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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP88-00019 DNS - SEP Application - 3/11/1988 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal : Construction of two (2) hii 1 rlin4c for the expansion of existing lumber mill One building 54' X 120' in size for storing kiln - dried lumber. One building 30' X 105' housing a steam heated drying kiln, fired by on - site boilers fueled by lunber waste. Proponent: Little Skookum lurber Attn Floyd Brom - Location of Proposal , including street address, if any: SG�, S;nj NU,- & SF,'-, SF 4 NW-, & NE 4 NE SW, & NW, NW-, SM, Sec. 24 Tian 19 LRg. 4 760 W Highway 108 Shelton Wa. 98584 Lead Agency: Mason Ccnmty 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 on request. There is no comment period for this DNS. _X This DNS is issued under 197- 11-340(2) ; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below . Comments must be submitted by March 11, 1988 Responsible Official : Mike Byrne Position/Title: Director of General Services Telephone: 427-9670 Address: P.O. Box 186 Shelton Wa. 98584 Date: February 25, 1988 Signature: CC: D.O.E. Fisheries Totten Skoola n Watershed Comm. Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority Skokomish Tribe �. Trout Unlimited 1 ` ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of Checklist The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) , Chapter 43.21C RCM, 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 so me basic information about your proposal . Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether environmental Impacts of your proposal are stg nificant 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 describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide addltlonal information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of Checklist for NonproJect Proposals Complete this checklist for nonproJect proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply.' IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Part D). For nonproJect actions, the references in the checklist to the words *project, " "applicant, " and "property or site" should be read as "proposal ," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of P P ro osed project, if applicable: - 1- I ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 2. Name of applicant: Girrl.�' S.�Ctz�Kr��'-f L�.�/r3EQ 477tI. fLOY17 �,r2ot,�-xJ 3. Address and telephone number of applicant and contact person: fG o y u;) Ovoto AJ z/ z G - 9 7z / -7 -ro cam. hltr Y log yZ S 1467Z-,r6,v bc-A . 9 fss 4ry 4. Date checklist prepared: 5. Agency requesting checklist: MJa5a,u cnc�,uri/ fJEI°T- vF GG�C.(c'l�'-AL S��v/C�i S P.O. 130K A�L�-Z-7n,AJ 6. Proposed timing or schedule ( including phasing, if applicable) : PR-Le .5,-b 3-S$ Z-$$ 77 WO /LCJ2 = 3 • S Tt LJ /�-FS4S 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. 'AIti ,a ,us ,�*,QE B. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal . 508H,rTE51D �,2EviocJS SEPA G/�--�,�[J s7 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. yF s - .9/A PO4Z Unav Go vr72oZ- Po.e-4cmau 46)A-)Me L Av771eW-,rrr, 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 8U/L!7/AJ�o PCIZM/75 4A P)C) ELE�772/L�� Pc�H/ram oL",P/e 4jp- Pol_vnvAJ co uT7eac _ Aur�o,2.rY Pc�+.i 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal , including the ,proposed uses and 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. 13u/2->7/,vas 70 T.»y d- S7aeE SEE .g rrx>rL r� p�GC -2- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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 a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the sita(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map. SEE A 7 pq-- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth (a) General description of the site (circle one) : fla rolling, hilly , steep slopes, mountainous, other G.JaS G6yELED ,U /9g3. (b) What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope) ? i� � S s f8o vT 7-0 So vE7 (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. c I-A y (d) Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils In the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N O (e) Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill . 14 7- 7W/S 77ME Ate- ( f) Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. /4 - -J ASP hR�GT� ( g) About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? -3- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST (h) Proposed measures to reduce or control the earth, if any erosion, or other ; impacts to Q GL.,te 2. Air 1 (a) What types of emissions to the air would r ' ( i .e. , dust, automobile result from the proposal and when the odors, industrial wood smoke) during protect is completed? 9 construction approximate quantities If If any, qenerally describe and �E. known. g i ve• 19 �ry A-404,J. Do OLy.A�f'IC 4/rz Pa�vTioc� �clvT�2v� -7A4�5 s/o�cJS /�oiy �.v sT,eZ c-tic.T7q,� �©v�� S 4•��. (b) Are there e any y lt'ME.�JT L-JolvL0 �{� Z5'Ab,27-- TLcp�y. off-site sources of emmissions or odor that may Your proposal? If so, generally describe. ' y affect - f (c) Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions air, it any: or other impacts to No,u,L 3. Water (a) Surface T) Is there any surface water body site (includingon or in the immediate vicinity year-round and seasonal streamssaltwater, of the wetlands)? if yes, describe t , Ype and lakes, Ponds, what stream or river i} Provide names. flows Into. If appropriate, state SEs7SOti,gL S 7jyM ti4�,M S? e D TNT 10R oposc r 2) Will the r i p oject require any work over, I feet) the described waters? • i^, or adjacent to If a (w ( thn Plans. Yes, please describe and attach available .11;lE,cJ7-71-770,v — c I� � 3) Estimate the amount of fill and In or removed from surface water dredge material that w site that would be or wetlands and indicate °uid be placed affected. Indicate the the area of the Nv� source of fill material . -4- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 4 ) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities If known. SU S7- 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. t �vo,vL ( b) Ground ,V o,VE 1 ) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities If known. �1F3UVT �9iac.. Ac�2 NoU�2�Fi2o�+ �� Ex�5 nv� wE'GL ov- S�TE� /iV 777� 8 C)/L,---� . 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. ivo NEw S `f s r;!-�-7A-1 /9-r- 7-H 16 T7,4 457 l NE PQ6PO5Eo t7J2 Y AA-)3 s 700-�e O-CUc.D A-)os— GENg:7 +7✓ At7D/77(yvr4L w.4sTE f (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? WiII this water flow into other water? If so, describe. 4.,j/NG EX/5T7.lJG 5�7IEG/,VG f O,cJ�. FipOM 77-&- NAJoFf GeJ�Lt7 PR55 7 ouGt/ g Ls3�GE (NE7- q-,2,519 c1 sEC> IrT>2 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. 77 f'�)eoPoSE� p2oTE�T 000z-a ,t��5CJL7— its F'C-7Pa�ccv�7 /��2v�uc3 SP�t_c.E� Du,¢.,,uL; Co.�7�uc-77o.V �5 w�77f h'�y' s�,�„L.q,p �tisT�c.x_T7Gu, pR-.��-GT. �s r�v cs .ex�r �e E�,e E-s�.�T •�.g.c_t�,eMisC_. ,e i s,� � r�sE EN v -5- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST (d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water Impacts, if any: Z f3�lJC vsc' Ens snX-G S E�'�!E-.0 T77vru lb�D. SEA 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 crop or grain wet soll plants: cattail , buttercup, bulirush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water Illy, eelgrass, mlifoll , other other types of vegetation (b) What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? SMA�-L AHOv�-�T O� G L,Q 55 ^AJ D ^y PS T O F w p S C,&C5 aAW EC) s&,E) H414E�- ZPPcj—> ,.v 775'257 (c) List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. No�uC— (d) Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: 5. Animals (a) Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds other: mammals: eer bear, elk, beaver, other: f i sh: bass, sa mon trout, herring, shellfish, other: G�/tJ�-I -SALE MOi� (b) List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. _ �0�C (c) is the site part of a migration route? If so explain. Gf�vNl $�3G�pic..) clSE Div .4F�T�IGQ�T" STaZ��1MJ �l.30u7� 17—On (d) Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: iVON� -6- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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. EGEc 7)2 is O i�l �r�G FUEL ( b) Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. /UD (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: ,v,E7t.Jcs% �-IOS T /to D�.ev �9u i/�i�1cNT 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. 1 ) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: '0�0U�V — (b) Noise 1 ) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project ( for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? OVOPE 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 hours noise would come from the site. AJvX)L;�7_ -7- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise Impacts, If any: 8. Land and Shoreline Use (a) What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? 514 vM/LL LvDOD Lq ujE:�S (b) Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. NO (c) Describe any structures on the site. (d) will any structures be demolished? If so, what? (e) what is the current zoning classification of the site? iV0 2 o�V/Alm (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 sensitiv�ew area? If so, specify. /`�'o ( 1) Approximately how many people would reside or work In the completed project? /0 (j) Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? /U0 (k) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: ( 1) Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: -s- ' ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 9 Housin , (a) Approximately how many units would be provided , If any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Now C (b) Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-Income housing. NONE (c) Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: AJOk) - 1 10. Aesthetics ( a) What is the tallest height of any proposed structure( s ) , not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building materials) proposed?(b) What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NONE (c) Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impact, If any: /VON 11. Light and Glare (a) What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would It mainly occur? (b) Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? /UDJVI!E�_ (c) What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? (Q Proposed measures to reduce -or control Iight and glare Impacts, if any: "0AJ 1!::; 12. Recreation (a) What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? /V O -9- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST (b) Would the proposed project displace any existing recreatlonaI uses? If so, describe. N U ( c) Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation , Including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: /V UAJC 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. N o �cJE ( 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: /U D/JE- 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. c,JOUZ-- NUS /- 1ti6� (b) is site currently served by public transit? if not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? (c) How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? ,U D A) C -io- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST (d) Will the proposal require any new roads or streets , or improvements 9 to existin roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe ( indicate whether public or private). ivD�uC (e) Mill the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, roll, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. ( f) How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. �vQtiC P (9) Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: 15. Public Services (a) Mould the project result in an increased need for public services ( for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. ti0tiE (b) Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, If any. 16. Utilities (a) Circle utilities currently available at the site: lectriclt natural gas, water refuse sere ce telephone sanitary sewer, septic IC ystes 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. C. 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: �AA1_1r1 Date Submitted: ! (} b l - - 11- ca,�sT�ecx�/-7av O E SU/L!�/.v G C�xjULs7 �3E A.910uT' SS'X /ZOf is� 5/ Zc ,��v t7 Gc�ovt,t� j3G U 1� 7a 57n,2,!E- A--'IZW-j SCGa e�n L3U/LA�•U6 GcJOvG !J �U 5�" c)Ae-Y/ 7Zu0 �ZJ Co.�-f P��27�1 .0 777, S��p v� t3c�,GDi.v G w0 v L c7 /36 �8o v i X /O S.' T7� l��yi,uG •�/L.0 34o /L�,t2 5 G+JEGEt7 8`/ Bt�R�c�/.c16 Lu.Nr3�•¢ �f�ST� �T �3vi�i uG tv U avZ-ZD � - ��,q7Z o� f� /�,P�uia U SLy Gc�s�.�.�-ram �.v� .c3G•mac it - i aPi�E/� �.�,Q . ~ t • I . ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of Checklist The-State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) , Chapter 43.21C RCM, 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 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 , shorelige, 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 wl11 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. Use of Checklist for Nonproject Proposals Complete this checklist for nonproJect proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply.• IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Part D) . For nonproJect actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project, " "applicant, " and "property or site" should be read as "proposal ," "proposer," and "affected geographic area, " respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1 . Name of proposed project, If applicable: - i- .9 �'-aye ��� v� . �,r . r��. 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'_ _ •.......• 10 .MvsOM ROBT 5KOR --• - ' , . _•~ •`� ++ ISER Cn 1' } �IMPSON TDR CO- (J R 1 11� J n' / r Z� r F 1� ter\ • 22 , MtiL co. swAhTAR, O o Y ` AT G( F // FO40 RT Co.L7 MAR _ 11L swvGREEM PORT SLAKELV MILL CAW �ZI 0 wr,LtpLLER O —^�.• Mr LAM9E ski eo , , � c Eft. MaDONALD -A� �GMS UxTOM u�a� NEIL M°DONALD - O x f VEIL M`DOTtALD ,./'. U �w♦..i � ' , k, 7iMPSON A LGR a0 TBIt. co- �- NEIL MaDOhALO - M-DONALD u LAND CO. I STATra 36 P 33 4 5 s u J 0 Y r•oRT eLAK!!L,r � Is fa MILL CM } I J •`\ - . 3 J J ,►APsoN TIMDER CO• M \ \ a Ir MASo \ 11 N I-.--_ ---� - --- - TIIVRSTON --- c0u1.4 T Y STATy - S IOSEPH R. BLUM Director �yl IBB9 aoy STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES f 115 General Administration Building • Olympia, Washington 98504 • (206) 753-6600 • (SCAN 234-6600 March 11, 1988 n uv Mr. Mike Byrne Mason County General Services P.O. Box 186 -- -_ -1 ��►-,L;:�;�c Shelton, Washington 98584 y Dear Mr. Byrne: Determination of Non-Significance, Construction of Two Buildings at the Little Skookum Lumber Mill. Operator - Floyd Brown, Section 24, Township 19 North, Range 4 West, Mason County, unnamed Tributary to Skookum Creek, WDF #5482, WRIA 14.0022A Construction and use of the buildings as proposed does not directly appear to pose a hazard to fish life. In fact, ultimate removal of the immense sawdust pile may minimize water quality concerns. However, increased levels of operations may justify more frequent maintenance of the on-site stream runoff detention facilities. In 1985, this observer saw adult coho spawn in the drainage paralleling the railroad tracks just south of the mill property. Storm drainage fram that part of the mill yard under this proposal confluences with the described drainage and shouldbe designed such that polluted sheet flow fran the blacktop enters either the existing settling pond system or passes through other filtering substances, rather than directly into the unnamed seasonal stream. Another water quality/fish habitat concern is the close proximity of the primary entrance road and parking lot to the unnamed chum salmon stream we identify as 14.0022A. Over 1,200 spawning chum have been observed in this creek during one survey. Relocation.,surfacing, and/or upgraded pollution abatement plans for this road and parking system should be considered to reduce the risk of habitat damage to the creek. Increased road traffic resulting from this building proposal appears to merit more specific creek protection. We request the road runoff concerns be addressed at this time and that impravenents be realized prior to this fall. Returns from local chum salmon enhancement projects, the Squaxin Tribal hatchery program and refined harvest management can be expected to result in continuing heavy fish use in stream 14.0022A. Mike Byrne March 11, 1988 Page 2 With satisfaction of these concerns, we would concur with your determination. Please contact me at 753-3970 as needed. Sincerely, Grant Fiscus, Habitat Manager Habitat Management Division GF:db cc: SEPA File Jeff Dickison-Squaxin Tribe DOE-SWRO I r c � D SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE �l [� WEST 81 HIGHWAY 109 L•�•� $ 198,9 SHELTON,WASHINGTON 98S84 UN)426.9781 GEiN ►AL SERVICES March 18, 1988 Mike Byrne, Director Mason County General Services P.O. Box 186 Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Mr. Byrne: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Determination of Nonsignificance Number 88-19 issued for development at the Little Skookum Lumber Mill . The Squaxin Island Tribe' s main concerns about this project relate to drainage into the streams on or near the construction site. Both water quantity and water quality are at issue. A large yard area on the project site has been covered with asphalt. It is not clear whether this is part of the proposed project. However, this large impervious surface will be responsible for the majority of the impacts associated with the development of this site. The blacktop surface is sloped in a fashion that will direct runoff from this area directly into a stream that flows through the property. Although currently there is no evidence of fish use in this section of the stream, it flows directly into other areas with known fish habitat. The majority of the runoff from this area does not flow into the sedimentation settling pond described in the environmental checklist. Rather, it flows directly into the stream, or onto an area of highly erodible soils and then into the stream. We would suggest that to alleviate some of the erosion problems that are clearly present at the site, the proponent should take the following steps: rock checkdams should be installed in the drainage ditch surrounding the perimeter of the asphalt area that is under development. some type of swale system or detention pond should be developed on the bare ground area southwest( ? ) of the blacktop area in an attempt to help slow down the runoff into the creek and to improve the water quality of the surface runoff. In any case this area should be revegetated as quickly as possible. In the future it should be stressed that this type of clearing and paving should not be done right up to the bank of the stream. Some type of buffer should be left as a means of preventing erosion and maintaining the integrity of the stream bank from the undercutting and scouring associated with additional water flow resulting from surface runoff and impervious surfaces. An additional concern revolves around the other stream on the Bight which is a highly productive salmon stream. It appears to be the intention of the company to employ the mountain of sawdust as fuel for the proposed boiler and kiln system. This will necessitate some level of activity along and across this stream. We have seen no part of the proposal which would afford protection to this stream from additional traffic utilizing the roads which cross and run adjacent to the stream. We hope that this issue can be addressed before the full development of the site is completed. We would be happy to offer our assistance in further sight review or suggestion as to protection measures for the instream resources of the Skookum Creek watershed. *SSincer , ison, Biologist