4,700 feet of the existing road. The applicant should ensure
that demolition debris is safely managed,especially if it contains possibly dangerous materials.
Please review the"Dangerous Waste Rules for Demolition,Construction,and Renovation Wastes,"
posted at Ecology's website at: www.ecy.wa.gov/progxams/hwtr/demodebris/. The applicant may
also contact Rob Rieck of Ecology's Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program at(360)
407-6751 for more information about safely handling dangerous wastes and demolition debris.
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Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they do not
constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that
must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments please contact the appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(SM: 08-8788)
cc: Bernard Brady,AQP
Anya Caudill, SW&FAP
Sarah Lukas, SEA
Rick Hirschberg,Mason County(Applicant/Contact)
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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
December 12,2008
Environmental Review Application No.: SEP2008-00153
Project Name: Re-alignment of Bear Cr. Dewatto Rd.
Description of Proposal: Re-align 2.7 miles of Bear Cr.Dewatto Rd.near Tiger Lake in
addition to installing 3 major culverts on streams in the area,one being designed for fish
passage and re-connect 2 wetlands by decommissioning a portion of the existing road.
Location: Bear Cr.Dewatto Rd. approx.mile marker 4,Parcel# 123050060010
Proponent: Mason County Public Works Department
Dear Ms Miller,
It has been determined that the above project will not have any negative
environmental impacts to the Skokomish Tribe or their resources. As such we agree with
your determination of nonsignificance. However,the Skokomish Tribes Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer will be providing comment 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(Aquatic Resources Enhancement Biologist)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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