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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP2014-00048 Expand Rail Transfer Facility - SEP Determinations - 8/22/2014 oN_SrA MASON COUNTY �P5 M c �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT S° �= Planning Division Y �? P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 (360)427-9670 1864 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-340) SEP2014-00048 Description of Proposal: Expand existing rail transfer facility for "hot load" capability to include municipal solid waste; construct 70 ft. by 100 ft. tipping building to handle these materials in area of rail spur; materials are handled in containers delivered by truck and loaded in rail access facility; existing stormwater contained in existing site stormwater system. Proponent: NORTH MASON FIBER CO Location of Proposal: 431 NE LOG YARD RD BELFAIR Parcel Number: 123211001070 Legal Description: TR 7 OF N1/2 NE Directions to Site: State Route 3 to Log Yard Rd. on left at end of road 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 43.21C.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. Please contact Allan Borden at ext. 365 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 9/5/2014. 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REGIONAL ADVANTAGES: -Efficient load/unload capabilities at North Mason Fiber's central South Sound Belfair location; -Bring jobs, people to Belfair/Mason County; -Create hub for flow of materials (reduced environmental impacts of transport); SITE ADVANTAGES: -Easy access from Hwy 3; -On-site rail spur; • •28-inch thick concrete pavement allows heavy container moving, stacking, storage; -Fully controlled storm water facility; -Fully covered operation (expandable 70' x 100' structure); OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES: -Experience handling putrescent materials with minimal off-site impacts; -Augmented odor mitigation during transport provided by NMF-generated biofilter layer over each MSW load under membrane/solid cover; -"Hot Load" approach - no MSW storage; Existing HOT LOAD AREA !� Exist RAIL SPUR { Y FUTURESW s q TIPPING BUILDING " N N. Ar Existin¢SCALES COVERED RAIL SPUR -Expandable -70'x 100' fabric building; -Fully enclosable; -Openable end doors; Existing s HOT LOAD AREA 'y _ Exist RAIL SPUR FUTURE SW TIPPING BUILDING " j 7 R ijj Existing SCALE- COVERED RAIL SPUR -Expandable-70'x100' fabric building; -Fully enclosable; •Openable end doors; PARCEL I� - - - - - - - - — — - - E I f I r A 41 � CHATE COL TION T BASIN to eachate Collection YS 1 T �. POND � existing "HOT LOAD"�REJa Cgs NMF MSW Rail Trans-Load Facility Overview: Project consists of construction of -—100'x 70' Fabric Tipping Building [both ends openable] _ to ensure stormwater/leachate separation -Operations established to move MSW from trucks Inside building npp, to load rail cars on spur ` "c - Solid Waste Handling permit revision as needed —12 - No changes will be made to parking \ - Planned utilization is up to 200 tons per day Existing Structures: Office-3,500 sf footprint Bagging Shed-1350 sf Scale House-580 sf Well/Pump Hous -75 sf ZProposed Tipping Building: —7,000 sf 0 50 100 feet North Mason Fiber Company Lot 12321-10-01070 PROPOSED Solid Waste Trans-Load FC Base map by N.L.Olsen 2000 7-31-14 proposal layout Exist We I f Exist ACP ^ APPROX LOCATION OF INDIVIDUAL RAUL TIPPINGAREA j ` UT EAST y RATED i STOR ATER i se TM NT ? .' F r PPROX LOCATION F � 'I FEEDSTOCK PILE v Exist Officel rdenance 9 = (Exist Belf�ir Water Sce— PARCEL 1 isi Fire Hydrant Exist ing S I FFFop Or V l I Li Lu _I MSW I J Edge of Kist ACP It up) ST 9I AERATED ( STORM WATER TREATMENT PONDS lit Layout Plan ��it Revised March 2014 A. background thql 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:111el North Mason Fiber Company Rail Transfer Facility expansion 2. Name of applicant:LLelp Bob Dressel / Owner North Mason Fiber Company 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hel P.O. Box 275, Belfair, WA 98528 360-275-0228 4. Date checklist prepared:thel July 25, 2014 5. Agency requesting checklist:1hel ORCAA / Mason County Planning(expected to be) SEPA Lead / Mason County Public Health 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hei Construction to begin upon completion of permitting 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. thel The proposed tipping building may be expanded to cover more operations in the future. Addition of an adjacent biofilter for treatment of air from the tipping building may be installed if needed. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. lbfjpj A SEPA checklist was prepared in 2003 in association with permit coverage of the compost facility. 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. hf eIp] None not associated with this project . 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. hLPl A building construction permit will be required from Mason County for the fabric tipping structure. The facility's solid waste handling permit from Washington State Department of Ecology and Mason County Health Department will need to be revised (including a separate Operations Plan for this aspect) . A Notice of Construction Order of Approval will be needed from Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. No other permits or approvals are known to be needed. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 2 of 18 11. Give 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) hj elgl North Mason Fiber Company plans to expand its current "Hot Load" capability (for exempt status soils) , to include municipal solid waste (MSW) . The current "Hot Load" procedure consists of trucks delivering soils to a specified location near NMF's on-site rail spur. Upon delivery, NMF's equipment scoops up the soil and loads it into, typically, gondola-style rail cars. Upon finished loading, the railcars are trained to their final destination. Predominately that destination is the landfill at Arlington, Oregon. "Hot Load" refers to the process of coordinating and scheduling delivery of the haul with availability of the rail cars so that the material is delivered, loaded, and leaves the site within a 24-hour period. Additional environmental precautions will be utilized for the expansion of this operation to include handling MSW: A tipping building approximately 70-feet by 100-feet is proposed to cover the rail spur and paved area adjacent to the rail spur. A small area west of the RR spur that is not paved and will be covered by the structure, will be paved. Rail cars will be delivered along the spur line into the building. The trucks will drive into the building, tip their load and exit the structure. NMF's equipment will operate in the building scooping the waste from the tip floor into the gondola cars. The rail car covers will be placed and secured before the cars are pulled out of the building to the waste's destination. The structure will be fiber sided with truck / rail car doors at each end. Ventilation will be provided for equipment exhaust. Future expansion may include installation of a biofilter adjacent to the building to treat exhaust and provide additional odor control. Ecology block push walls will be installed in the building to contain the waste and facilitate full removal . Leachate will be minimized by the building cover, but compost berms will be utilized inside the down side of the tipping area to soak up any potential leachate from wet wastes (expected to be minimal) . Stormwater will not be impacted due to the building which will keep rain off of the waste. Stormwater running off of the roof will go into NMF's current stormwater treatment and infiltration system. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 3 of 18 12. 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.jtel North Mason Fiber Company Facility is located at NE 431 Log Yard Road, Belfair, WA 98528. The facility covers -28- acres and is abutted to the south and west by properties owned by the owners of North Mason Fiber Company. This existing site is approximately 2. 5 miles north of the town of Belfair, in Mason County, Washington. The site is east of State Highway 3 with access from Log Yard Road, and west of Old Belfair Highway. Legal Description: PARCEL 1: All that portion of the West 1700 feet, as measured along the North line thereof, of the North half (N 1/z) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/) of Section twentyone (21), Township twentythree (23) North, Range one (1) West, W.M., lying Easterly of the Easterly right-of-way line of the railroad right-of-way acquired by the United States of America in proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Cause No. 619, as disclosed in instrument recorded December 5, 1947, Auditor's File No. 122414. Parcel No. 12321 10 01070 TOGETHER WITH a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for road purposes, 40 feet in width, as described in instrument recorded April 11, 1980, Auditor's File No. 375287. TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for roadway and utility purposes, 60 feet in width, as described in instrument recorded December 19, 2001, Auditor's File No. 1745603, rerecorded January 6, 2003, Auditor's File No. 1771694. EXCEPT: Commencing at the NE comer of the West 1700 feet of the North half of the NE 1/4 of Section 12,T.23N.,R.1 W.,W.M.,Mason County,WA,also being the NW comer of Lot 9 of Mason County Large Lot No.2002-0002; Thence South 0 10'02"West,527.07 feet along the East line of said West 1700 feet also being the West line of Lots 7,8,and 9 of said Large Lot; Thence South 89 03534"West and leaving said East line,40.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence North 010'02"East parallel with said East line,354.15 feet; Thence North 37'30'45"West 214.28 feet to a point on the North line of said NE 1/4; Thence South 89`3534"West 28.05 feet along said North line; Thence South 010'02"West 525.W feet; NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 4 of 18 Thence North 89'35'34"East parallel with the North line of said NE 1/4,160.03 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. AND EXCEPT: The North 100 feet of the South 310 feet of the East 175 feet of the following described parcel: All that portion of the West 1700 feet,as measured along the North line thereof,of the North half (N 1/2 ) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 21, Township 23 North, Range 1 West, W.M., lying Easterly of the Easterly right-of-way line of the railroad right-of -way acquired by the United States of America in proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Cause No. 619, as disclosed in instrument recorded December 5,1947,Auditor's File No.122414. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS h[ el 1. Earth a. General description of the site hj_e1�1 (circle one): PA rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? h[ e The site is paved and nearly flat other than slope to drain at less than 5o to stormwater treatment swales and ponds. The steepest slopes on the facility are the sloped sides of the ponds at maximum 2:1 . A short (-10' of rise) slope of approximately 89.- runs along the northeastern corner of the roughly triangular site. 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 agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. h[ elpl Soils on the site are generally sandy, and classified as Everett loamy sand (N.Olsen, Geotechnical Analysis - North Mason Fiber Company, Port Orchard, WA, 2000) . d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. help No. There is no evidence of unstable soil conditions within or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed site. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. h[ elpl Approximately 12 cy or less of excavation is estimated for the footing wall of the structure that will be sited on the west side of NMF's rail spur line. This area is not currently paved, so concrete footings will be constructed approximately NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 5 of 18 12-inches into subsurface soil (estimated for discussion purposes only) . The small quantity of soil will be utilized in NMF's horticultural soil blend products. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. hL elpl No erosion is expected because the small amount of soil disturbance is not on a hillside, will be immediately filled with concrete for the footing, and appropriate TESC will be used. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? hLgipl The percent of impervious area will be increased by 0. 4* ultimately due to paving within (and small pad outside of) the west side of the structure that is west of the RR spur and not currently paved. Estimated ultimate (following future expansion of structure) new paving could be approximately 220' by 151 . Currently approximately 650 of the site is impervious associated with existing buildings, asphalt pavement and compacted gravel . h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hL elpl Small excavations for structure footing along the west side of the building will be dug into soil surface and immediately backfilled with concrete footing. Erosion control berms or silt fence will be used if any disturbed surface is left exposed. Small volume of excavated soil will be placed within NMF's paved and controlled facility for use in horticultural products. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction., operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. hI elpl Construction: Diesel emissions are expected from equipment used to construct footings, erect building, and place ecology block barriers. Construction is expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks 4-5 people. Operation & Maintenance: Odor may be generated from the tipped MSW between being tipped from trucks and being covered with biofilter on the rail cars although the entire process will be in a building and, therefore, much reduced. Diesel emissions are expected from trucks delivering and equipment used to load the waste into the rail cars and to clean & maintain tipping floor. Quantity estimate (per EPA Diesel Emissions Quantifierl : 0. 10 tons per year NOx, 0. 007 tons per year PM2. 5, 0. 042 tons per year CO) ' U.S.EPA Diesel Emissions Quantifier. http://cfoub. epa. aov/guar;tifier/ Based on 40hp excavator, 250 hours/year, 1, 400 gallons diesel/year; 100hp loader 250 hours/year, 320 gallons diesel/year; long haul trucks NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-M) May 2014 Page 6 of 18 b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? if so, generally describe. hI elpl None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: hj elp1 Construction of a tipping building will contain and reduce odor generated from the waste handling. The tipping building will enclose trucks during load discharge, movement of the waste from the tipping floor to the rail car (inside the building) , and covering the rail car with a biofilter layer and the rail car lid / cover. Scheduling and "hot load" operations will eliminate waste storage and associated odors by limiting the waste residence time to 24-hour maximum. 3. Water a. Surface Water: hel 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. hel There are no natural surface waters on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Three sets of aerated stormwater ponds were constructed for stormwater treatment and retention on the NMF property. These ponds do not discharge from the site except via infiltration, evaporation and regular (approximately yearly) draining and cleaning. 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.1hel No, because there are no natural surface water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. 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. thel Not applicable - no natural surface waters or wetlands are on the site. class 6, 80 miles on-site per year, 400 idling hours, 900 gallons diesel/year. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checkllst(WAC 197-11-M) May 2014 Page 7 Of 18 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. h[ elpl No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. hC elp] No. The site is not included in any of the County's flood plain maps. 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.1hel No, the proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. Waste is transferred from trucks to rail cars entirely within the tipping building. b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hel Water used for this project will predominately be City Water. An existing groundwater well is available, but is not expected to be used. 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. hj elp] No septic system is located on the site. Portable sanitary facilities are provided for work crews and site visitors. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 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. hL eIp] Surface water runoff in the trans-load area will not contact waste materials. Rainwater will run off the east 3� of the building and will continue to be directed to the north biofiltration Swale, aerated ponds, and infiltration system. Rainwater will run off of the west � of the building and fall onto the vegetated ground outside of the paved rail spur to infiltrate naturally. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. hL elp� The potential for impacts to ground and surface water will be negligible, given that all waste handling and exposure operations will occur inside the building with no exposure to surface water. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11.960) May 2014 Page 8 Of 18 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage pattems in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. 500 of the building area (east half) will run off of the building onto the paved site surface which drains away from the building then to the north biotreatment swale and ponds. This 3z will not alter existing drainage patterns. The other (west) 50g will direct stormwater off of the building roof to unpaved area adjacent to the paved rail spur. This area also drains away from the building where it will naturally eventually infiltrate. This portion is being directed off of the pad, thus reducing the stormwater collected on-site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: No other measures are needed. 4. Plants tg1p] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: hj elpj _d deciduous tree: I®, maple, aspen, other 4 evergreen tree: Ifir. ceda , pine, other shrubs I scotch broom _4 grass ___pasture crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation Little vegetation exists within the area that will be used for the tipping building. Most of the area is already paved. Existing vegetation is located around the western perimeter (and potentially under the west wall of the building) consisting of sparse grasses, scotch broom, and weeds. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? hL elpl None or minor amounts of grass & weeds in the location of the west building footings. Most of the structure will be located over the paved rail spur and existing pavement at NMF's site. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.JhLel None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: hie None known. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 9 of 18 e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Scotch broom 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: tbel birds: hawk, heron, a I on bird , other: mammals: ee , bear, elk, beaver, other: o® fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hL epl None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.Ltelp None known. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:1hel No measures to preserve or enhance wildlife are proposed because no impacts to wildlife are anticipated. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 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. hL ell Diesel fuel will be used to run in-coming trucks, on-site equipment and to pull rail cars. Electricity will be used to run ventilation fan for building. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. hj jp No, the project will not affect the potential use of solar energy. 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: hj eld The facility will utilize energy efficient 3-phase electric motors. The purpose of the project involves transferring material from trucks to more fuel efficient rail transportation. Additionally, removal of truck traffic from roadways extends the life of road and highway infrastructure that consumes energy that would be needed for maintenance and expansion. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 10 of 18 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. hL gip] MSW may contain bacteria that could be hazardous to breathe or consume, and sharps that may be hazardous to handle. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None known. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. Diesel fuel and equipment oils and lubricants may be stored for fueling and maintenance of NMF's heavy equipment . These chemicals are stored properly and secondary containment available where applicable. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No additional emergency services needs are anticipated. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Environmental health and related safety issues are discussed in the "Operations Plan" and "Site Safety Plan" sections of this Permit Application. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? liel, No existing noises will affect this project . 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. h[ e Truck and equipment noises may be added during business hours between lam and 5pm. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 11 of 18 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: h� elpl Truck and equipment noises will be buffered while they are inside the building. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. hel Current uses on site include material grinding, mixing, screening, composting, hogged fuel production, log processing, excavation, sand and gravel processing, soil trans-loading onto rail spur, intermodal container handling. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? hel Area around the site is working forest, but the site itself has not been working forest land since before the current owner acquired it in 1989. Site has not been used as farmland since before current ownership, if then. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: The proposal will not affect or be affected by surrounding farm or forest land normal operations. c. Describe any structures on the site.1hel Structures currently on the site include: Office - 3, 500 sf footprint Bagging Shed - 1350 sf Scale House - 580 sf Well/Pump House - 75 sf d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? hel no /� _ e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hj elp1 P2,0(7 aV U6� The site is located within the Urban Growth Area and its ` use is consistent with heavy industrial . f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?ILfjpl Urban Growth Area g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?lbelpi Not Applicable NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 12 of 18 h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. hel No part of the site has been classified as a "critical area" i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? hI e None will reside onsite. Approximately 5 FTE operate the facility. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? hI elpl None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hel Not Applicable L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: hf e The proposal will comply with all applicable Mason County Land Use Regulations. The proposed MSW transfer facility will reduce truck use of over-capacity roads and highways, will encourage more efficient rail hauling, and will provide economic benefit to Mason County. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: The proposal does not impact nearby agricultural and forest lands. All infrastructure is already in place. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. h[ elpl None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. hL el Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:Itpipj Not Applicable 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? hj elpl Approximately 31-feet . 12-oz HDPE exterior. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? h� e►p1 No views will be obstructed or altered NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 13 of 18 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: h[ elpl Not Applicable 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? hI e Interior building lights may be installed for business hour (lam to 5pm) use in the winter months when needed. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? h[ epP No c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hI elpl None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] Building lights may be installed inside the building for operating hours during the winter months. The building cover will be light colored to allow natural light use when it is present. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hj elpl None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.lbelp No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: hel Not Applicable 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. hI jp] No b. Are there any landmarks,features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. hj elp] None known. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 14 of 18 c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. hl e l Not Applicable d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. Not Applicable 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. hj ep1 The site is served by State Highway 3 and accessed by Log Yard Road. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? hL elpl No. The nearest bus service runs along Highway 3 to the east, and along the Old Belfair Highway to the west of the site. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?JLelo No formal parking striping is used. The site has room for parking for 20+ cars. I n addition to ample parking for site personnel in front of the existing office, additional parking near the equipment maintenance / storage building is provided. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).1hel No e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Ltelp The proposal involves loading MSW onto rail cars on NMF's rail spur to be hauled via rail to the landfill in Arlington Oregon . Water or air transportation are not involved. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates?LLelpl On average the proposal may generate 6 RT truck trips to the site per day during haul times. Trucks are expected to be NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 15 of 18 Class 6 long haul trucks carrying end or top load containers. Peak volume times are not known. These estimates were based on client description of 200 tons per day (equivalent of 2 railcars per day) . g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. The proposal is not expected to interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural or forest products on roads in the area. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: hI elp] Proposal is already reducing truck traffic by facilitating train transport of MSW off loaded from these trucks to the landfill . 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example:fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. hI el No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. h[ eIP] Not applicable. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: hel lectrici , natural gas, ate , efuse servic ele hon , sanitary sewer, septic system, other 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, h�elp1 Electrical power will be used to run the ventilation fan and any building lighting. 3-phase power is currently available at the site and will be extended to this building. C. Signature HELP The above answers are an complete the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is reIyin o em t make i e ision. Signature: Name of signee Bob Dressel Position and Agency/Organization Owner North Mason Fiber Company Date Submitted: NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 16 of 18 PLANNING FEE'S PLANNER: ALLAN GRACE REBECCA MICHAEL FEE TYPE: FEE AMOUNT: 2=o 9 HS • O 1 i I PLANNING FEE TOTAL: $ Li S TERRE — SOURCE LLC July 31, 2014 Allan Borden /Planner III Mason County Community Development 426 W. CEDAR Shelton,WA 98584 RE:NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY SEPA SUBMITTAL PROJECT: RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION Dear Mr.Borden: This package consists of North Mason Fiber Company's application for SEPA process for the proposed expansion of North Mason Fiber's rail transfer capabilities to include municipal solid waste (MSW). The permits required for this expansion are a building permit for a 70-foot by 100-foot fabric tipping building, revision of North Mason Fiber's solid waste handling permit to cover transfer station activities, and a Notice of Construction from the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, per our pre-application meeting on March 21,2014,Case#PAR2014-00017. Contained in this application package are: 1) An environmental checklist dated 7-25-14. 2) A site layout plan showing the site features,property lines,and proposed structure and traffic flow. 3) A check for$945.00 for the SEPA fee for parcel 12321-10-01070. Please let Mr. Bob Dressel / owner North Mason Fiber and applicant, or myself know if you have any questions we can answer. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to augmenting Mason County's transportation efficiency. Sincerely, Tamara Thomas,P.E. Terre-Source LLC Managing Engineer Cc:Bob Dressel/North Mason Fiber/360-275-0228 720 SOUTH MAIN STREET • SUITE 207 MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273 • PH: 360-336-3536 0 FAX; 360-336-3530 li .. �. ., _. ` _ ; II �. _ i .. - - , _ .. SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST UPDATED 2014 Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: Lej ; This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:L !,r�i For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively.The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements—that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 1 of 18 A_ µ 1J is � cr A. background hI elpl 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: hL elpl North Mason Fiber Company Rail Transfer Facility expansion 2. Name of applicant: hL elpl Bob Dressel / Owner North Mason Fiber Company 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hI elp, P.O. Box 275, Belfair, WA 98528 360-275-0228 4. Date checklist prepared:JLelp July 25, 2014 5. Agency requesting checklist:JLelo ORCAA / Mason County Planning(expected to be) SEPA Lead / Mason County Public Health 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hj p.! Construction to begin upon completion of permitting 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. hL epl The proposed tipping building may be expanded to cover more operations in the future. Addition of an adjacent biofilter for treatment of air from the tipping building may be installed if needed. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.ILelp A SEPA checklist was prepared in 2003 in association with permit coverage of the compost facility. 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. 1hel None not associated with this project . 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. hel A building construction permit will be required from Mason County for the fabric tipping structure. The facility's solid waste handling permit from Washington State Department of Ecology and Mason County Health Department will need to be revised (including a separate Operations Plan for this aspect) . A Notice of Construction Order of Approval will be needed from Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. No other permits or approvals are known to be needed. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 2 of 18 t -- - �.. __ __.t- —. � ., _ ...�.. ..� .`.•i_-•. .- -.. �1�..:.... - fin+ _� ��1 :'die,. -i.. ;�? ���i! 'i. �. > � .., ei .....''`� � ,.. �'.'7 �:i�i i�Y. ��.,� t .�'ti:+y:i � k�r.' �S� �:1 }.)F_e ��1 .. � � Jr_'� Imo. [J :7�,. ,� , .. �U ... .J..�.:',�1�..1 � f1 i�i. • !. , ..�i��:���;;,� ,�'t _ i. :i� � i ,,1 11. Give 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.)1hel North Mason Fiber Company plans to expand its current "Hot Load" capability (for exempt status soils) , to include municipal solid waste (MSW) . The current "Hot Load" procedure consists of trucks delivering soils to a specified location near NMF's on-site rail spur. Upon delivery, NMF's equipment scoops up the soil and loads it into, typically, gondola-style rail cars. Upon finished loading, the railcars are trained to their final destination. Predominately that destination is the landfill at Arlington, Oregon. "Hot Load" refers to the process of coordinating and scheduling delivery of the haul with availability of the rail cars so that the material is delivered, loaded, and leaves the site within a 24-hour period. Additional environmental precautions will be utilized for the expansion of this operation to include handling MSW: A tipping building approximately 70-feet by 100-feet is proposed to cover the rail spur and paved area adjacent to the rail spur. A small area west of the RR spur that is not paved and will be covered by the structure, will be paved. Rail cars will be delivered along the spur line into the building. The trucks will drive into the building, tip their load and exit the structure. NMF's equipment will operate in the building scooping the waste from the tip floor into the gondola cars. The rail car covers will be placed and secured before the cars are pulled out of the building to the waste's destination. The structure will be fiber sided with truck / rail car doors at each end. Ventilation will be provided for equipment exhaust. Future expansion may include installation of a biofilter adjacent to the building to treat exhaust and provide additional odor control . Ecology block push walls will be installed in the building to contain the waste and facilitate full removal . Leachate will be minimized by the building cover, but compost berms will be utilized inside the down side of the tipping area to soak up any potential leachate from wet wastes (expected to be minimal) . Stormwater will not be impacted due to the building which will keep rain off of the waste. Stormwater running off of the roof will go into NMF's current stormwater treatment and infiltration system. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-969) May 2014 Page 3 of 18 .. :�• -n - �. . r .. f, r-1 ' .. .. T. _ .. � i .. - �. _ ? s _ _ .� _ .. _ r i . 12. 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. jbpl North Mason Fiber Company Facility is located at NE 431 Log Yard Road, Belfair, WA 98528. The facility covers -28- acres and is abutted to the south and west by properties owned by the owners of North Mason Fiber Company. This existing site is approximately 2. 5 miles north of the town of Belfair, in Mason County, Washington. The site is east of State Highway 3 with access from Log Yard Road, and west of Old Belfair Highway. Legal Description : PARCEL 1: All that portion of the West 1700 feet, as measured along the North line thereof, of the North half (N 1/2) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of Section twentyone (21), Township twentythree (23) North, Range one (1) West, W.M., lying Easterly of the Easterly right-of-way line of the railroad right-of-way acquired by the United States of America in proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Cause No. 619, as disclosed in instrument recorded December 5, 1947, Auditor's File No. 122414. Parcel No. 12321 10 01070 TOGETHER WITH a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for road purposes, 40 feet in width, as described in instrument recorded April 11, 1980, Auditor's File No. 375287. TOGETHER WITH and SUBJECT TO a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for roadway and utility purposes, 60 feet in width, as described in instrument recorded December 19, 2001, Auditor's File No. 1745603, rerecorded January 6, 2003, Auditor's File No. 1771694. EXCEPT: Commencing at the NE comer of the West 1700 feet of the North half of the NE 1/4 of Section 12,T.23N., R.1 W.,W.M.,Mason County,WA.,also being the NW comer of Lot 9 of Mason County Large Lot No.2002d1002; Thence South 010'02"West,527.07 feet along the East line of said West 1700 feet also being the West line of Lots 7,8,and 9 of said Large Lot; Thence South 89 035'34"West and leaving said East line,40.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence North 010'02"East parallel with said East line,354.15 feet; Thence North 37030'45"West 214.28 feet to a point on the North line of said NE 1/4; Thence South 89 c3534"West 28.05 feet along said North line; Thence South 0°30'02"West 525.06 feet; NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 4 of 18 s'.}( ! Y 1_ • ' � ,.a � ,.,5 ... tom. �. ��. . ... 1... � ... a ,r� L'• - .. � ._.. - •ti✓ � �:. �' a its a' � T r•. Thence Noah 89`35'34"East parallel with the North line of said NE 1/4,160.03 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. AND EXCEPT: The North 100 feet of the South 310 feet of the East 175 feet of the following described parcel: All that portion of the West 1700 feet,as measured along the North line thereof,of the North half (N 1/2 ) of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 21, Township 23 North, Range 1 West, W.M., lying Easterly of the Easterly right-of-way line of the railroad right-of -way acquired by the United States of America in proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the Westem District of Washington, Cause No. 619, as disclosed in instrument recorded December 5,1947, Auditor's File No.122414. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 0,eioi 1. Earth a. General description of the site ,c (circle one): Fla , rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?ILelpj The site is paved and nearly flat other than slope to drain at less than 5o to stormwater treatment swales and ponds. The steepest slopes on the facility are the sloped sides of the ponds at maximum 2:1 . A short (•10' of rise) slope of approximately Sa runs along the northeastern corner of the roughly triangular site. 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 agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.1hel Soils on the site are generally sandy, and classified as Everett loamy sand (N.Olsen, Geotechnical Analysis - North Mason Fiber Company, Port Orchard, WA, 2000) . d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. hel No. There is no evidence of unstable soil conditions within or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed site. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. hf�el 1 Approximately 12 cy or less of excavation is estimated for the footing wall of the structure that will be sited on the west side of NMF's rail spur line. This area is not currently paved, so concrete footings will be constructed approximately NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 5 of 18 y - _ `75 r.. •� .,. •�:� �"��' fit. .-. '' _ °9' y „ems � � "^ ntTA _ y J 771. 7t, ... Et . y.L w � _, .. 1.� .v >r �w � �• .•/r<�. . xr ' 12-inches into subsurface soil (estimated for discussion purposes only) . The small quantity of soil will be utilized in NMF's horticultural soil blend products. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. hL elP] No erosion is expected because the small amount of soil disturbance is not on a hillside, will be immediately filled with concrete for the footing, and appropriate TESC will be used. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? h( elpl The percent of impervious area will be increased by 0. 4* ultimately due to paving within (and small pad outside of) the west side of the structure that is west of the RR spur and not currently paved. Estimated ultimate (following future expansion of structure) new paving could be approximately 220' by 151 . Currently approximately 65$ of the site is impervious associated with existing buildings, asphalt pavement and compacted gravel . h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: h[ elpl Small excavations for structure footing along the west side of the building will be dug into soil surface and immediately backfilled with concrete footing. Erosion control berms or silt fence will be used if any disturbed surface is left exposed. Small volume of excavated soil will be placed within NMF's paved and controlled facility for use in horticultural products. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.lbpjpj Construction: Diesel emissions are expected from equipment used to construct footings, erect building, and place ecology block barriers. Construction is expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks 4-5 people. Operation & Maintenance: Odor may be generated from the tipped MSW between being tipped from trucks and being covered with biofilter on the rail cars although the entire process will be in a building and, therefore, much reduced. Diesel emissions are expected from trucks delivering and equipment used to load the waste into the rail cars and to clean & maintain tipping floor. Quantity estimate (per EPA Diesel Emissions Quantifierl : 0. 10 tons per year NOx, 0. 007 tons per year PM2. 5, 0. 042 tons per year CO) ' U.S.EPA Diesel Emissions Quantifier. http://cfpub.epa. gov/quantifier/ Based on 40hp excavator, 250 hours/year, 1, 400 gallons diesel/year; 100hp loader 250 hours/year, 320 gallons diesel/year; long haul trucks NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 107-11460) May 2014 Page 6 of 18 1 i • r _. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. [Lelpl None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: h[ elpl Construction of a tipping building will contain and reduce odor generated from the waste handling. The tipping building will enclose trucks during load discharge, movement of the waste from the tipping floor to the rail car (inside the building) , and covering the rail car with a biofilter layer and the rail car lid / cover. Scheduling and "hot load" operations will eliminate waste storage and associated odors by limiting the waste residence time to 24-hour maximum. 3. Water a. Surface Water:JLeIpJ 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. hI elp] There are no natural surface waters on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Three sets of aerated stormwater ponds were constructed for stormwater treatment and retention on the NMF property. These ponds do not discharge from the site except via infiltration, evaporation and regular (approximately yearly) draining and cleaning. 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. telelp� No, because there are no natural surface water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. 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. h[ elp] Not applicable - no natural surface waters or wetlands are on the site. class 6, 80 miles on-site per year, 400 idling hours, 900 gallons diesel/year. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Envirtmmental checkllst(WAC 197-11-M) May 2014 Page 7 of 18 t i ? � �y `- ��• '•-i .. -.. �.i ire 1-_ •�. 7. ('P R 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known, Item No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. hl e jl No. The site is not included in any of the County's flood plain maps. 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. hf e No, the proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. Waste is transferred from trucks to rail cars entirely within the tipping building. b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. heI Water used for this project will predominately be City Water. An existing groundwater well is available, but is not expected to be used. 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. h[ elpl No septic system is located on the site. Portable sanitary facilities are provided for work crews and site visitors. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 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. hI e� Surface water runoff in the trans-load area will not contact waste materials. Rainwater will run off the east 4,� of the building and will continue to be directed to the north biofiltration Swale, aerated ponds, and infiltration system. Rainwater will run off of the west 3,i of the building and fall onto the vegetated ground outside of the paved rail spur to infiltrate naturally. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. ftepl The potential for impacts to ground and surface water will be negligible, given that all waste handling and exposure operations will occur inside the building with no exposure to surface water. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 8 of 18 r 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. 50 o of the building area (east half) will run off of the building onto the paved site surface which drains away from the building then to the north biotreatment swale and ponds. This 3z will not alter existing drainage patterns. The other (west) 50o will direct stormwater off of the building roof to unpaved area adjacent to the paved rail spur. This area also drains away from the building where it will naturally eventually infiltrate. This portion is being directed off of the pad, thus reducing the stormwater collected on-site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: No other measures are needed. 4. Plants h a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:ire; _�—deciduous tree: �, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: ir, ceda , pine, other _J_shrubs I scotch brooM Wass _pasture crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation Little vegetation exists within the area that will be used for the tipping building. Most of the area is already paved. Existing vegetation is located around the western perimeter (and potentially under the west wall of the building) consisting of sparse grasses, scotch broom, and weeds. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? hL elpl None or minor amounts of grass & weeds in the location of the west building footings. Most of the structure will be located over the paved rail spur and existing pavement at NMF's site. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hI e None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: hj eM None known. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 9 of 18 �!I .. ♦ ..,t..� .t. t� .. Fi .j ..�13. � J l y . • - S� � ���i r :1��t t 3: i�: ���t`�..}4i*-.. �U.+_. '}t.. �� .. 'n:!t.. y'e _ !'9x,t•,.; �?i::-, ilr. .� ... {•�- al. � .. ...]. 1..�'�1 . Y•,� �:.�:?}\,� V }s',. '� 4 !!(`tli,,.t F r., T.,..\�� � .�.e e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Scotch broom 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: hL M birds: hawk, heron, a I on bird , other: mammals: ee , bear, elk, beaver, other: oo fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hel None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. P)I None known . d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hI elp] No measures to preserve or enhance wildlife are proposed because no impacts to wildlife are anticipated. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known . 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.lfjel Diesel fuel will be used to run in-coming trucks, on-site equipment and to pull rail cars. Electricity will be used to run ventilation fan for building. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. hf e� No, the project will not affect the potential use of solar energy. 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: hL e The facility will utilize energy efficient 3-phase electric motors. The purpose of the project involves transferring material from trucks to more fuel efficient rail transportation . Additionally, removal of truck traffic from roadways extends the life of road and highway infrastructure that consumes energy that would be needed for maintenance and expansion. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 10 of 18 i 1 .« - -- 1. �.' .� .• 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. h[ elpl MSW may contain bacteria that could be hazardous to breathe or consume, and sharps that may be hazardous to handle. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. None known. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. None known . 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. Diesel fuel and equipment oils and lubricants may be stored for fueling and maintenance of NMF's heavy equipment . These chemicals are stored properly and secondary containment available where applicable. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No additional emergency services needs are anticipated. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Environmental health and related safety issues are discussed in the "Operations Plan" and "Site Safety Plan" sections of this Permit Application. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?lhclRl No existing noises will affect this project . 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)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. h Truck and equipment noises may be added during business hours between lam and 5pm. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 11 of 18 .. 4 -� •tip ' l�. `.. I i t,� v.. J 1 y r} ' 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: hj e Truck and equipment noises will be buffered while they are inside the building. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. h�elp� Current uses on site include material grinding, mixing, screening, composting, hogged fuel production, log processing, excavation, sand and gravel processing, soil trans-loading onto rail spur, intermodal container handling- b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? hI e Area around the site is working forest, but the site itself has not been working forest land since before the current owner acquired it in 1989. Site has not been used as farmland since before current ownership, if then. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: The proposal will not affect or be affected by surrounding farm or forest land normal operations. c. Describe any structures on the site. hf elpl Structures currently on the site include: office - 3, 500 sf footprint Bagging Shed - 1350 sf Scale House - 580 sf Well/Pump House - 75 sf d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? hel no e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hI eIp] � �7 �Ir VGA �US� 'S5� U� The site is located within the Urban Growth Area and its use is consistent with heavy industrial . f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? hem Urban Growth Area g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hI elpl Not Applicable NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 12 of 18 -r Al P •-j h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. hI elp] No part of the site has been classified as a "critical area" i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? hLe None will reside onsite. Approximately 5 FTE operate the facility. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? hf e None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: h[ elpl Not Applicable L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: hj e The proposal will comply with all applicable Mason County Land Use Regulations. The proposed MSW transfer facility will reduce truck use of over-capacity roads and highways, will encourage more efficient rail hauling, and will provide economic benefit to Mason County. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: The proposal does not impact nearby agricultural and forest lands . All infrastructure is already in place. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. jhe1;�'1 None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. jheii l Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:lbelp Not Applicable 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? hel Approximately 31-feet . 12-oz HDPE exterior. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? h[ elp] No views will be obstructed or altered NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 13 of 18 a:! ' e 3 ,,. � n _ 'r � )'.'� � w. Z. =� .. .. `;� � � r G�' __ .� - �;h �� ._ ?s _, �_- _ .. . � ._.. ..t .., .. .. ! .. _ � 'd .. µ � ti ... t'.l -K 1 ^� - _. �� C. ".' -: 1 �. �� �.. _ ... .. r' j _ y"�d _ .... c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:1hel Not Applicable 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? h[ elpl Interior building lights may be installed for business hour (lam to 5pm) use in the winter months when needed. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [helipl No c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?LeIPJ None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] Building lights may be installed inside the building for operating hours during the winter months. The building cover will be light colored to allow natural light use when it is present . 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?Ltelpl None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hI e No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:LLelp Not Applicable 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. eij No b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. Jhel None known. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 14 of 18 ,w is - -^ ^.•' - ' i c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. h[ el Not Applicable d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. Not Applicable 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [bel The site is served by State Highway 3 and accessed by Log Yard Road. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? hel No. The nearest bus service runs along Highway 3 to the east, and along the Old Belfair Highway to the west of the site. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? bL elpl No formal parking striping is used. The site has room for parking for 20+ cars. I n addition to ample parking for site personnel in front of the existing office, additional parking near the equipment maintenance / storage building is provided. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). hj elpl No e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Lhel The proposal involves loading MSW onto rail cars on NMF's rail spur to be hauled via rail to the landfill in Arlington Oregon . Water or air transportation are not involved. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? hel On average the proposal may generate 6 RT truck trips to the site per day during haul times. Trucks are expected to be NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 15 of 18 Y Y '•J = .� �Y .•1 L. { - � � •' NJ wi• �. try ) `' Class 6 long haul trucks carrying end or top load containers. Peak volume times are not known. These estimates were based on client description of 200 tons per day (equivalent of 2 railcars per day) . g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. The proposal is not expected to interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural or forest products on roads in the area. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: h[ eipl Proposal is already reducing truck traffic by facilitating train transport of MSW off loaded from these trucks to the landfill . 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. JLelpJ No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. hel Not applicable. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: hel lect-- , natural gas, ate , refuse servic ele hon , sanitary sewer, septic system, other 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. h[ e Electrical power will be used to run the ventilation fan and any building lighting. 3-phase power is currently available at the site and will be extended to this building. C. Signature HELP The above answers are an complete the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relyin o em t make i e ision. Signature: Name of signee Bob Dressel Position and Agency/Organization Owner North Mason Fiber Company Date Submitted: NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 16 of 18 i �- ,- 4 .. 1 . ! I .z' - � .� .. - .. :T r. - � .. _ � .. __. ;:;Y y � r^ '�� A, r? ? ;. .- �, � ' i.. � �;� 4; i =� ._ it .. 'i _ i _ _ � - .. ,.5.. i ✓ .. t'' D. supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Li-j 3+p (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 17 of 18 f yam, '1" .b..• ,� - � -. - � _" ..J: +3 �-' 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 18 of 18 D. supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Eheirl (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 17 of 18 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY RAIL TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION SEPA Environmental checklist(WAC 197-11-960) May 2014 Page 18 of 18 Page 1 of 1 Allan Borden - Re: NMF SEPA From: Jess Mosley To: Allan Borden; Tamara Thomas Date: 1/15/2015 2:50 PM Subject: Re: NMF SEPA Attachments: Jess Mosley.vcf Allan, 03) fo— 7o This is in your court. I didn't do this. SEPA Nvf�)445an r,-Jer • Jess Mosley Environmental Health Specialist Mason County Public Health (360)427-9670 ext 584 "Always working for a safer and healthier Mason County" like us on >>> "Tamara Thomas" <tnthomas@terre-source.com> 1/15/2015 2:50 PM >>> Hi Allan & Jess, I never got a copy of the DNS that is on file for North Mason Fibers rail load facility from last summer. Would you please send me a copy of whatever you have so I can get it to ORCAA? They are requesting it for their NOC process. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much! Tamara Tamara Thomas, P.E. Terre-SourceLLC Helping Compost Happen! 360-336-3536 Office 360-336-3530 FAX 425-844-6068 Field file:///C:/Users/ahb/AppData/Local/Temp/XPgrpwise/54B7D3B 1 Maso=ai... 1/16/2015 From: "Tamara Thomas" <tnthomas@terre-source.com> To: "'Allan Borden"' <ahb@co.mason.wa.us> CC: "Jess Mosley" <mosleyj@co.mason.wa.us>, "Bob Dressel" <bulldozerbob@blue... Date: 10/6/2014 2:16 PM Subject: RE: North Mason Fiber facility expansion SEP2014-00048 checklist Good afternoon, Allan, This e-mail is in regard to North Mason Fiber's SEPA process for the MSW rail load facility. Recent communication with NMF's client has resulted in a reduction in the scope of the project. Mr. Dressel is no longer planning to accept any MSW (municipal solid waste) or to construct the tipping building. He would like to continue with whatever process is required for him to add construction and demolition waste to his existing "Hot Load" rail car loading process (under his current solid waste handling permit). A revised project narrative is being created that I will send you describing more detail on the C&D hot load option. Please let me know if you have any questions that I can answer either before or in that narrative. Also, can you please give me an idea of what should happen now to the current SEPA process? Thank you, Tamara Tamara Thomas, P.E. Terre-So u rce LLC Helping Compost Happen! 360-336-3536 Office 360-336-3530 FAX 425-844-6068 Field -----Original Message----- From: Allan Borden [mailto:ahb@co.mason.wa.us] Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 1:44 PM To: Gretchen Kaehler; Leonard Machut; SEPA DNR; SEPA unit; Aaron Manley; Mark Goodin; Randy Lumper; Tamara Thomas Cc: Allan Borden; Jess Mosley Subject: North Mason Fiber facility expansion SEP2014-00048 checklist SEPA Reviewer: Please find the SEP2014-00048 checklist review for the North Mason Fiber expansion of rail transfer facility in the Belfair Urban Growth Area. Cover sheet and the checklist as a PDF format document is attached. Comment Deadline is September 5, 2014. Allan Borden Planner - Long Range & Site Inspection 426 W. Cedar St., Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 ext. 365 Page 1 of 1 Allan Borden - North Mason Fiber Co - revised proposal for C&D rail transfer From: "Tamara Thomas" <tnthomas@terre-source.com> To: "Jess Mosley" <mosleyj@co.mason.wa.us>, "Chuck Matthews" <cmat461 @ecy.wa... Date: 10/14/2014 1:40 PM Subject: North Mason Fiber Co - revised proposal for C&D rail transfer CC: "Bob Dressel" <bulldozerbob@bluestarres.net>, "NMF" <nmfco@olyfish.com> Attachments: NNE REV Proj Descr 10-14-14 - C&D Descr.pdf Good afternoon, Jess and all, Attached is a pretty dramatically revised and reduced scope project description of North Mason Fiber's rail-load facility proposal. Due to market issues,North Mason Fiber is no longer pursuing handling municipal solid waste (MSW) at their facility. Since MSW won't be accepted, the earlier proposed tipping building will likewise not be constructed. We realize this is a dramatic change in approach, and that you may be nearly through the review process on the permit applications that we had submitted. We would appreciate if after reviewing this Revised Project Outline you would reply with any questions and guidance on whatever process is needed to move in this revised direction. Thank you for your assistance. Best wishes, Tamara Tamara Thomas,P.E. Terre-SourceLLC Helping Compost Happen! 360-336-3536 Office 360-336-3530 FAX 425-844-6068 Field file:///C:/Users/ahb/AppData/Local/Temp/XPgrpwise/543D27C8Masonma... 10/14/2014 Bob Dressel Construction Demolition Debris Rail Transfer NORTH MASON FIBER CO PO BOX 275 Belfair, WA 98528 NORTH MASON FIBER COMPANY REVISED RAIL TRANSFER PROPOSAL Description of Project: Rail Loading of Construction/ Demolition Debris North Mason Fiber proposes to add Construction/Demolition (CDL) debris to its existing "Hot Load" capabilities in order to reduce the environmental footprint of that waste hauling, and improve economic conditions and employment opportunities in Mason County. Construction and Demolition debris that is not hazardous or dangerous, but that cannot be recycled, must still be disposed properly at a landfill. The two most commonly used landfills for this area are Waste Management's landfill in Arlington, Oregon, and Rabanco's landfill in Roosevelt, Washington. Both of those waste destinations are over 270-miles from Mason County. Trucking waste that distance not only uses more fuel and generates more carbon emissions and pollutants, but also needlessly fills roads and highways. Rail transport of these materials is more efficient, more environmentally sound and safer for people using the roads for commuting and • mobility. Since 2011, North Mason Fiber has successfully "Hot Loaded" contaminated soils that are not dangerous or hazardous wastes for transport to landfill saving numerous truck trips and environmental emissions. Per North Mason Fiber's current procedures, trucks containing CDL debris would be scheduled and coordinated with rail car dispensing so that the rail cars would arrive first. The trucks would arrive and tip onto a paved surface that has been prepared based on weather conditions. NMF's loading equipment then scoops and places the material into the gondola style rail cars on its rail spur. To maximize rail car loads and reduce air impacts, a biofilter layer of ground wood material (composted overs or hogged fuel) may be layered over and around the CDL debris prior to placement of a structural or membrane cover to ensure the integrity of the material during transport. Because CDL debris is typically not putrescent or known to emit much in terms of odors, the biofilter layer will be optional. Biofilter material will, however, always be kept at close hand and should any odor be noticed from a material, that load will be covered with the biofilter media. The process continues, one truck load at a time until either the load is completed or the day is over. At the end of the day, no un-loaded CDL debris would remain on-site. NMF Construction Demolition Debris Rail Transfer North Mason Fiber plans this service initially for just one commercial client which enables clear communications and easier scheduling. Commercial scheduled loads may be accepted, however, from other companies. Absolutely, no individual CDL debris deliveries would be accepted. Similarly, no unscheduled CDL debris deliveries will be accepted. The current "Hot Load" operation is permitted under the solid waste handling regulations WAC 173-350-490 Other Methods of Solid Waste Handling. Since nothing is changing in the operation other than acceptance of another solid waste and additional tracking procedures, we propose to simply revise the existing permit and "Hot Load" Operations Plan. Procedures to protect against receiving hazardous or dangerous wastes, minimize dust and any other emissions have been devised and are explained in detail in the revised "Hot Load" Operations Plan. This proposal provides numerous benefits to Mason County and surrounding areas: 0 Odor mitigation during transport will be augmented by NMF-generated biofilter material placed over a CDL debris load under solid or membrane cover if odors are noticed; 0 Efficient load / unload capabilities at North Mason Fiber's Strategic South Sound Belfair location would reduce truck miles and environmental impacts such as diesel fuel usage and traffic; 0 NMF's central location would reduce the number of jurisdictional boundaries crossed by waste generated in Mason County on its way to regional landfill improving efficiency and saving revenues for the County; 0 Expanded transportation capacity for County Disaster Management Planning; 0 Helps to improve economic conditions in Mason County by maintaining the viability of an important industrial facility; 0 Increases employment opportunities in Mason County; 0 North Mason Fiber's 28-inch thick concrete pavement allows heavy truck and material moving in a safe and efficient manner. 2 i NMF Construction Demolition Debris Rail Transfer Project Summary: Expanded current "Hot Load" permit to include construction /demolition debris: ♦ CDL waste trans-loaded into gondola rail cars using same procedures currently used for solid waste remediation soils; ♦ Excluded status remediation soils are currently permitted. Benefits include: ♦ Efficient load / unload capabilities at North Mason Fiber's Strategic South Sound Belfair location; ♦ Utilizes NMF's on-site rail spur; ♦ NMF's experience at this type of waste handling and rail car loading ensures successful operations, ♦ The process is proven, and efficient; ♦ The County gains flexibility and capacity for Disaster Management planning as well as smaller, normal disposal transfer. ♦ Full build out Operations Plan includes: 0 Mitigation to prevent dust and odor generation; 0 Procedures to ensure only Solid Waste C&D is transferred; 0 No Dangerous or Hazardous wastes will be handled; 0 Adaptable Stormwater and leachate control system; Representatives: Bob Dressel / Owner North Mason Fiber P.O. Box 275 Belfair, WA 98528 360-275-0228 nmfcop,olyfish.com Robb Dressel Tamara Thomas, P.E. North Mason Fiber Terre-Source LLC P.O. Box 275 720 S. Main Street, suite 207 Belfair, WA 98528 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 253-225-1673 360-336-3536 rob(@,olyfish.com tnthomasPterre-source.com 3 NMF Construction Demolition Debris Rail Transfer HOT LOAD AREA 6 RAIL SPUR �4 F 4 NMF Construction Demolition Debris Rail Transfer HOT LOAD AREA r RAIL SPUR ' ~ end, r� ��+�•�y� ``j!u• �`�• r M• -t