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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300
711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341
September 6, 2016
Ms. Grace Miller
Mason County
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
PO Box 279
Shelton,WA 98584
Dear Ms.Miller:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination of nonsignificance for the Alta
Forest Products LLC Project(SEP2016-00073) located at 782 West SR 108 in Shelton as
proposed by Dave Garcia,Alta Forest Products LLC. The Department of Ecology(Ecology)
reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s):
WATER QUALITY: Chris Montague-Breakwell(360)407-6364
The following construction activities require coverage under the Construction Stormwater
General Permit:
1. Clearing, grading and/or excavation that results in the disturbance of one or more
acres and discharges stormwater to surface waters of the State; and
2. Clearing, grading and/or excavation on sites smaller than one acre that are part of a
larger common plan of development or sale, if the common plan of development or
sale will ultimately disturb one acre or more and discharge stormwater to surface
waters of the State.
a) This includes forest practices (including,but not limited to, class IV conversions)
that are part of a construction activity that will result in the disturbance of one or
more acres,and discharge to surface waters of the State; and
3. Any size construction activity discharging stormwater to waters of the State that
Ecology:
a) Determines to be a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the State of
Washington.
b) Reasonably expects to cause a violation of any water quality standard.
Ms. Grace Miller
September 6, 2016
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If there are known soil/ground water contaminants present on-site, additional information
(including,but not limited to: temporary erosion and sediment control plans; stormwater
pollution prevention plan; list of known contaminants with concentrations and depths found;
a site map depicting the sample location(s); and additional studies/reports regarding
contaminant(s))will be required to be submitted.
You may apply online or obtain an application from Ecology's website at:
b=://www.ecy.wa.szovL/proszrams/wg/stormwater/construction/-Application. Construction
site operators must apply for a permit at least 60 days prior to discharging stormwater from
construction activities and must submit it on or before the date of the first public notice.
Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they
may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal
requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments,please contact the
appropriate reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(SM:16-4613)
cc: Chris Montague-Breakwell, WQ
Dave Garcia,Alta Forest Products (Proponent)
P�oN.STA MASON COUNTY
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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(WAC 197-11-340)
SEP2016-00073
Description of Proposal: Installation of approx 900' of new rail spur track. Existing 25,000 sf
laydown/storage area to be regraded and paved. Stormwater
facilities for spill containment will be added to the site.
Proponent: ALTA FOREST PRODUCTS LLC
Location of Proposal: 782 W STATE ROUTE 108 SHELTON
Parcel Number: 419240000010
Legal Description: TR 1 OF SEC NORTH OF R.R. RAN LITTLE SKOOKUM MILL
Directions to Site: SITE
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.
Please contact Grace Miller at ext. 360 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC
197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown
below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community
Development, 615 W Alder St, Shelton WA 98584 by 9/6/2016. 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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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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:
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: hf elpl
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.
A. Background hf elpl
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: hf eto
2. Name of applicant: hf elpl
Alta Forrest Products
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: hf jp
Dave Garcia; 780 West SR 108, Shelton,WA 98584; 360-545-6764; davegarcia@altafp.com
4. Date checklist prepared: 1hel
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4-ror4e4 Prnd,*
MASON COUNTY DCD SEPA Contact List ,, 819-illm,
Sent SEPA to(check all that apply) on
Skokomish Tribal Nation,Nat.Res.Dept. WA Department of Ecology
ATTN:Randy Lumper ���TTT Environmental Review Section
N 541 Tribal Center Rd.,Skokomish Nation,98584 PO BOX 47703,Olympia,98504-7703
rlumper@skokomish.org separegister@ecy.wa.gov
Skokomish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer WA Department of Commerce
ATTN:Kris Miller reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov
80 N Tribal Center Rd,Skokomish Nation,98584
shlanay1@skokomish.org U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
SEPA Reviewer-Jason Sweeney
Quinault Indian Nation PO Box C-3755,Seattle,98124
ATTN: Mark Mobbs Jason.t.sweeney@usace.army.mil
PO Box 189,Tahola,98587
mmobbs@quinault.org WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
hpaapplications@dfw.wa.gov
Squaxin Tribal Nation,Natural Res.Dept.
2952 SE Old Olympic HWY,Shelton 98584 WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
jdickison@squaxin.us ATTN: Joshua Benton
emarbet@squaxin.us (Habitat Biologist-Hood Canal Watershed)
szaniewski@squaxin.us 2391 W Deegan Rd.,Shelton,98574
sneil@squaxin.us Joshua.Benton@dfw.wa.gov
The Confederated Tribe of the Chehalis WA Dept.of Fish and Wildlife
ATTN:SEPA Reviewer-Glen Connelly ATTN: Margie Bigelow
420 Howanut Rd.,Oakville,98568 (Habitat Biologist-S Puget Sound Watershed)
gconnelly@chehalistribe.org 2391 W Deegan Rd.,Shelton,98574
margaret.bigelow@dfw.wa.gov
WA DNR,South Puget Sound Region
950 Farman Avenue N, Enumclaw,98022-9282 WA Dept.of Transportation
southpuget.region@dnr.wa.gov ATTN:Dale Severson
P.O.Box 47440, Olympia 98504-7440
WA DNR,Aquatic Resources OR-SEPA-REVIEW@wsdot.wa.gov
PO BOX 47027,Olympia,98504-7027
and@dnr.wa.gov City of Shelton
ATTN:Jason Dose
1 Y 1 WA DNR,SEPA Center 525 West Cota St.,Shelton 98584
'7t-' ATTN:External Coordinator jasond@ci.shelton.wa.us
PO BOX 47015,Olympia,98504-7015
sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov Port of Shelton
ATTN:Brandon Palmer
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency 21 West Sanderson Way,Shelton 98584
ATTN:Aaron Manley BrandonP@portofshelton.com
2940-B Limited Ln. NW,Olympia.98502
aaron.manley@orcaa.org office of Archaeology&Historic Preservation
ATTN:Lance Wollwage
Mason County Transit P.O.Box 48343, Olympia,98504-8343
ATTN:Mike Oliver Lance.Wollwage@dahp.wa.gov
PO Box 1880,Shelton,98584
moliver@masontransit.org Tacoma Public Utilities-Real Property Service:
ATTN:Dave Letterman
Mason County PUD#1 3628 S 35th St,Tacoma, 98409-3192
ATTN: Jocelyn Gray dletterm@cityoftacoma.org
N 21971 Hwy 101,Shelton,98584
jocelyneg@mason-pudl.org Other:
Mason Cty P.W.ATTN: 0 School District:
Mason Cty E.H.ATTN: �A,g�ent:
Mason Cty Bldg ATTN: Applicant: Dl at)J 4-"of day �LyGa o)0.4tf p,(*h
MC DCD last updated on 6/1/2016 f
July 20,2016
5. Agency requesting checklist: hel
Mason County,Washington DOE
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): hel
Late-Summer/Fall 2016
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. hL e
No
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal. hl elpl
Stormwater Report, SWPPP
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 elpl
No
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
112eM
Mason County g Gradin Permit 4;
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.) hf elpl
Installation of approximately 900' of new rail spur track. Existing—25,000 sf
laydown/storage area to be regraded and repaved. Stormwater facilities for spill
containment will be added to the site.
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. [hel
The Project is located on the SW portion of the Alta Forrest Products mill site. The
mill is located on SR 108 just west of US 101 in Mason County.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS hf ell
1. Earth hj pM
a. General description of the site: 1LpjpJ
(circle one): Fla rolling, illy, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? hf elpl
15%
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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
removingan of these soils. hel
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The general site is dominated by snads and gravels. The specific construction area
was previously filled and graded with 3'—4' of large, crushed material similar to
railroad ballast.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. hf elpl
No
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 e
The existing laydown/storage area will be converted to a rail loading area. Finished,
wrapped cedar fencing material will be stored and loaded onto rail cars staged on
the rail-spur to be constructed as part of this project.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
hem
As with any construction activity that includes clearing and grading, some erosion
could occur during construction activities. The project will employ a Construction
SWPPP to address and mitigate this as appropriate.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? h( elpl
The existing site, comprised of 2 parcels, is approximately 25% impervious surface.
This will remain relatively unchanged after construction.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: hI elpl
The site is currently covered under a NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permit and
will employ appropriate BMP's and a Construction SWPPP.
2. Air hj elpl
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. hl elpl
Typical engine emmissions are expected during all activities from construction
through operations and maintnenance.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. hI elpl
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: hel
The project will reduce emission by reducing the need for on-highway trucks for
transport of the finished product.
3. Water 1hel
a. Surface Water:
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. hf e
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An unnamed tributary flows along the western portion of the site and crosses
under the proposed rail spur at approximate station 9+60. Reitdorf Crk
(WDFW Barrier Map) passes through the eastern portion of the developed
site. Reitdorf is a tributary to Skookum Creek south of the site. Field review
with WDFW staff indicates that both strems are designated class 3 Ype,�
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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. hf e
Yes, the unnamed tributary will have an appropriately sized culvert installed
at its crossing of the rail spur at approximate station 9+60. Additionally,a
failed rock"head wall" on the inlet of the Reitdorf Crk culvert will be t4vrepaired. �` �
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( elpl
<50 cy
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. hj elpl
No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
h� eM
No
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. hf e
No
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. hf elpl
No new withdrawl is anticipated with this proposal.
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. hel
No new discharges are planned with this proposal.
c. Water runoff(including stormwater):
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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. JLgM
The existing impervious surfaces generate storm water which is collected and
handled on site currently. The portion covered under this project will have
spill containment features installed as part of its redevelopement.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. hf elpl
Spills from loading equipment failures could result in oils and similar
material being released on the redeveloped site.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe. hf elpl
Yes
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any: hf elpl
Spill containment features will be added to the storm drainage system and
operational features (such as spill lots)will be implemented as part of the
updated NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permit
4. Plants hf elpl
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: h[ elpl
x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
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vergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
hrubs
rass
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
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? hf elpl
Some trees and brush along the new rail-spur will be removed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hl elpl
None
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: hel
None
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. hf elpl
None
5. Animals 1hel
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. hel
Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eag[e, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hf elpl
None known
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. hf gm
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hf elpl
The project is predominately contained within currently disturbed areas. The only
new land disturbing activites are located in a narrow area on the subject property
adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. hf !P]
None known
6. Energy and Natural Resources hl elpl
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. hf elpl
No new need
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe. hf p
No
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: h�elpl
The project has the potential to reduce energy consumption by reducing the need
for on-highway trucks to transport finished product from the site.
7. Environmental Health hf elpl
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. hj elpl
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No
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
hf elpl
None
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. hf elpl
None
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. hel
Motor fluids and fuels
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. hel
None
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: hf e
A Construction SWPPP will be prepared and implemented
b. Noise hf glpl
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? hI e
None
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. hI jp
New noise levels would be at or be low the noise levels of the existing operation and
would coincide with existing operation hours
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: hf gm
None
8. Land and Shoreline Use hf elpl
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. lbfjd
The current site is a mix of mill operations and resource (long-term forrest) land. The
adjoining properties are resource and railroad right-of-way
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? lbfjpj
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No
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: hf elpl
No
c. Describe any structures on the site. hf elpl
Large scale mill buildings and wharehouse.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? ftgM
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? hf elpl
Rural Natural Resource-RNR
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? hel
Rural Area
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hL e
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
ldpl
No
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?ltgm
No change from current
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?1hel
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: hf empl
N/A
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: hel
N/A
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any: hel
N/A
9. Housing hel
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing. hf elpl
N/A
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. hf elpl
N/A
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: hf elpl
N/A
10. Aesthetics hf elpl
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? hf gm
N/A
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? h( elpl
N/A
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: h( g[o
N/A
11. Light and Glare hel
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? hf elpl
No new light emmissions
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?1hel
No
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hf e
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: hf glpl
NIA
12. Recreation hj elM
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? hf elpl
N/A
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. hf elpl
N/A
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: hI elpl
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N/A
13. Historic and cultural preservation h� elpl
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 ? If so,
specifically describe. h( elpl
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. hf pjpl
No
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.
hel
Visual observation of the site.
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. hf elpl
A "unforeseen discovery" plan similarto that containedin the WSDOT
Standard Specifications will be in place during construction. If any thing is
found that may be cultural or historic, work will stop and all appropriate
entities will be notified.
14. Transportation hf e
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. h[ jpj
SR 108
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? hf elpl
MTA generally serves the Mason Couty area and has a transit stop approximately%
mile away at the Squaxin Island Casino
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?jtgm
NIA
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). hl 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. 1hem
The project adds a rail spur-line to serve the site.
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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? hj elpl
No additional,the project will reduce the need for on-highway trucks for transport of
finished product.
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. h( elpl
No
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: hf g
N/A
15. Public Services hf elpl
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 elpl
No
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. hf e
N/A
16. Utilities hf elpl
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: !2pj 1
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, 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. hf elpl
No new utilities or services will be required.
C. Signature IhLeM
The above answers are tr d complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relyi to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of signe
Position and Agency/Organization
Date Submitted: i97V&Zzol ls� &V446)61;V
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