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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2008-00013
Description of Proposal: WIND TURBINE FOUNDATION
Proponent: MARK A GASPER
Site Address (If Assigned): 40 NE LANYARD CT BELFAIR
Directions to Site:
Parcel Number: 123305100068
Legal Description: BEARDS COVE DIV 4 LOT: 68
Lead Agency: Mason County
The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is
available to the public upon request. MITIGATED MEASURES ARE ATTACHED.
Please contact James Scholz at ext. 294 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 2/19/2008. Appeal of this determination
must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County
Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals.
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MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-350)
SEP2008-00013
CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION
1) Residential developers and individuals shall be required to control erosion during
construction. Removal of vegetation should be minimized and any areas disturbed should
be restored to prevent erosion and other environmental
impacts.X
2) Debris or deleterious material resulting from construction shall be removed from the beach
area and project site and shall not be allowed to enter waters of the State.
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3) Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of the aquatic environment as a result
of this project. X
MASON COUNTY Single Family 3upJ}q
Non-Single Family 0-9.99 Acres
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 10 to 20 Acres$670
Over 20 Acres$840
Purpose of Checklist: EIS(DS)$2,245+62/hr
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental
agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An
environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant
adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide
information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid
impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is
required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most
precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most
cases, you should be able to answer the.questions from your own observations or project plans
without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply
to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now
may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark
designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies
can assist you.
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 determiningif there
may
be significant adverse impact.
Use of Checklist for Non-project Proposals:
Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not
apply". IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIONS (part D).
There is a fee required, for the processing of the checklist, see above for the appropriate fee. Please
make your check payable to "Mason County Treasurer".
For non-project actions, the references in the checklist to the works "project', "applicant", and
"property or site" should be read as "proposal", "proposer", and "affected geographic area",
respectively.
MASON CO. ENVIROMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
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2. Name of applicant:
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
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5. Agency requesting checklist:
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
7. Do you have any plans for future expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal: If yes, explain. A.I.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. 2r`,� �
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.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will e needed for your proposal, if known.
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11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size
of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on
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12. What is the location of the proposal? Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the
range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and
topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the
agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit
applications related to this checklist.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
1. EARTH:
a. General description of the site (circle one): lat rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)?
If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity: If so,
describe.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill. Go/L_i �� Z14 u bcC f��Os
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use: If so, generally describe.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
constructions (for example, asphalt or buildings)? /
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
2. AIR:
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e. dust, automobile, odors,
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any,
generally describe and give approximate quantities, if known. �f
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. /'l,Q
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
3 WATER:
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If es, please describe and attach available plans.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate t e area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
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5) Does th proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
gene I description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
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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.
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C. Water runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this flow
into her waters? If so, describe.
2) Could
^w^aste materials enter ground or surface waters: If so, generally describe.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
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4. PLANTS:
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
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5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be
on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle,_ otherbJws, �,-.
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other
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Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, 8ther
b. List any, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
d. Proposed meas o preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
a. What kinds of energy elec , 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,
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties: If so,
generally describe. lib
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:
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill,
,00r hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe. �J/*
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
b. Noise.
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hour's noise would come from the site.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: ate
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site?
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
i. Approximately how many people would sid r work in the completed project?
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses
and plans, if any: Al O
9. HOUSING:
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income .
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
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? j� ��Gv Vt or
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: A/V
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11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal:
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
12. RECREATION:
a. What designat d and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
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13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION:
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation
registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
14. TRANSPORTATION:
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe proposed access to the
existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. �,�
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
existing street system? Show on site plans, if any.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project
eliminate? �)1114 �
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or
streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe. /%/F
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project: If known,
indicate when peak volumes would qqccur.
g. Proposed measures to reduc ,o control transportation impacts, if any:
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15. PUBLIC SERVICES:;
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public service (for example: fire protection,
police protection, health care, school , othe )?
If so, generally describe:
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
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16. UTILITIES:
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site- electricity, atural gas water, fuse service,
one sanitary sewer, s tic syste ther:
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.
Signature:
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Date submitted: �glDz
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ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST
Applicant Information Project Information
Name i2 G 6� s,®ot/ Name jy/0(a�/ 'Al'
Phone 2 -6`3VSf Location 4p7 6 6 ,tJ
Description
This worksheet was designed to help project proponents, and government agencies, identify when a project
needs further analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA (Endangered Species Act) listed salmonids. Salmonids
are salmon, trout and chars, e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA Listed Salmonids" is defined as fish species
listed as endangered, threatened or being considered for listing.
If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the water shed where your project will be located, your
project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the ESA. The questions in this section
will help determine if the ESA listings will impact your project.
The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) regional office can provide information for the
following two questions.
1. Are ESA listed salmypids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be located?
YES NO Please describe.
2. Has there ever been an SA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed?
YES NO Uncertain Please describe.
If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the remainder of this
checklist.
April 2003
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PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity.
1. Name of watershed:
2. Name of nearest waterbody:
3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water:
Often a buffer between the project and a stream can reduce
the chance of a negative impact to fish.
4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots,
farmland,etc.)?
5. Is the project above a:
* natural permanent barrier(waterfall) YES NO
* natural temporary barrier(beaver pond) YES NO
* man-made barrier(culvert, dam) YES NO
* other(explain):
6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage?
YES NO Don't know
7. What percent of the project will be impervious surface(including pavement&roof area)?
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FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could interfere with
migration of adult and juvenile fish.
Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish migration.
1. Does the project require the withdrawal of:
a. Surface water? YES NO
Amount
Name of surface water body
b. Ground water? YES NO
Amount
From where
Depth of well
2. Will any water be rerouted: YES NO
If yes, will this require a channel change?
3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? YES NO
If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or
a surface water body?
If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the waterbody.
4. Will this project require the building of new roads? YES NO
Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat.
5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? YES NO
6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows?
YES NO If yes, describe the changes.
7. Will the project involve any reduction of the floodway or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage
of flows? YES NO If yes, how will the loss of flood storage be mitigated by your
project?
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WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could
Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for listed species.
Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces,altering water temperature,discharging
contaminants,etc.
1. Do you know of any problems with water quality, in any of the streams, within this watershed? YES
NO If yes, describe.
2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody?
YES NO
Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often results in a change in shade.
3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient loading or
contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff) to the waterbody? YES NO
4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project?
YES NO
In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity.
5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting, and chemical
sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots?
YES NO If yes,please describe.
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VEGETATION: The following questions are designed to determine if the project will affect riparian
vegetation, thereby, adversely impacting salmon.
1. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks:
YES NO
If yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be removed.
2. If any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant?
YES NO If yes, what types of plants will you use?
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Engineering Properties-Mason County,Washington
30 Lanyard Ct, Belfair
Report—Engineering Properties
Engineering Properties-Mason County,Washington
Map unit symbol and soil Depth USDA texture Classification
name Fragments Percentage passing sieve number- Liquid Plasticity
Unified AASHTO >10 3-10 4 10 40 200 limit index
inches Inches
In Pot Pct
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loamy sand,5 to 15
percent slopes
Everett 0-7— Gravelly loamy sand GP-GM, A-1 0
- 0-5 60-85 150-75 10-20 5-10 0-14 i NP
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7-21 i Very gravelly sandy loam, GP-GM A-1 0 0-5 25.35 15-30 5-15 0-10 0-14 NP very gravelly loamy
1 I sand,extremely gravelly
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21.60 Very gravelly sand,very GP A-1
0 0-5 35-50 15-30 5-15 10-5 0-14 NP
i gravelly coarse sand,
extremely gravelly I
coarse sand
lb—Indianola loamy sand, I
5 to 15 percent slopes 1
Indianola -— 0-5 Loamy sand SM A-2 0
--} --- 0 80-100 75-100 50-75 20-35 0-14 NP
P 5-28 Loamy fine sand,loamy SM A-2 0 0 80-100 75-100 50-75 20-35 0-14 NP
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28.60 Sand,loamy fine sand, SM,SP, A-1,A-2, 0 0 80-100 75-100 40-75 0-30 0-14 NP
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Data Source Information
Soil Survey Area: Mason County, Washington
Survey Area Data: Version 4, Dec 5, 2006
t sDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 2.0
6as� Conservation Service 6/20/2007
National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 3
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MASON COUNTY DCD /
Sent SEPAS 2c@( `Uwll�(check all that apply)on O�5 :;I
Skokomish Tribal Nation 0--'1kA Department of Ecology
Natural Resources Dept. Environmental Review Section
ATTN: Marty Ereth PO BOX 47703
N 541 Tribal Center Rd. Olympia,WA 98504-7703
Shelton,WA 98584
Quinault Indian Nation U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
ATTN: Mark Mobbs SEPA Reviewer
PO Box 189 PO Box C-3755
ahola,WA 98587 Seattle,WA 98124
Squaxin Tribal Nation a WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
Natural Resources Dept. ATTN: Margie Schirato (saltwater)
2952 SE Old Olympic Highway 2391 W Deegan Rd.
Shelton,WA 98584 Shelton,WA 98584
r7 The Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis WA Dept.of Fish&Wildlife
ATTN:SEPA'Reviewer ATTN:Gloria Rogers(freshwater)
420 Howanut Rd. PO Box 695
Oakville,WA 98568 Elma,WA 98541
Shannon Soto WA Dept.of Transportation
WA DNR,South Puget Sound Region Alana Hess, Development Review Engineer
950 Farman Avenue North P.O. Box 47440
Enumclaw,WA 98022-9282 Olympia,WA 98504-7440
Elizabeth Ellis r7 City of Shelton
WA DNR,Aquatic Resources 525 West Cota St.
PO BOX 47027 Shelton,WA 98584
Olympia,WA 98504-7027
[Zr-6ffice of Archeaology&Historic Preservation
EZY-`Boyd Powers ATTN:Stephanie Kramer
WA DNR,SEPA Center P.O.Box 48343
PO BOX 47015 Olympia,WA 98504-8343
Olympia,WA 98504-7015
School District:
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
2940-B Limited Ln. NW Mason Cty Public Works ATTN:
Olympia,WA 98502
a Mason Cty Env. Health ATTN:
MMason County Transit
PO Box 1880 Agent:
Shelton,WA 98584
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