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10054 EAST MARGINAL WAY S
E01 -028
oject. Tracking Form
(Attach to left side of file)
Date
Action
$\ °1 Date Submitted
(File made for Planning Manager)
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Planning Manager Assigns
Notice of Incompleteness Ltr.
(Includes all coordinated permits)
l (1 week from date assigned)
rl to\7 Notice of Completeness Ltr.
(Includes all coordinated permits)
(28 days maximum from date assigned)
Initial
Public Hearing /Meeting Scheduled
(Type V Only scheduled with City CIerK)
Affidavit of Posting Returned
(By Applicant)
Notice of Application Posted
Notice of SEPA Posted
Notice_of Application Mailed
o\ Planner Routes for Review #1:
(Allow 3 weeks)
Rc'Rec'd Permit(s) Comments
Revisions Ltr. Sent
Revisions Received
ADDITIONAL ROUTES:
Planner Routes for Review #
Rec'd Permit(s) Comments
Revisions Ltr. Sent
Revisions Received
Date
ctio
Planner Routes for Review #2:
Rec'd Permit(s) Comments
initial
Revisions # 2 Ltr. Sent
Revisions # 2 Received
0 SEPA Determination Made
Threshold Notice Issued
Draft Staff Report to Sr. Pinr.
(2 weeks prior to Public Hearing date)
Final Staff Report to Adm.Stf.
(10 days prior to Public Hearing date)
Staff Report Mailed
(1 week prior to Public Hearing date)
Hearing Date
Action on Permit
Decision Sent
Appeal Period to Expire
Planner Routes for Review #
ptL
Rec'd Permit(s) Comments
Revisions Ltr. Sent
Revisions Received
Project Tracking Form
(4/98)
JUL 31 '01 11 :31 FR FISHPRO INC.
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360 071 4460 TO 12538598024 P. 02/02
CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Suuthcenter Boulevard. Tukwila, WA 98148
Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
E -mail: Lgkplarncilci.tukwila,wa.u,
SEPA
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW
FOR STAFF USE ONLY SIERRA TYPE P-SEPA
Planner: fCJ 7460e___ File Number: �l p
Application Complete (Date: �� I (Q\ ) Project File Number: 't'KE' L I 00a,
Application Incomplete (Date: ) Other File Numbers: - 042_ Shorn.
NAME OF PROJECT[DEVELOPME T: :1
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LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate
lot's), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest interse�{ion. LUST ALL 10 D, /T PAR
NUMBERS, marl 1 il�L LAJ a.
. Quarter: _ Section: Township; -_ Range: ____
('this informariun may beJound on your tat statement)
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• bus decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping
development standards, and
• is the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be scut.
Name:
RECEIVED
CITY OF TUKWILA
NOV -5 2001
PERMIT CENTER
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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
File Number
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Date
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coordinator: icr0
Date response
received:
COMMENTS
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Plan check date:
Comments C_5
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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
File Number
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LAND USE . PERMIT ROUTING FORM
TO: ❑ Building ❑ Planning Public Works XFire Dept. ❑ Police Dept. ❑ Parks /Rec
Project: ` (s( (1. eXt.4 .(1. 4 A
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Date
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coordinator: 0-(-10 I� ace..
Date response
received:
COMMENTS
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NOV 06 2001
TUKWILA
PUBLIC WORKS
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❑ DRC review requested
❑ Plan submittal requested ❑ Plan approved
Mall check date:
Comments
prepared by:
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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
File Number
E-01 - 024
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LAND USE . PERMIT ROUTING .. FORM
TO: ❑ Building ❑ Planning NK,Public Works ZFire Dept. ❑ Police Dept. ❑ Parks /Rec
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Date
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Response
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coordinator: Y` ��C,(K.•
Date response
received:
COMMENTS
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❑ Plan approved
Plan check date:
Comments
prepared by:
03/14/04
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
•
CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
E -mail: tukplan@ci.tukwila.wa.us
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS
PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY
RECEIVED
CITY OF TUKWILA
PERMIT CENTER
ss
COUNTY OF KING
The undersigned being duly sworn and upon oath states as follows:
I . I am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application.
2. All statements contained in the applications have been prepared by me or my agents and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent.
4. Owner grants the City, its employees, agen engineers, contractors Orr other representatives the right�t ,enter upon Owner's real property,
located at /06 7 L} Id . hr-4 YeJ T /ALt � �?a1i lam Jo lea it `4 Lti 19
for the purpose of application review, for the limited limb f(ecessaiy to complete that purpose.
5. Owner agrees to hold the City harmless for any Toss or damage to persons or property occurring on the private property during the City's
entry upon the property, unless the loss or damage is the result of the sole negligence of the City.
6. The City shall, at its discretion , cancel the application without refund of fees, if the applicant does not respond to specific requests for
items on the "Complete Application Checklist" within ninety (90) days.
7. Non- responsiveness to a City information request for ninety (90) or more days, shall be cause to cancel the application(s) without refund of
fees.
EXECUTED at A ul (city),_j. ,j(state), on B CA111,0 e 1 0 , 2v
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Name)
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(Address)
9,53 J c( 34 -33 11
(Phone Number)
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(Signature) '
On this day personally appeared before me Srt'w■ tL S e-3 to me known to be the individual who executed the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he /sle.signed One same as his/her voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes mentioned
therein.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE
KC Quarterly Parcel Report - October 2001
547680
0062
547680006202
MORRIS VIESTA
SE 3 -23-4
7
MERRICKS ACRE TRAC
10473
47TH
AV
S
017900
2545
017900254503
MORRISON EDNA IDA
SW 11 -23 -4
54 -55
12
ALLENTOWN ADD
12562
50TH
PL
S
004000
0375
004000037509
MORRISON JACK R
NE 22 -23 -4
6
3
ADAMS HOME TRS
004000
0380
004000038002
MORRISON JACK R
NE 22 -23 -4
7
3
ADAMS HOME TRS
4419
S
144TH
ST
734820
0065
734820006504
MORTON JIM
SE 15 -23 -4
13
RIVERTON MACADAM
14109
43RD
AV
S
222304
9044
222304904402
MOSES ROY D
SE 22 -23 -4
4646
S
160TH
ST
334840
1761
334840176104
MOSLEY LONNIE R & LINDA A
NE 10 -23 -4
161
17
HILLMANS CD MEADO
11223
51ST
AV
S
735960
0595
735960059500
MOSSMAYER STEVEN W +RETHA A
NW 15 -23 -4
15
6
ROBBINS SPRING BRO
13032
33RD
AV
S
004200
0147
004200014704
MOTT LILLIAN M
NE 22 -23-4
#4/4044
2
ADAMS HOME TRS 2ND
004000
0077
004000007700
MOTUMA BELAI & MARIA T
NW 22 -23 -4
2
2
ADAMS HOME TRS
14446
34TH
AV
S
537980
0603
537980060306
MOUNSEY STEPHEN & JUDITH
NE 27 -23 -4
34
5
MC MICKEN HEIGHTS
4410
S
164TH
ST
109990
0080
109990008004
MOUNTRY SCOTT S +VICKY P
NW 23 -23 -4
8
BRIGADOON RIDGE
5623
S
150TH
PL
537980
0145
537980014501
MOVIUS AMY J +WITHERS DONALD
NE 27 -23 -4
8
5
MC MICKEN HEIGHTS
16128
45TH
AV
S
004000
0946
004000094609
MOZEK GREG
NW 22 -23 -4
17
7
ADAMS HOME TRS
1462
42ND
AV
S
262304
9142
262304914209
MTI ENTERPRISES LLC
SE 26 -23 -4
562420
0970
562420097007
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
NW 4 -23 -4
55
MOORES FIVE -ACRE T
10054
WEST MARGINAL
WY
S
_
101700
0020
101700002005
MUELLER KARL H +CYNTHIA R
SW 15 -23 -4
2
BOYDS ADD
14023
33RD
PL
S
186520
0360
186520036002
MUELLER MARIA C
SE 23 -23 -4
UNIT A
CRYSTAL RIDGE
15325
SUNWOOD
BL
810860
0124
810860012402
MUIR STEVEN B
SE 22 -23-4
35
SUNNYDALE GARDENS
15635
44TH
AV
S
810860
0129
810860012907
MUIR STEVEN 8
SE 22 -23 -4
35
SUNNYDALE GARDENS
810860
0143
810860014309
MUIR STEVEN B
SE 22 -23-4
36
SUNNYDALE GARDENS
734060
0900
734060090002
MUIR WILLIAM JAMES
NW 15 -23-4
59
RIVERSIDE INTERURB
13215
40TH
AV
S
192260
0070
192260007005
MUJIC HARIZ + NAZIHA
NE 27 -23 -4
7
DAWN VIEW NO. 02
16045
46TH
AV
S
150800
0760
150800076005
MUJIC HARIZ +MUJIC NAZIHA
SW 22 -23-4
UNIT 7
BLD1
CHALET SOUTH
4024
S
158TH
ST
429350
0050
429350005006
MULLEN KENNETH L
SW 22 -23-4
UNIT 5
A
LEWIS & CLARK HEIGH
15625
42ND
AV
S
133250
1040
133250104006
MULLEN MICHAEL J
SE 23 -23 -4
APT 60
BG 6
CANYON ESTATES
15200
65TH
AV
S
152304
9120
152304912008
MULLET DAVID
NW 15 -23-4
13205
34TH
AV
S
152304
9102
152304910200
MULLET DAVID P
NW 15 -23-4
13221
34TH
AV
S
152304
9135
152304913501
MULLET MELVIA M
NW 15 -23-4
3309
S
132ND
ST
152304
9086
152304908600
MULLET STEVEN M
NW 15 -23 -4
3233
S
133RD
ST
152304
9274
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MULLET STEVEN M
NW 15 -23 -4
3303
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132ND
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MULLINER JAMES V
SW 14 -23 -4
4
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RICHARD 1ST ADD TO
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AV
870050
0110
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MULUNEH MULUNEH N
NW 26 -23 -4
11
TUKWILA TERRACE AD
5105
S
163RD
PL
870050
0030
870050003009
MUMMERT JAMES E +VIRGINIA R
NW 26 -23 -4
3
TUKWILA TERRACE AD
5106
S
163RD
PL
115720
0172
115720017207
MUMMERT KIMBERLY A
NW 23 -23 -4
17
BROOKVALE GARDEN
14721
57TH
AV
S
004000
0604
004000060402
MUN KUN S & MARY Y
NE 22 -23 -4
02 -Jan
5
ADAMS HOME TRS
14624
46TH
AV
S
004000
0607
004000060709
MUN KUN S & MARY Y
NE 22 -23 -4
1
5
ADAMS HOME TRS
735960
0530
735960053008
MUNTER RONALD B
NW 15 -23 -4
4
6
ROBBINS SPRING BRO
13019
34TH
AV
S
186520
0670
186520067007
MURPHY EDWARD M
SE 23 -23 -4
UNIT D
CRYSTAL RIDGE
15325
SUNWOOD
BL
734060
0100
734060010000
MURPHY JANICE A
NW 10 -23-4
5
RIVERSIDE INTERURB
4017
S
117TH
PL
-§--
S
133250
1750
133250175006
MURPHY JOHN
SE 23 -23 -4
APT 10
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CANYON ESTATES
15200
65TH
AV
734060
0104
734060010406
MURPHY LANCE
NW 10 -23 -4
5
RIVERSIDE INTERURB
4404
S
117TH
PL
336590
1180
336590118004
MURPHY MICHAEL
NW 23 -23 -4
4
11
HILLMANS SEATTLE G
14470
58TH
AV
S
808860
0030
808860003009
MURPHY PATRICIA M
NW 23 -23-4
6
SUMMIT VIEW ADD TO
5620
S
149TH
ST
810860
0763
810860076308
MURPHY R M
SE 22 -23 -4
109
SUNNYDALE GARDENS
4350
S
156TH
ST
919860
0025
919860002501
MURPHY TIM C +LYNNE C
NE 27 -23 -4
5
1
WATKINS ADD
16045
48TH
AV
S
886400
0015
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MURPHY VIKKI L
NW 15 -23-4
3
1
VAL -VUE ADD
13514
35TH
AV
S
004300
0224
004300022409
MURRAY DOUGLAS S
SW 22 -23 -4
03 -Feb
3
ADAMS HOME TRS 3RD
4036
S
154TH
ST
004300
0238
004300023803
MURRAY DOUGLAS S
SW 22 -23 -4
6
3
ADAMS HOME TRS 3RD
15227
42ND
AV
S
186520
0460
186520046001
MURRAY ORA
SE 23 -23 -4
UNIT B
CRYSTAL RIDGE
15325
SUNWOOD
BL
004200
0365
004200036509
MUSSER KENNETH C +NANCY S
NE 22 -23-4
1
4
ADAMS HOME TRS 2ND
4605
S
150TH
ST
Page 71 of 114
KC Quarterly Parcel Report - October 2001
152304
9182
152304918203
MCKINNEY FAMILY PROPERTIES
SW 15 -23-4
14235
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
152304
9088
152304908808
MCKINNEY FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
SW 15 -23-4
14251
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004000
0180
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CITY OF TUKWILA
NW 22 -23 -4
13
2
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14404
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004000
0194
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CITY OF TUKWILA
NW 22 -23 -4
14
2
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14404
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004000
0136
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TOSCO MARKETING CO DC 17
NW 22 -23-4
12 -Nov
2
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14413
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004000
0145
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NW 22 -23-4
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14416
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MIN RICHARD H +MU YEON
NW 22 -23-4
12 -13
2
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14440
TUKWILA INTERNATI
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004000
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SHIVA ENTERPRISES INC
NW 22 -23 -4
24 -25
2
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14442
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BL
004000
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DEMULLING DONALD A
NW 22 -23 -4
24 -25
2
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14452
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004000
0901
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FRIENDLY FUELS INC
NW 22 -23 -4
14144
7
ADAMS HOME TRS
14600
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004000
0905
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QUALITY RENTALS
NW 22 -23 -4
11 -Oct
7
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14604
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0874
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WYNN HAROLD R
NW 22 -23-4
09 -Aug
7
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14607
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BL
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NW 22 -23 -4
9 -10 &
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14638
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NW 22 -23 -4
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NW 22 -23-4
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NW 22 -23-4
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004100
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NW 22 -23 -4
28 -29
2
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14835
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BL
004100
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OCTON HOLDINGS INC
NW 22 -23 -4
28 -29 -3
2
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14845
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BL
004100
0350
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KANG YONG JA
NW 22 -23-4
29
2
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14857
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0329
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WEST MICHAEL J +DONNA F
NW 22 -23 -4
27 -28
2
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14862
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
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WEST MICHAEL J
NW 22 -23 -4
27 -28
2
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14864
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0517
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HENKLE FAMILY TRUST
NW 22 -23 -4
05 -Apr
4
ADAMS HOME TRS 1ST
15001
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004100
0520
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NW 22 -23-4
06 -May
4
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15010
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0516
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KANG HEE YEOL & SEE JEE
NW 22 -23-4
04 -Jan
4
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15015
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0530
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WENDCO NW LTD PRTNRSHP
NW 22 -23-4
06 -May
4
ADAMS HOME TRS 1ST
15024
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0690
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HAWLEY ENTERPRISES INC
NW 22 -23 -4
29
4
ADAMS HOME TRS 1ST
15025
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0513
004100051301
KANG YONGSIN
NW 22 -23 -4
4
4
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15029
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0525
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DESIMONE FRANK SR
NW 22 -23-4
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4
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15036
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BL
004100
0493
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HAWLEY ENTERPRISES INC
NW 22 -23-4
03 -Feb
4
ADAMS HOME TRS 1ST
15037
TUKWILA INTERNATI
BL
004100
0580
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DESIMONE FRANK SR
NW 22 -23-4
27 -28 -2
4
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15060
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Description of
current proposal:
Proponent:
Location of
current proposal:
Title, date and
description of
adopted documents:
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE AND
ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration (E01 -028) will involve the
restoration of 19,954 square feet of fish and wildlife habitat in a portion of the Turning
Basin #3 on the Duwamish River located at River Mile 5.2 including the removal of
existing upland and in -water structures and the excavation of 1,794 cubic yards of
existing fill material, creating three intertidal and supra -tidal habitat benches.
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Fisheries Department
10054 Marginal Way South
Tax Parcel 562420 -0970
Biological Assessment prepared by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and submitted
on November 25, 1999 to evaluate the impact of the preferred restoration
alternative upon threatened and endangered species and critical habitat for the
Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project. Amendment dated May 17,
2000.
Environmental Assessment prepared by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, submitted on
March 15, 2000 to determine the significant impacts' to the quality of the human
environment resulting from the implementation of the preferred alternative for the
Turning Basin #3 Habitat Restoration Project. Finding of No Significant Impact
( "FONSI ") dated June 26, 2000, prepared by National Marine Fisheries Service to
advise that an environmental impact statement will not be required under NEPA.
These documents have not been challenged under WAC 197 -11 -630. The documents are available to
be read at the Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100,
Tukwila, Washington 98188 under File No. E01 -028.
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 on request. There is no comment period for this
DNS.
We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review.
The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the
proposal to the decision - maker.
Name of agency adopting document: City of Tukwila, Dept. of Community Development
Responsible official: Steve Lancaster, Director, Community Development
Address: 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188
Date: Oat. 26 , Zoo)
Signature:
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
'Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
To: Steve Lancaster
From: Deborah Ritter
Date: December 21, 2001
Re:
MEMORANDUM
E01 -028 (SEPA Determination)
Turning Basin #3 Habitat Restoration
10054 Marginal Way South, Tukwila
Project Description:
This SEPA review is for the restoration of approximately 19,954 square feet of fish and
wildlife habitat in a portion of the Turning Basin #3, on the left bank of the Duwamish
River at River Mile 5.2. The site was purchased by the Muckleshoot Tribe in 1997 for
the purpose of habitat restoration. The site currently contains an abandoned
commercial marine operation (formerly known as Kenco Marine Services) with upland
buildings and a wharf. The proposed restoration involves the removal of existing
upland and in -water structures, the excavation of approximately 1,794 cubic yards of
existing fill material and the creation of three intertidal and supra -tidal habitat benches.
Agencies with Jurisdiction:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service and the Washington
State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Summary of Primary Impacts:
• Earth
The entirety of the upland site is fill material of various depths. The soils have a
texture from gravelly sandy loam to gravelly loam. The site is relatively flat.
However, along the entire eastern perimeter of the property the land slopes
steeply downward to the shoreline of the Duwamish River.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 0 Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 0 Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
E01 -028
Turning Basin #3 Habitat Restoration
December 21, 2001
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Air
Dust and exhaust emissions may be generated during construction.
Water
The Duwamish River borders the site along the eastern property line. The
Duwamish River meets State water quality parameters for temperature and
turbidity and exceeds State water quality parameters for metals and organics.
The Duwamish River does not meet State water quality standards for dissolved
oxygen levels or pH. Removal of the existing pier will improve water quality by
eliminating direct sources of water contamination at the site.
• Plants
The upland area of the site contains non - native vegetation (Deodar cedar,
mountain ash, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, common tansy and
grasses) and landscaped native vegetation (shore pine). All existing vegetation
will be removed during construction and will be replaced by habitat benches
planted with native vegetation.
• Animals
The Duwamish River is a significant migratory route, rearing area and holding
area for anadromous salmonids and is located in the Pacific Flyway. The
National Marine Fisheries Service has indicated that the following Threatened
and Candidate Species are known to be, or suspected to be, located at the
project site or in the vicinity: Chinook and Coho Salmon, Bull and Coastal Cut -
Throat Trout, Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and Oregon Spotted Frog.
Energy /Natural Resources
N/A
Environmental Health
Noise generated by heavy equipment will occur during construction. The hours
of construction will comply with the City's noise ordinance.
E01 -028
Turning Basin #3 Habitat Restoration
December 21, 2001
Page 3
A. Phase II Site Assessment, conducted by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in
1997 determined that a release of diesel and heavy oil occurred at two small
locations on the upland portion of the site. These areas were fully remediated by
the previous property owner as a condition of sale to the Muckleshoot Tribe.
However despite these efforts, soils from the site contain polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons which are slightly above the Model Toxics Control Act Method B
clean -up levels. In connection with the proposed habitat restoration, existing
soils will be removed and deposited at an authorized off -site location.
• Land /Shoreline Use
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The project and surrounding properties are located in the
Manufacturing /Industrial Center -Heavy zone ( "MIC /H "). The site currently
contains an abandoned commercial marine operation (formerly known as Kenco
Marine Services) with upland buildings and a wharf. The site is bounded on the
south and east by the Duwamish River. To the north is a Seattle City Light
substation. To the west is West Marginal Place South. To the south is property
owned by the Washington Department of Transportation.
Housing
N/A
Aesthetics
The existing abandoned commercial marine operation will be removed and the
area will be revegetated with native intertidal and riparian vegetation. A small
area will be established to provide public viewing of the Duwamish River and the
restored site.
Light and Glare
N/A
Recreation
The King County Parks Department has a right -of -way located along the north
and south boundaries of the project and is in the process of completing a trail
system along the Duwamish River. Upon completion, the trail will be adjacent to
E01 -028
Turning Basin #3 Habitat Restoration
December 21, 2001
Page 4
the riparian area of the project. The trail is expected to bring greater numbers of
walkers, joggers and bicyclists by the restoration site.
• Historic and Cultural Preservation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed a Cultural Resources Assessment
of the site in 1997 and no archaeological evidence was uncovered. The existing
commercial marine operation structures (dating to the 1950's) do not meet the
criteria for eligibility for the National Register. The closest National Register -
eligible prehistoric site is one mile downstream.
• Transportation
The project site is adjacent to West Marginal Place South. This road is a two-
lane arterial that was first constructed as an access road for Seattle City Light's
substation. The posted speed limit is 30 M.P.H. and traffic volumes are
approximately 1,439 per day due to the recent addition of three trucking
companies and a U.S. Postal Service processing facility.
• Public Services
No significant increase in public services is expected.
• Utilities
N/A
Recommendation:
Determination of Non - Significance.
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Chief, Regulatory Branch
Department of the Army
Seattle District, Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 3755
Seattle, Washington 9812472255
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(COE Reference 1999 -2 -00470 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
FWS Reference: 1- 3 -00 -I -1827)
Dear Mr. Mueller:
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RECEIVED
CITY OF TUKWILA
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PERMIT CENTER
This letter is in response to your cover letter and attached Biological Assessment for the
proposed Tuming Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project in King County, Washington.
The project is proposed by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department under the Elliott
Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program. The letter was dated August 16, 2000, and received in this
office on August 17, 2000. The letter also included attached correspondence between the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Corps of Engineers clarifying effect determinations and other
issues raised at the April 12, 2000, batch meeting where the project was initially discussed
between your staff and the Services.
The proposed action is being undertaken to restore intertidal and riparian habitat in the vicinity of
Turning Basin Number Three in the lower.Duwamish River at River Mile 5.2. Proposed
activities include removal of an existing commercial wharf and associated upland structures,
excavation of fill material and the creation of three habitat benches, and the establishment of
native intertidal and riparian vegetation. The project is one of four intertidal habitat restoration.
projects being completed under the auspices of the Elliott Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program
which includes involvement by the Mukleshoot and Suquamish Indian Tribes, City of. Seattle,
King County, Washington Department of Ecology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Corps of Engineers has determined that the proposed project may affect, but is not likely to
adversely affect bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), and will have no effect on the bald eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concurs with these
determinations.
10/06/00 FRI 09:36 FAX 2530. 0752 MUCKLESHOOT FISH 003
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This concurrence is based on our understanding of the following issues as described in the
November 1999 Biological Assessment and subsequent correspondence:
1. Creosote treated piles removed from site will not be used by the Muckleshoot Tribe for
future in water construction projects.
2. Pier pilings requested by Tribal fishers will be replacements constructed of concrete, •
steel, or other non - treated materials.
3. Native trees removed from the project site to allow for excavation of habitat benches will
be used in the project area.
4. Any in water work will adhere to Hydraulic Project Approval timing restrictions to
minimize impacts on migrating salmonids.
This concludes informal consultation pursuant to 50 CFR 402.13. This project should be re-
analysed if new information reveals effects of the action that may affect listed/proposed species
or critical habitat in a manner or to an extent not considered in this consultation; if the action is
subsequently modified in a manner that causes an effect to the listed species or critical habitat
that was not considered in this consultation; and/or, if a new species is listed or critical habitat is
designated that may be affected by this project.
If you have further questions about this letter or your responsibilities under the Act, please
contact John Grettenberger at (360) 753 -6044 or Curtis Tanner at (360) 753 -4326.
Sincerely,
Gerry A. Jackson, Manager
Western Washington Office
c: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department, (G. St. Arrant)
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
FISHERIES DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jack Kennedy, Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
PO Box 3755
Seattle, WA 98124
17 May 2000
CITY pFEryED Thou
PERMIT ceireR
RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT PREPARED FOR A
HABITAT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON THE DUWAMISH RIVER
Ref: A. Response from the US Fish and Wildlife Service
B. MI'TF"D letter dated 24 November 1999
C. MI'1'r "D letter dated 12 April 1999.
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Ref A) has provided comments upon a Biological
Assessment (Ref B) submitted by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department (MTIFD) in
support of a request for a permit (Ref C) to construct a habitat restoration project in the
Duwamish River. The USFWS (Ref A) stated that it might be possible to reach a NLAA for bull
trout based upon additional information regarding how trees that will be removed are currently
functioning in providing habitat components for bull trout. Additionally, the USFWS requested
additional information to support the statement of NLAA for those sections of the BA which
currently state that effects would be adverse.
This letter provides the additional information requested by the USFS. Detailed responses
to those questions are found in the attached document. However, a summary is presented here.
The bulk of the existing vegetation is found in a fringing band along the waterward perimeter of
the site. The existing vegetation on the site provides some limited overhanging vegetation that
could provide cover to juvenile bull trout and other juvenile salmonids during high tide.
Additionally, this fringing band of vegetation provides a source of detrital input to the estuary as
well as insects that may enter the juvenile salmon and trout food chain. However, one of the
existing vegetation on site provides structural complexity in terms of creating pools, inwater
habitat complexity, etc.
The conclusions in the original BA regarding adverse, construction, related impacts to
salmon and bull trout were very conservative. The original conclusions did not arise from
anticipated, adverse changes to the structural components of habitat. Instead, the "may effect,
likely to adversely effect" calls arose from perceived avoidance of the site through behavioral
loci 1c 17')nri A■•r.t.n C... 4 ., -.r.e+ . n .a..... Lei t :. 1-. Henn _ i•co\ not nccn _ r ,.,r- ,..,, . n-,rn
responses to (1) avoid construction related noise and inwater activity and (2) construction related
increases in turbidity. However, a re- analysis of the potential impacts suggests that a call of "not
likely to effect" is more warranted. Inwater work will occur during the standard in -water
construction windows established by the WDFW. These windows are set to minimize the overlap
of inwater construction activities with salmon and trout. By following these construction
windows, the potential overlap between fish and construction, and resulting behavioral responses
are thought to be minimized. Additionally, though construction will increase turbidity in the
project vicinity, construction will occur during the construction window when the use of the
Turning Basin by chinook salmon and bull trout is expected to be low. For these reasons, it is
probable that a NLAA is warranted
Of additional note is that since the original BA was prepared, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service has determined that Peregrine Falcon is no longer an endangered or threatened species
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act'. Additionally, after further review of the proposed
restoration design, it is considered that though the site could benefit Bald Eagles, the measurable
direct benefit would be so small that the statement on page 22 of the original BA
"[I]mprovements at the site would create habitat that is presently lacking for bald eagle. This
could result in a beneficial effect to this species." should be reworded to "[I]mprovements at the
site could create habitat that is presently lacking for bald eagle. This may result in a beneficial
effect to this species." Therefore, a call of No Effect is appropriate.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please feel free to call me at (253) 939-
3319, extension 119.
att: 2
cc: WDFW
Fish Pro
Federal Register: August 25, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 164).
Rodenck Malcom
Senior Habitat Biologist.
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Detailed Response to USFWS Questions
The MITFD responses to the Services' comments on the BA for the Turning Basin No. 3
Restoration Site follow. The Service's comment are listed first, with the response following. All
references refer to documents included in the original, submitted BA. Unless otherwise noted, all
references to figures are to those included with this letter. References to figures in the original,
submitted BA are noted as such.
Pg. 2 #1. piles should be removed in their entirety, not just cut off.
All piles will be removed in their entirety if permits are granted to remove them in their entirety.
Pg. 2, #2. More information is needed regarding the removal of non - native and native
landscape vegetation. What is being removed. How much?
One of the objectives of the project is to increase the extent of emergent estuarine vegetation.
This emergent vegetation cannot be created without removing the existing, fringing, vegetation
around the waterward perimeter of the site. Due the cessation of upland operations at the site,
the area occupied by Himalayan blackberry and other invasive species is increasing and the site is
considerably more vegetated than when the BA was prepared. The following description reflects
the condition of the site in early May 2000.
None of the existing vegetation on site provides structural complexity in terms of creating pools,
inwater habitat complexity, etc. The upland area contains non - native vegetation (Deodar cedar,
mountain ash, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, common tansy, and grasses) and landscaped
native vegetation shore pine, big -leaf maple, western red cedar, and fir. The majority of this
vegetation is concentrated in a fringe around the waterward perimeter of the site. Himalayan
blackberry is the dominant vegetation on site. It exists in a band extending from a mean distance
6 feet inland from the top of bank waterward to just above the line of the OHWM. It is estimated
the total area covered by Himalayan Blackberry does not exceed 2,000 square feet. The majority
of the other species of plants, unless otherwise noted are interspersed in this band of blackberries.
Currently, the Himalayan blackberry and other plants in the fringing band provide some benefits to
juvenile salmon and bull trout. During high tides, the most waterward portion of this vegetation
overhangs the water and provides a source of cover for juvenile salmonids. At high tide, insects
using the vegetation may fall into the water and be consumed by juvenile salmonids. However, as
the tide recedes this function diminishes and the main role of this vegetation becomes input of
detrital material into the estuary. During the late afternoon, when combined with high tides, this
vegetation provides some shade to the water. However, though limited shade is provided, there is
no influence on water temperature. Water temperature at the site is a function of the inflows of
water from Elliott Bay and the Duwamish River (Warner and Fritz 1995). Bank stability at the
site is provided by armoring, not by the root masses of the fringing vegetation.
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Most trees on the site appear to have been planted as ornamentals, based upon observed species
composition and location. None of the trees on the site, if they entered the water are of sufficient
size to be considered wood as defined in the Matrix of Pathways and Indicators.(NMFS 1999).
However, if they did enter the water, they would serve as a source of detrital material, attachment
points for plants, and provide some, inwater cover and complexity for juvenile salmon and trout.
No trees on the site provide overwater cover to adult or juvenile salmon or trout.
Within 2 to 8 feet of the top of bank, and predominately located with the blackberry band are
seven trees (Table 1; Fig 1). These trees range in height from 12 to 15 feet and a diameter at
breast height of 1.5 to 6 inches and provide a source of detrital material to the water. As these
trees do not overhang the water, the contribution of insects to the juvenile salmon food chain is
probably low. During the late afternoon, when combined with high tides, these trees provide
some shade to the water. However, though some shade is provided, there is no influence on
water temperature. Water temperature at the site is a function of the inflows of water from Elliott
Bay and the Duwamish River (Warner and Fritz 1995). These trees do not contribute to bank
stability.
Located next to the existing building on waterward side is a cottonwood. The largest, existing
trees on the site are found on the landward side of the building (Fig. 2 to BA). During the late
afternoon, when combined with high tides, these trees could provide some very limited shade to
the water. However, though some limited shade may be provided, there is no influence on water
temperature. Water temperature at the site is a function of the inflows of water from Elliott Bay
and the Duwamish River (Warner and Fritz 1995).
Table 1. Summary of trees found on the site. The number listed in the serial column corresponds to the number
on attached Figure 1.
Species
Serial
Height (ft)
dbh
(in.)
Distance from
top of bank (ft)
Potential to be
retained
Cottonwood
1
12
1.5
4
No
Willow
2
15
2
4
No
Deodar cedar
3
15
4
2
No
Deodar cedar
4
15
4
2
No
Shore Pine
5
12
2
2
No
Shore Pine
6
12
2
2
No
Shore Pine
7
15
3
2
No
Cottonwood
8
20
4
40
No
Western Red Cedar
9
25
6
75
Yes, but will
greatly reduce
extent of
emergent
vegetation
Fir
10
25
4
80
Yes
Big -leaf Maple
11
25
80
Yes
Western Red Cedar
12
12
2
80
Yes
The tree, labeled as Serial 9, is located in a part of the site, slated to be graded to an elevation of
12 to 14 feet MLLW, approximately 6 to 8 feet below the existing grade. Though, it is possible
to retain this tree, it would result in a decrease of emergent vegetation such as Lyngby's sedge,
Three- Square bulrush, and other marsh vegetation due to the need to protect the root structure of
this tree and the resultant changes in elevation of the surrounding land. Trees labeled as serials 10
through 12, are in the area currently proposed to be planted with riparian vegetation. It is
possible to work around these trees and incorporate these established trees into the planting
scheme.
The proposed planting scheme for trees as described in Figures 13 and 14 to the BA is
summarized in Table 2. Approximately 25 trees will be planted in a riparian area of approximately
3,587 ft2 between +17 to +21 ft MLLW. The proposed groundcover zone of 1,850 ft2 to be
constructed from +14 to +17 ft MLLW (BA Fig 8) is most similar in location and structure to the
fringing vegetation band of approximately 2,000 square feet which will be removed. However,
when the proposed groundcover zone is combined with the emergent bench of 6,050 ft2 between
from +9.5 to +11.0 ft MLLW and the transition area of 1,967 ft2 between 11.0 to +14.0 MLLW;
the project will result in a net increase of vegetation providing overwater coverage, detrital input,
and insects.
Table 2. Tree Planting Scheme.
Species
Quantity
Red alder
7
Black Cottonwood
8
Sitka Spruce
4
Shore Pine
6
Pg. 2, #4. What work needs to be done inwater. What can be done in the dry?
The inwater work consists of removing 132 creosote treated, wood piles. All other work will be
done in the dry. Proposed construction will involve excavating approximately 1,794 yd3 of
material below the plane of the OMWM, as extended inland from the current bank. As much as
the upland material will be removed as possible before commencing bank excavation work to
reduce the time disturbed surfaces are exposed to tidal action. It is not possible to quantify the
quantity of fill material that will be removed before commencing bank excavation. When work
commences on the bank, it will only be performed during that portion of the tidal cycle where
material can be excavated in the dry. However, as the tide rises, the water will submerge the
newly disturbed areas. All excavated fill material will be disposed at an authorized off -site
disposal, storage, or recycling site selected by the construction contractor
Pg. 33, #6. How will rip rap /concrete rubble be removed Where will it be disposed?
Smaller riprap ,rubble, and debris will be gathered by hand and placed in a crane bucket for
removal. Larger rip rap, rubble, and debris will be picked and removed by a crane clamshell
bucket. All materials will be disposed at an authorized of site disposal, storage, or recycling site
selected by the construction contractor.
Pg 3, # 11. If piling is replaced, need to state type of piling to be used (non- creosote).
It is proposed that two of the existing pier pilings would be left for tribal fishermen to use a net
attachment points during fishing season. If a permit condition is to remove all piles, then
replacements of concrete or steel would be used. Whether the two existing pier pilings are left, or
concrete or steel replacements are used instead, will depend upon the conditions set by the
Services
Pg. 20. What measures are being used to reduce turbidity during construction?
Measures to reduce turbidity include the following:
a) a silt fence will be maintained at the perimeter of the construction;
b) except for pile removal, no underwater excavation will occur;
c) a layer of sand will be laid down at the base of each of pile to reduce suspension of fine
material during pile removal;
d) when newly excavated areas between elevations 0 and +9 reach final design grades,
typically underwater, they will be covered with washed sand and gravel The washed sand
and gravel will reduce resuspension of fine material from the new excavated bank;
temporary erosion and sediment controls BMPs will be used in the upland parts of the site;
as much as the upland material will be removed as possible prior to commencing bank
excavation work to reduce the time disturbed surfaces are exposed to tidal action.
Pg. 21 Document states that there is the potential for low -level contaminants during pile
removal. How many piles will be removed. What types of contaminants might be
expected.
Piles
The number of piles to be removed is 132, plus all of the approximately 3,900 square feet of
overwater coverage of treated wood supported by these piles. A term of the condition of sale of
the land to the Muckleshoot Tribe was that the previous landowner had the option to take
possession of the pier piles and other pier components. Thus, the terms of the sale preclude the
Tribe from mandating that the previous owners may not use the piles in another project.
However, if the previous owners elect not to take possession of the piles, then the piles will be
transported by the construction contractor to an authorized disposal, storage, or recycling site.
The MITFD, itself, will not reuse the piles for a construction project.
Potential Site Contamination
Uplands
A Phase II Site Assessment, conducted by the US Corps of Engineers in 1997, determined that a
release of diesel and heavy oil had occurred at two small locations on the upland portion of the
site (Corps, 1997a). These areas on the upland portion of the site were fully remediated by the
previous property own as a condition of sale to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. This upland soil
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was removed and subsequent testing indicated that the remaining soils in the two, remediation
areas are below acceptable concentrations as listed in the MTCA (Radix Ortega Group, 1998).
However, despite removal of soils from the two upland spill areas, soils from the site contain
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAH) slightly above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)
Method B cleanup levels (Corps 1997a). Excavation of the upland material, will remove these
soils from the site. All excavated fill material will be disposed at an authorized off -site disposal,
storage, or recycling site selected by the construction contractor.
Sediments
The low level contaminants expected are organics and metals. None of the samples exceeded
DOE Minimum. Cleanup Levels (Corps 1997a). See attached Table 2 form the Phase II Site
Assessment (Corps 1997a) for a detailed description of expected contaminants. Following a
Level II Site Assessment in 1997 (Corps 1997a), the Corps concluded that sediments adjacent to
the property, and the pier, did not contain contaminants above Washington State Sediment
Management Standards2 Minimum Cleanup Levels, though samples exceeded Sediment Quality
Standards (Corps 1997a) for arsenic, acenaphthylene, and Bis(2- ethylexly) Phthalate. Arsenic
was observed at 82 mg/kg and acenaphthylene at 25,766.9 mg/kg (TOC normalized), Bis(2-
ethylexly) Phthalate at 71,428.6 mg/kg (TOC normalized) compared to SQS levels of 57 mg/kg,
16,000 mg/kg, 78,000 mg/kg, respectively. Additionally, during sediment sampling, hydrocarbon
sheens were visible in some samples, however, in each case, the sheen was not on the surface of
the sample, but at a depth of about 5 cm, reflecting the historical nature of the contamination
(Corps 1997a). Several of the sampling stations (see Table 2) contained biochemical
concentrations in excess of levels shown to have minor adverse effects on biological resources.
The Corps (1997a) concluded that the property contained low levels of contamination consistent
with urban waterways in the Puget Sound Basin, however, the contamination is not high enough
to eliminate the property from consideration of as a restoration site. The recommendation from
the Phase II Site Assessment was to remediate the upland portions of the site where petroleum
spills had occurred. This has occurred.
Pg 23. The same actions to reduce impacts to chinook should be required from bull trout.
The measures listed on page 23 of the BA to reduce impacts to chinook will apply to all species
of salmon and trout, including bull trout.
Trees to be removed should be used as part of the project.
z Washington State Sediment Management Standards (SMS) describe two regulatory levels for
selected contaminants. Sediment Quality Standards (SQS) are designed to provide a regulatory
and management goal for the quality of surface sediments are used mainly to inventory sediment
quality. Chemical concentrations below SQS are believed to have no adverse impacts on
biological resources. The Sediment Management Standards also include Minimum Cleanup
Levels (MCUL) which define chemical criteria which have demonstrated minor adverse impacts
on aquatic organisms (Corps 1997a)
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Native landscaped trees removed to allow bank and upland excavation will be used in the project
as part of the wood emplaced into the water. The non - native trees will also be used as part of the
wood placed into the water if that is the direction of the Services. Otherwise, the removed, non-
native trees will be removed from the site and transported to an authorized disposal or recycling
site selected by the construction contractor.
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PROPERTY BOUNDARY
IMMO* II.
WATER ELEV. -1.70
10:50 AM 8/7/98
.>-
OLD BARGE
HIGHEST POI
EL. T.32 ,
EXISTING ABA
TRANSMISSION
CONCRETE f TING
\\.
C8
BRIS
PIER
OLD 8
HIGHEST
EL. 5.19
INT \
\
SCALE IN FEET
310. 30'
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OLD BARGE
HIGHEST POINT
EL. 4.98
FIGURE 1.
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Table 2. Analytical results for sediment samples collected at the Kenco Marine site, 12 June 1997. Regulatory and reference criteria are Gated in the same units as the data. -I 1 1
I
Sample London
K1
K2
1(3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
SOS*
MCUL••
Freshwater
Crltarla
AtLa lyte
0 Wt
TOC
Nomtalized
• Wt.
TOC
Normalized
• Wt.
TOC Normalized
D Wt.
TOC
Normalized
0 Wt.
TOC
Normalized
• Wt.
TOC
Normalized
• Wt.
TOC
Normalized
D Wt.
TOC
Normalized
Conventionals:
Total Solids ( %)
53.5
58.3
61.9
57.5
68.0
80.4
53.1
60.9
Total Volatile Solids (%)
5.71
3.4
5.7
4.0
4.7
6.0
5.3
TOC (%)
'2.41%
227%
1.67%
1.81%
_ 1.54%
1.83%
.
2.23%
1.86%
Metals (rglkg dry wt):
Arsenic
8.0
8.0
0
7.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
MEI
57
93
17.0 (1)
Barium
65.0
62.0
33.0
64.0
_ 62.0
72.0
63.0
68.0
Cadmium
ND
ND
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
NO
5.1
6.7
3.53 (1)
Chromium
22.0
22.0
23.0
19.0
17.0
19.0
21.0
20.0
260
270
90.0 (1)
Lead
34.0
17.0
0.0
12.0
11.0
9.0
9.0
450
530
91.3 (1)
Mercury
ND
ND
140
NO
ND
NO
ND
NO
0.41
0.59
0.486(1)
Sdenlum
ND
NO
ND
16
- ND
NO
NO
ND
Sliver
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
140
ND
6.1
6.1
0.5 (2)
Pediddes&PCS (8080A) (ppb, drawl):
Heptachlor
ND
ND
ND
NO
2.0
119.8
ND
ND
140
1,40
ND
ND
141)
140
ND
ND
0.3 (3)
Aldrin
. ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
NO
NO
NO
ND
140
ND
2 (2)
4,4-009
2.5
ND
ND
103.7
140
ND
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
2.0
2.8
140
119.8
187.7
140
NO
140
ND
ND
140
NO
ND
NO
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
N0
ND
ND
ND
ND
146
ND
ND
ND
NO
NO
ND
ND
ND
N0
ND
6.75J1)
66.7 (1)
9rdosufan II
Dleldrtn
4,4-ODD
NO'
ND
NO
140
ND
ND
ND
NO
NO
ND
N0
N0
940
ND
N0
ND
8.51 (1)
4,4-00T
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
N6
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
71 (3)
Methozychlor
NO
NO
ND
ND
7.0
4192
ND
ND
ND
ND
10.0
613.6
ND
ND
ND
ND
CNordane
ND
ND
ND
ND
187.0
11,197.8
ND
ND
NO
NO
ND
ND
ND
140
NO
N0
8.9(1)
Arodor1242
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
140
ND
Arodor 1251
56.0
2,323.7
11.0
484.8
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
No
12,000.0
85,000.0
60 (3)
Arnold. 1260
NO
NO
N0
ND
29.0
1,738.5
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
NO
ND
12,000.0
65,000.0
5 (3)
Total PC8
58.0
2,323.7
11.0
484.8
29.0
1,738.5
ND
ND
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
12,000.0'
277 (1)
Tributyl5n (ppb, dry wt)
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
1.4
85.9
1.1
49.3
NO
ND
SemHdadie Organics (ppb, dry wt4:
Phenol
ND
-
ND
-
ND
-
ND
-
72.0
-
NO
-
N0
-
ND
•
420.0'
1200.0
4•Methylpheno)
365 B
-
ND
•
218 B
-
ND
-
ND
-
NO
-
248 8
-
NO
•
670.0
670.0
Na- phthalene
NO
ND
ND
ND
6.0
359.3
NO
ND
14.0
909.1
68.0
4171.8
NO
NO
100.0
5,376.3
99,000.0
170,000.0
24dethylnaphthalene
ND
ND
ND
NO
N0
ND
ND
11.0
ND
658.7
NO
5.0
ND
278.2
'.'' /i4.:
ND
2,6621
.,ia:ci
ND
15,521.5
5.0
224.2
'-= il. -ii
ND
2,957.0
38,000.0
64,000.0
20 (4)
Aaenaphthylene
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
10 (4),
• Phthalate
ND
NO
ND
ND
NO
ND
NO
ND
ND
NO 140
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
53,000.0
53,000.0
Aoenaphthena
ND
140
ND
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
,.. 1..,
7207
25786.9 0
. ND
ND
e=-• r l!
4,838.7
16,000.0
57,000.0
10 (4)
Dibenzoturan
ND
NO
ND
140
5.0
299.4
8.0
331.5
84.0
5,454.5 235.0
14,417.2
5.0
2242
62.0
3,333.3
58,000.0
Fluorene
NO
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
N0
ND
154.0
111,000.0 ),R,--10
17,484.7
ND
ND
81.0
4,354.8
23,000.0
79,000.0
190 (2)
Diethyl Phthalate
58A
2,323.7
22.0
9692
ND
ND
ND
P40
140,J • ND
ND
NO
ND
B.0
430.1
61,000.0
110,000.0
Phenanlhrene
ND
NO
ND
NO
ND
ND
75.0
4,143.6
q0 48103.90 `' • !y�• 5950920
69.0
3,094.2
16,451.6
100,000.0
480,000.0
515(1)
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Table 2. Anal • : results for sediment sem.les collected at the Keno Marine site, 12 June 1997. R ulat• and reference criteria are listed In are same units as the data. _-
K2
K3
_
K4
Sample Loudon
K5
K6
K7
KB
SOS'
MCUL••
Freshwater
Criteria
1
Th
K1
As■lylc
Dry Wt.
TOC
Normalized
Dry Wt.
TOC
Normalized
Dry Wt.
TOC Norllzed
Dry Wt.
TOC
Normallzed
Wt.
TOC
Normalized
Dry Wt
TOC
Normalized
Dry WL
TOC
Nor a9zed
Dry Wt.
TOC
Normalized
Anthracene
ND
NO
NO
NO
ND
ND
NO
ND
NO
NO
ND
ND
140
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
11.0
ND
NO
607.7
ND
140
^Dry
68.0
15.0
ND
3,7682
974.0
ND
94.0
27.0
N0
5,788.9
1,658.4
ND
8.0
ND
12 6
.358.7
NO
538.1 8
27.0
13.0
ND
1,451.6
698.9
ND
220,000.0
220,000.0
120.06
1.7E.06
220 (2)
Carbasole
J
Di butyl Phthalate
Fluoranthene
ND
NO
230 D
101322 0
230 D
13772.5 0
161.0
8 895.0
580 0
378223 D
+i "d.
48,486.3
148.0
6,547.1
321.0
17258.1
160,000.0
12E.06
2355 (1)
t'Yrene
ND
ND
ND
ND
200 0
NO
8810.6 D
ND
210 0
NO
12574.9 D
ND
120.0
18 8
8,829.8
994.5 8
3600 0
14.0
23378.6 D
909.1
520.0
ND
31,901.8
NO
111.0
23.0
4,977.6
1,031.4
211.0
ND
11,344.1
ND
1.0E.06
4,900.0
4.1E46
64,000.0
875 (1)
Butyl Uenzyl Pilau/ate
Benzo(a)ant1vaoane
ND
ND
ND
ND
NO
ND
41.0
2,265.2-
104.0
.
6753.2
188,0
11411.0
39.0
1,748.9
81.0
3,279.6
110,000.0
270.000.0
Chrytiene
ND
ND
NO
ND
ND
140
58.0
3,093.9
128.0
8,1819
153.0
9,388.5
56.0
2.5112
67.0
3,6022
110,000.0
460,000.0
862(1)
Be(2ethyszy0 PNhalate
140
NO
NO
NO
ND
ND
ND
NO
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
N0
N0
ND
ND
ND
ND
NO
N0
NO
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
NO
ND
ND
ND
140
ND
140
N0
ND
ND
ND
ND
NO
200 JB
17.0
69.0
42.0
38.0
62.0
7.0
11049.4 JB
939,2
3612.2
2 320.4
1,989.0
2 872.9
388.7
1100 J0
190
94.0
68.0
50.0
59.0
9.0
71428.6 JD7
1,933.8
61039
3 7682
3,246.8
3,8312
584.4
ND
17,0
133.0
80.0
73.0
74.0
11.0
ND
1,042,9
6,1699
4,908.0
4,478.5
4,539.9
674.8
200 8
22.0
72.0
43.0
34.0
56.0
7.0
8968.6 8
988.8
3,228.7
1,928.3
1,524.7
2,5112
313.9
ND
20,0
73.0
41.0
43.0
84.0
9.0
ND
1,078.3
3,924.7
2,204.3
2,311.8
3,440.9
483.9
47,000.0
230,000.0
230,000.0
99,000.0
34,000.0
12,000.0
78,000.0
450,000.0
450,1x10.0
210,000.0
88,000.0
33,000.0
240 (2)
782 (1)
200 (2)
170 (2)
D) -noctyl Phthalate
8anzo(b)8urd
aafaane
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
Benzo(a)pyrone
)nderw(1 ,2,341)ppene
Dibenz(a,h)
Benzo(g,h,l)perylene
ND
ND
ND
ND
140
430.0
ND
15,925.9
ND
8.0
ND
359.3
25.0
712.0
1,381.2
39,337.0
29.0
2 518.0
1,883.1
163,376.8
37.0
3799.0
2269.9
233 087.5
28.0
669.0
1,255.6
30,000.0
34.0
1,467.0
1,828.0
78,871.0
31,000.0
78,000.0
60 (2)
4000 (2)
Told PAH
Told LPAH
ND
NO
No
ND
430.0
ND
15,925.9
NO
6.0
ND
359.3
ND
86.0
628.0
4 751.4
34,585.6
1 047.0
1,469.0
67 9879
95,389.6
1928.0.
1,871.0
118,2822
114 7853
77.0
592.0
3,452.9
26,547.1
604.0
883.0
32,473.1
46,397.8
370,000.0
960,000.0
780,000.0
530.06
Total HPAH
Shaded values exceed an ecotox threshold; bordered values exceed a regulatory Criteria
• WA Marine Sediment Quality Standards
WA Marine Sediment Cleanup Screening Levels
1. Interim Sediment Quality assessment Values (Draft) Probable EBacts Level, Environment Canada, 1994. Adverse biological effects are frequently observed above this level.
2. Guidelines for the Protection and Management d Aquatic Sediment Quality In Ontario, Lowest Effect Level, Persaud et al., 1993. Indicates the level of sediment contamination tolerated by most benth)c organisms.
3. Guidelines for the Protection and Management of Aquatic Sediment Qua5ty in Ontario, No Effect Level, Persaud et al., 1993. Indicates the level of sediment contamination which has no impact to fish or benthic organisms.
4. Interim Criteria foe the Evaluation of Sediments of the SL Lawrence Ratner, No Effects Level, Environment Canada, 1991. Contaminant 0a•aentrati0(e belownhich no chronic or acute effects have been observed In Wing organisms.
5. U.S. EPA, Effects Range Low, tong et al, 1995. Contaminant concentrations below this level are rarely modelled with adverse effects.
6. U.S. EPA, Sedknsrd Quality Criteria, 1993. Advents biological effects have been observed above We level 1
7. U.S. EPA, Sediment Quality Benchmarks, 1995. Adverse biological effects have bean observed above this level. .
8. Puget Sound Dredge Disposal Analysis Program, ScnW
Level, Michelson and Shaw, 1998. Concentrations below the Soreening,Lsv 1 rare
cause acute effects in bioassays.
Data Qualifiers:
1T
6 - Analyte present N the blank and the sample.
D - Analytes analyzed al • second? .
dliutl
..
J - Estimated Value r
•
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•
lo
City •f Seattle
City or Tu Lyral.
City of
Seattle
K.C.S.C.
CN: 469557
40 x 7
• 1
•
• 2
0
oil (approx. 40 sf)
• 3
tained Soil
Approx pi 01A S)
6
0
5
x8
Legend
• 8 -10 cm composite sediment sample, no riprap
Approximately 5' apart
O 8 -10 cm vanveen surface grab samples
Approximately 5' off pier
x 0_: ft composite core samples
PERMIrCEM,ER
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE TURNING BASIN #3 AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT
Proposed agency actions:
Approval of a habitat restoration plan submitted by the Elliott Bay/Duwamish
Restoration Program (EBDRP) in the Turning Basin #3 located at River Mile
5.2 on the Duwamish River, King County, Washington Township 23 Range
04E Section 4.
Type of statement: Biological Assessment
Lead agency: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department
Cooperating agencies: Federal:
Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service,
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
State of Washington:
Department of Ecology
Department of Fish and Wildlife;
Department of Natural Resources;
Tribal:
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe;
Suquamish Indian Tribe
Local:
City of Seattle;
King County/Metro
For further information: Roderick Malcom
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department
39015 172nd Avenue Southeast
Auburn, Washington 98093
Phone (253) 931 -0652
Facsimile (253) 931 -0752
Abstract: This Biological Assessment (BA) evaluates the impacts of the preferred restoration alternative to construct
the Elliot Bay/Duwamish Restoration Panel (EB/DRP) Tuming Basin Number 3 restoration project upon
chinook salmon and coho salmon, bull trout, coastal cutthroat trout, Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and
Oregon spotted frog. The EB/DRP proposes restoring estuarine intertidal and riparian and terrestrial habitat
to a portion of the Turning Basin #3 on the Duwamish River. The project, located in the Duwamish River
at River Mile 5.2, involves removing existing upland and inwater structures, and excavating existing 1,794
yd3 of fill material to create three intertidal and supra -tidal habitat benches on a 0.82 acre site.
Approximately 6,500 ft2 of salmon and trout habitat; 7,404 ft2 of bird and wildlife habitat and 6,060 ft2 of
habitat used by salmon, trout, birds, and wildlife would be restored for a total of 19,954 ft2 of fish and
wildlife habitat. Intertidal and riparian native vegetation would be planted to increase habitat and food for
fish and wildlife. Project construction is considered to "may affect, likely to adverse affect" chinook and
coho salmon and bull and coastal cutthroat trout. However, the project itself will have beneficial impacts
upon chinook and coho salmon and bull trout and coastal cutthroat trout through improved long term water
quality, increase riparian corridor, restored estuarine wetlands, and increased feeding sources and
opportunities. Project construction and the project are considered to have "no effect" on Bald Eagle,
Peregrine Falcon, and Oregon spotted frog.
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BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT FOR
TURNING BASIN #3 AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT
CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Project Description 2
2.0 Project Area 4
2.1 Green/Duwamish Basin 4
2.2 Turning Basin Number 3 Project Area 6
2.2.1 General 6
2.3 Environmental Baseline 7
3.0 List of Threatened and Endangered Species 11
4.0 Description of the Species and Habitat 12
4.1 Fisheries Resources in the Basin 12
4.2 Chinook Salmon 14
4.2.1 General Habitat Requirements 14
4.2.2 Duwamish/Green Chinook 14
4.2.3 Critical Habitat/Essential Fish Habitat 16
4.4 Coho salmon 16
4.3 Bald eagle 17
4.4 Peregrine falcon 17
4.5 Bull trout 17
4.6 Coastal Cutthroat Trout 18
4.7 Oregon spotted frog 18
5.0 Inventory and Surveys 19
6.0 Analysis of Effects 19
6.1 Introduction 19
6.2 Effects on salmon and trout 19
6.3 Bald eagle 22
6.4 Peregrine falcon 23
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6.5 Bull trout/coastal cutthroat 23
6.6 Oregon spotted frog 23
7.0 Management Actions Related to the Species 23
7.1 Chinook salmon 23
7.2 Coho salmon 24
7.3 Bull trout and coastal cutthroat trout 24
8.0 Conclusion 25
9.0 References 26
Appendix A: Correspondence
Appendix B: Figures
Figure 1. Location Map
Figure 2. Existing Plan
Figure 3. Intentionally left blank.
Figure 4. Intentionally left blank
Figure 5. Intentionally left blank
Figure 6. Intentionally left blank
Figure 7. Intentionally left blank
Figure 8. Proposed Alternative
Figure 9. Restoration plan
Figure 10. Sitework details
Figure 11. Material quantities
Figure 12. Erosion control
Figure 13. Planting plan
Figure 14. Planting schedule, notes, details
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment iii
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BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT FOR
TURNING BASIN #3 AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
This Biological Assessment (BA) was prepared to determine the impacts of implementing the
preferred Alternative for the Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project in the
Duwamish River, King County, Washington upon Threatened and Endangered Species and
Critical Habitat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 as amended and Essential Fish
Habitat under the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This BA
covers species under the jurisdiction of either the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) or
the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The project proposes to remove an existing commercial wharf, associated upland structures,
excavate fill material, create three habitat benches, and plant native inter -tidal and riparian
vegetation to restore fish and wildlife habitat at River Mile 5.2 of the Duwamish Estuary
(Township 23 Range 04 East Section 4). This project is part of the implementation of a Consent
Decree as detailed below.
This restoration project is proposed under the Elliot Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program
(EBDRP). The EBDRP is cooperative, inter - governmental program established under a Consent
Decree entered on 23 December 1991. The Consent Decree settled a complaint filed on 19
March 1990 by the United States for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) acting of behalf of the public as a trustee for natural resources. The complaint was filed
under Section 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. § 9607 9 (a) to assess and recover damages for alleged
injuries to United States' trust resources in Elliott Bay and the Duwamish River. The other
natural resources trustees parties to the consent decree were: The US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), the State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology), the Suquamish Indian
Tribe and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The defendants named in the lawsuit were the
Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro') and the City of Seattle (City).
The settlement, under the Consent Decree, stipulates that Metro and the City will provide a
combination of cash payments, real estate, and in -kind services to be used to clean up
contaminated sediments, make habitat improvements, and prevent recontamination of sediment
remediation and habitat projects in Elliott Bay and the lower Duwamish River. A Panel of
Managers is implementing the Consent Decree. The Panel of Managers of the Elliott
Bay /Duwamish Restoration Program (EBDRP) include: U.S. Department of Commerce National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife
Service; Washington State Department of Ecology, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Suquamish Indian
1 On 1 January 1994, the Muncipality of Metropolitian Seattle became the King County
Department of Metropolitian Services (Metro)
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment 1
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•
Tribe, City of Seattle; and King County. In 1992, the Panel established several Technical
Working Groups, including the Habitat Development Technical Working Group (HDTWG)
chaired by the USFWS. The Technical work groups consist of representatives from the entities
comprising the Panel of Managers, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW);
Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR); the US Army Corps of Engineer
(COE), the Port of Seattle, and others.
The Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project will restore previously lost aquatic
and riparian habitat and ecological functions to aid in recovery of fish and wildlife. This project
will aid in providing connectivity among past, present and future projects along the Duwamish
River.
1.2 Project Description
The purpose of this project is to restore estuarine emergent marsh and riparian areas to benefit
fish and wildlife resources in the Green/Duwamish River by removing fill material placed into the
estuary, upland buildings, and a commercial wharf The project is located at RM 5.2 of the
Duwamish River (Fig. 1) on property owned by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Currently, the
site is an abandoned, commercial marine operation (Figure 2) with upland buildings and a wharf.
A detailed description of the site is found in Section 2.2.1. Project construction would start in
May 2000 and end by 31 December 2000. The upland buildings, much of the wharf as possible
without involving inwater work and much of the fill material would be removed to create
intertidal benches and habitat zones (Fig. 8) prior to June 15. Between June 15 and 1 July, the
existing wharf would be removed and the site exposed to the Duwamish River. Riparian and
intertidal plantings would occur during appropriate tidal stage and time of the year.
The following activities will occur at the site
1) removal of the pier by either by barge or upland equipment based on the wharf apron.
The preferred method would be to remove the structure by basing the equipment on the
wharf and working landward. The exact method will be determined by permit conditions
and equipment availability. If a barge is to be used, the barge will only work at times of
the day when it will not ground on the existing mudflat. The piles will either be pulled or
cut off at the mudline. The exact method will be determined by the permit conditions,
though the preference is to pull the entire pile.
2) removal of all non - native and all native, landscape vegetation.
3) removal of existing upland structures and features (e.g. buildings, concrete foundation, and
wooden bridge).
4) One upland concrete pad, which is partially outside of the property boundary, will
remain. excavation of the upland fill material to the desired grade. Proposed construction
will involve excavating approximately 1,794 yd3 of material below the Mean Higher High
Water 2 (MHHW) and depositing to an off -site location (Figure 11). This volume of
2 Mean Higher High Water is a tidal datum. It is defined as the average of the higher high water
height of each tidal day observed over the National Tidal Datum Epoch.
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment 2
•
material includes a material located within the upland site that is located below the plane
of the OHWM if extended towards Marginal Place. Much of the work will be done in the
dry though inwater work will be required. The exact sequence and timing of work will be
determined by permit conditions. Erosion control measures will include use of silt fences,
as applicable, and other standard Best Management Practices (BMPs). Erosion control
measures will be taken during excavation by installing a silt fence at the construction area
perimeter. As excavation progresses toward final finish grades, the silt fence will be
repositioned to the next targeted excavation perimeter.
5) removal of existing utilities and storm drains;
6) removal of concrete rubble and riprap from the bank;
7) after the current slope is regraded into habitat benches (Figure 8) and slopes, the lower
bench would be buttressed with large woody (Figure 9) and connected with galvanized
chain to small earth anchors (Figure 10) to prevent bank sloughing during root
development. After the intertidal vegetation is established, the wood would be left to
decay naturally. The Elliott Bay /Duwamish Habitat Development Technical Work
Group elected to use large wood rather than rip rap to maintain the slope during root
development to minimize unnatural elements in the project and river and to mimic nearby
areas in the River where sedge benches are stabilized by naturally occurring large wood.
Some rootwads would be emplaced to roughen the edge of the woody debris to create
eddies and reduce flow laminarization so as reduce erosion at and off the site. The large
woody debris would be left to decay naturally as it is expected that the intertidal
vegetation would have become established in the interim and the bank would be stable.
As it is not the intent of the Technical Work Group to maintain bank, stabilizing features
at the site over the long term, ecology blocks or other large weights will not be used. Loss
of wood from the project will not be considered a failure unless the rate of loss is such
that the growing root masses are unable to stabilize the bank. Root wads observed to
interfere with the exercise of Treaty Fishing access, would be relocated or removed after
consolation with the NMFS and the US Fish and Wildlife Service;
8) habitat benches and zones, and transition areas, would be planted (see following
description)with native vegetation (Figure 13);
9) fences approximately 3 feet high and maximum two -inch mesh, would be erected for 3 to
4 years to protect growing plants from forging geese until intertidal vegetation becomes
established (Caren Crandall, University of Washington, Center for Urban Horticulture,
personal communication, dated 8- 14 -98). Facilities to exclude geese from vegetation
plantings are becoming more common and designs are changing. Between the preparation
of this document and permit issuance, other designs might be deemed to provide more
benefit. Though, the exact design may differ, the potential footprint and impacts to
natural resources would be equivalent or less.
10) the upland boundary of the site would be marked by a 6 -ft high chain link fence to protect
the site and prevent dumping of refuse;
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment 3
•
11) two pier pilings would be left, or replacement set in existing locations, for tribal
fishermen to attach set nets during fishing season;
12) The hired contractor would be responsible for maintaining and replacing dead or dying
vegetation until the entire site has been vegetated to the standards set by the EBDRP;
13) A stewardship plan to maintain the site; and
14) A monitoring plan being developed by the Elliott Bay/Duwamish Habitat Technical
Development Work Group.
The following specifies the proposed habitat bench and zone areas with elevation ranges (see also
Figure 8):
1) lower bench (6,500 ft2) constructed from +2.0 to + 9.5 ft MLLW;
2) emergent bench (6,050 ft2) constructed from +9.5 to +11.0 ft MLLW;
3) transition area (1,967 ft2) from +11.0 to +14.0 MLLW;
4) groundcover zone (1,850 ft2) constructed from +14 to +17 ft MLLW; and
5) riparian zone (3,587 ft2) from +17 to +21 ft MLLW.
Given these tidal elevations approximately 6,500 ft2 of salmon and trout habitat; 7,404 ft2 of bird
and wildlife habitat and 6,060 ft2 of habitat used by salmon, trout, birds, and wildlife depending
upon tidal stage would be restored for a total of 19,954 ft2 of fish and wildlife habitat
The emergent bench would be planted with Lyngby's sedge (Carex lyngbyei), hardstem bulrush
(Scirpus acutus), three- square bulrush ( Scirpus americanus), and seaside arrowgrass (Triglochin
maritima). The area of transition between the emergent and shrub benches would be seeded with
Douglas aster (Aster subspicatus), tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia caespitosa), saltgrass (Distichlis
spicata), meadow barley (Hordeum brachyantherum) and Pacific silverweed (Potentilla
anserina). The groundcover or shrub bench would be planted with Red -osier dogwood (Cornus
sericea), sweet gale (Myica gale), Pacific ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus) and Hooker's willow
(Salix hookeriana). The riparian zone would be planted with red alder (Alnus rubra), Indian
plum (Oemleria cerasiform), black cottonwood (Populus balsa), Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis)
shore pine (Pinus contorta contorta) and snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus).
2.0 Project Area
2.1 Green/Duwamish Basin
The project site is located in Township 23 Range 04 East Section 4 along the Duwamish River
(Fig 1). The Duwamish River is this location is also referred to as the Duwamish Estuary and the
Duwamish Waterway. The lower ten -mile segment of the Green/Duwamish River (WRIA
09.0001) system from the City of Tukwila to Elliot Bay by Seattle is known as the Duwamish
River. The rest of the river, upstream from the its confluence of the Black River, approximately
the upper extent of tidal influence, is known as the Green River (Williams et. al 1975).
Historically, the Duwamish/Green River drained a 1,642 square miles watershed (US Army
Corps of Engineers [Corps] 1997). The three main sub - basins, the Black, Green, and White
Rivers were separated for navigation and flood control in the early 20th century (Blomberg et al.
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment 4
1988). The White River was diverted by a high water event in 1906 and retained in the new
channel. The bulk of the Black River was drained permanently in 1916 with the construction of
the Ballard Locks in Lake Washington and the lowering of Lake Washington, with flow now
restricted to a small tributary, Springbrook Creek. Currently the Duwamish drains only the
Green River basin of 483 square miles.
Furthermore, the remnants of this system, the present Green/Duwamish basin have been greatly
modified from its pre- development ability to create and maintain salmon habitat. The City of
Tacoma built a water diversion dam at RM 61 in 1913. The US Army Corps of Engineers
Howard Hanson Dam was constructed at RM 64.0 in 1961. Neither dam was built with fish
passage facilities, eliminating access to an estimated 107 miles of historic anadromous fish habitat
(Corps 1998a) as well as dramatically altering the quantity and quality of downstream salmon
habitat. The lower floodplain, below RM 37.3, historically consisted of rapidly shifting
meanders, but now this area is almost completely contained within levees or revetments, resulting
in the lack of riparian cover, large woody debris, off - channel rearing areas, and reduced channel
storage capacity (Corps 1997; Fuerstenberg et al., 1996). Flood control operations at the HHD
have encouraged further urban and commercial development in the floodplain (Corps, 1997,
1998a; Fuerstenberg et al., 1996), which have reduced the extent of the riparian corridor, filled
side channels and degraded water quality and quantity. The lower 10 miles of the river, the reach
in which the project is located has been almost completely altered from its pre - development
condition (Blomberg et al. 1988). The Duwamish estuary once contained nearly 5,300 acres of
intertidal mudflats, marshes and riparian3 habitats (Blomberg et al. 1988). Today, only 2% of
these areas exist in the Duwamish River (Blomberg et al. 1988).. Since settlement, there has been
a 98% loss of shallows, intertidal mudflats and tidal marshes in Green/Duwamish estuary and a
100 percent loss of tidal swamps (Blomberg et al. 1988). As a result, Blomberg et al. (1988)
estimated that there are only 45 acres of intertidal mudflat and tidal marsh left in the Duwamish
Estuary. Of the 22.6 miles of total shoreline length between the mouth and River Mile 6.5, (an
area 1.3 mile distance upstream from the project site), 44% is riprapped, 34% covered by pier
aprons and 7% covered by sheet piling, leaving approximately 15% in lessor forms of disturbance
(derived from data in Tanner 1991). Furthermore, a considerable portion of the remaining
intertidal and shallow subtidal portions of the Green/Duwamish estuary is covered by barges
(Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department [MITFD], unpub data).
The result of these alterations is that 1) both the extent and quality of habitat has declined greatly
and 2) the natural processes that contribute to the formation and maintenance of salmon habitat
in the Green/Duwamish River severely diminished. The diminishment of these natural processes
have significantly reduced the ability for the river and estuary processes to form salmon habitat
in the Green/Duwamish in both the freshwater and estuarine reaches of the river (Corps 1997).
Given the dramatic reduction in sediment inputs and channel confinement (Corps 1997), it is
unlikely that natural processes will create additional habitat in the Duwamish estuary.
3 Riparian is the area of transition between the terrestrial and aquatic communities.
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2.2 Turning Basin Number 3 Project Area.
2.2.1 General
Past dredging and filling within the lower ten miles of Duwamish River created a constructed
waterway four and a half miles long with three "turning basins" (Sato, 1997). The project site is
located on the left bank (looking downstream) within the last upstream vessel turning basin or
Turning Basin #3 at River Mile 5.2 of the Duwamish River. Prior to modern development,
Turning Basin #3 was a tidal swamp and river channel (Blomberg et al. 1988; Tanner, 1991).
The project site is located at 10054 West Marginal Place South, , Seattle, Washington and is
adjacent to the Duwamish River (Figure 1). The 0.82 -acre property (32,000 ft2 of upland and
4,100 ft2 of intertidal mudflat) was purchased by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe in 1997 for the
purpose of restoring fish and wildlife habitat as part of the EBDRP. There is an office /warehouse
structure, small storage sheds, and asphalt and concrete pads located on the site (Figure 2). A T-
shaped, commercial pier made of creosote treated wood extends approximately 125 feet into
Turning Basin #3. The King County Sensitive Areas Map Folio (1990) does not indicate the
presence of wetlands at the project site. The entirety of the upland site is fill material of various
depths. There is a small wetland fringe (approximately 50 ft2) along the south property
boundary that extends onto the adjacent property. The steep slope in this location confines the
wetland plants to a narrow band in the intertidal zone. The emergent area includes native
vegetation. The upland area at this site contains non - native vegetation (Deodar cedar, mountain
ash, himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, common tansy, and grasses) and landscaped native
vegetation (shore pine). The largest of the four existing conifers trees is approximately four
inches dbh and 25 feet high. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resource
Conservation Service (1952) classifies land in this area as urban. Urban land is defined as land
that has been modified by disturbance. The natural soil layer has additions of fill material several
feet thick in order to accommodate large industrial and housing developments. In the Green River
valley of which the Duwamish River is part, the fill ranges from 3 ft to 12+ ft thick and has a
texture from gravelly sandy loam to gravelly loam. A Phase II Site Assessment, conducted by
the US Corps of Engineers in 1997, determined that a release of diesel and heavy oil had occurred
at two small locations on the upland portion of the site (Corps, 1997a). These areas on the
upland portion of the site were fully remediated by the previous property own as a condition of
sale to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. This upland soil was removed and subsequent testing
indicated that the remaining soils in the two, remediation areas are below acceptable
concentrations as listed in the MTCA (Radix Ortega Group, 1998). However, despite removal of
soils from the two spill areas, soils from the site contain polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons(PAH) slightly above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Method B cleanup
levels (Corps 1997a).
Kenco Marine Services formerly owned this site, and used it as a commercial marine operation,
including moorage and vessel repair. Under the previous ownership of Kenco Marine, the site
was used primarily as a staging and support area for one boat in the northern fishing fleet and
moorage for barges and tug boats (Corps, 1994). Minor repair work, such as battery
replacement, oil lubrication, and minor painting of tugs and barges also occurred at the site
(Corps, 1994). The barges and ships previously moored at the site were moved to other locations
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by September 1998. As a result, all tug and barge staging, support and maintenance operations
that previously occurred at the site have ceased.
Owners (Figure 1) of property adjacent to the site include: Seattle City Light to the North at
9600 West Marginal Way South and the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) to the South . The Port of Seattle and the Washington Department of Natural
Resources own various portions of the bed of the river.
To the south and east the site is bounded by the Duwamish River. At low tides, extensive
mudflats are present. Two barge hulks are located approximately 25 feet beyond the property
boundary of the site. Across the Duwamish River are commercial buildings associated with the
Boeing Corporation. To the north is power station operated by Seattle City Light. Towers are
present at this site, one within 100 feet of the northern boundary of the restoration site.
Powerlines pass over the site the northwest part of the site. To the west is West Marginal Was,
then State Route 99. Just beyond SR -99 is a low, vegetated bluff above which residential
development occurs. King County Parks has an easement for a bike and pedestrian trail through
adjacent properties along Marginal Place to the north and the south of the project site. King
County does not have an easement through the project site. King County will construct the bike
trail within the existing road right -of -way between the project site and Marginal Place (pers.
comm. between Roderick Malcom, Muckleshoot Tribe and Mile Lozano King County Parks).
2.3 Environmental Baseline
The Environmental Baseline at and influencing the site as well as species use at the site was
evaluated against the NMFS Matrixes of Pathways and Indicators (Table 2a) contained in "A
Guide to Biological Assessments" (NMFS 1999) and contained (Table 2b) in "Essential Fish
Habitat" for Pacific Salmon (Pacific Fishery Management Council 1999; NMFS 1998a) and
"Essential Fish Habitat for Ground Fish (NMFS 1998b). This discussion 1) elaborates, if
required, upon the habitat information presented above; 2) explains, if necessary, the reasons for
the various rankings; and 3) explains why specific indicators are not relevant to the project site.
Though the Duwamish Waterway and River meets State water quality parameters for
temperature. However, temperatures are a problem. Surface water temperature in the Duwamish
River are dependent upon the temperature in the Green River system. Surface flow temperatures
ranged from 7.58 °C in late March to 19.5 °C in early August at nine sampling sites located from
Duwamish River mile 1.6 to 10.4(Warner and Fritz, 1995). In the Turning Basin, approximately
200 feet from the proposed restoration site, waster temperatures have varied from 2.5 to 17.8 °C
(MITFD, unpub data). At the project site, water temperature is primary influenced by the
relative temperatures of the freshwater inflow and the salt water intruded from Elliott Bay
(Warner and Fritz 1995). This salt water intrusion profoundly influences water temperature at
various depths in the Turning Basin (MITFD, unpub data). In January. water temperatures
measured at 1 m depths can increase from 2.5 °C to 8.2 °C over a depth of 8 m. In May,
temperature measured at 1 m depths can decrease from 17.7° to 11.6 °C measured over a total
depth of 4 m. In September, temperatures are more uniform decreasing from 16.6° to 13.8 °C.
The range of temperatures over depth is also influenced by the tidal stage. The variation in water
temperature with depth provides adult and juvenile salmonids some refuge from the higher
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temperatures. However, in the late summer and early fall, the general range of temperatures
offers no refuge from temperatures considered outside the preferred range.
The River meets Ecology water quality standards for turbidity according to the 1996 Section
303(d) list. Turbidity is mainly a function of river flow. Warner and Fritz (1995) found the
highest turbidity levels were recorded at low tide. Turbidity levels at 3.25 feet below the surface
of the water averaged 18.8 NTU in the estuary as a whole (Warner and Fritz, 1995). Turbidity
as measured in the Turning Basin over a period of several months can range from 2.0 t0 122
NTUs (mean of 29 with a standard deviation of 23.8) and varies with depth and tidal stage
(MITFD, unpub data). The exposed gravel parking is a source of fine sediment and hence
turbidity to the Duwamish River.
The sediment indicator is not relevant to this site. The site is located in an estuary and salmon
spawning does not and will not occur at the project site.
The 1996 Section 303(d) List for the State of Washington lists the Duwamish Waterway and
River has exceeding numerous State water quality parameters. The River has high levels of
contamination from industrial and other sources and is listed on the 303(d) list for a variety of
pollutants, dissolved oxygen and pH.
Water quality in the Duwamish River has been severely degraded by years of industrial discharge,
municipal sewage, stormwater runoff and nonpoint source agricultural waste. Metals that have
been documented in the Duwamish River estuary include: arsenic; cadmium; chromium; copper;
iron; mercury; nickel; lead and zinc (NOAA Restoration Center, 1998). The Duwamish
Waterway and River exceeds State water quality parameters for bioassay, numerous metals and
organics. The US Army Corps of Engineers (1994) analyzed sediment samples from the Kenco
Marine site for a Phase I Assessment. Samples exceeded the state Department of Ecology's
(DOE) Sediment Management Standards (SMS) for arsenic and acenaphthylene. None of the
samples exceeded DOE Minimum Cleanup Levels (Corps 1997a). Maintenance dredging of the
Duwamish Waterway occurs approximately every other year. The portion of the Duwamish
Waterway adjacent to the project site, but outside the work boundaries of the proposed project,
is ranked "low- moderate" for sediment contaminant levels (Corps 1997a). A Phase II Site
Assessment was conducted in 1997 to address concerns arising from the Phase I Analysis
conducted in 1994. The 1997 assessment concluded that sediments adjacent to the property, and
the pier, did not contain contaminants above Washington State Sediment Management Standards
Minimum Cleanup Levels, though two samples exceeded Sediment Quality Standard (Corps
1997a).
During sediment sampling, hydrocarbon sheens were visible in some samples, however, in each
case, the sheen was not on the surface of the sample, but at a depth of about 5 cm, reflecting the
historical nature of the contamination (Corps 1997a).
The Duwamish Waterway and River fails to meet State water quality parameters for dissolved
oxygen. Dissolved oxygen levels were normally above 7 ppm at nine sampling sites located from
Duwamish River mile 1.6 to 10.4 with dissolved oxygen levels near saturation in the spring and
lower in the late summer (Warner and Fritz, 1995). However, dissolved oxygen levels decreased
with increased water depth (Warner and Fritz, 1995), with decreasing freshwater inflow and
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increasing water temperature. In the Turning Basin, dissolved oxygen decreased with increasing
depth from 11.1 to 7.1, while in September, DO decreased from 6.3 to 5.3 as depth increased.
Late summer and early fall dissolved oxygen concentrations are likely to impair chinook holding,
migration and rearing.
The 1996 Section 303(d) List for the State of Washington lists the Duwamish Waterway and
River has failing to State water quality parameters for pH. Duwamish River pH values are
subject to change following changes in salinity. The pH levels at nine sampling sites along the
Duwamish River ranged from 6.9 and 8.9 (Warner and Fritz, 1995). However, in the Turning
Basin, pH ranged from 7.1 to 8.9 as a function of depth, tidal stage and date.
Though passage barriers exist on numerous tributary streams and on the mainstem Green River at
RM 61, no mainstem passage barriers exist downstream of the site or on the site.
The intertidal and subtidal portions of Turning Basin No. 3 consists of mudflat. This is a natural
condition for the site (Blomberg et al. 1988). As mudflat is the natural condition of the project
vicinity the substrate indicator does not apply.
No large woody debris is found at the site. The site is located at the current head of navigation
and is dredged by the US Army Corps of Engineers, whom use the area as a sediment trap. This
dredging operation also removes wood that poses a threat to navigation. Though, the NMFS has
not set standards for the volume or quantity of large woody debris in estuaries, estuaries are
naturally expected to have large quantities of wood. Due to the lack of naturally occurring wood
at the site and the lack of a riparian corridor to contribute wood to the river, the site was ranked
as "Not Properly Functioning ".
Pool frequency was considered not applicable at this site. The project area is in a tidally,
influenced, low energy environment with considerable deposition. Pools are not expected to
occur frequently in this environment. However, the dredging operations of the Corps can create a
large, deep pool. Additionally, the rise and fall of the tides plus the high turbidity at the site
provide a very, large concealed area for adult salmon to hold in. For this reason, pool quality is
considered to be "Properly Functioning ".
The southwestern part of the Turning Basin functions as a backwater. However, past land use
practices, river channelization and construction of levees and revetments have eliminated off
channel habitats, the majority of other estuarine backwater areas, habitat refugia, and floodplain
connectivity.
The width to depth ratio is considered none applicable to this site. The ratio was developed in
response to observed changes in freshwater streams due to alterations in flow, bank vegetation,
in- channel complexity, etc. Depth is not constant at the project site is it is tidally influenced.
Most of the stream bank in the Duwamish River is stable. However, this stability is achieved by
the presence of levees and bulkheads. Due to the pervasive extent of this bank hardening, a "Not
Properly Functioning" rating was used.
The River at the project location has experienced pronounced change in peak flow and base
Howard Hanson Dam at RM 63 operates as a flood control facility, reducing peak flows to less
than 12,000 cfs, a level insufficient to maintain natural processes (Corps 1997). The City of
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Tacoma Water Diversion Dam at RM 61 reduces low flows to below naturally occurring levels.
Urban development in the surrounding cities of Tukwila and City has created a large, but
unquantified increase the drainage network. It is considered that this increase exceeds 25 %.
Major, valley bottom roads occur in former wetlands, intertidal mudflats, and riparian areas.
Though unquantified, it is considered that there are more than 3 miles of road per square mile.
There is no Late Successional Old - Growth in the project area nor the Duwamish Estuary Corps
1997. Urban development is intensive throughout the area. The riparian reserve system is
effectively non - existent in the Green River below River 26 (Corps 1997). The riparian areas near
the project site and both upstream and downstream consist generally of exotic species,
landscaping, or planted native vegetation. The riparian reserve provides inadequate protection of
habitats and refugia.
Table 2a. The following table is derived from the NMFS "A Guide to Biological Assessments"
dated 23 March 1999. "NA" means not applicable.
PATHWAYS:
ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE
INDICATORS
Properly
Functioning
At Risk
Not Properly
Functioning
Water Ouality
Temperature
X
Sediment/Turbidity
NA/X
Chemical contamination/nutrients
X
Habitat Access
X
Physical Barriers
Habitat Elements
Substrate
NA
NA
NA
Large Woody Debris
X
Pool Frequency
NA
NA
NA
Pool Quality
X
Off - channel habitat
X
Refugia
X
Channel condition and dynamics
Width/depth ratio
NA
NA
NA
Streambank condition
X
Floodplain connectivity
X
Flow /Hydrology
Peak/Base flows
X
Drainage network increase
X
Watershed Conditions
Road density and location
X
Disturbance History
X
Riparian Reserves
X
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The Duwamish estuary once contained nearly 5,300 acres of intertidal mudflats, marshes and
riparian4 habitats (Blomberg et al. 1988). Today, only 2% of these areas exist in the Duwamish
River (Blomberg et al. 1988). Since settlement, there has been a 98% loss of shallows, intertidal
mudflats and tidal marshes in Green/Duwamish estuary and a 100 percent loss of tidal swamps
(Blomberg et al. 1988). Due to this the estuary is considered "Not Properly Functioning" for
habitat quantity and aerial extent. Due to sediment contamination problems described above, and
loss of upstream contributing sources of habitat inputs such as water, sediment, and wood, and
shoreline alterations due to bank stabilization as well as the frequent occurrence of piers and
wharves, habitat quality at the project site and in the Duwamish Estuary is considered "Not
Properly Functioning ". Exotic plant and animal species are present in the basin, though there
impact upon threatened species at or off the project site is unknown. However, exotic plant
species have adversely influenced estuarine and riparian areas. The other indicators in listed in
Table 2b have been previously discussed and that discussion will not be repeated.
Table 2b. The following indicators are taken from Appendix A to the
Description of Identification of Essential Fish Habitat, Adverse
Impacts and Recommended Conservation Measures.
Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan, dated 28
August 1998.
INDICATORS
Properly
Functioning
At Risk
Not Properly
Functioning
Estuarine Conditions
Habitat quantity/quality
X
Aerial extent
X
Hydrologic
conditions /sediment/nutrient input
X
Estuarine Water Quality
Dissolved oxygen, temperature
nutrients, chemical contamination
X
Sediments
X
Exotic species
X
3.0 List of Threatened and Endangered Species
The NMFS was contacted for list of Threatened and Endangered Species as well as candidate
species known or suspected to be at the project site or in the vicinity. A response was received
(see Appendix A). A summary of known or suspected Threatened, Endangered or Candidate
species is presented in Table 3.
4 Riparian is the area of transition between the terrestrial and aquatic communities.
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Table 3. Summary of known or suspected Threatened, Endangered or Candidate species.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
At site
In vicinity
_Fish
Puget Sound Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Threatened
Yes
Yes
Puget Sound/Strait of Georgia
Coho salmon
O. kisutch
Candidate
Yes
Yes
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Threatened
Yes
Yes
Coastal Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus clarki clarki
Candidate
Yes
Yes
Birds
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Threatened
Yes
Yes
Peregrine falcon
Falco peregrinus
Threatened
Unknown
Yes
Amphibians
Oregon spotted frog
Rana pretiosa
Candidate
Unknown,
but unlikely
Unknown,
but unlikely
4.0 Description of the Species and Habitat.
4.1 Fisheries Resources in the Basin
The Duwamish River is a significant migratory route, rearing area and holding area for
anadromous salmonids in the Green/Duwamish River basin (NOAA Restoration Center, 1998,
Warner and Fritz, 1995; Salo and Grette, 1986). The Green Duwamish basin is used by many
species of salmonids. Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytsha) and coho salmon (0. kisutch) are
found in the basin and are known to rear and hold at the project site. The Duwamish River also
supports runs of chum salmon (0. keta), and summer and winter runs of steelhead trout (0.
mykiss) (Williams et al., 1975; WDFW and Western Washington Treaty Tribes, 1994). Juvenile
chum salmon have been found in larger numbers at the project site (Warner and Fritz 1995) and
are particularly dependent upon an estuary for growth prior to moving to marine areas. Chum
salmon spawn in the Green River above RM 30. Juvenile steelhead due to their large size at
outmigration have a short estuarine residence time. Upstream adult steelhead migration can occur
year round. Sockeye salmon (0. nerka) also occur in the river though it is unknown if the
population is self - sustaining or consists of strays from the Lake Washington system. The timing
of adult sockeye migration is unknown, but spawning adults are seen in the Green River above
RM 35 in September and October. Adult pink salmon have been observed spawning in low
numbers in the Green River (pers. Comm between Roderick Malcom, MITFD and Steve Foley,
WDFW). However, it is unknown if the observed spawners are strays, a relict population, and a
new population in the process of being established. Pink spawning has been successful in the
Green River as juvenile pink salmon (0. gorbuscha) have been found in the Duwamish River
estuary (Warner and Fritz, 1995).Sea run coastal cutthroat trout (0. clarki) and Dolly Varden
char (Salvelenius malma) are also present in the Duwamish River (NOAA Restoration Center,
1998). A detailed list of salmon stocks and trout is presented in Table 4, as well as the status
of the stock.
Estuaries are designated as Essential Fish Habitat for numerous species of ground fish (NMFS
1998b). The extent to which adult or juvenile ground fish use the site is unknown.
The mouth of Hamm Creek is located approximately 0.5 mile downstream (south) of the
Turning Basin #3. This creek contains resident populations of cutthroat trout, sculpin (Cottus,
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spp.) and western brook lamprey (Lampetra richardsoni), (Divens, 1997) and is used by
spawning and rearing coho.
Table 4. Salmon species and stocks found in the Green/Duwamish River. Species and stocks are
derived from WDFW and WWTT (1994) unless otherwise noted. The NMFS
Evolutionary Significant Units (ESU) and listed or proposed Endangered Species Act
(ESA).
STOCK'
STOCK
ORIGIN 2
PRODUCTION
TYPE 3
ESU
ESA
STATUS
Duwamish/Green River Fall
Chinook
Mixed °
Composite
Puget Sound 10
Threatened
Newaukum Creek Fall Chinook
Mixed
Wilds
Puget Sound 10
Threatened
Duwamish/Green River Fall
Chum
Mixed
Composite
Puget Sound
/Strait of Georgia
Not Warranted
Crisp (Keta) Creek Fall Chum
Non - native 5
Cultured Y
Puget Sound
/Strait of Georgia
u
Not Warranted
Green River /Soos Creek Coho
Mixed
Composite
Puget
Sound/Strait of
Georgia 12
Candidate
Newaukum Creek Coho
Mixed
Composite
Puget
Sound/Strait of
Georgia 12
Candidate
Duwamish/Green River Summer
Steelhead
Non - native
Composite
Puget Sound 13
Not Warranted
Duwamish/Green River Winter
Steelhead
Native 6
Wild
Puget Sound 13
Not Warranted
Duwamish/Green River Early
Winter Steelhead
Non - native
Cultured
Puget Sound 13
Not Warranted
Following species or stocks are
not listed in the 1994 document
Green River Sockeye
Unknown
Wild
Not Determined
Uncertain
Green River Bull Trout 14
Native
Wild
Puget Sound
Threatened
Green River Coastal Cutthroat
Trout 15
Native
Wild
Puget Sound
Notes:
1.
As defined in WDFW and WWTT (1994), the fish spawning in a particular lake or stream(s) at a particular season,
which fish to a substantial degree do not interbreed with any group spawning in a different place, or in the same
place at a different season.
2 The genetic history of the stock
3. The method of spawning and rearing that produced the fish that constitutes the stock.
4. A stock whose individuals originated from commingled native and non- native parents, and /or by mating
between native and non - native fish (hybridization) or a previously native stock that has undergone substantial
genetic alteration.
5. A stock that has become established outside of its original range
6 An indigenous stock of fish that have not been substantially impacted by genetic interactions with non - native
stocks, or by other factors, and is still present in all or part of its original range.
7. A stock sustained by both wild and artificial production
8. A stock that is sustained by natural spawning and rearing in the natural habitat, regardless of parentage (includes
native)
9. A stock that depends on spawning, incubation, hatching, or rearing in a hatchery or other artificial production
facility.
10. Meyers et al. (1998).
11. Johnson et al. (1997).
12. Weitkkamp et al. (1995).
13. Busby et al. (1996).
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14. Listed in WDFW SASSI (1998)
15. Johnson et al (1999)
4.2 Chinook Salmon
4.2.1 General Habitat Requirements
Adult chinook can return to their natal rivers to spawn from early spring to late fall, though
summer and fall returns dominate. Chinook spawning mainstem rivers and larger tributaries in
areas with acceptable depth and water velocity above areas of suitably sized gravel. Spawning
does not occur in estuaries. Stream flow, gravel quality and turbidity influence the survival of
developing chinook eggs. Two races of chinook have evolved: 1) stream type and 2) ocean type.
Stream type chinook have a longer juvenile freshwater juvenile residency and tend to spawn
higher in streams than ocean type chinook (Meyers et al. 1998).
Chinook salmon fry are typically 33 -36 mm in length when they emerge from the spawning
gravel and move to rearing areas. Juvenile residence in freshwater and subsequent size and timing
of migration to the estuary are highly variable. Ocean -type chinook, can migrate seaward
immediately after yolk absorption, but most migrate 30 -90 days after emergence and typically
reside in estuaries for one to three months before entering coastal waters of higher salinity
(Healey 1980, 1982; Congleton et al. 1981). Regardless of time of entrance into the estuary,
juvenile ocean -type chinook salmon spend from 1 to 3 months in these habitats (Meyers et al.
1998)). In an estuary, chinook salmon fry (< 40 mm) prefer protected habitats with lower
salinity, moving from the edges of marshes during high tide to protected tidal channels and creeks
during low tide (Healey 1980, 1982). As the fish grow, they move into more saline waters and
increasingly less - protected habitats. In contrast, chinook fingerlings (55 -70 mm), with their larger
size, immediately take up residence in deeper -water estuarine habitats upon estuary entry.
Juvenile chinook salmon diet during estuarine residence is highly variable and is dependent upon
the particular estuary, year, season, and prey abundance. In general, chinook are opportunistic
feeders with feeding and growth functions of fish size and the habitat occupied. Insects dominate
the diet of fry ( <40mm) whether the fish is rearing in a stream or the tidal channel of an estuarine
marsh (Meyer et al. 1981; Levings et al. 1995). Fingerling diet (55 -70mm) is very dependent
upon the habitat occupied. Fingerlings in freshwater feed on insects, while those in more saline
areas feed on epibenthic crustaceans (Meyer et al. 1981; Levings et al. 1995), while taking insects
opportunistically (Meyer et al. 1981; Levings et al. 1995). In altered estuaries, the diet can be
dominated by pelagic species such as calanoid copepods (Weitkamp and Schadt 1982). At 70
mm, juvenile chinook are physiologically capable of osmoregulating in full strength seawater
(Clarke and Shelbourn 1985) and are large enough to feed on larger prey including larval and
juvenile fish (Healey 1991). Ocean -type juvenile chinook that have been using estuarine or
marine shoreline habitats will have typically migrated offshore at about this length.
4.2.2 Duwamish/Green Chinook.
Overview
Chinook salmon in the Green/Duwamish River are considered part of the Puget Sound
Evolutionary Significant Unit (ESU) (Meyer et al. 1998). Green/Duwamish chinook are
considered to be ocean type chinook. The Washington State Salmon and Steelhead Stock
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Inventory Report (SASSI) (WDFW and Western Washington Treaty Indian Tribes 1994) lists
two summer /fall chinook stocks in the Green/Duwamish system: 1) Duwamish /Green
summer /fall chinook and 2) Newaukum Creek summer /fall chinook. These two populations are
listed as separate stocks pending genetic analysis, however it is possible that they are of the same
population (WDFW and WWTT 1994). Both stocks are considered part of the Puget Sound
chinook Evolutionary Significant Unit (Meyer et al. 1998). Chinook salmon are found through
the entire accessible portion of the Green/Duwamish River as well as the major tributaries, such
as Soos and Newaukum Creeks (WDFW and WWTT 1994).
The Green/Duwamish summer /fall chinook is a composite stock with minimal influence from
stocks outside of the Green River, while the Newaukum Creek stock is considered native
(WDFW and WWTT 1994). Duwamish/Green chinook production is composite with hatchery
production at Soos Creek, which enters the Green River at RM 34, and natural spawning
throughout the river from RM 26 to the TPU Diversion Dam at RM 61, as well as the major
tributaries. Hatchery chinook are considered part of the ESU, but the hatchery itself is not
considered essential for recovery. Chinook production in Newaukum Creek is based upon
natural production and considered wild (WDFW and WWTT 1994).
Genetic Stock Identification sampling has indicated that the chinook taken at the hatchery and
chinook from the natural spawning grounds in the Green River are genetically identical.
Escapement levels into the Green River between 1990 and 1998 ranged from 2479 to 10584 with
a mean of 6893 chinook. Between 1990 and 1998, the escapement goal of 5,800 chinook was
meet in all but two years, 1993 and 1994. The Newaukum stock though, initially classified as
healthy (WDFW and WWTT 1994) based on escapement estimates ranging from 300 to 3,000
from 1987 through 1991 with an average of 1,600 per year, the escapement from 1992 through
1996 has dropped to an average of approximately 700 chinook.
Adult Use
Adult chinook salmon commence entering the lower Duwamish River in early July and upstream
migration peaks in late August to early September (NOAA Restoration Center, 1998). Turning
Basin #3 is a major holding area for adult chinook waiting to ascend to the spawning grounds in
the Green River. Above this reach, the River is narrower increasing river velocity and thus
salmon energy expenditures during holding and below the reach there is considerable disturbance
from barge and shipping traffic. Adult chinook are generally not found in the estuary after the
end of the first week of October (MITFD, unpub data). The lowermost extent of chinook
spawning observed in recent years in the Green/Duwamish River is approximately RM 24, 19
miles upstream of the project area (MITFD and WDFW, unpub. data). Spawning occurs in
September and October with the young generally emerging by February.
Juvenile Use
Upon emergence from the gravel, juvenile chinook can either migrate downstream to the estuary
to rear as fry or spend weeks to several months rearing in freshwater prior to departing for the
estuary. Recent surveys of side channels in the Green River between RM 34 and 44 and found
juvenile chinook use of side channels (R2 Resource Consultants, Inc. 1999) suggesting an
extended freshwater rearing phase for Green River chinook. Chinook residing within upstream
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freshwater habitats (or hatcheries) can be in excess of 70 mm when they reach the estuary. These
fish are capable of moving offshore very soon after migrating from the river and are less
dependent on estuarine rearing. It is unknown if the lack of observations of fry migrants in the
estuary is a result of habitat or genetic factors or an extended freshwater rearing phase. .
Juvenile chinook are present in the Duwamish estuary from mid - February through early
September, with the peak in mid to late May. The observed peak of juvenile chinook in the
Duwamish Estuary and at Turning Basin #3 corresponds with the release of hatchery fingerlings
(Warner and Fritz, 1995). After the second week of June, the number of juvenile chinook declines
rapidly to where less than 2 were collected per beach seine in July (Warner and Fritz, 1995).
Juvenile chinook salmon densities were higher at Turning Basin #3 (River mile 6.2) than at nine
other sampling stations between Duwamish River mile 1.6 and 10.4 (Warner and Fritz, 1995),
suggesting that Turning Basin #3 is an important rearing area for juvenile chinook salmon.
Juvenile chinook were observed in the Duwamish Estuary from later February through early
September, The extensive mudflats and appropriate salinity regime probably account for the large
numbers of observed juvenile chinook. Warner and Fritz (1995) found the greatest juvenile
chinook densities were found over the finest grain size substrate, and corresponded to surface
salinities in the 5 -10 %— range. However, chinook appear to be slowing their movement into the
estuary near RM 7 to begin their acclimation to salt water. Thus, the critical saltwater transition
zone for juvenile chinook salmon appears to be located between RM 7 and 5 (Warner and Fritz,
1995), an area that straddles the proposed restoration site at RM 5.2. Warner and Fritz (1995)
noted that the bulk of the juvenile chinook reached the estuary as fingerling rather than a fry
migrants.
4.2.3 Critical Habitat/Essential Fish Habitat
Critical habitat, as listed by NMFS Protected Resource Division, includes all marine, estuarine
and river reaches accessible to chinook salmon in Puget Sound. This includes the
Duwamish/Green River.
The Duwamish/Green River below the Diversion Dam at RM 61 is also considered Essential Fish
Habitat (EFH) (Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1999) (Pacific Fishery Management
Council, 1999). The important elements of Chinook salmon marine EFH are 1) estuarine rearing;
2) early ocean rearing; and 3) juvenile and adult migration. Important features of this estuarine
and marine habitat are 1) adequate water quality; 2) adequate temperature; 3) adequate prey
species and forage base (food); 4) and adequate depth, cover, marine vegetation, and algae in
estuarine and near -shore habitats (Pacific Fishery Management Council, 1999).
4.4 Coho salmon
Coho salmon (0. kisutch) were listed as a Candidate species under the ESA by NMFS (Status
list received May 21, 1999, Appendix A). ,
Adult coho salmon migrate upstream in late August through December (Salo and Grette, 1986,
WDFW and WWTT 1994) and there is no distinct peak to the upstream migration (MITFD,
unpub. data).. Spawning occurs in smaller and shallower streams than for chinook. However, all
spawning occurs in freshwater. Coho salmon spawn in most of the accessible tributaries of the
Green River as well as much of the mainstem river above RM 25. The major spawning
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tributaries are Newaukum Creek and Soos Creek. Additionally, coho salmon spawn and rear in
Hamm Creek, whose mouth is located approximately 0.5 mile downstream (south) of the Turning
Basin #3 (Divens, 1997). Juvenile coho salmon migrate downstream from mid - February through
mid -May. The peak of downstream migration is mid to late April which corresponds with
hatchery releases, though outside of hatchery releases the number of coho in the system was
unpredictable (Warner and Fritz, 1995). Due to there large size at outmigration, 70 to 120 mm,
coho smolts are less dependent on the estuary for acclimization to salt water and growth,
therefore their residence times are shorter than chum or chinook.
43 Bald eagle
The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is listed as Endangered under the ESA. The USFWS
provided a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) which states wintering bald eagles might be
present from October 31 to March 31 in the vicinity (T23N R4E S4) of the project. No Bald
Eagle nests were reported in the vicinity of the project by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Bald eagles are present in Elliot Bay all year. Elliot Bay is located approximately five miles
downstream of the project site. There have been documented occurrences of eagles in the
Duwamish Estuary, Kellogg Island, Lincoln Park and Seward Park. Bald eagles were observed on
the Duwamish River from September 1996 through February 1997 (Cordell et al. 1997), time
periods outside of the normal wintering period.
No specific literature information on the occurrence of bald eagles at Turning Basin #3 has been
found, though Bald eagles have been observed flying over Turning Basin #3 (pers. obsn Roderick
Malcom, MITFD).
Present habitat at Turning Basin #3 is not conducive to bald eagles perching, roosting or foraging.
The Turning Basin #3 project site does not contain large trees suitable for perching, though Eagles
might be attracted to large electrical transmission towers at the Seattle City Light transformer
station, which is adjacent to the north property boundary (Corps 1998b).
4.4 Peregrine falcon
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a listed as Endangered under the ESA. The USFWS
provided a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) stating that spring and fall migrant falcons might
occur in the vicinity of the project. Peregrine falcons have been observed foraging along the
Duwamish Waterway. Known roosts, perches and hunting area include: the Washington Mutual
Tower; the Interstate 5 Freeway Bridge; Terminal 91; Terminal 86; West Seattle Freeway Bridge.
Eight to ten peregrine falcons wintered in the area in 1996 (NOAA Restoration Center, 1998).
No specific information on the occurrence of peregrine falcons at Turning Basin #3 has been
found.
4.5 Bull trout
The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is listed as threatened under the ESA. The USFWS
provided a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) stating bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) might
inhabit the area in the project's vicinity. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has approved a
Habitat Conservation Plan for Plum Creek Timber Company, LP. which notes that bull trout are
not found in the Green River above Howard Hanson Dam (US Fish and Wildlife Service and the
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National Marine Fisheries Service 1995, 1996)). Watson and Toth (1994) also note that despite
extensive surveys no bull trout have been found in the headwaters of the Green River. However,
a bull trout was collected in the Duwamish Estuary at the project site found at the site in 1994
(Warner and Fritz 1995). The collected individual was identified as a bull trout by genetic
analysis. It is unknown if this collected bull trout was of Green/Duwamish or a migrant from
another system. Native char have been found in the Green River as far upstream as RM 40;
however, there is insufficient evidence to determine if these fish are fluvial or anadromous bull
trout or dolly varden (US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service
1995, 1996).
Bull trout are generally non - anadromous and live in variety of habitats. However, the
Coastal/Puget sound bull trout are anadromous, migrating and maturing in Puget Sound or the
Pacific Ocean. Bull trout may spend 2 to 4 years in natal streams prior to migrating to larger
water bodies in transit to Puget Sound.
If bull trout do occupy the proposed project area, it is likely that the use is one of migration and
feeding. Spawning will not occur in the estuary. Spawning generally occurs in September and
October, with some spawning in August in stream above 4,000 feet in elevation and as late as
November in coastal stream. Spawning occur in low gradient stream reaches in areas of cold
water, generally from 2 to 4 °C. Water temperatures in the lowland streams adjacent to the
project site are unlikely to support spawning bull trout. Anadromous fish migrate to the ocean in
the spring and return in late summer and the early fall.
The migration periods of juvenile bull trout are similar to that of juvenile chinook salmon.
Because of the complexities involved in the life history characteristics of bull trout, and the
considerable variation among subpopulations, it is difficult to isolate and estimate how and to
what extent particular activities may impact bull trout.
4.6 Coastal Cutthroat Trout
Coastal cutthroat trout (0. clarki) are a candidate species under the Endangered Species Act.
Coastal cutthroat may occur in the project area as resident cutthroat trout are found in the
Green/Duwamish River and in Hamm Creek, 0.5 miles downstream. The large size of juvenile
sea -run cutthroat at outmigration reduces their dependency on the estuary, though they can move
repeatedly in and out of the estuary to feed. The outward migration of sea -run smolts would
typically occur in April and May with upstream migration of adults in July through February. It
is probable that coastal cutthroat spawn in Hamm Creek.
4.7 Oregon spotted frog
The Oregon spotted frog is a Candidate species under the ESA. The USFWS provided a letter
(March 15, 1999, Appendix A) stating Oregon spotted frogs might occur in the vicinity of the
project site. No specific information on the occurrence of the Oregon spotted frog near the
project site was found. In general, frogs require moist, forest habitat with riparian and freshwater
pools (Corps 1998b). The absence of this type of habitat at the Turning Basin #3 suggests that
frogs would not be present.
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5.0 Inventory and Surveys
The presence and timing of coho and chinook salmon in the project vicinity and Duwamish
River is well known due to a lengthy history of harvest (MITFD, unpub. data) and research
surveys (Warner and Fritz 1995) and compilations of existing information sources (WDFW and
WWTT 1994; Salo and Grette 1986)) The information contained in these reports is consistent
with the general knowledge of species requirements and migration timings. Little is known about
bull trout use of the Duwamish River.
6.0 Analysis of Effects
6.1 Introduction
Though the overall effect of the proposed action is beneficial to chinook, coho, bull trout, and
coastal cutthroat and their habitats, there will be construction related adverse affects to these
species. Project construction is not expected to result in a take of listed species, but may cause
some adverse impacts to listed and candidate salmon and trout and segments of their habitat.
Adverse impacts to groundfish essential fish habitat were considered to be equivalent in nature
for those presented in this discussion for the salmonid species. Project construction will have
"no effect" on Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, or Oregon spotted Frog
6.2 Effects on salmon and trout
A summary of project effects upon chinook and coho salmon is presented in Tables 5a and 5b.
The same tables were also used to analyze project construction effects and project effects on bull
trout and cutthroat trout. Construction impacts are separated from the impacts of the project
once constructed. Construction effects, if they differ project effects following construction , are
noted with a "C ", while project effects following construction are noted with a "X ". All adverse
impacts are local in nature and would be non - discernable at the scale of the Duwamish Estuary.
Beneficial project impacts listed in the "restore" category are presumed to be local benefits in the
immediate project vicinity.
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Table 5a. The following table is derived from the NMFS "A Guide to Biological Assessments"
dated 23 March 1999.
PATHWAYS:
ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE
EFFECTS OF THE ACTIONS
INDICATORS
Properly
Functioning
At
Risk
Not Properly
Functioning
Restore
Maintain
Degrade
Water Quality
Temperature
X
X C
Sediment/Turbidity
NA/X
/X
X/
/C
Chemical
contamination/nutrients
X
X
Habitat Access
X
X
See
Turbidity
Physical Barriers
Habitat Elements
Substrate
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Large Woody Debris
X
X
Pool Frequency
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Pool Quality
X
X
C
Off - channel habitat
X
X
Refugia
X
X
Channel condition and
dynamics
Width/depth ratio
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Streambank condition
X
X
Floodplain connectivity
X
Flow /Hydrology
Peak/Base flows
X
X
Drainage network increase
X
X
Watershed Conditions
Road density and location
X
X
Disturbance History
X
X
Riparian Reserves
X
X
C
Project construction and operation will have no influence upon water temperature. Water
temperature in this part of the estuary is a function of freshwater inflow and tidal stage (Warner
and Fritz 1995). The existing vegetation on the -site does not influence local water temperature
and hence is removal will not increase temperatures or the duration of elevated temperatures.
The intertidal area in the project vicinity is a mudflat; Fine sediment concentrations are naturally
high and the area is not used by spawning salmonids. However, the operation of project
construction equipment and project construction will increase turbidity at the site and adjacent
locations due to pile removal and bank excavation. This has the potential to create behavioral
barriers to the movement of fish or impair their use of the project area. Following project
construction, construction related turbidity from the site would cease. Turbidity leaving the site
following construction is expected to be less than the existing condition due to the filtering effect
of the planted vegetation and the removal of the fine sediment generating surfaces such as the
existing gravel parking lot.
The project does not include any activities that will generate the compounds listed on the Section
303(d) list. The closure of the former marine facilities and trucking operation has reduce the
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inputs of many of the metals and organics into the Duwamish Waterway. The removal of the
creosote treated piles and wharf at the site will remove a long -term leaching of creosote and its
degradation products into the sediment and the water column (Corps 1997a). The construction
of the riparian buffer, though not the primary purpose, will filter some street runoff prior to it
entering the water. The project is not expected to alter the dissolved oxygen fecal coliforms, or
other natural water quality parameters at the site.
The project will not create any additional passage impediment or barriers, nor exacerbate existing
offsite passage problems. However, construction activities at the site, such as pile and wharf •
removal singularly, or in combination with turbidity generated by construction activities have the
potential to create behavioral barriers to the movement of fish and/or impair fish use of the
immediate vicinity. Though not generally considered a passage barrier, removal of the fill at the
site restore salmon and trout access to a formerly accessible, estuarine area.
Project will have no effect upon substrate as the term is used in the Matrix of Pathways and
Indicators.
Project construction will not remove or move large woody debris. The project will include the
placement of wood along the bank and the planting of trees which over the long term will
contribute wood, shade, and detrital input into the estuary. The operation of construction
equipment and turbidity is expected to have some adverse impacts upon the ability of salmon use
portions of the Turning Basin for rearing and holding, and this is considered a decline in pool
quality.
Project construction will not effect existing off - channel habitat, nor will the project create any
off - channel habitat. No existing refugia are found on -site. The project will increase refugia by the
creation of a riparian area. In concert with other restoration projects in the Turning Basin, such
as the upstream Coastal America site, locally significant increases in refugia are expected.
Project construction will not degrade streambank condition, though the project itself will restore
the existing hardened bank to a slope, naturally vegetated bank. The local decrease in bank
hardening is considered to be in the "restore" category.
Project construction and the project will restore some of the former estuarine floodplain,
emergent intertidal vegetation, and riparian areas.
Project construction and the project itself will not influence the existing level of peak/base flows,
the drainage network increase and the road density and location. Construction will remove three
to five trees, of approximately 25 feet. Removal of the existing vegetation would create a adverse
impact over the immediate to short term, the planting of native vegetation at the site would
provide better, overall habitat conditions in terms of species composition and density. The non-
native vegetation growing along the banks of the property will be predominately replaced by
intertidal vegetation. Within 15 years of planting the riparian area will have trees exceeding 25
feet and in greater density than the existing condition. Overall, the constructed riparian area will
be more diverse, and will increase riparian function in the local area and provide a long -term
source of wood recruitment, shade, and detrital input.
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Table 5b. The following indicators are taken from Appendix A to the Description of
Identification of Essential Fish Habitat, Adverse Impacts and Recommended
Conservation Measures. Amendment 14 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Plan, dated 28
August 1998.
INDICATORS
Properly
Functioning
At
Risk
Not Properly
Functioning
Restore
Maintain
Degrade
Estuarine Conditions
Habitat quantity/quality
X
X
Aerial extent
X
X
Hydrologic
conditions /sediment/nutrient
input
X
X
Estuarine Water Quality
Dissolved oxygen,
temperature, nutrients,
chemical contamination
X
X
Sediments
X
X
C
Exotic species
X
X
Project construction will not degrade existing estuarine habitat area and quality, while the project
will restore estuarine habitat area and quality. Singularly and in concert with existing nearby
estuarine restoration projects, this project will have cumulative, beneficial impacts upon on- and
off -site detrital inputs. Project construction and presence will maintain the current baseline
environmental conditions for hydrologic conditions, sediment, and nutrient input. Project
construction will not increase the current level of environmental degradation associated with
dissolved oxygen, temperature, nutrients, chemical contamination, however, an effect of the
project will be to reduce long -term potential for chemical contamination as previously described.
Project construction will not increase levels of contaminants in the sediments, however there is
the potential for release of low -level contaminants during pile removal. The project itself will
reduce long- source of contaminants to the sediment. The project will not influence the existing
distribution of non - native animals or fish; however, project construction will remove existing
non - native vegetation and replace it with native vegetation.
63 Bald eagle
The project site does not provide optimum habitat conditions for bald eagles due to nearby
electrical transformer towers and commercial industries and lack of suitable perches. No nesting
eagles will be disturbed by construction activities. Upon maturation, planted black cottonwood
planted in the riparian zone, would provide better perching conditions for immature and adult
bald eagles. The mature riparian zone would also provide a an visual and sound buffer from road
traffic. Increased structure along the face of the project may trap salmon carcasses which eagles
upon which eagles could feed. Improvements at the site would create habitat that is presently
lacking for bald eagles. This would result in a beneficial impact to this species.
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6.4 Peregrine falcon
The project site does not provide optimum habitat conditions for peregrine falcons due to nearby
electrical transformer towers and commercial industries. As all known nesting areas are more
than 1 mile from the project site, no adverse effects are expected upon nesting falcons.
Upon maturation, planted black cottonwood planted in the riparian zone, would provide better
perching conditions for peregrine falcons. The increased area of intertidal mudflat and vegetation
would provide habitat for some birds taken as prey by peregrine falcons. The mature riparian
zone would also provide a visual and sound buffer from road traffic. Improvements at the site
would create habitat that is presently lacking for peregrine falcons. This could result in a
beneficial effect to this species.
6.5 Bull trout/coastal cutthroat
Project construction is considered to "may affect, likely to adverse affect" bull trout and coastal
cutthroat trout. Potential construction related short-term adverse effects to bull trout and coastal
cutthroat trout as the same as for chinook salmon. The project itself will have no adverse effects
on either species. Improvements at the site would create cover and foraging estuarine habitat that
is presently lacking for bull trout and coastal cutthroat trout. This would result in a beneficial
impact to this species, though the beneficial impacts would not be as great for bull trout due to
their reduce dependency upon shallow water estuarine areas.
6.6 Oregon spotted frog
Project construction would not effect Oregon spotted frogs or their habitats. As mentioned in
Section 3.6, the Oregon spotted frog's preferred habitat is currently absent at Turning Basin #3.
Improvements at the site would create a forested riparian area but not freshwater pools. If there
is freshwater in the area and a source of immigrants, Oregon spotted frogs might eventually
utilize the newly created habitat at Turning Basin #3. This could result in a beneficial impact to
this species.
7.0 Management Actions Related to the Species
7.1 Chinook salmon
To accomplish the objectives of the project, excavation of soils, placement of fill and stabilization
of the lower intertidal bench will be necessary. During the pier removal and bank excavation
phases, there is the possibility that water quality would be effected by an unavoidable increase in
turbidity from the disturbed sediments and uplands. Impaired water quality can effect both adult
and juvenile fish migration and use of the site. The removal of the piles and wharf and other
inwater work has the potential to disturb adult or juvenile fish rearing, feeding, or holding in the
vicinity. By using the erosion control measures outlined in Section 2, doing as much work as
possible in the dry, and adhering to the WDFW in- stream work windows of June 15 to 1 July
and 16 October to March 14 impacts to fish would be reduced. There are no spawning areas
downstream of the project site that will be impaired by the turbidity. The nearest spawning area
is located in Hamm Creek and is suitable for coho and trout, not chinook. Furthermore, and any
turbidity from the project site is unlikely move upstream against the current into the spawning
areas of Hamm Creek
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The following additional activities will be implemented to reduce construction related adverse
effects on chinook:
1) Inwater work will cease if dead, dying or distressed salmonids are observed. Appropriate
regulatory agencies will be contacted and the reasons ascertained;
2) fueling and staging areas will be as located as far from the river as possible;
3) a spill response plan will be in place
4) remove piles and wharf elements will be removed at the discretion of the contractor to an
authorized disposal site or storage facility for recycling purposes;
5) garbage from work crews will be removed from the site daily;
6) temporary erosion and sediment control facilities will be inspected daily.
There would be no long -term, adverse effects to chinook salmon or their habitat under this
Alternative. The value of this area will be increased by habitat improvements at this site
compared to the existing conditions, would benefit juvenile chinook salmon by:
1) increased the area of intertidal vegetation available for foraging,
2) increased production of invertebrates consumed by juvenile chinook;
3.) providing overhanging riparian vegetation for cover from predators and detrital input;
4.) removing creosote treated pilings from the water, a potential long -term source of PAH
contamination in the juvenile chinook food chain; and
5.) placing root wads to provide cover from predators and attachment points for food items.
A long term monitoring plan is being developed as part of the EB/DRP to ensure the site
develops the desired habitat characteristics and to ensure the corrective action is undertaken as
needed.
7.2 Coho salmon
Same potential short-term adverse effects as listed for chinook salmon. However the extent of
beneficial impacts will be less as juvenile coho are not as estuarine dependent than juvenile
chinook.
73 Bull trout and coastal cutthroat trout
During the pier removal and bank excavation phases, there is the possibility that water quality
would be effected by an unavoidable increase in turbidity from the disturbed sediments and
uplands. Impaired water quality can effect both adult and juvenile bull trout and coastal
cutthroat migration and use of the site. The removal of the piles and wharf and other inwater
works has the potential to disturb adult or juvenile fish rearing, feeding, or holding in the vicinity.
By using the erosion control measures outlined in Section 1.2, doing as much work as possible in
the dry, and adhering to the WDFW in- stream work windows of June 15 to 1 July and 16
October to March 14 impacts to fish would be reduced. There are no mainstem spawning areas
downstream of the project site that will be impaired by the turbidity. The nearest potential
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spawning area is located in Hamm Creek. It is unlikely that any turbidity from the project site
would move upstream into areas suitable for spawning in Hamm Creek.
There would be no long -term, adverse effects to bull trout and coastal cutthroat trout or their
habitat under this Alternative. The value of this area will be increased by habitat improvements at
this site compared to the existing conditions, and would benefit bull trout and coastal cutthroat
trout by:
1) increased the area of intertidal vegetation available for foraging,
2) increased production of invertebrates consumed by juvenile trout;
3) increased production of small, estuarine fish for adult trout consumption
3) providing overhanging riparian vegetation for cover from predators and detrital input;
4) removing creosote treated pilings from the water, a potential long -term source of PAH
contamination in the juvenile chinook food chain; and
5) placing root wads to provide cover from predators and attachment points for food items.
A long term monitoring plan is being developed as part of the EB/DRP to ensure the site
develops the desired habitat characteristics and to ensure the corrective action is undertaken as
needed.
8.0 Conclusion
The project's construction effects upon listed and candidate species are presented in Table 6.
Table 3. Summary of known or suspected Threatened, Endangered or Candidate species.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
Conclusion
Fish
Puget Sound Chinook
Salmon
O. tshawytscha
Threatened
May affect, likely to adversely affect
Puget Sound/Strait of
Georgia Coho salmon
O. kisutch
Candidate
May affect, likely to adversely affect
Birds
Bald Eagle
H. leucocephalus
Threatened
No effect
Peregrine falcon
F. peregrinus
Threatened
No effect
Bull Trout
S. confluentus
Threatened
May affect, likely to adversely affect
Coastal Cutthroat Trout
O. clarki clarki
Candidate
May affect, likely to adversely affect
Amphibians
Oregon spotted frog
R. pretiosa
Candidate
No effect
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Appendix A. Correspondence
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment 1
Appendix B. Figures
Turning Basin #3 Biological Assessment 2
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UNITED STATEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National °mainland Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
1315 East -West Highway
Sliver Spring, MD 20910 RECEIVED
CITY OF TUKWILA
THE DIRECTOR
IN 26 3300 u'd 24M
MEMORANDUM FOR: Susan B. Fruchter
Director, Office of Poli
FROM: Penelope D. Dalton
SUBJECT:
PERMIT CENTER
and Strategic. Planning
Environmental Assessment and Fin•ing of No
Significant Impact - Turning Basin #3 Restoration
Project
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the
lead Federal agency for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) •
compliance for the proposed 'Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat
Restoration Project, Duwamish River, Seattle, Washington. The .
cooperating agencies and tribes include the U.S.. Department of the
Interior, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; the Suquamish Tribe, and
the State of Washington. Participating governments also.include
the City of Seattle and King County. These participants are
members of 'a combined natural resource trustee /potentially
responsible party settlement implementation panel (EB /DRP)
established under a natural resource damage assessment Consent
Decree for Elliott Bay /Duwamish River Natural Resource Damage
Assessment and Restoration (NRDA).
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department prepared an
Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project and evaluated five
alternatives, including the "no action" alternative. The public
has been afforded several opportunities to review and provide
input on the alternatives through public meetings and the State of
Washington's environmental review process. NOAA and the
cooperating agencies, tribes, and participating governments .
(EB /DRP) have concluded that the preferred alternative is
Alternative 5, the excavation of three habitat benches with upland
buffer vegetation and habitat improvements. This alternative. is -
based upon best available technology and best meets the goals and
objectives of the natural resource trustees by maximizing
ecological benefits and minimizing potential adverse environmental
impacts.
The EB /DRP proposes restoring aquatic and terrestrial habitat
(Alternative 5) to a portion of Turning Basin #3 on the Duwamish
Estuary /River. The proposed project, located at River Mile 5.2,
would involve removing existing upland and inwater structures, and
excavating the bank to create a total of three intertidal and
supra -tidal habitat benches on a 0.82 acre site owned by the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Native intertidal and riparian
vegetation would be planted to increase habitat and food for fish
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FOFI FISHERIES
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and wildlife. The proposed alternative would provide the largest
restoration area maximize habitat diversity, and generate the
greatest-input of detrital material to the estuary. There would
be short -term impacts to ambient noise levels and to vehicle
traffic on West Marginal Place South during construction. In
addition marine commercial and recreational traffic in the
Duwamish River area would experience short -term impacts from heavy
machinery and barges used during construction. Potential impacts.
to fish and wildlife species will be mitigated through
Construction windows and employment of best management practices
(BMPs). Conversion of this site will benefit fish and wildlife,
including chinook and chum salmon. Habitat restoration at this
site would provide a more aesthetic view and allow for public •
education opportunities. No significant short- or long -term
adverse impacts are anticipated to either the built or natural •
environment. No adverse.impacts would occur to'Federal.or state
listed species.
Based on the Environmental Assessment and supporting documents for
the proposed Elliott Bay Turning Basin• #1-•Restaration•Project, I
have determined that no significant impacts to the quality of the
human environment will result from the proposed action: I request
your concurrence in the determination of a Finding of No
Significant Impact.
Attachments
I concur:
T do not concur:
SEP 12 '00 16:46
Date: 419100
Date:
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UNITED GTATEASEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Under Secretary for
Doeane and Atmosphere
Washington, D.C. 20230
JUN 2 9 NCO
TO.ALL INTERESTED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PUBLIC GROUPS
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, an
environmental review has been performed on the following action.
TITLE: Environmental Assessment - Turning Basin #3 Restoration
Project and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
LOCATION: Duwamish River, Seattle, Washington
SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAH) is the lead Federal, agency for National Environmental _
Policy Act (NEPA)'•compliance for the proposed Turning Basin #3
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project,.Duwamish River, Seattle,
Washington. The cooperating agencies and tribes include the 1.1".S.
Department of the Interior, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the
Suquamish Tribe, and the State of Washington. Participating
governments also include the City of Seattle and King County.
These participants are members of a combined natural resource
trustee /potentially responsible party settlement implementation
panel (EB /DRP) established under a natural resource damage
assessment Consent Decree'for Elliott Bay /Duwamish River Natural
Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDA).
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department prepared an
Environmental Assessment (EA) for-this project and evaluated five
alternatives, including the no action" alternative. The public
has been afforded several opportunities to review and provide
input on the alternatives through public. meetings and the State of
Washington's environmental review process. NORA and the
cooperating agencies, tribes, and participating governments
(EB /DRP) have concluded that the preferred alternative is
Alternative 5, the excavation of three habitat benches with upland
buffer vegetation and habitat improvements. This alternative is
based upon best,.available technology and best meets the goals and
objectives of the natural resource trustees by maximizing
ecological benefits and minimizing potential adverse environmental
impacts.
The EB /DRP proposes restoring aquatic and terrestrial habitat
(Alternative 5) to a portion of Turning Basin #3 on the Duwamish
Estuary /River. The proposed project, located at River Mile 5.2,
would involve removing existing upland and inwater structures, and
excavating the bank to create a total of three intertidal and
supra -tidal habitat benches on a 0.82 acre site owned by the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Native intertidal and riparian
vegetation would be planted to increase habitat and food for fish
and wildlife. The y'M
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proposed alternative would provide the largest restoration area,
maximize habitat diversity, and generate the of
detrital material to the estuary.
impacts to ambient noise levels and vehicle traffic on West
Marginal Place South during construction. In addition marine
commercial and recreational traffic in the Duwamish River area
would experience short -term impacts from heavy machinery and
barges used during construction. Potential impacts to fish and
wildlife species will be mitigated through construction windows
and employment of best management practices (BMPs). Conversion of
this site will benefit fish and wildlife, including chinook and
chum salmon. Habitat restoration at this site would provide'a more
aesthetic view and allow for public education opportunities. No
significant short- •or•long -term adverse impacts are anticipated to
either the built or natural environment. No adverse impacts would
occur to Federal or state listed species.:
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Penelope D. Dalton
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East -West Highway, 14th Floor
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 -3226
Phone: 301/713 -2239
The environmental review process led us to conclude that these'
restoration actions will not have a significant effect on the
human environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement
will not be prepared. A copy of the FONSI, including the EA is
available from the Responsible Official.
Enclosure
SEP 12 '00 16:46
Sincerely,
Susan B. Fruchter
NEPA Coordinator
Office of Policy
and Strategic Planning
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MUCKLESHOOT FISH •
Finding of No Significant Impact
Environmental Assessment - Turning Basin #3 Restoration Project
Duwamish River, Seattle, Washington
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the
lead Federal agency for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
compliance for the proposed Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Washington. Habitat
Restoration Project, Duwamish River, Seattle,
cooperating agencies and tribes include the U.S. Department of the
Interior, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the Suquamish Tribe, and
the State of Washington. Participating governments also include
the City of Seattle and King County. These participants are
members of a combined natural resource trustee /potentially
responsible party settlement implementation panel (EB /DRP)
established under a natural resource damage assessment Consent
Decree for Elliott Bay /Duwamish River Natural Resource Damage
Assessment and Restoration (NRDA).
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department prepared•an
Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project and evaluated-five
alternatives, including the "no action" alternative. The public
has been afforded several opportunities to review and provide
input on the alternatives through public meetings and the State of
Washington's environmental review process. NOAA a er the
cooperating agencies, tribes, and participating g
(EB /DRP) have concluded that the preferred alternative is
Alternative 5, the excavation of three habitat benches with upland
buffer vegetation and habitat improvements. This alternative is
based upon best available technology and best meets the goals and
objectives of the natural resource trustees by maximizing
ecological benefits and minimizing potential adverse environmental
impacts.
The EB /DRP proposes restoring aquatic and terrestrial habitat •
(Alternative 5) to a portion of Turning Basin
at on the MDuamish
Estuary /Rivera The proposed project, located
would involve removing existing upland and inwater structures, and
excavating the bank to create, a total of three intertidal and
supra -tidal habitat benches on a 0.82 acre site.owned by the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Native intertidal and riparian
vegetation would be planted to increase habitat and food for fish
and wildlife. The proposed alternative would provide he largest
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restoration area, maximize habitat diversity, and generate There wheld
greatest input of detrital material to the estuary.
be short -term impacts to ambient noise levels and vehicle traffic
on West Marginal Place South during construction. In addition
marine commercial and recreational traffic in the Duwamish River
area would experience short -term impacts from heavy machinery and
barges used during construction. Potential impacts to fish and
wildlife species will be mitigated through construction windows
and employment of best management practices (BMPs). Conversion of
this site will benefit fish and wildlife, including Chinook and
chum salmon. Habitat restoration at this site would provide a
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more aesthetic view and allow for public education opportunities.
No significant short- or long -term adverse•impacts are anticipated
to either the built or natural environment. No adverse impacts
would occur to Federal or state listed species.
DETERMINATION:
Based upon an environmental review and evaluation of the
Supplemental Environmental Assessment and supporting documents, I
have determined that the proposed action does not constitute a
major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the
'human environmental within the meaning of Section 102(2)(c) of the
National Environmental Policy Act. Therefore, an environmental
impacts tement wi 1 not be prepared.
Date: JUN 2n 2cco
enelope D. Dalton - - ' •
Assistant A. - rator for Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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FOR TURNING BASIN #3 N
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT # QUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT PFR��EN7
LEAD FEDERAL AGENCY FOR EA:
COOPERATING AGENCY FOR EA:
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES/TRIBES:
PROJECT MANAGER:
STATE SEPA COMPLIANCE:
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD:
CONTACT PERSON:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Dept. Interior)
Elliott Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program Panel
(U.S. Department of the Interior, State of
Washington, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Suquamish
Tribe, City of Seattle, King County/Metro).
Fish Pro, Inc. on behalf of Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
(1) See below under Contact Person
(2) Roderick Malcom, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,
39105 172nd Avenue SE, Auburn, WA, 98092:
phone: 253.939.3319; fax 253.931.0752
(3) Seattle Public Library, Downtown Branch, 1000
Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA; phone:
206.386.4680
Copies of the Final EA are available at the address
listed below or available for download at
www.darcnw.noaa.gov/eb.htm.
Timothy J. Clancy, NOAA
Elliott Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program
Attn: TB #3 EA
C/o NOAA Restoration Center NW
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115 -0070
Phone: 206.526.4348; fax: 206.526.4321
EMAIL: Tim.Clancy @noaa.gov
ABSTRACT: The EB/DRP proposes restoring aquatic and terrestrial habitat to a portion of the Tuming Basin #3
on the Duwamish Estuary (River). The project, located on the left bank of the Duwamish River at
River Mile 5.2, would involve removing existing upland and inwater structures, and excavating the
bank to create a total of three intertidal and supra -tidal habitat benches on a 0.82 acre site owned by
the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Intertidal and riparian, native vegetation would be planted to increase
habitat and food for fish and wildlife. Five alternatives, including the no- action altemative, were
considered. Altemative 5 was chosen as this alternative would provide the largest restoration area,
maximize habitat diversity, and generate the greatest input of detrital material to the estuary. There
would be short-term impacts to noise and vehicle traffic on West Marginal Place South, and marine
commercial and recreational traffic in the Duwamish River from heavy machinery and barges,
respectively, used during construction. Potential impacts to fish and wildlife species will be
mitigated through construction windows and employment of BMPs. Conversion of this site will
benefit fish and wildlife, particularly chinook and chum salmon. Long -term air, water and noise
pollution would be reduced at the site. Habitat restoration at this site would provide a more aesthetic
view, and allow for passive, public education opportunities. No significant short- to long -term,
significant adverse impacts are anticipated to either the built or natural environment, or Threatened or
Endangered species such as Bald Eagle, bull trout, and chinook salmon which occur in the project
area. A separate Biological Assessment has been prepared for chinook and coho salmon, and bull
trout.
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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
TURNING BASIN #3 AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT
CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Project Area 2
1.1.1 Green/Duwamish Basin 2
1.1.2 Turning Basin Number 3 Project Area 2
1.2 Public Participation Efforts 3
1.3 Administrative Record 4
2.0 Alternatives, including the Proposed Action 4
2.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 6
2.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches 6
2.3 Alternative 3 - Two habitat benches 7
2.4 Alternative 4 - Two habitat benches 7
2.5 Preferred Alternative - Three habitat benches 8
3.0 Affected Environment 9
3.1 Aesthetic Resources 9
3.2 Air Quality Resources 9
3.3 Land Use Resources 9
3.4 Economic Resources 9
3.5 Fish and Wildlife Resources 10
3.5.1 Fish 10
3.5.2 Birds 11
3.5.3 Mammals 13
3.6 Threatened and Endangered Species and Critical Habitat Resources 13
3.6.1 Chinook salmon 13
Chinook Critical Habitat 14
3.6.2 Bald Eagle 14
3.6.3 Marbled Murrelet 14
3.6.4 Bull trout 15
3.6.5 Coho salmon 15
3.6.6 Oregon spotted frog 16
3.6.7 Species of Concern 16
3.6.8 WDFW Priority Habitat and Species Program (PHSP) 16
3.6.3 Peregrine falcon 16
3.7 Essential Fish Habitat 17
3.8 Vegetation Resources 17
3.9 Wetland Resources 17
3.10 Historical and Cultural Resources 17
3.11 Noise Resources/Light /Glare 18
3.12 Recreational Resources 18
3.13 Transportation Resources 18
3.14 Soil Resources 19
3.15 Sediment Resources 19
3.16 Water Quality Resources 20
Pollutants 20
Dissolved Oxygen 20
Water temperature 20
pH 21
Turbidity 21
3.16 Public Safety 21
3.18 Flooding 21
4.0 Environmental Consequences 21
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4.1 Effects on Aesthetic Resources 22
4.1.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 22
4.1.2 Alternative 2 22
4.1.3 Alternative 3 22
4.1.4 Alternative 4 22
4.1.5 Proposed Alternative 22
4.2 Effects on Air Quality Resources 22
4.2.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 22
4.2.2 Alternative 2 22
4.2.3 Alternative 3 22
4.2.4 Alternative 4 22
4.2.5 Proposed Altemative 22
4.3 Effects on Land Use Resources 23
Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 23
Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches 23
4.3.3 Alternative 3 23
4.3.4 Alternative 4 23
4.3.5 Proposed Alternative 23
4.4 Effects on Economic Resources 23
Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 23
4.4.2 Alternative 2 23
4.4.3 Alternative 3 23
4.4.4 Alternative 4 23
4.4.5 Proposed Alternative 24
4.5 Effects on Fish and Wildlife Resources 24
4.5.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 24
4.5.2 Alternative 2 24
4.5.3 Altemative 3 24
4.5.4 Alternative 4 24
4.5.5 Proposed Alternative 24
4.6 Effects on Threatened and Endangered Species and Critical Habitat Resources 24
4.6.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 24
4.6.2 Alternative 2 24
Bald eagle 25
Marbled Murrelet 25
Bull trout 25
Coho salmon 26
Oregon spotted frog 26
Species of Concern 26
WDFW Priority Habitat and Species Program (PHSP) 26
Peregrine falcon 26
4.6.3 Alternative 3 26
4.6.4 Alternative 4 26
4.6.5 Proposed Alternative 26
4.7 Effects on Essential Fish habitat 27
4.7.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 27
4.7.2 Alternative 2 27
4.7.3 Alternative 3 27
4.7.4 Alternative 4 27
4.7.5 Proposed Alternative 27
4.8 Effects on Vegetation Resources 27
4.8.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 27
Alternative 2 27
4.8.3 Alternative 3 28
4.8.4 Alternative 4 28
4.9 Effects on Wetland Resources 28
4.9.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 28
4.9.2 Alternative 2 28
4.9.3 Alternative 3 28
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4.9.4 Alternative 4 28
4.9.5 Proposed Alternative 29
4.10 Effects on Historical and Cultural Resources 29
4.10.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 29
4.10.2 Alternative 2 29
4.10.3 Alternative 3 29
4.10.4 Alternative 4 29
4.10.5 Proposed Alternative 29
4.11 Effects on Noise Resources/Light /Glare 29
4.11.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 29
4.11.2 Alternative 2 29
4.11.3 Alternative 3 30
4.11.4 Alternative 4 30
4.11.5 Proposed Altemative 30
4.12 Effects on Recreational Resources 30
4.12.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 30
4.12.2 Alternative 2 30
4.12.3 Alternative 3 30
4.12.4 Alternative 4 30
4.12.5 Proposed Alternative 31
4.13 Effects on Transportation Resources 31
4.13.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 31
4.13.2 Alternative 2 31
4.13.3 Alternative 3 31
4.13.4 Alternative 4 31
4.13.5 Proposed Alternative 31
4.14 Effects on Soil Resources 31
4.14.1. Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 31
4.14.2 Alternative 2 31
4.14.3 Alternative 3 32
4.14.4 Alternative 4 32
4.14.5 Proposed Alternative 32
4.15 Effects on Sediment Quality Resources 32
4.15.1. Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 32
4.15.2 Alternative 2 32
4.15.3 Alternative 3 32
4.15.4 Alternative 4 32
4.15.5 Proposed Alternative 32
4.16 Effects on Water Quality Resources 33
4.16.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 33
4.16.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches 33
4.16.3 Alternative 3 33
4.16.4 Alternative 4 33
4.16.5 Proposed Alternative 33
4.17 Effects on Public Safety 33
4.17.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 33
4.17.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches 33
4.17.3 Alternative 3 34
4.17.4 Alternative 4 34
4.17.5 Proposed Altemative 34
4.18 Effects on Flooding 34
4.18.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery 34
4.18.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches 34
4.18.3 Alternative 3 34
4.18.4 Alternative 4 34
4.18.5 Proposed Altemative 34
4.19 Summary of Environmental Consequences 34
General 34
Controversial Impacts 34
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4.20 Cumulative Impacts 35
5.0 Selection of the Preferred Alternative 35
6.0 Consultation, Permit and Review Requirements 35
6.1 General 35
6.2 Biological Assessment 36
6.3 Joint Aquatic Resource Permits Application (JARPA) 36
6.4 City of Tukwila Permits 36
7.0 Budget Summary 36
8.0 List of Preparers 37
Appendix A: Correspondence
Appendix B: Description of Green/Duwamish Basin.
Appendix C: Figures
Figure 1. Location Map
Figure 2. Existing Plan
Figure 3. Alternative 1
Figure 4. Alternative 2
Figure 5. Alternative 3
Figure 6. Alternative 4
Figure 7. Turning Basin #3 individual and total habitat bench surface area by alternative
Figure 8. Proposed Alternative
Figure 9. Restoration plan
Figure 10. Sitework details
Figure 11. Material quantities
Figure 12. Erosion control
Figure 13. Planting plan
Figure 14. Planting schedule, notes, details
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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR TURNING BASIN #3 AQUATIC
HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT
1.0 Introduction
This Environmental Assessment .(EA) was prepared under the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)', as amended (40 CFR Part 1500). The purpose of the EA is
to determine the significant impacts to the quality of the human environment resulting from the
implementation of the preferred alternative for the Turning Basin #3, Aquatic Habitat
Restoration Project in the Duwamish River, King County, Washington (Township 23, Range 4
East, Section 4). This EA will also meet the requirements of the State of Washington State
Environmental Policy Act2. The project proposes to remove an existing commercial wharf,
associated upland structures, excavate fill material, create three habitat benches, and plant native
intertidal and riparian vegetation to restore fish and wildlife habitat at River Mile 5.2 of the
Duwamish Estuary.
This project is proposed by the Elliott Bay /Duwamish Restoration Program Panel (EB/DRP or
Program), an intergovernmental program established under a consent decree3 to help restore
natural resources injured by pollution in Elliott Bay and the lower Duwamish River. The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) are the federal natural resource trustees on the EB/DRP Panel. The settlement
identified the need to remediate various contaminated sites and restore habitat for the purpose of
restoring aquatic health and safety. This project is one of a series of habitat development
projects proposed under the settlement. For more information about the settlement and Program
established under it, see the Concept Document (EB/DRP 1994) and the Consent Decree. Both
documents are part of the Administrative Record for this project and incorporated herein by
reference.
The Turning Basin No. 3 property was acquired, on behalf of the Panel for restoration purposes,
by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe using a combination of King County's Shoreline Improvement
Funds and the Panel's settlement implementation funds (Appendix A). The project will recreate
previously lost intertidal habitat and functions necessary for the successful survival of juvenile
salmon, such as the federally, listed chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) migrating down
2
42 USC 4321 et seq., 40 CFR Parts 1500 -1508, and requirements set out in NOAA's Administrative Order
216 -6.
State Environmental Policy Act, Ch 43 RCW, Ch 197 -11 WAC; SEPA Rules WAC 197 -11 -960
a United States, et al. v. The City of Seattle and the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle, Civ. No. C90 -395WD
(W.D. Wash., Dec. 23, 1991). In 1994, the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle became the King County
Department of Metropolitan Services. The Natural Resource Trustees are: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, under the U.S. Department of Commerce; the U.S. Department of the Interior, acting through
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe; the Suquamish Tribe; and the State of
Washington, acting through the Department of Ecology. The Consent Decree and the Concept Document, both
incorporated herein by reference and made a part of the Administrative Record, provide additional information
on the settlement.
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the Green/Duwamish River system. The project involves removing existing upland and inwater
structures and excavating the bank to create a total of three intertidal and supratidal habitat
benches on the 0.82 acre site.
Based on a review of the environmental impacts associated with the five proposed alternatives,
Alternative 5 was selected as the preferred alternative. Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative,
was not selected even though some natural recovery will occur. The action alternatives vary in
the number and scope of the habitat benches that would be constructed. While all alternatives
would provide habitat benefits, Alternative 5 maximizes the restoration area and habitat
diversity, as well as generates the greatest amount of detrital material to the estuary. The adverse
environmental impacts of Alternative 5 are similar to the other action alternatives.
1.1 Project Area
1.1.1 Green/Duwamish Basin
A detailed description of the Green/Duwamish Basin is found in Appendix B. The lower ten -
mile segment of the Green/Duwamish River (WRIA 09.0001) system from the City of Renton to
Elliot Bay by Seattle is known as the Duwamish River. The rest of the river, upstream from its
confluence with the Black River, approximately the upper extent of tidal influence, is known as
the Green River (Williams et al. 1975).
The lower 10 miles of the river, the reach in which the project is located, has been almost
completely altered from its pre - development condition (Blomberg et al. 1988). The Duwamish
estuary once contained nearly 5,300 acres of intertidal mudflats, marshes and riparian4 habitats
(Blomberg et al. 1988). Today, only 2% of these areas exist in the Duwamish Estuary
(Blomberg et al. 1988). Since settlement, there has been a 98% loss of shallows, intertidal
mudflats and tidal marshes in the Green/Duwamish estuary and a 100 percent loss of tidal
swamps (Blomberg et al. 1988). As a result, Blomberg et al. (1988) estimated that there are only
45 acres of intertidal mudflat and tidal marsh left in the Duwamish Estuary. There are 22.6 miles
of total shoreline length between the mouth of the river and River Mile 6.5. Of this distance,
44% is rip rapped, 34% covered by pier aprons and 7% covered by sheet piling, leaving
approximately 15% in lessor forms of disturbance (derived from data in Tanner 1991).
Furthermore, barges cover some of the remaining intertidal and shallow subtidal portions of the
Green/Duwamish estuary (Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department [MITFD], unpub.
data).
1.1.2 Turning Basin Number 3 Project Area.
The project site is located at 10054 West Marginal Place South, Seattle, Washington and is
adjacent to the Duwamish River (Figure 1) in Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Section 4. The
project site is within the City of Tukwila. The project site is on the left bank (looking
downstream) within the last upstream, vessel turning basin, or Turning Basin #3, at River Mile
5.2 of the Duwamish River. Prior to modern development, Turning Basin #3 was a tidal swamp
and river channel (Blomberg et al. 1988; Tanner 1991). The 0.82 -acre property (32,000 ft2 of
Riparian is the area of transition between the terrestrial and aquatic communities.
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upland and 4,100 ft2 of intertidal mudflat) was purchased by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe in
1997 to restore fish and wildlife habitat on behalf of the EB /DRP. There is an office /warehouse
structure, small storage sheds, and asphalt and concrete pads on the site (Figure 2). A T- shaped,
commercial pier made of creosote treated wood extends approximately 125 feet into the
Duwamish River. Kenco Marine Services formerly owned this site, and used it for commercial
marine operations, including moorage and vessel repair (Corps 1994). Minor repair work, such
as battery replacement, oil lubrication, and minor painting of tugs and barges also occurred at the
site (Corps 1994). All tug and barge staging, support and maintenance operations that
previously occurred at the site have ceased.
The following exempt or authorized activities have been completed on the site to date:
1) placement of a temporary security fence in September 1998, to prevent dumping of
refuse;
2) remediation of two upland areas of approximately 100 and 40 ft2 to remove
hydrocarbons. This remediation work was completed by the previous owners of the site
in July 1998 as part of the terms of sale (Radix Ortega Group 1998); and
3) removal, by the respective owners or operators, of the barges and tugs formerly moored
at the site to new locations by 30 September 1998.
There is a 30 -ft wide King County River Protection Easement parallel to the top of the riverbank.
The easement gives King County the right to enter the property to construct, reconstruct,
maintain, and repair bank protection and/or other flood control works. King County also has the
right to trim, cut, fell, and remove all trees, brush and other natural growth and obstructions as
necessary.
King County Parks has an easement for a bike and pedestrian trail through adjacent properties to
the north and the south of the project site along Marginal Place. However, King County does not
have an easement through the project site. King County will construct the trail within the
existing road right -of -way between the project site and Marginal Place (pers. comm. between
Roderick Malcom, Muckleshoot Tribe and Mile Lozano, King County Parks).
Owners of property adjacent to the site include: Seattle City Light to the North at 9600 West
Marginal Way South, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to the
South (Jim Ward, WSDOT, pers. comm. dated March 2, 1999). Either the DNR or the Port of
Seattle owns the riverbed located to the east of the property.
1.2 Public Participation Efforts
The public has had numerous opportunities to comment on the Panel's selection of this location
for its restoration project, including during the development of the Concept Document, and
through the Panel's public meetings and open houses. A public scoping meeting for this project
design was held on October 21, 1998. Public opportunities to comment on the scope and design
of the project have been, and will continue to be, available through the federal and state
permitting processes that may be required for this project. Public comments on this EA will be
considered in the federal agency's final determination (i.e., whether a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) should be issued) for this Project.
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1.3 Administrative Record
This EA references a number of resource documents prepared by and for the Program and
through the SEPA process, including the applications and permits required for the Panel's
Turning Basin No. 3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project. These documents, incorporated by
reference into this EA, are part of the Administrative Record. The construction records will be
on file with Roderick Malcom, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (see Fact Sheet for additional
information).
2.0 Alternatives, including the Proposed Action
As a result of the public meeting, five alternatives were developed, including the no- action
alternative. Alternative 1 is the no- action alternative. Alternatives 2 through 5 involve removing
the existing pier and buildings, and regrading the existing slope. The four Action Alternatives
differ in total affected area, retention of some of the existing bank as a protective spit for bank
stability, and the number and area of potential benches to be constructed. The purpose of the
benches is to provide areas of relatively flat ground at various intertidal or supra -tidal elevations
as the platform upon which intertidal and riparian vegetation would be planted. The use of the
benches enables a larger area or greater, desired function at a specific elevation to be created.
Alternatives 2 thorough 5, the action Alternatives, include the following common modifications
to the existing site:
1) removal of the pier by either by barge or upland equipment based on the wharf apron.
The preferred method would be to remove the structure by basing the equipment on the
wharf and working landward. The exact methodologies for each construction activities
listed below will be determined by the permit conditions and the use of Best Management
Practices (BMPs). The piles will either be pulled or cut off at the mudline; the preference
is to pull the entire pile;
2) removal of concrete rubble and riprap from the bank;
3) excavation of upland fill material to the desired grade. Much of the work will be done in
the dry, though inwater work will be required. Erosion control measures will include use
of silt fences, as applicable, and other standard BMPs. Erosion control measures will be
taken during excavation, including installing a silt fence at the construction area perimeter.
As excavation progresses toward the final finished grades, the silt fence will be
repositioned to the next targeted excavation perimeter;
4) removal of existing upland structures and features (e.g. buildings, concrete foundation, and
wooden bridge). One upland concrete pad, which is partially outside of the property
boundary, will remain. The concrete retaining wall along the property boundary at
Marginal Way will remain, but would be either repaired or replaced;
5) removal of existing utilities and storm drains;
6) a lower intertidal bench buttressed with large woody debris connected with galvanized
chain to earth anchors to prevent bank sloughing during root development. The Elliott
Bay/Duwamish Habitat Development Technical Work Group decided to use large wood
rather than rip rap to maintain the slope during root development to minimize unnatural
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elements in the project and river, and to mimic nearby areas in the estuary where sedge
benches are formed and stabilized by naturally occurring large wood. Some root wads
would be emplaced to roughen the edge of the woody debris to create eddies and reduce
flow laminarization so as to minimize bank erosion, at and off the site. The large woody
debris would be left to decay naturally, as it is expected that the planted intertidal
vegetation would have become established in the interim and the bank stabilized. As it is
not the intent of the Technical Work Group to maintain bank stabilizing features at the
site over the long term, ecology blocks or other large weights will not be used. Loss of
wood from the project will not be considered a failure, unless the rate of loss is such that
the growing root masses are unable to stabilize the bank. Root wads observed to interfere
with the exercise of Treaty Fishing access, would either be moved or removed;
7) each habitat bench and zone would be planted with native vegetation appropriate for the
target elevation;
8) fences approximately 3 feet high and maximum two -inch mesh, would be erected for 3 to
4 years to protect growing plants from forging geese until intertidal vegetation becomes
established (Caren Crandall, University of Washington, Center for Urban Horticulture,
pers. comm. August 14, 1998). Facilities to exclude geese from vegetation plantings are
becoming more common and designs are changing. Between the preparation of this
document and permit issuance, other designs might be deemed to provide more benefit.
Though, the exact design may differ, the potential footprint would be equivalent;
9) the upland boundary of the site would be marked by a 6 -ft high chain link fence to protect
the site and prevent dumping of refuse;
10) two pier pilings would be left, or replacements set in existing locations, for tribal
fishermen to attach set nets during fishing season;
11) the hired contractor would be responsible for maintaining and replacing dead or dying
vegetation until the entire site has been vegetated to the standards set by the EB /DRP;
12) a stewardship plan to maintain the site;
13) a monitoring plan being developed by the Elliott Bay /Duwamish Restoration Panel (the
decision making body); and
14) due to the current elevations of the mudflat at the site and the proposed slopes leading to
the lower bench, there will be a minor, but unquantified, increase in the area of intertidal
mudflat at the lowest tidal elevation.
Alternatives 2 and 3 would, through leaving parts of the bank at its current location, provide a
spit extending from the uplands to protect the restored area from potential erosion or scour by
the river. The spit would reduce the area of intertidal habitat that could be created.
Subsequently, it was determined the site was a depositional, rather than an erosional area (pers.
comm. Hugh Shipman November 1998). The main force of the river does not strike the project
area, but instead is directed towards the City Light Property to the north. Therefore, these
Alternatives were not selected as the preferred alternative as there is not need for the spit. The
areas of fish and wildlife habitat for each Alternative are shown in Table 1. Detailed descriptions
of each Alternative, and the targeted elevations are presented in the following sections.
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Table 1. Summary of Alternatives. Area (ft2) of fish and wildlife habitat provided under each
Alternative. Areas of differing tidal elevation providing similar benefits have been
grouped.
Alternative
Fish Habitat
Wildlife habitat (indirect
benefits to fish)
In- common
habitat
Total habitat
area (ft2)
1 — No Action
1,800
19,367
680
21,847
2 — Three Benches
4,246
13,431
4,000
21,677
3 — Two Benches
5,180
11,450
4,550
21,180
4 — Two Benches
9,780
7,810
6,500
24,090
5 — Preferred
6,500
7,404
6,050
19,954
2.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
Under Alternative 1, No Action/Natural Recovery, the Program would not take any direct action
to restore injured natural resources or create habitat development projects. No habitat restoration
activities would occur on -site. The No Action/Natural Recovery Alternative allows biological
impacts to recover naturally (Figure 3).
The No Action/Natural Recovery Action is the baseline against which the impacts and benefits of
the Action Alternatives will be compared. Though the infrastructure at the site is the same as
before purchase, commercial operations at the site have ceased and the barges and vessels
relocated, increasing the potential for natural recovery. Deposition of fine- grained materials
would over the long term cover some of the rip rap and debris found along the bank. At suitable
elevations, the current small fringing marsh of emergent vegetation might expand. Some
introduced upland plant species would grow and dominate the abandoned parking lot. However,
the wharf, hardened shoreline, and existing upland features would generally constrain natural
restoration. Rainfall falling offsite would run off the adjacent road, collect contaminants, pass
through the property, where fine sediment would be entrained, and discharge the materials to the
Duwamish River.
In order for Alternative 1 to be selected as the preferred alternative: (1) natural processes must be
more effective in restoring the environment than available or potentially available restoration
options and alternatives; (2) the time to recovery must not be significantly different from that
resulting from human intervention; (3) the affected area will not suffer from additional adverse
ecological effects before the site returns to a natural state; (4) no negative threats to the health
and safety of the general public will be caused by the time lag of natural recovery; and (5) funds
are not available for restoration.
2.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches
This Alternative involves removing all existing structures, regrading the current slope to provide
three habitat benches (Figure 4) and leaving a spit extending from the upland area. The existing
slope would protect restored area from erosion, but the current shoreline of rip rap and broken
concrete would be softened by removing the bank hardening material and planting native
vegetation. This proposal would not maximize the area available for the restoration of emergent
or riparian vegetation. The following specifies the habitat bench and zone area with applicable
elevation ranges for this Alternative:
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1) lower bench (2,900 ft2) constructed from +2.0 to +6.0 ft MLLW;
2) transition areas (1,346 ft2) from +6.0 to 9.5 ft MLLW;
3) emergent bench (4,000 ft2) constructed from +9.5 to +11.0 ft MLLW;
4) transition area (2,600 ft2) from +11.0 to +14.0 MLLW;
5) ground cover bench (1,485 ft2) constructed at +14.0 ft MLLW; and
6) riparian zone (9,346 ft2) from +14.0 to + 21.0 ft MLLW.
The emergent bench would be planted with Lyngby's sedge (Carex lyngbyei), hardstem bulrush
(Scirpus acutus), three - square bulrush (Scirpus americanus), and seaside arrowgrass (Triglochin
maritima). The area of transition between the emergent and shrub benches would be seeded with
Douglas aster (Aster subspicatus), tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia caespitosa), saltgrass (Distichlis
spicata), meadow barley (Hordeum brachyantherum) and Pacific silverweed (Potentilla
anserina). The groundcover or shrub bench would be planted with Red -osier dogwood (Cornus
sericea), sweet gale (Myica gale), Pacific ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus) and Hooker's willow
(Salix hookeriana). The riparian zone would be planted with red alder (Alnus rubra), Indian
plum (Oemleria cerasiform), black cottonwood (Populus balsa), Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis)
shore pine (Pinus contorta contorta) and snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus).
2.3 Alternative 3 - Two habitat benches
This Alternative involves removing all existing structures, and regrading the current slope to
provide two habitat benches, a riparian zone (Figure 5) and leaving a spit extending from the
upland area. The following specifies the habitat bench and zone area with applicable elevation
ranges for this Alternative:
1) lower bench (3,600 ft2) constructed from +2.0 to +6.0 ft MLLW;
2) transition area (1,580 ft2) from +6.0 to +9.5 ft MLLW;
3) emergent bench (4,550 ft2) constructed from +9.5 to +11.0 ft MLLW;
4) transition area (6,260 ft2) from +11.0 to +18.0 ft MLLW;
5) transition area or riparian zone (2,220 ft2) from +18.0 to + 21.0 ft MLLW.
This Alternative would provide two benches (lower and emergent) and a riparian zone planted
with native vegetation. The emergent bench would be planted with Lyngby's sedge (Carex
lyngbyei) hardstem bulrush (Scirpus acutus), three - square bulrush (Scirpus americanus), and
seaside arrowgrass (Triglochin maritima). The riparian zone would be planted with red alder
(Alnus rubra), Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiform), black cottonwood (Populus balsa), Pacific
willow (Salix lucida) and snowberry ( Symphoricarpos albus).
2.4 Alternative 4 - Two habitat benches
This Alternative involves removing all existing structures, and regrading the current slope to
provide two habitat benches and a riparian zone (Figure 6). There would be no protective spit
extending from the upland area. This proposal would provide approximately the same habitat
area has Alternative 5, and almost twice that of Alternatives 2 and 3. The benefits of the
increased habitat area are increased production and delivery of detrital materials and food items
5 Transition area is the area of transition between constructed habitat benches or zones.
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into the estuarine food chain. The planting scheme is similar to that proposed for Alternative 3.
The following specifies the habitat bench and zone area with applicable elevation ranges for this
Alternative:
1) lower bench (7,650 ft2) constructed from +2.0 to +6.0 ft MLLW;
2) transition area (2,130 ft2) from +6.0 to +9.5 ft MLLW;
3) emergent bench (6,500 ft2) constructed from +9.5 to +11.0 ft MLLW;
4) transition area (4,950 ft2) from +11.0 to +18.0 MLLW; and
5) riparian zone (2,220 ft2) from +18.0 to +21.0 ft MLLW.
2.5 Preferred Alternative - Three habitat benches
The proposed Alternative was selected to (1) provide the maximum amount of surface area for
the lower vegetated intertidal habitat bench and (2) the greatest number of different habitat
benches (Figure 7). The current slope will be regraded to provide a lower, emergent and
groundcover bench, and riparian zone (Figure 8). There would be no protective spit extending
from the upland area. This proposal would provide approximately the same habitat area as
Alternative 4, and almost twice that of Alternatives 2 and 3. The benefit of the increased habitat
area is increased production and delivery of detrital materials and food items into the estuarine
food chain. Unlike alternative 4, there will be three benches, rather than two. The increased
number of benches allows for a wider diversity of vegetation types at the project site.
After current slope is regraded, the lower bench would be buttressed with large wood (Figure 9)
and connected with galvanized chain to small earth anchors (Figure 10) to prevent bank sloughing
during root development. Some root wads would be placed to reduce erosion at the site. After
the intertidal vegetation is established, the wood would be left to decay naturally. Root wads
observed to interfere with the exercise of Treaty Fishing access would either be relocated or
removed.
This Preferred Alternative will involve excavating approximately 1,794 yd3 of material below the
Mean Higher High Water6 (MHHW) and moving it to an authorized, off -site location (Figure 11).
This volume of material includes material located within the upland portion of the site that is
located below the plane of the OHWM if extended towards Marginal Place.
Erosion control measures will include use of silt fences, (Figure 12) as applicable, and other
BMPs. Erosion control measures taken during excavation of fill material will include a silt fence
at the construction area perimeter. As excavation progresses toward the final finished grades, the
silt fence will be repositioned to the next targeted excavation perimeter.
The following specifies the habitat bench and zone area with applicable elevation ranges for this
Alternative:
6 Mean Higher High Water is a tidal datum. It is defined as the average of the higher high water height of each
tidal day observed over the National Tidal Datum Epoch.
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1) lower bench (6,500 ft2) constructed from +2.0 to + 9.5 ft MLLW;
2) emergent bench (6,050 ft2) constructed from +9.5 to +11.0 ft MLLW;
3) transition area (1,967 ft2) from +11.0 to +14.0 MLLW;
4) groundcover zone (1,850 ft2) constructed from +14 to +17 ft MLLW; and
5) riparian zone (3,587 ft2) from +17 to +21 ft MLLW.
The planting scheme (Figure 13) is similar to that described for Alternative 3, though the areas
differ.
3.0 Affected Environment
3.1 Aesthetic Resources
Current property conditions do not present an attractive view. A dilapidated, small, wooden
pedestrian bridge of approximately 10 feet width and 20 feet length, a concrete block of a
minimum size of 50 cubic feet, an old aluminum Quonset hut building, a 120 foot commercial
wharf, and small piles of gravel currently exist on the property. There is a tendency for gaibage
and refuse to collect along the fenced property boundary.
3.2 Air Quality Resources
This is a Class II area according to national air quality standards (Gary Rothwell, DOE, pers.
comm. dated May 18, 1999). Class II classification allows for a moderate deterioration in air
quality.
3.3 Land Use Resources
The project site is located in a commercial industrial area. The shoreline designation for this area
is Urban and the zoning designation is Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy. The property is
bounded to the south and east by the Duwamish River, to the north by a Seattle City Light
Station, and to the west by West Marginal Way.
There are several estuarine habitat restoration or mitigation projects within one mile of the site.
Two hundreds yards south of the site is an intertidal mitigation site constructed by the Port of
Seattle. Approximately 400 yards to the south is a Coastal America Restoration site.
Approximately one thousand yards to the south is the proposed North Wind's Weir Restoration
Site, an intertidal slough funded by the EB /DRP. Approximately 400 yards to the north is the
Hamm Creek Restoration Site, partially funded by the EB /DRP.
3.4 Economic Resources
The Turning Basin #3 project site is located in the City of Tukwila, King County, Washington,
and is part of the Duwamish industrial corridor. The Duwamish industrial corridor extends from
Harbor Island to the City of Tukwila. This corridor is the most concentrated area for industry in
the State of Washington and consists of covers more than 8,500 acres. The 2,000 plus businesses
in the corridor provide nearly 87,000 jobs, with an annual payroll of $2.5 billion. These
businesses provide a wide range of economic opportunities for workers with a variety of skills.
One in ten jobs in the King County is found in the Duwamish industrial corridor. Average annual
wages paid in this corridor are above the countywide average of $29,869. The area is targeted to
accommodate 25,000 additional jobs over the next 20 years. Large businesses in this area include
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the Boeing Company and PACCAR/Kenworth Truck, along with hundreds of smaller traditional
industrial businesses (Environmental Coalition of South Seattle 1999).
The Port of Seattle lies at the north end of the corridor, and the SeaTac Airport lies
approximately five miles beyond the southern end. The King County International Airport
(Boeing Field) is another major facility in the corridor. Two interstate highways and rail lines
service the area. The Duwamish River also serves as a major maritime resource that transported
21.7 million tons of cargo in 1989 (Environmental Coalition of South Seattle 1999). Commercial
marine operations in the Duwamish River occur downstream of the project site.
The Turning Basin #3 is within the "Usual and Accustomed" fishing areas of the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe. Tribal fishermen commercially harvest chinook, coho, and chum salmon and
steelhead trout during late summer, fall and winter. At any one time, there are approximately 8-
10 tribal fishing boats at the Turning Basin #3 during chinook fishing season (Roderick Malcom,
Muckleshoot Fisheries Department, pers. comm. dated May 19, 1999).
3.5 Fish and Wildlife Resources
Threatened and Endangered Species, Species of Concern, Priority Species and Essential Fish
Habitat are discussed in detail in separate sections.
3.5.1 Fish
The Duwamish River is a significant migratory route, rearing area, and holding area for
anadromous salmonids in the Green/Duwamish River basin (NMFS 1998a, Wamer and Fritz
1995; Salo and Grette 1986). The Green Duwamish basin is used by many species of salmonids.
Chinook (0. tshawytscha) and coho salmon (0. kisutch) are found in the basin and are known to
rear and hold at the project site. The Duwamish River also supports runs of chum salmon (0.
keta), and summer and winter runs of steelhead trout (0. mykiss) Williams 1975; WDFW and
Western Washington Treaty Tribes 1994). Juvenile chum salmon have been found in larger
numbers at the project site (Warner and Fritz 1995), and particularly dependent upon an estuary
for growth prior to moving to marine areas. Chum salmon spawn in the Green River above RM
30. Juvenile steelhead have a short estuarine residence time due to their large size at
outmigration. Upstream adult steelhead migration occurs year round. Sockeye salmon (0.
nerka) also occur in the river though it is unknown if the population is self - sustaining or consists
of strays from the Lake Washington system. The timing of adult sockeye migration is unknown,
but spawning adults are seen in the Green River above RM 35 in September and October. Adult
pink salmon (0. gorbuscha) spawn in low numbers in the Green River (pers. comm. between
Roderick Malcom, MITFD and Steve Foley, WDFW). Pink spawning has been successful in the
Green River as juvenile pink salmon have been found in the Duwamish River estuary (Warner
and Fritz 1995). However, it is unknown if the observed spawners are strays, a relict
population, and a new population in the process of being established. Sea run cutthroat trout (0.
clarkii) and Dolly Varden char (Salvelenius malma) are also present in the Duwamish River
(NMFS 1998a). Sea -run cutthroat (0. clarkii) occur in the project area. Resident cutthroat trout
are found in the Green/Duwamish River and in Hamm Creek, 0.5 miles downstream. The large
size of juvenile sea -run cutthroat at outmigration reduces their dependency on the estuary,
though they can move repeatedly in and out of the estuary to feed. The outward migration of
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sea -run smolts would typically occur in April and May with upstream migration of adults in
July through February. It is possible that sea -run cutthroat spawn in Hamm Creek. The mouth
of Hamm Creek is located approximately 0.5 miles downstream (south) of the Turning Basin #3.
Hamm Creek contains resident populations of cutthroat trout, sculpin (Cottus, spp.) and western
brook lamprey (Lampetra richardsoni), (Divens 1997) and is used by spawning and rearing coho.
A detailed list of salmon stocks and trout in the Green/Duwamish River is presented in Table 2,
as well as the status of these stocks.
3.5.2 Birds
There were 58 species of birds observed over three seasons of monitoring at four Coastal
America Restoration sites along the Duwamish River (Cordell et al. 1997), including the Coastal
America Restoration site approximately 400 yards upstream of the proposed project site.
Fifteen bird species were observed on the Duwamish Waterway, near Terminal 107 and the
Seaboard Lumber site (approximately 5 miles downstream of project site), during previous
studies conducted in 1995 and 1977 -1978 (NMFS 1998a).
The Duwamish River also provides important forging habitat to waterbirds throughout the year.
During previous studies conducted in 1995 and 1977 -1978 (NMFS 1998a), 39 species of
waterbirds were observed near Kellog Island on the Duwamish Waterway, approximately 5 miles
downstream of project site.
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Table 2. Salmon species and stocks found in the Green/Duwamish River. Species and stocks are
derived from WDFW and WWTT (1994) unless otherwise noted. The NMFS
Evolutionary Significant Units (ESU) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for
listed or proposed species or ESU are included.
STOCK '
STOCK
ORIGIN'
PRODUCTION
TYPE 3
ESU
ESA
Status
Duwamish/Green River Fall
Chinook
Mixed 4
Composite'
Puget Sound 10
Threatened
Newaukum Creek Fall Chinook
Mixed
Wild "
Puget Sound 10
Threatened
Duwamish/Green River Fall
Chum
Mixed
Composite
Puget Sound /Strait
of Georgia II
Not Warranted
Crisp (Keta) Creek Fall Chum
Non - native 5
Cultured 9
Puget Sound /Strait
of Georgia "
Not Warranted
Green River /Soos Creek Coho
Mixed
Composite
Puget Sound/Strait
of Georgia
Candidate
Newaukum Creek Coho
Mixed
Composite
Puget Sound/Strait
of Georgia
Candidate
Duwamish/Green River Summer
Steelhead
Non - native
Composite
Puget Sound 13
Not Warranted
Duwamish/Green River Winter
Steelhead
Native 6
Wild
Puget Sound 13
Not Warranted
Duwamish/Green River Early
Winter Steelhead
Non - native
Cultured
Puget Sound 13
Not Warranted
Following species or stocks are
not listed in the 1994 document
Green River Sockeye
Unknown
Wild
Not Determined
Uncertain
Green River Bull Trout 14
Native
Wild
Puget Sound
Threatened
Green River Coastal Cutthroat
Trout 15
Native
Wild
Puget Sound
Not Warranted
Notes:
1. As defined in WDFW and WWTT (1994), the fish spawning in a particular lake or stream(s) at a particular season,
which fish to a substantial degree do not interbreed with any group spawning in a different place, or in the same
place at a different season.
2 The genetic history of the stock.
3. The method of spawning and rearing that produced the fish that constitutes the stock.
4. A stock whose individuals originated from commingled native and non - native parents, and/or by mating
between native and non - native fish (hybridization), or a previously native stock that has undergone substantial
genetic alteration.
5. A stock that has become established outside of its original range.
6 An indigenous stock of fish that have not been substantially impacted by genetic interactions with non - native
stocks, or by other factors, and is still present in all or part of its original range.
7. A stock sustained by both wild and artificial production.
8. A stock that is sustained by natural spawning and rearing in the natural habitat, regardless of parentage (includes
native).
9. A stock that depends on spawning, incubation, hatching, or rearing in a hatchery or other artificial production
facility.
10. Meyers et al. (1998).
11. Johnson et al. (1997).
12. Weitkkamp et al. (1995).
13. Busby et al. (1996).
14. Listed in WDFW SASSI (1998).
15. Johnson et al. (1999).
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3.5.3 Mammals
No specific information on the occurrence of mammals at Turning Basin #3 has been found.
Previous studies near the Seaboard Lumber site, approximately 5 miles downstream, revealed the
presence of river otters, raccoons, snowshoe hare, Townsend vole, muskrat and Norway rats
(NMFS 1998a). It is expected that the Turning Basin #3 site will have a small mammal
community typical of disturbed urban areas along rivers. Harbor seals have been observed in
Turning Basin #3 (pers. comm. Roderick Malcom, MITFD, dated May 11, 1999).
3.6 Threatened and Endangered Species and Critical Habitat Resources
Copies of the Biological Assessment, the correspondence applicable to the informal Section 7
Endangered Species Act consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, and State consultations are included in the Administrative Record. A
list of Threatened and Endangered Species is found in Table 3. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service has determined that Peregrine Falcon is no longer an endangered or threatened species
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act'.
Table 3. Threatened and Endangered Species
Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
Occurs at the site
Puget Sound Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Threatened
Yes
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Threatened
Yes
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Threatened
Yes
Puget Sound/Strait of Georgia
Coho Salmon
O. kisutch
Candidate
Yes
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Threatened
Unknown
marmoratus
Oregon spotted frog
Rana pretiosa
Candidate
Unknown
3.6.1 Chinook salmon
Puget Sound chinook salmon were listed as Threatened (Status list received 21 May 1999,
Appendix A) by NMFS under the US Endangered Species Act. Chinook salmon in the
Green/Duwamish River are considered part of the Puget Sound Evolutionary Significant Unit
(ESU) (Meyer et al. 1998).
Green/Duwamish chinook are considered to be ocean type chinook. The Washington State
Salmon and Steelhead Stock Inventory Report (SASSI) (WDFW and Western Washington Treaty
Indian Tribes 1994) lists two summer /fall chinook stocks in the Green/Duwamish system: (1)
Duwamish/Green summer /fall chinook; and (2) Newaukum Creek summer /fall chinook. These
two populations are listed as separate stocks pending genetic analysis (WDFW and WWTT
1994). The Green/Duwamish summer /fall chinook is a composite stock with minimal influence
from stocks outside of the Green River, while the Newaukum Creek stock is considered native
(WDFW and WWTT 1994). Spawning occurs in the Duwamish/Green from RM 26 to the TPU
Diversion Dam at RM 61, as well as in the major tributaries.
Federal Register: August 25, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 164).
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Adult chinook salmon commence entering the Duwamish Estuary in early July and the upstream
migration through the estuary peaks in late August to early September (NMFS 1998a). Turning
Basin #3 is a major holding area for adult chinook waiting to ascend to the spawning grounds in
the Green River. Adult chinook are generally not found in the estuary after the end of the first
week of October (MITFD, unpub. data). Spawning occurs in September and October with the
young generally emerging from the gravel by February.
Juvenile chinook salmon are present in the Duwamish estuary from mid - February through early
September, with the peak in mid to late May (Warner and Fritz 1995). The observed peak of
juvenile chinook in the Duwamish Estuary and at Turning Basin #3 corresponds with the release
of hatchery fingerlings (Warner and Fritz 1995). Juvenile chinook salmon densities were higher at
Turning Basin #3 than at nine other sampling stations in the Duwamish Estuary between river
miles 1.6 and 10.4 (Warner and Fritz 1995), suggesting that Turning Basin #3 is an important
rearing area for juvenile chinook salmon. The critical, saltwater transition zone for juvenile
chinook salmon appears to be located between RM 7 and 5 (Warner and Fritz 1995), an area that
straddles the proposed restoration site at RM 5.2.
Chinook Critical Habitat
Chinook salmon critical habitat, as listed by NMFS Protected Resource Division, includes all
marine, estuarine, and river reaches accessible to chinook salmon in Puget Sound. This includes
the Duwamish/Green River.
3.6.2 Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is listed as Threatened under the ESA. Bald Eagles are
present in Elliot Bay all year. Elliot Bay is located approximately five miles downstream of the
project site. There have been documented occurrences of eagles in the Duwamish Estuary,
Kellogg Island, Lincoln Park and Seward Park. Bald Eagles were observed on the Duwamish
River from September 1996 through February 1997 (Cordell et al. 1997). The USFWS provided
a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) indicating that wintering Bald Eagles might be present
from October 31 to March 31 in the vicinity (Township 23N, Range 4E, Section 4) of the
project.
No specific literature information on the occurrence of bald eagles at Turning Basin #3 has been
found, though Bald eagles have been observed flying over Turning Basin #3 (pers. obsn. Roderick
Malcom).
Present habitat at Turning Basin #3 is not conducive to Bald Eagle perching, roosting, or foraging.
The site does not contain large trees suitable for perching, though eagles might be attracted to
large electrical transmission towers at the Seattle City Light transformer station adjacent to the
north property boundary (Corps 1998).
3.6.3 Marbled Murrelet
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus marmoratus) is listed as Threatened. There is
no habitat at or near the site for Marbled Murrelet nesting or roosting, through Marbled
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Murrelets could forage or rest in the waters adjacent to the project site. No specific information
on the occurrence of Marbled Murrelets at Turning Basin #3 has been found.
3.6.4 Bull trout
The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is listed as threatened under the ESA. The USFWS
provided a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) stating bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) might
inhabit the area in the project's vicinity. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has approved a
Habitat Conservation Plan for Plum Creek Timber Company, LP. that notes that bull trout are
not found in the Green River above Howard Hanson Dam (US Fish and Wildlife Service and the
National Marine Fisheries Service 1995, 1996)). Watson and Toth (1994) also note that despite
extensive surveys no bull trout have been found in the headwaters of the Green River. Native
char have been found in the Green River as far upstream as RM 40; however, there is insufficient
evidence to determine if these fish are fluvial or anadromous bull trout or dolly varden (US Fish
and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service 1995, 1996). However, a bull
trout was collected in the Duwamish Estuary at the project site in 1994 (Warner and Fritz 1995).
The collected individual was identified as a bull trout by genetic analysis. It is unknown if this
collected bull trout was of Green/Duwamish origin or a migrant from another system.
Bull trout are generally non - anadromous and live in variety of habitats. However, the
Coastal/Puget sound bull trout are anadromous, migrating and maturing in Puget Sound or the
Pacific Ocean. Bull trout may spend 2 to 4 years in natal streams prior to migrating to larger
water bodies in transit to Puget Sound.
If bull trout do occupy the proposed project area, it is likely that the use is one of migration and
feeding. Anadromous fish migrate to the ocean in the spring and return in late summer and the
early fall. Spawning will not occur in the estuary. Spawning generally occurs in September and
October, with some spawning in August in streams above 4,000 feet in elevation and as late as
November in coastal streams. Spawning occur in low gradient stream reaches in areas of cold
water, generally from 2 to 4 °C. No such streams are found at or near the project area.
The migration periods of juvenile bull trout are similar to that of juvenile chinook salmon.
Because of the complexities involved in the life history characteristics of bull trout, and the
considerable variation among subpopulations, it is difficult to isolate and estimate how, and to
what extent particular activities may impact bull trout.
3.6.5 Coho salmon
Coho salmon (0. kisutch) were listed as a Candidate species under the ESA by NMFS (Status
list received May 21, 1999, Appendix A).
Adult coho salmon migrate upstream in late August through December (Salo and Grette 1986,
WDFW and WWTT 1994). There is no distinct peak to the upstream migration (MITFD,
unpub. data). All spawning occurs in freshwater. Coho salmon spawn in most of the accessible
tributaries of the Green River as well as much of the mainstem river above RM 25. Additionally,
coho salmon spawn and rear in Hamm Creek, whose mouth is located approximately 0.5 mile
downstream (south) of the Turning Basin #3 (Divens 1997). Juvenile coho salmon migrate
downstream from mid - February through mid -May. The peak of downstream migration is mid to
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late April which corresponds with hatchery releases (Warner and Fritz 1995). Due to their large
size at outmigration, 70 to 120 mm, coho smolts are less dependent on the estuary for
acclimation to salt water and growth, therefore their residence times are shorter than chum or
chinook.
3.6.6 Oregon spotted frog
The Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) is a Candidate species under the ESA. The USFWS
provided a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) stating Oregon spotted frogs might occur in the
vicinity of the project site. No specific information on the occurrence of the Oregon spotted frog
near the project site was found. In general, frogs require moist, forest habitat with riparian and
freshwater pools (Corps 1998). The absence of this type of habitat at the Turning Basin #3
suggests that frogs would not be present.
3.6.7 Species of Concem
The following are Species of Concern under the ESA. The USFWS provided a letter (March 15,
1999, Appendix A) stating the following species may occur in the vicinity of the project: Pacific
Townsend's big -eared bat (Cornyorhinus townsendii townsendii) Long -eared myotis (Myotis
evotis); Long- legged myotis (Myotis volans); Olive -sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi); Pacific
lamprey (Lampetra tridentata) and River lamprey (Lampetra ayresi).
River lamprey were caught in the Duwamish River estuary in a beach seine during a distribution
and growth study in 1994 (Warner and Fritz 1995). However, there is no suitable spawning
habitat at the project site for lampreys. The nearest spawning area would be Hamm Creek.
No specific information on the occurrence of other Species' of Concern at Turning Basin #3 was
found.
3.6.8 WDFW Priority Habitat and Species Program (PHSP)
The PHSP was contacted concerning potential utilization of the Duwamish River and adjacent
uplands by State - listed species (May 24, 1999, Appendix A).
The following are Priority anadromous and resident fish species that occur in the vicinity (T23N,
R4E, S4) of Turning Basin #3:
1) fall chinook salmon;
2) chum salmon;
3) coho salmon;
4) pink salmon;
5) sockeye salmon;
6) summer steelhead;
7) winter steelhead; and
8) bull trout.
Priority habitat maps indicate the presence, wetlands, riparian zones, estuarine zones, and urban
natural open spaces in the vicinity (T23N, R4E, S4) of Turning Basin #3.
3.6.3 Peregrine falcon
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a listed as Endangered under the ESA. The USFWS
provided a letter (March 15, 1999, Appendix A) stating that spring and fall migrant falcons might
occur in the vicinity of the project. Peregrine falcons have been observed foraging along the
Duwamish Waterway. Known roosts, perches and hunting areas include: the Washington
Mutual Tower; the Interstate 5 Freeway Bridge; Terminal 91; Terminal 86; West Seattle Freeway
Bridge. All of these areas are more than 1 mile from the project site. Eight to ten peregrine
falcons wintered in the area in 1996 (NMFS 1998a).
No specific information on the occurrence of peregrine falcons at Turning Basin #3 has been
found.
3.7 Essential Fish Habitata
The Duwamish/Green River below the Diversion Dam at RM 61 is designated as Essential Fish
Habitat (EFH) for Pacific Salmon (Pacific Fishery Management Council 1999). The project site
is located near the upstream extent of an estuary. Estuaries are designated as Essential Fish
Habitat for numerous species of ground fish (NMFS 1998b).
3.8 Vegetation Resources
The upland area at this site contains non - native vegetation (Deodar cedar, mountain ash,
Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, common tansy, and grasses) and landscaped native
vegetation (shore pine). The largest of the four existing conifer trees is approximately four inches
dbh and 25 feet high.
3.9 Wetland Resources
The King County Sensitive Areas Map Folio (1990) does not indicate the presence of wetlands
at the project site. The entirety of the upland site is fill material of various depths.
There is a small wetland fringe (approximately 50 ft2) along the south property boundary that
extends onto the adjacent property. The steep slope in this location confines the wetland plants
to a narrow band in the intertidal zone. The emergent area includes native vegetation
3.10 Historical and Cultural Resources
The US Army Corps of Engineers (1997a) completed a Phase II Site Assessment that included a
Cultural Resources Assessment. Report findings revealed that most of the surface fill on the site
postdates 1950. No archaeological evidence has been uncovered at this site to date (Corps
1997b). There are two structures on site: a wharf and a small warehouse. These mid - twentieth
century structures do not meet the criteria of eligibility for the National Register. The closest
National Register - eligible prehistoric site is a mile downstream (Corps 1997b). The National
Historic Preservation Act (16 USC 470 et seq.) and Executive Order 12898, Environmental
Justice are applicable to this restoration proposal.
8 Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 USC 1801 et seq., 50 CFR 600- 920(a).
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The Muckleshoot utilizes the Duwamish River for fishing for commercial, subsistence and
cultural purposes. Approximately 1 mile upstream there is a riffle in the river known as North
Winds' Weir. This upstream site is of cultural importance to Native Americans.
3.11 Noise Resources/Light /Glare
This is a commercial/industrial area. Sources of background noise include automobile, boat and
airplane traffic. Aircraft landing and departing SeaTac airport to the south often fly over the site.
These flights, at times, can generate sufficient noise to make it difficult to carry out a
conservation at the proposed restoration site.
The existing building has outdoor lighting. Light and glare is common in the area from vehicles on
the adjacent roads and building lighting across the river.
3.12 Recreational Resources
There are five marinas located on the Duwamish River. It is estimated that approximately 1,000
recreational boats (averaged over a year) use the Duwamish River (Jim Quinn, Quinn's Boat Sales
located on the Duwamish River, pers. comm. dated 19 May 1999).
The Duwamish River provides opportunity for sport and tribal fishing. Fishing activities in the
lower Duwamish River and Elliott Bay are co- managed by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the
Suquamish Indian Tribe and the WDFW. Fishing activity in the project vicinity are co- managed
by the Muckleshoot Tribe and the WDFW. Limited recreational fishing from boats occurs in
Turning Basin No. 3 due to current fishing regulations.
Kayakers and canoeists use the Turning Basin for recreational activities. It is likely that bird
watchers also come to the site. Walkers and joggers use East Marginal Place. King County Parks
has a right -of -way to the north and south of the project site and is in the process of completing a
trail system along the Duwamish River. Upon completion, the trail will be adjacent to the
riparian area of the project. When completed the trail system is expected to bring greater
numbers of walkers, joggers and bikers by the restoration site.
3.13 Transportation Resources
The Duwamish River Turning Basin #3 is located at the upstream boundary of the river's
maintained navigation channel. Information on the number of commercial, and recreational boats
that use Turning Basin #3 is not available, but commercial usage near the project site would be
significantly reduced since the closure of marine operations at the proposed restoration site.
At any one time, there are approximately 8 -10 tribal fishing boats at the Turning Basin #3 during
chinook fishing season (Roderick Malcom, Muckleshoot Fisheries Department, pers. comm.
dated May 5, 1999).
The project site is adjacent to West Marginal Place South. This road is a two lane arterial that
was first constructed as an access road for Seattle City Light's power station (WSDOT, Jim
Ward, pers. comm. dated March 2, 1999). The posted speed limit is 30 mph. Traffic volumes on
West Marginal Place South are approximately 1,439 vehicles per day (Robin Tischmack, City of
Tukwila Public Works Department, pers. comm. dated 22 April 1999). The recent addition of
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three new trucking companies and a US Post Office have increased traffic volumes in the area
(Scott Moore, City of Tukwila Public Works Department, pers. comm. dated 22 April 22 1999).
3.14 Soil Resources
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resource Conservation Service (1952)
classifies land in this area as urban. Urban land is defined as land that has been modified by
disturbance. The natural soil layer has additions of fill material several feet thick in order to
accommodate large industrial and housing developments. In the Green River valley of which the
Duwamish River is part, the fill ranges from 3 ft to 12+ ft thick and has a texture from gravelly
sandy loam to gravelly loam.
A Phase II Site Assessment, conducted by the US Corps of Engineers in 1997, determined that a
release of diesel and heavy oil had occurred at two small locations on the upland portion of the
site (Corps 1997a). These areas on the upland portion of the site were removed by the previous
property owner and subsequent testing indicated that the remaining soils in the two, remediation
areas are below acceptable concentrations listed in the MTCA (Radix Ortega Group 1998).
However, despite removal of soils from the two spill areas, soils from the site contain polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) slightly above the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Method B
cleanup levels (Corps 1997a).
3.15 Sediment Resources
The US Army Corps of Engineers (1994) analyzed sediment samples from the site for a Phase I
Assessment. Samples exceeded the state Department of Ecology's (DOE) Sediment
Management Standards (SMS) for arsenic and acenaphthylene. None of the samples exceeded
DOE Minimum Cleanup Levels (Corps 1997a).
Maintenance dredging of the Duwamish Waterway occurs approximately every other year. The
portion of the Duwamish Waterway adjacent to the project site, but outside the work boundaries
of the proposed project, is ranked "low- moderate" for sediment contaminant levels (Corps
1997a).
A Phase II Site Assessment was conducted in 1997 to address concerns arising from the Phase I
Analysis conducted in 1994. The 1997 assessment concluded that sediments adjacent to the
property, and the pier, did not contain contaminants above Washington State Sediment
Management Standards Minimum Cleanup Levels, though two samples exceeded Sediment
Quality Standard (Corps 1997a).
During sediment sampling, hydrocarbon sheens were visible in some samples, however, in each
case, the sheen was not on the surface of the sample, but at a depth of about 5 cm, reflecting the
historical nature of the contamination (Corps 1997a).
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3.16 Water Quality Resources
The Duwamish Estuary has a simple saltwater intrusion process as a result of the dredged
channel. This simple saltwater intrusion process results in minimal mixing between the salt and
freshwater, which influences water quality characteristics in the river (Warner and Fritz 1995).
The Turning Basin #3 is under tidal influence and as such, it is flushed from tidal cycles. This
flushing activity influences dissolved oxygen level, temperature and water column quality. The
1996 Section 303(d) List for the State of Washington lists the Duwamish Waterway (that portion
of the Duwamish River at and downstream of the project site) and River as exceeding numerous
State water quality parameters.
Pollutants
Water quality in the Duwamish River has been severely degraded by years of industrial discharge,
municipal sewage, stormwater runoff and nonpoint source agricultural waste. Metals that have
been documented in the Duwamish River estuary include: arsenic; cadmium; chromium; copper;
iron; mercury; nickel; lead and zinc (NMFS 1998a). The Duwamish Waterway and River exceeds
State water quality parameters for bioassay, numerous metals and organics.
Dissolved Oxygen
The Duwamish Waterway and River fails to meet State water quality parameters for dissolved
oxygen. Dissolved oxygen levels were normally above 7 ppm at nine sampling sites located from
Duwamish River mile 1.6 to 10.4 with dissolved oxygen levels near saturation in the spring and
lower in the late summer (Warner and Fritz 1995). However, dissolved oxygen levels decreased
with increased water depth (Warner and Fritz 1995), with decreasing freshwater inflow and
increasing water temperature. In the Turning Basin, dissolved oxygen decreased with increasing
depth from 11.1 to 7.1, while in September, DO decreased from 6.3 to 5.3 as depth increased.
Late summer and early fall dissolved oxygen concentrations are likely to impair chinook holding,
migration and rearing.
Water temperature
Though the Duwamish Estuary is not listed on the 303(d) list for failing to meet State water
quality parameters for temperature, water temperatures can exceed preference levels for
salmonids. Surface water temperatures in the Duwamish Estuary are dependent upon the
temperature in the Green River system. Surface flow temperatures ranged from 7.58 °C in late
March to 19.5 °C in early August at nine sampling sites located from Duwamish River mile 1.6 to
10.4 (Warner and Fritz 1995). Approximately 200 feet from the proposed restoration site,
waster temperatures have varied from 2.5 to 17.8 °C (MITFD, unpub. data). At the project site,
water temperature is primary influenced by the relative temperatures of the freshwater inflow
and the salt water intruded from Elliott Bay (Warner and Fritz 1995). This saltwater intrusion
profoundly influences water temperature at various depths in the Turning Basin (MITFD,
unpub. data). In January, water temperatures measured at 1 m depths can increase from 2.5 °C to
8.2 °C over a depth of 8 m. In May, temperatures measured at 1 m depths can decrease from
17.7° to 11.6 °C measured over a total depth of 4 m. In September, temperatures are more
uniform decreasing from 16.6° to 13.8 °C. The range of temperatures over depth is also influenced
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by the tidal stage. The variation in water temperature with depth provides adult and juvenile
salmonids some refuge from the higher temperatures. However, in the late summer and early fall,
the general range of temperatures offers no refuge from temperatures considered outside the
preferred range.
pH
The 1996 Section 303(d) List for the State of Washington lists the Duwamish Waterway and
River has failing to State water quality parameters for pH. Duwamish River pH values are
subject to change following changes in salinity. The pH levels at nine sampling sites along the
Duwamish River ranged from 6.9 and 8.9 (Warner and Fritz 1995). However, in the Turning
Basin, pH ranged from 7.1 to 8.9 as a function of depth, tidal stage and date.
Turbidity
The river meets Ecology water quality standards for turbidity according to the 1996 Section
303(d) list. Turbidity is mainly a function of river flow. Warner and Fritz (1995) found the
highest turbidity levels were recorded at low tide. Turbidity levels at 3.25 feet below the surface
of the water averaged 18.8 NTU in the estuary as a whole (Warner and Fritz 1995). Turbidity as
measured in the Turning Basin over a period of several months can range from 2.0 to 122 NTUs
(mean of 29 with a standard deviation of 23.8) and varies with depth and tidal stage (MITFD,
unpub. data).
3.16 Public Safety
The current building and creosote treated wharf represent a fire and safety hazard. There is the
possibility of arson. The abandoned building could become an attractive nuisance or be used for a
variety of illegal activities. There have been incidents of trespass at the site due to the cessation
of commercial operations and the lack of a security guard. Additionally, refuse is being dumped
at the perimeter of the site. Injuries could result from people attempting to enter the building or
jump from the wharf. Illicit and illegal activities at the site, as well as the possibility of an
accident create a need for emergency services.
3.18 Flooding
The upland portion of the site is above the 100 -year floodplain, however the riverbank is
armored to prevent lateral erosion of the bank that could threaten the property or the adjacent
road.
4.0 Environmental Consequences
To accomplish the objectives of the project, excavation of soils, placement of fill and stabilization
of the lower intertidal bench will be necessary. During the construction phase of the project,
there will be short-term direct and indirect impacts to the environment, some of which are
unavoidable. These short-term direct and indirect impacts will be offset by modifications to the
site which are expected to result in long -term positive environmental impacts. There will be no
long —term, direct, indirect, or cumulative adverse impacts to the natural environmental or
resources.
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4.1 Effects on Aesthetic Resources
4.1.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
This Alternative would leave the site undisturbed. Current site conditions offer a unattractive,
and run -down appearance. No immediate habitat restoration would occur at the site. The existing
adverse impacts to aesthetic resources would continue under this Alternative and adverse
consequences to the site and adjacent properties would increase over time due to dumping of
refuse at the site
4.1.2 Alternative 2
The presence of construction equipment and the act of construction will have short-term adverse
impacts on aesthetics. There would be long -term benefits to onsite and adjacent property
aesthetics resources under this Alternative as the existing upland structures and wharf would be
removed and the area revegetated with native intertidal or riparian vegetation. A small area will
be established to provide public viewing of the Duwamish River and the restored site.
4.1.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.1.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.1.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.2 Effects on Air Quality Resources
4.2.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There has been improvement in air quality at the site from the termination of commercial
activities. No further improvements in air quality would occur.
4.2.2 Alternative 2
There will be short-term vehicle and marine emissions during the construction and pier removal
phases. During excavation and hauling, the potential exists for suspended particles to be released
into the air. There will be no long -term adverse impacts to air quality.
4.2.3 Alternative 3
Same short-term adverse and long -term beneficial impacts as Alternative 2.
4.2.4 Alternative 4
Same short-term adverse and long -term beneficial impacts as Alternative 2.
4.2.5 Proposed Alternative
Same short-term adverse and long -term beneficial impacts as Alternative 2.
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4.3 Effects on Land Use Resources
Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
The site is no longer available for commercial activity and thus there has been a small, long -term
reduction in the commercial land base. The site would be used for fish and wildlife habitat, but
without added habitat improvements.
Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches
Long -term impacts to the commercial land base are similar to Alternative 1. The site would be
used for fish and wildlife habitat with an opportunity for limited public passive use after habitat
improvements are made. The habitat area would be greater than under Alternative 1.
4.3.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.3.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.3.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.4 Effects on Economic Resources
Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
The property was purchased with a restrictive covenant that the site is to be used for habitat
restoration purposes and thus no future commercial use can occur at the site. There would be no
significant adverse impacts to economic resources under this Alternative. Natural recovery at the
site over the long -term may increase fish production and income derived from fishing.
4.4.2 Alternative 2
Same potential adverse impacts as Alternative 1. However, there is a greater potential for
increased fish production and therefore, indirect economic benefits. A potential increase in tribal
or recreational fishing at Turning Basin #3 or an increase in salmon production due to this project
would provide an increase in income. The extent to which the loss of income that would accrue
from converting the site from commercial to non - commercial use would exceed or not exceed the
direct and indirect income accrued through habitat restoration is unknown and beyond the scope
of this analysis.
4.4.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.4.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
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4.4.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.5 Effects on Fish and Wildlife Resources
Threatened and Endangered Species, Species of Concerns, Priority Species, and Essential Fish
Habitat are discussed in separate sections.
4.5.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
Over the long -term, the is the potential for adverse impacts to fish and wildlife habitat through
continued leaching of contaminants from the treated pilings into the water and sediments.
4.5.2 Alternative 2
There would be no long -term, adverse impacts to fish or wildlife under this Alternative. There
would be minor loss of exotic vegetation used by small birds and mammals due to clearing at the
site. These animals would be forced to move to adjacent sites. After the project was completed
there would be an increase in onsite habitat available for birds and small mammals, a beneficial
impact. This alternative would increase connectivity between existing upstream and downstream
habitat patches for fish, birds, and small mammals. Increased connectivity would benefit fish,
birds, and small mammals using the adjacent properties and habitat patches.
4.5.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Altemative 2.
4.5.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.5.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.6 Effects on Threatened and Endangered Species and Critical Habitat Resources
4.6.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
This Alternative, over the short-term, would provide no greater better benefit for fish and wildlife
than currently exists. Over the long term some improvements would occur as natural
sedimentation filled in the depressions in the mudflats caused by grounding of barges at the site
and filled and cover the rip rap and concrete rubble found at the lower tidal elevations. However,
this improvement will be minor.
4.6.2 Alternative 2
Chinook salmon
During the pier removal and bank excavation phases, there is the possibility that water quality
would be effected by an unavoidable increase in turbidity from the disturbed sediments and
uplands. Impaired water quality can effect both adult and juvenile fish migration and use of the
site. The removal of the piles and wharf and other inwater works has the potential to disturb
adult or juvenile fish rearing, feeding, or holding in the vicinity. By using the erosion control
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measures outlined in Section 2, doing as much work as possible in the dry, and adhering to the
WDFW in- stream work windows of June 15 to 1 July and 16 October to March 14 impacts to
fish would be reduced. There are no spawning areas downstream of the project site that will be
impaired by the turbidity. The nearest spawning area is located in Hamm Creek and is suitable
for coho salmon and cutthroat trout, not chinook. Furthermore, and any turbidity from the
project site is unlikely to move upstream against the current into the spawning areas of Hamm
Creek
There would be no long -term, adverse impacts to chinook salmon or their habitat under this
Alternative. The value of this area will be increased by habitat improvements at this site
compared to the existing conditions, would benefit juvenile chinook salmon by:
1) increased area of intertidal vegetation available for foraging,
2) increased production of invertebrates consumed by juvenile chinook;
3) providing overhanging riparian vegetation for cover from predators and detrital input;
4) removing creosote treated pilings from the water, a potential long -term source of PAH
contamination in the juvenile chinook food chain;
5) root wads to provide cover from predators and attachment points for food items; and
6) increased connectivity between existing upstream and downstream habitat patches and
restoration projects located on different properties.
Bald eagle
As stated in Section Section 3.6, the project site does not provide good habitat conditions for
bald eagles due to nearby electrical transformer towers and commercial industries and lack of
suitable perches. Upon maturation, planted black cottonwood planted in the riparian zone,
would provide better perching conditions for immature and adult bald eagles. The mature riparian
zone would also provide a visual and sound buffer from road traffic. Increased structure along the
face of the project may trap salmon carcasses upon which eagles could feed.
Improvements at the site would create habitat that is presently lacking for bald eagles. This
would result in a beneficial impact to this species.
Marbled Murrelet
No short- to long -term adverse impacts are expected.
Bull trout
Potential short-term adverse impacts to bull trout as the same as for chinook salmon.
Improvements at the site would create cover and foraging estuarine habitat that is presently
lacking for bull trout. This would result in a beneficial impact to this species, though the
beneficial impacts would not be as great for bull trout due to their reduce dependency upon
shallow water estuarine areas.
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Coho salmon
Same potential short-term impacts as listed under chinook salmon in this Section, however the
extent of beneficial impacts will be less as juvenile coho are not as estuarine dependent than
juvenile chinook.
Oregon spotted frog
As mentioned in Section 3.6, the Oregon spotted frog's preferred habitat is currently absent at
Turning Basin #3. Improvements at the site would create a forested riparian area, but not
freshwater pools. If there is fresh water in the area and a source of immigrants, Oregon spotted
frogs might eventually utilize the newly created habitat at Turning Basin #3. This could result in
a beneficial impact to this species.
There would be no short-term or long -term, adverse impacts to Oregon spotted frogs under this
Alternative.
Species of Concern
There will be some short -term construction related impacts to species of concern that occur at
the site. All species of concerns would benefit from the habitat improvements at the site. There
are no long -term, adverse impacts to these species under this Alternative.
WDFW Priority Habitat and Species Program (PHSP)
There will be some short-term construction related impacts to these species. All these species
would benefit from habitat improvements at the site. There are no long -term, adverse impacts to
these species under this Alternative.
Peregrine falcon
The project site does not provide good habitat conditions for peregrine falcons due to nearby
electrical transformer towers and commercial industries.
Upon maturation, planted black cottonwood planted in the riparian zone, would provide better
perching conditions for peregrine falcons. The increased area of intertidal mudflat and vegetation
would provide habitat for some birds taken as prey by peregrine falcons. The mature riparian
zone would also provide a visual and sound buffer from road traffic. Improvements at the site
would create habitat that is presently lacking for peregrine falcons. This would result in a
beneficial impact to this species.
There would be no adverse impacts to peregrine falcons under this Alternative.
4.6.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.6.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.6.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
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4.7 Effects on Essential Fish habitat
4.7.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
Over the long -term, there is the potential for adverse impacts to Essential Fish Habitat through
continued leaching of contaminants from the treated pilings into the water and sediments.
4.7.2 Alternative 2
Soil excavation would only occur during designated time periods to avoid salmonid migration
periods. Minor disturbances to fish and fish habitat occur during the construction phase, but
these impacts would be short-term in nature. Over the long -term, the proposed restoration
project would increase biological diversity and improve Essential Fish Habitat. Some species of
ground fish and all juvenile salmonids would benefit from increased habitat quantity and quality.
The project would enhance resting areas for rearing and feeding, increase prey species and reduce
environmental stresses.
Essential Fish Habitat for Pacific Salmon and Ground Fish would not be adversely impacted.
Federal laws pertaining to fish and wildlife and essential fish habitat will be followed to ensure
that no long -term adverse impacts would result. Consultation with NMFS regarding the Pacific
Coast Groundfish estuarine composite EFH has been initiated and will be completed during the
permit process. Related correspondence will be included in the Administrative Record for this
project. The project will be in compliance with all state and federal permit conditions.
4.7.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.7.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.7.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.8 Effects on Vegetation Resources
4.8.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
This Alternative would leave existing vegetation on site. The existing vegetation is composed
mostly of non - native, invasive or ornamental species that would not provide optimum habitat
conditions for fish and wildlife.
There would be no adverse impacts to existing vegetation under this Alternative.
Alternative 2
This Alternative would involve the removal of all non - native and probably all of the native
landscape vegetation and planting native marsh and riparian vegetation on newly created habitat
benches and zones. Most of the native landscape vegetation such as shore pine must be removed
so that the banks could be cut back. This will result in the loss of three to five trees, of which
only one is greater than 15 feet height. No trees at the site exceed 25 feet in height.
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Removal of the existing vegetation would create a adverse impact over the immediate to short
term, the planting of native vegetation at the site would provide better overall habitat conditions
in terms of species composition and density. The non - native vegetation growing along the banks
of the property will be predominately replaced by intertidal vegetation. Within 15 years of
planting the riparian area will have trees exceeding 25 feet and in greater density than the existing
condition. This alternative would increase connectivity between existing upstream and
downstream marsh and riparian vegetation patches. Marsh vegetation plant on the site may
become a source of colonizers for the adjacent properties, increasing the habitat value of the
adjacent intertidal properties.
4.8.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.8.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.8.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.9 Effects on Wetland Resources
4.9.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There are no adverse impacts to wetland resources under this Alternative.
4.9.2 Alternative 2
This Alternative would create 6,900 ft2 of new wetland at Turning Basin #3 project site.
The current intertidal wetland on site is approximately 50 ft2 in size and is located along the
north property boundary. It would not be directly affected by construction activities. The value
of the existing wetland would be increased as it would be functionally enlarged due to the newly
created intertidal benches with emergent vegetation. This alternative would increase connectivity
between existing upstream and downstream marsh and riparian vegetation patches. Marsh
vegetation plant on the site may become a source of colonizers for the adjacent properties,
increasing the habitat value of the adjacent intertidal properties.
There are no direct short- or long -term adverse impacts to wetland resources under this
Alternative.
4.9.3 Alternative 3
This Alternative would create 8,100 ft2 of new wetland at Turning Basin #3 project site.
Increased benefits compared to Alternative 1. Adverse impacts similar to Alternative 2.
4.9.4 Alternative 4
This Alternative would create 14,150 ft2 of new wetland at Turning Basin #3 project site.
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4.9.5 Proposed Alternative
This Alternative would create 12,550 ft2 of new wetland at Turning Basin #3 project site.
Increased benefits compared to Alternative 1. Adverse impacts similar to Alternative 2.
4.10 Effects on Historical and Cultural Resources
4.10.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There are no adverse impacts to historical and cultural resources under this Alternative.
4.10.2 Alternative 2
The EB/DRP has concluded there are no low income or ethnic minority communities that would
be adversely affected by the proposed restoration activities. The restoration proposal complies
with National Historic Preservation Act (16 USC 470 et seq.) and Executive Order 12898,
Environmental Justice. The proposal will not adversely impair the extent to which the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe utilizes the Duwamish River for fishing for subsistence and cultural
purposes. There will be no impact to known cultural or historical resources or artifacts. Known
sites are located hundreds of yards away from the project site. However, despite the filled nature
of the site there is always the potential that excavation of material will expose unknown cultural
resources or artifacts. If during construction and excavation, cultural or historic artifacts are
found an archaeologist will be sent to the site to take the necessary precautions to preserve the
remains or materials. The State Historic Preservation Office, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and
the Suquamish Indian Tribe will be informed, as applicable. The project will not effect historical
or cultural resources located on other properties in the Duwamish River.
4.10.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.10.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.10.5 Proposed Alternative
Same as impacts Alternative 2.
4.11 Effects on Noise Resources/Light /Glare
4.11.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There would be no adverse noise impacts under this Alternative. The cessation of the former
commercial operation has reduced noise, light and glare at the site. The no action alternative will
have no effect on noise, light or glare.
4.11.2 Alternative 2
There would be short-term noise impacts during pier removal, building demolition and bank
excavation phases on and off the site. Noise, light, and glare impacts will be mitigated by
following applicable regulations and permit conditions. There would be no noise impacts
expected during the planting phase of this project.
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Upon maturation, the planted riparian area would provide a sound buffer from road noise and
lighting.
There would be no long -term, adverse noise impacts under this Alternative.
4.11.3 Alternative 3
Same as impacts Alternative 2.
4.11.4 Alternative 4.
Same as impacts Alternative 2.
4.11.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.12 Effects on Recreational Resources
4.12.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There would be no adverse impacts to recreational resources under this Alternative. However,
the existing building would block certain views of the Turning Basin from Marginal Place and the
proposed King County Parks trail.
4.12.2 Alternative 2
No onsite short- or long -term adverse impacts to recreation are anticipated from this alternative
since it is currently not used as a recreational area nor has the public had access through the site
to the Duwamish River. The public would not have access to the Duwamish River through this
site. A restrictive covenant dated November 8, 1996 mandates that development at the site is
restricted to fish and wildlife habitat and restricted passive public use. Removal of the existing
building would improve the public's view of the Turning Basin as well as enhance the view of the
restoration site from Marginal Place providing a beneficial offsite consequence.
There would be a public viewing/educational area established under this alternative. Interpretive
areas and signs would constitute a small component of the project area to maximize ecosystem
re- establishment potential and minimize long -term maintenance requirements (Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe Fisheries Department 1997). King County Parks is developing a trail along
Marginal Way, between the road and the river. The proposed trail alignment would place the trail
at the edge of the proposed riparian area, offering trail users the opportunity to view the
restoration site. Removal of the wharf structure would remove an obstacle in Turning Basin #3,
and therefore benefit canoe and kayak recreation. The project will have long -term benefits for
adjacent recreational use.
4.12.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.12.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
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4.12.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.13 Effects on Transportation Resources
4.13.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There are no adverse impacts to transportation under this Alternative.
4.13.2 Alternative 2
There would be short-term impacts to river and vehicle traffic by increased heavy machinery in
the area. Work would begin in July and last through December 2000, though the work would not
be continuous. Traffic would be impacted during construction work hours (8 hrs /day, for 5
days /week) by the movement of vehicles containing construction workers and supplies. The
project is expected to generate 10 round trips a day. Sufficient parking is available on and off the
site to avoid impacts to adjacent properties.
During demolition, excavation, and pier removal activities, there would be an increase in traffic on
West Marginal Way Place South and in the Duwamish River. It is estimated that the initial
removal and construction phase would be completed within four months.
After excavation and planting of vegetation, maintenance work would be required for
approximately eight months to establish planted vegetation. There would not be an impact to
traffic during the vegetation maintenance phase of this project.
There are no long -term, adverse impacts to transportation under this Alternative.
The removal of the wharf will increase the area of water available for commercial vessels and
barges to turn.
4.13.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.13.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.13.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.14 Effects on Soil Resources
4.14.1. Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There would be no adverse impacts to soil resources under this Alternative.
4.14.2 Alternative 2
This Alternative would remove existing soil, which could result in an adverse impact from
possible erosion exposure of low level contaminants in the soil (Corps 1997a). Soil will be
removed from the site and deposited off site during excavation. The deposition location would be
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determined by the contractor. The removed creosote treated pilings and wharf apron would be
transported to an authorized disposal site or stored for salvage at a suitable site.
There would be no long -term, adverse impacts to soil resources under this Alternative.
Restoration would improve on -site soil quality.
4.14.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.14.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.14.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.15 Effects on Sediment Quality Resources
4.15.1. Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
This Alternative would leave sediments and the existing wharf undisturbed. The creosote - treated
pier pilings would continue to decompose and leach contaminants into the water. There would
be adverse impacts to onsite and adjacent sediment quality under this Alternative as creosote or
its degradation products leach from the pilings.
4.15.2 Alternative 2
This Alternative could result in short -term, adverse impacts to sediments during pier removal.
However, the majority of sediment samples taken at the site did not exceed the Washington State
Sediment Management Standards Minimum Cleanup Levels, so release of contaminants from
sediments would be minimal (Corps 1997a). To further reduce short -term potential impacts, a
blanket of sand would be laid down around pilings during pier removal to minimize sediment
disturbance and potential release of contaminants.
There would be no long -term, adverse impacts to onsite or off -site sediment quality.
Removal of the pier will eliminate direct sources of water contamination at the site (Corps
1997a). The removal of the wharf and piles will prevent the possibility of future leaching of
creosote and PAHs into the sediments. Pier removal will improve long -term sediment quality in
the project area.
4.15.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.15.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.15.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
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4.16 Effects on Water Quality Resources
4.16.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
This Alternative would leave the existing pier intact. The creosote - treated pier pilings would
continue to decompose and leach contaminants into the water. There would be long -term adverse
impact to onsite and off -site water quality resources under this Alternative if the pier is not
removed.
4.16.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches
This Alternative will result in short-term, adverse impacts from increased turbidity during the
removal of the pier and bank excavation. Erosion control measures include the use of silt fences,
as applicable, and other standard Best Management Practices (BMPs). Erosion control measures
would be taken during excavation by installing a silt fence at the construction area perimeter. As
excavation progresses toward final finish grades, the silt fence would be repositioned to the next
targeted excavation perimeter. The project will not influence water temperature, pH, or dissolved
oxygen.
There will be no long -term adverse impacts to onsite or off -site water quality.
Removal of the pier will eliminate direct sources of water contamination at the site (Corps 1997a)
and to adjacent properties and improve long -term water quality.
4.16.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.16.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.16.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.17 Effects on Public Safety
4.17.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
The existing building and creosote treated wharf would remain. These structures would continue
the existing potential need for emergency services to respond to accidents, fire, or illegal activity
at the site. The dumping of refuse at the site would continue.
4.17.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches
Existing hazardous, wooden structures on site will be demolished. This would eliminate the risk
of arson activity on site and substantially reduce the probability of illegal activity at the site.
There will be significantly reduced requirement for fire, police, and emergency services over the
long term as the structures most likely to generate the need for such services will be removed.
During construction, there will be a small potential increase in the requirement for such services.
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4.17.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.17.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.17.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.18 Effects on Flooding
4.18.1 Alternative 1 - No Action/Natural Recovery
There will be no change from the current situation.
4.18.2 Alternative 2 - Three habitat benches
The project will not increase the level of the 100 -year flood plain, nor increase flooding potential
on adjacent properties. As the project involves the net removal of hundreds of cubic yards of
material from below the OHWM, the project will have no short- or long -term adverse impacts
upon flooding due to encroachment into the floodplain. The restored bank will be at a much
shallower grade than the existing bank and should be stable. Existing projects in the Turning
Basin have been shown to have stable slopes at approximately the same grades as the proposed
project. Additionally, much of the upland material close to the road will not be removed and thus
will provide a buffer in case there is a sudden, unanticipated bank failure along the river.
4.18.3 Alternative 3
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.18.4 Alternative 4
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.18.5 Proposed Alternative
Same impacts as Alternative 2.
4.19 Summary of Environmental Consequences
General
The adverse, direct and indirect, site specific impacts of the four action alternatives are roughly
comparable. Site specific short -term adverse to the natural and built environmental will be
mitigate. After evaluating the potential environmental consequences associated with each of the
alternatives, the Panel decided that their selection of Alternative 5 had the greatest potential for
beneficial impacts to the natural environment, fish and wildlife, and endangered species.
Controversial Impacts.
The Panel participants believe that this restoration project, under any action alternative, would
pose no uncertain or controversial risks to the natural or built environment. All construction
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activities proposed at the site are common to routinely approved maintenance and restoration
projects in the Duwamish Estuary.
4.20 Cumulative Impacts
The project is designed to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and will not have any
significant adverse, direct or indirect, cumulative impacts upon the environment. It is likely that
this project will slightly reduce the cumulative impacts of habitat alteration and degradation that
have occurred in the Duwamish Estuary. Creation of additional estuarine habitats such as this
proposed project would be valuable to chinook salmon and would result in positive cumulative
effects in the Duwamish River for these species, other natural resources, and their habitats by
increasing habitat types that are now rare. In concert with existing and proposed estuarine
restoration and mitigation projects in this part of the Duwamish Estuary, the project will have
cumulative beneficial consequences through increased habitat connectivity between patches,
increased effective patch size and decrease anthropogenic disturbance of intertidal and shallow,
subtidal habitats.
5.0 Selection of the Preferred Alternative.
Alternative 1, the No Action alternative was not selected, though it met the legal requirements for
complying with the settlement, it did not meet the Program's goals and objectives. Since
purchase of the site and subsequent removal of the existing barges and business operations
created an increase in accessible intertidal mudflat for fish and wildlife, and decreased potential
water quality impacts, the legal requirements of the settlement agreement have been met.
However, because nearly 98 percent of the riparian vegetation, estuarine wetlands and marsh
vegetation in the Duwamish Estuary have been lost due to development activities, the Panel
believes that restoring these habitats are mandatory to benefit fish and wildlife populations that
have declined because of habitat loss and degradation. This Alternative will not restore these lost
habitat functions and their benefits to fish and wildlife, and therefore will not be further
considered in this evaluation.
Alternatives 2, 3 and 4 were not selected since though these alternatives will benefit fish and
wildlife and restore lost habitat functions, they would not maximize the benefits provided by
marsh and riparian vegetation. These alternatives have therefore not been further considered in
this evaluation.
6.0 Consultation, Permit and Review Requirements
6.1 General
The Concept Document (Elliott Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program 1994) references a number
of area programs which may be potentially applicable to this project. The project manager will
ensure that there is coordination where applicable. There are also a number of potentially
relevant laws, regulations, and policies that need to be considered during the development of this
restoration project as well as several regulatory requirements which are typically evaluated during
the federal and state permitting processes. A supplemental listing of these requirements has been
included in the Administrative Record.
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6.2 Biological Assessment
A Biological Assessment has been prepared for chinook and coho salmon and bull trout in the
project area.
6.3 Joint Aquatic Resource Permits Application (JARPA)
The following permits (Table 4) were applied for by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe during the
submission of the JARPA form. The permits will be issued upon receipt of the final NEPA EA
and SEPA documents:
Table 4. List of required permits.
Permit
Issuing agency
Status
Section 404
Army Corps of
Engineers
Applied April 12, 1999
HPA
WDFW
Applied April 12, 1999
Aquatic Resources Use Authorization
Notification
DNR
Applied April 12, 1999
Substantial Shoreline Development
Exemption
City of Tukwila
Applied April 28, 1999
6.4 City of Tukwila Permits
The following permits are issued b y the City of Tukwila and will be applied for by the chosen
construction firm for this project:
1) Demolition Permit
2) Hauling Permit
3) Miscellaneous Permit (Land altering and bank restoration)
7.0 Budget Summary
Total project restoration costs are estimated at $639,000 divided as follows: $117,000 for
planning, design, permitting and environmental review; $420,000 for construction; and $100,000
for maintenance and stewardship.
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8.0 List of Preparers
Table 5. List of people that prepared this report.
Name
Company/ Organization
Contributions
Expertise
Fisheries,
vegetation
Marian Berejikian
Fish Pro, Inc.
Fisheries
Affected
Environment
Environmental
Consequences
Rick Covert
Fish Pro, Inc.
Design
Project design,
construction
mitigation
measures and
BMPs
Roderick Malcom
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Fisheries Department
Fisheries,
Water Quality,
Affected
Environment,
Environmental
Consequences
Fisheries,
environmental
review and impact
analysis
9.0 List of Agencies, and Organizations Consulted
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National
Marine Fisheries Service
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service
Suquamish Tribe
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
King County Department of Natural Resources
City of Seattle
City of Tukwila
Seattle City Light
Turning Basin #3 EA 37
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Appendix A. Correspondence
Turning Basin #3 EA 1
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Appendix B. Detailed Description of the Green/Duwamish Basin
Turning Basin #3 EA 2
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Green/Duwamish Basin
The lower ten -mile segment of the Green/Duwamish River (WRIA 09.0001) system from the
City of Renton to Elliot Bay by Seattle is known as the Duwamish River. The rest of the river,
upstream from the its confluence of the Black River, which is approximately the upper extent of
tidal influence, is known as the Green River (Williams et. al 1975). Historically, the
Duwamish/Green River drained a 1,642 square miles watershed (US Army Corps of Engineers
[Corps] 1997). The three main sub - basins, the Black, Green, and White Rivers were separated
for navigation and flood control in the early 20th century (Blomberg et al. 1988). The White
River was diverted by a high water event in 1906 and retained in the new channel. The bulk of
the Black River was drained permanently in 1916 with the construction of the Ballard Locks in
Lake Washington and the lowering of Lake Washington, with flow now restricted to a small
tributary, Springbrook Creek. Currently the Duwamish drains only the Green River basin of 483
square miles. As a result, the present watershed of the Duwamish/Green represents a 93%
reduction from historical levels in accessible length for anadromous fish (Blomberg et al. 1988).
Furthermore, the remnants of this system, the present Green/Duwamish basin have been greatly
modified from its pre - development ability to create and maintain salmon habitat. The City of
Tacoma built a water diversion dam at RM 61 in 1913. The US Army Corps of Engineers
Howard Hanson Dam was constructed at RM 64.0 in 1961. Neither dam was built with fish
passage facilities, eliminating access to an estimated 107 miles of historic anadromous fish habitat
(Corps 1998) as well as dramatically altering the quantity and quality of downstream salmon
habitat. The lower floodplain, below RM 37.3, historically consisted of rapidly shifting
meanders, but now this area is almost completely contained within levees or revetments, resulting
in the lack of riparian cover, large woody debris, off - channel rearing areas, and reduced channel
storage capacity (Corps 1997; Fuerstenberg et al. 1996). Flood control operations at the HHD
have encouraged further urban and commercial development in the floodplain (Corps 1997, 1998;
Fuerstenberg et al. 1996), which have reduced the extent of the riparian corridor, filled side
channels and degraded water quality and quantity. The lower 10 miles of the river, the reach in
which the project is located has been almost completely altered from its pre - development
condition (Blomberg et al. 1988). The Duwamish estuary once contained nearly 5,300 acres of
intertidal mudflats, marshes and riparian habitats (Blomberg et al. 1988). Today, only 2% of
these areas exist in the Duwamish River (Blomberg et al. 1988). Since settlement, there has been
a 98% loss of shallows, intertidal mudflats and tidal marshes in Green/Duwamish estuary and a
100 percent loss of tidal swamps (Blomberg et al. 1988). As a result, Blomberg et al. (1988)
estimated that there are only 45 acres of intertidal mudflat and tidal marsh left in the Duwamish
Estuary. Of the 22.6 miles of total shoreline length between the mouth and River Mile 6.5, (an
area 1.3 mile distance upstream from the project site), 44% is rip rapped, 34% covered by pier
aprons and 7% covered by sheet piling, leaving approximately 15% in lessor forms of disturbance
(derived from data in Tanner 1991). Furthermore, a considerable portion of the remaining
intertidal and shallow subtidal portions of the Green/Duwamish estuary is covered by barges
(Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department [MITFD], unpub. data).
Turning Basin #3 EA 3
The result of these alterations is that 1) both the extent and quality of habitat has declined greatly
and 2) the natural processes that contribute to the formation and maintenance of salmon habitat
in the Green/Duwamish River severely diminished. The diminishment of these natural processes
have significantly reduced the to form salmon habitat in both the freshwater and estuarine reaches
of the river (Corps 1997). Given the dramatic reduction in sediment inputs and channel
confinement (Corps 1997), it is unlikely that natural processes will create additional habitat in
the Duwamish estuary.
Turning Basin #3 EA 4
Appendix C. Figures
Turning Basin #3 EA 5
SEATTLE
CITY LIGHT
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DEPARTMENT OF
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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W.M.. IN KING COUNTY. WASHINGTON. ON FILE WITH THE US DEPT. OF
INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE. SPOKANE. WASHINGTON. APPROVED
MARCH 31. 1863. WHERE SAID POINT IS INTERSECTED BY AN EXTENSION
OF THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT 55. MOORE'S FIVE ACRE
TRACTS. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 9 OF
PLATS: PAGE 28. RECORDS OF KING COUNTY WASHINGTON. AS THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LINE SO EXTENDED TO THE POINT OF
INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH THE EASTERLY MARGINAL LINE OF THE
RIGHT -OF -WAY ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF
LIGHTING. CY CAUSE NO. 469557. RECORDS OF SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON. FOR KING COUNTY; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG
SAID EASTERLY MARGINAL LINE OF SAID RIGHT-OF -WAY TO A POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT 55 TO
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LINE TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF VACATED FRAEGER ROAD ADJOINING
WHICH. UPON VACATION. ATTACHED TO SAID PROPERTY BY OPERATION
OF LAW;
TOGETHER WITH ALL LAND LYING TO THE EASTERLY OF SAID BUCKLEY
DONATION CLAIM MEANDER LINE BETWEEN AN EASTERLY EXTENSION
OF THE NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID TRACT 55 AND
BETWEEN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BUCKLEY DONATION CLAIM. AND
THE HIGH WATER LINE OF THE WESTERLY BANK OF THE DUWAMISH RIVER.
EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONDEMNED IN KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
CAUSE NO. 547035 FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO. 1.
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KING. STATE OF WASHINGTON.
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CU YD
ABOVE MHHW
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BELOW MHHW
STATION 0+03
4292.65
1793.80
587.24 CY
TOPSOIL MIX -CY
EXCAVATION
45.1
58.27 CY
GRAVEL -CY
TOPSOIL MIX
28.2
SAND -CY
38.84
STATION 0 +41
EXCAVATION
336.9
85.9
268.81
TOPSOIL MIX
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45.7
44.33
STATION 0 +79
EXCAVATION
577.9
233.6
643.75
224.83
TOPSOIL MIX
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40.1
50.60
60.38
GRAVEL
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9.64
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EXCAVATION
769.7
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448.75
TOPSOIL MIX
40.1
42.9
54.33
58.41
GRAVEL
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12.64
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EXCAVATION
704.4
430.8
1037.33
587.52
TOPSOIL MIX
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48.6
59.18
64.39
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EXCAVATION
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414.20
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TOTALS BELOW MHHW
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EXCAVATION -CY
4292.65
1793.80
587.24 CY
TOPSOIL MIX -CY
330.95
256.29
58.27 CY
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GENERA. PLANTING NOTES
1. CONTRACTOR SHILL NOTIFY PROJECT ENGINEER OF ANY 0/SCRE➢ANCIES 8ETIEEN ACTUAL SITE
CONDITION MG DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. PLANTING SHMU. TAKE PLACE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE DURING THE GROWING SEASON 111 ORDER TO
E NSURE GOOD ROOT DEVELOPMENT PRIOR TO DORMANCY AND SHALL NOT OCCUR AFTER JULY 15TH.
3. 519000E S1AL1 BE 9060711195 TO A DEPTH OF 6 DEWS PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF SPECIFIED
TOPSOIL TOPSOIL SWILL 711154 BE INCORPORATED INTO THE UPPER PART OF THE S19GRAOE.
4. ALL PLANTS SHALL BE HEALTHY ANG FREE FROM ABNORM1 DISEASE. DEFECTS AND INFESTATION
AO SHILL HAVE GOOD ROOT OEVELDIEJTT WIDOW BEING EXCESSIVELY R00TB0110.
5. ALL PLATS SIWl BE GROIN IN WAS1ONGTOI FROM PUGET 50110 LOWLAND NATIVE PLANT
STOCK AND 9493. BE TYPICAL OF THEIR SPECIES.
L ONLY (WIVE SPECIES INDIGENOUS TO TIE PROJECT AREA 1467 BE INSTALLED 111 IESTOMTIMI
AEA PLANT SUBSTITUTIONS *O ANY 146100 OANGE TO THE REST0RATION PLAN MET BE
PRE - APPROVED
7. TREES SHALL BE A 14101014 SG-INCHES TALI. SHRUBS SHALL BE A 141111M.4 21-1 NCIES TALL.
IERBACE0US PLANTS DWI HAVE A HEIGHT PWPORTIOAL TO CONTAINER OR ROOTSTOCK SIZE
L PLANT INTERIM LAYOUT SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR N81 APPROVED BY THE PROJECT
ENGINEER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF PUNTS. PLANT MIDIS& 446Y NOT BE INSTALLED PRIOR 70
VERIFICATION NO APPROVAL OF PLANT CONDITION BY TIE PROJECT ENCSIED. THE PROJECT
DOWER RESERVES RIGHT TO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OR SUBSTITUTION OF RAID' THAT PE MEMO
USU1TAlLE BASED ON THE PUNT SCHEDULE OR PLANT CHARACTE9161166. ANY PLANT ARTERIAL WITH
INVASIVE PLANTS ATTACHED SAIL BE REJECTED.
4 DE CONTRACTOR SILL DIG. PACIK. TRANSPORT AND 146NGLE PLAITS WITH CAE TO ENSRE PROTECTION
FROM CRINGE. AL PLANTS SILL BE S101ED IN A MIEN NECESSARY TO ACCONmATE 11EIR
IORTIOL13ML REOUIRDEIITS. PLAITS SISAL BE NETT SATWATE0. AMMO AO PROTECTED FROM
40)BB111N UNTIL THE WIUA THE OF INSTALLATION.
IL ALL PLANTING 1071011 TIE RESTORATION AREAS HALL BE DOE BY HANG WITH AS LITTLE DISTURBANCE
AS POSSIBLE NO 4ECWWICAL EOM ANENT AND. BE AL01LD IN TIE RESTOATION AREA
DE MPOATION CF TOPSOIL
11. PLAITS SHALL BE PLANTED WITM THE CROW AT 01 SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE GRADE LEVEL AT 14101 THEY
IEIE MM. PLUGS SHALL NAVE HINDU/ OF 3 TO 5 CLAMS OR SMOGS PER HOLE. AND DOLL
BE PLANTED N3 TORE THAT 3 (NOES MEP.
12. PLANTING HOLE SHALL BE DUG OF SUFFICIENT STD= TO ACCOMODATE FULL ROOT SPREAD. PLAmNG
S10CK 15 TO BE PLACED 1NT0 7198 OPE10NG TAKING CARE TO 66010 FORMING A CISME 10R J1 IN
11E ROOT SYSTEI4.
13. /CRIM4. 09OCO1E OR EQUI VADIT SLOW REJ.6KE FERTILIZER AMY BE ADDED TO PLANTING
HOES AT THE RATE OF 0.5 OASES 1150 PER PLANT OR AMMO! NG TO MIFA'i111D1' S 11151066-
11014. CAE SHALL DE TAKEN TO ENSUE FERTILIZER DOES NOT TOUCH TIE ROO15
I.. ALL PLANTS 51104D BE TIIOROIIOLY WATERED 9111911 4 MFG AP PLANTING. ONE -ROOT MATERIAL
SHALL BE WATERED IMLDIAIELY AFTER PLANTING TO AVOID CAPILLARY MESS. TIE COITMC70X
WLL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WATERING NEWLY INSTALLED PLANT 141TDO A.S TO ENSUE 6URVIYABIU 11.
15. ANT TREES 94004 ARE STAKED SHALL BE STAGED AT TIE LOIEST HEIGHT THAT WILL KEEP 71E/1
WRIGHT. ALL STAKES A10 TIES SNAIL BE BIODEGRADABLE. AND BALL BE REMOVED BY 71E DO
OF THE SEC9O (ROWING SEASON.
16. ALL AREAS NOON THE SMUAB AND R1PA041 PLANTING 2011E5 LEFT BARE AFTER PLANT INSTALLATION
SHALL BE SEEDED WIN SEED OF 111E C01P031TIOL PROPORTION 460 DUALITY NOTED IN THE PLANT
SCHEDULE AT TIE RATE OF 28 P0105 PER ACRE.
17. PERIMETER WATERE054. MUTED ON FENC1 NG SHALL BE INSTALLED AS SPECIFIED 014 TIE PLAN. DETAILS
NO NOTES. FENCING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED USING 2' PESTI 1 HAIL 1 AND SHALL OE A TRIO MAN
3-FEET H0G. POLYPROPTL0E UIE OR MINI TAPE SWILL BE USED TO CREATE A HIGHLY VISIBLE
PERIM. 000 WITH 3-FEET SPACING AMOK.) 8ET1ED1 CRO55 TIES.
Id ALL PLATS STALL BE WATERED BY TIE CONTRACTOR AS NEEDED TO KEEP 1104 I4ALT14Y AO
GROWING 1RROI0O16 THE F1R5T GROMING SEASOI4.
14 CONTRACTO1 SMALL 1AANA1l1 ALL PLANTED MATERIAL 10 REMAIN ALIVE AND REALM FOR A PERNA OF
OE YEAR AFTER COHPLE61011 AO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PLANTING. THE CONTRACTOR 99.1.
REPLACE DEAD OR WEALTHY RANTS PER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS OREC7ED BY THE PROJECT
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2111. A IRANI4/TEE INSPECTION SHALL BE SCHEDULED ONE YEAR FROM ACEPTA6E OF MITIGATION
INSTALLATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NGnFY 0PER IN MI/ TING TWO HEMS P100R TO THE OE
YEAR 1pMKITY INSPECTION DATE.
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PLANT SCHEDULE - Shrub Zone Bench
( +13.8' to +17.0' Tidal Elevation)
Cowan Roam
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( +17.0' to +21.0' Tidal Elevation)
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HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL
23RCW 75.20.100 or RCW 75.20.108
DATE OF ISSUE: June 26. 2000
State of Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Region 4 Office
16018 Mill Creek Boulevard
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
LOG NUMBER: 00- D9824 -03
At the request of, Roderick Malcolm, on May 18, 2000, this Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA), which now supersedes all previous
HPAs for this project, is a change of the original HPA issued May 8, 2000, and last modified on May 22, 2000.
PERMITTEE
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
ATTENTION: Roderick Malcolm
39015 172nd Avenue SE
Auburn, Washington 98092
(253) 931-0652
Fax: (253) 931 -0752
AUTHORIZED AGENT OR CONTRACTOR
FishPro, Inc.
A 1'1'ENTION: Patty Michhk
3780 SE Mile Hill Drive
Port Orchard, Washington 98366
(360) 871 -2727
(360) 871 -4460
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Restore Fish and Wildlife Habitat in Turning Basin #3
PROJECT LOCATION: Turning Basin #3, Duwamish Waterway
# WRIA WATER BODY TRIBUTARY TO 1/4 SEC. SEC. TOWNSHIP RANGE COUNTY
01 09.MARI Duwamish Waterway Puget Sound
04 23 North 04 East King
NOTE: The recent listing of chinook salmon and bull trout as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA) may affect future construction projects in or near marine waters of Puget Sound and freshwater streams.
Future work may require consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service.
PROVISIONS
1. TIMING L1aVIITATIONS: The project may begin July 16, 2000 and shall be completed by February 14, 2002
provided:
a. Work below the ordinary high water line shall not occur from February 15 through July 15 of any year for the
protection of migrating juvenile salmonids.
2. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: The permittee or contractor shall notify the Area Habitat Biologist (AHB) listed
below of the project start date. Notification shall be received by the AHB at least three working days prior to the
start of construction activities. The notification shall include the permittee's name, project location, starting date for
work, and the control number for this Hydraulic Project Approval.
3. Work shall be accomplished per plans and specifications entitled, "Turning Basin #3 Habitat Development ", dated
March 24, 1999, and submitted to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, except as modified by this
Hydraulic Project Approval. These plans reflect design criteria per Chapter 220 -110 WAC. These plans reflect
mitigation procedures to significantly reduce or eliminate impacts to fish resources. A copy of these plans shall be
available on site during construction.
4. Revegetation shall be accomplished per plans and specifications entitled, "Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Turn- Around #3
Restoration ", dated March 3, 1999, and March 11, 1999 and submitted to the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife, except that re -green shall replace the meadow foxtail in the revegetation plan.
Page 1 of 4
ARAULIC PROJECT APPROA
23RCW 75.20.100 or RCW 75.20.108
DATE OF ISSUE: June 26. 2000
State of Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Region 4 Office
16018 Mill Creek Boulevard
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
LOG NUMBER: 00- D9824 -03
5. New Provision: Revegetation work may occur during fish closure periods using hand tools only.
6. New Provision: As per conditions outlined in the land sales agreement between the Muckleshoot Tribe and previous
landowner, the former landowner may take possession of the pier piles and other pier components. However, if the
previous landowner chooses to not take possession of the pier components, the structure will be dismantled and all
piling will be transported by the construction contractor to an upland disposal or recycling site.
7. Revised Provision: Removal of the pier shall result in the total extraction of the piling. No pilings shall be cut off at
or below the mudline.
8. Use of equipment on the beach shall not occur when the project area is inundated by tidal waters.
9. The use of equipment below the ordinary high water line shall be limited to that necessary to gain position for work.
10. Excavated material shall not be stockpiled below the ordinary high water line.
11. Excavated materials shall be disposed upland such that they do not re -enter surface waters of the state.
12. All trenches, depressions, or holes created in the beach area shall be backfilled prior to inundation by tidal waters.
13. All manmade debris on the beach shall be removed and disposed of upland such that it does not enter waters of the
state.
14. Project activities shall be conducted to minimize siltation of the beach area and bed.
15. If a fish kill occurs or fish are observed in distress, the project activity shall immediately cease and WDFW Habitat
Program shall be notified immediately.
16. No petroleum products or other deleterious materials shall enter surface waters.
17. Project activities shall not degrade water quality to the detriment of fish Life.
18. Aquatic vegetation shall not be removed or disturbed, except for that incidental to the physical removal of pilings.
19. Equipment used for this project shall be free of external petroleum -based products while working around the stream.
Accumulation of soils or debris shall be removed from the drive mechanisms (wheels, tires, tracks, etc.) and
undercarriage of equipment prior to its working below the ordinary high water line. Equipment shall be checked
daily for leaks and any necessary repairs shall be completed prior to commencing work activities along the stream.
SEPA: Exempt; NEPA decision pending.
APPLICATION ACCEPTED: April 15, 1999 ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Frame 124 [P3]
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Department of
FISHaad
WILDLIFE
ARAULIC PROJECT APPROPAL
23RCW 75.20.100 or RCW 75.20.108
DATE OF ISSUE: June 26. 2000
State of Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Region 4 Office
16018 Mill Creek Boulevard
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
LOG NUMBER: 00- D9824 -03
Pamela Erstad (425) 379 -2306 for Director
Area Habitat Biologist
Pa a (q4:21
cc: Ted Muller, WDFW
Jack Pace, City of Tukwila, Planning Manager, Department of Community Development
Alice Kelly, NWDOE
Jack Kennedy, COE
Nancy Brinnon - Dubbs, USFWS
Robert Donnelly, NMFS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) pertains only to the provisions of the Fisheries Code (RCW 75.20). Additional authorization
from other public agencies may be necessary for this project.
This HPA shall be available on the job site at all times and all its provisions followed by the permittee and operator(s) performing the
work.
This HPA does not authorize trespass.
The person(s) to whom this HPA is issued may be held liable for any loss or damage to fish life or fish habitat which results from
failure to comply with the provisions of this HPA.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Hydraulic Project Approval could result in a civil penalty of up to one hundred dollars
per day or a gross misdemeanor charge, possibly punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
All HPAs issued pursuant to RCW 75.20.100 or 75.20.160 are subject to additional restrictions, conditions or revocation if the
Department of Fish and Wildlife determines that new biological or physical information indicates the need for such action. The
permittee has the right pursuant to Chapter 34.04 RCW to appeal such decisions. All HPAs issued pursuant to RCW 75.20.103 may
be modified by the Department of Fish and Wildlife due to changed conditions after consultation with the permittee: PROVIDED
HOWEVER, that such modifications shall be subject to appeal to the Hydraulic Appeals Board established in RCW 75.20.130.
APPEALS - GENERAL INFORMATION
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL A DENIAL OF OR CONDITIONS PROVIDED IN A HYDRAULIC PROJECT APPROVAL,
THERE ARE INFORMAL AND FORMAL APPEAL PROCESSES AVAILABLE.
A. INFORMAL APPEALS (WAC 220 -110 -340) OF DEPARTMENT ACTIONS TAKEN PURSUANT TO RCW 75.20.100,
75.20.103, 75.20.106, AND 75.20.160:
A person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by the following Department actions may request an informal review of:
(A) The denial or issuance of a HPA, or the conditions or provisions made part of a HPA; or
(B) An order imposing civil penalties.
It is recommended that an aggrieved party contact the Area Habitat Biologist and discuss the concerns. Most problems are
resolved at this level, but if not, you may elevate your concerns to his/her supervisor. A request for an INFORMAL REVIEW
shall be in WRITING to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501 -1091 and
Page 3 of 4
HRAULIC PROJECT APPRORL
23RCW 75.20.100 or RCW 75.20.108
DATE OF ISSUE: June 26. 2000
State of Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Region 4 Office
16018 Mill Creek Boulevard
Mill Creek, Washington 98012
LOG NUMBER: 00- D9824 -03
shall be RECEIVED by the Department within 30 -days of the denial or issuance of a HPA or receipt of an order imposing civil
penalties. The 30- day time requirement may be stayed by the Department if negotiations are occurring between the aggrieved
party and the Area Habitat Biologist and/or his/her supervisor. The Habitat Protection Services Division Manager or his/her
designee shall conduct a review and recommend a decision to the Director or its designee. If you are not satisfied with the results
of this informal appeal, a formal appeal may be filed.
B. FORMAL APPEALS (WAC 220 -110 -350) OF DEPARTMENT ACTIONS TAKEN PURSUANT TO RCW 75.20.100 OR
75.20.106:
A person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by the following Department actions may request an formal review of:
(A) The denial or issuance of a HPA, or the conditions or provisions made part of a HPA;
(B) An order imposing civil penalties; or
(C) Any other "agency action" for which an adjudicative proceeding is required under the Administrative Procedure Act,
Chapter 34.05 RCW.
A request for a FORMAL APPEAL shall be in WRITING to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way North,
Olympia, Washington 98501 -1091, shall be plainly labeled as "REQUEST FOR FORMAL APPEAL" and shall be RECEIVED
DURING OFFICE HOURS by the Department within 30 -days of the Department action that is being challenged. The time period
for requesting a formal appeal is suspended during consideration of a timely informal appeal. If there has been an informal
appeal, the deadline for requesting a formal appeal shall be within 30 -days of the date of the Department's written decision in
response to the informal appeal.
C. FORMAL APPEALS OF DEPARTMENT ACTIONS TAKEN PURSUANT TO RCW 75.20.103 or 75.20.160:
A person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by the denial or issuance of a HPA, or the conditions or provisions made part of
a HPA may request a formal appeal. The request for FORMAL APPEAL shall be in WRITING to the Hydraulic Appeals Board
per WAC 259 -04 at Environmental Hearings Office, 4224 Sixth Avenue SE, Building Two - Rowe Six, Lacey, Washington
98504; telephone 360/459 -6327.
D. FAILURE TO APPEAL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME PERIODS RESULTS IN FORFEITURE OF ALL APPEAL
RIGHTS. IF THERE IS NO TIMELY REQUEST FOR AN APPEAL, THE DEPARTMENT ACTION SHALL BE FINAL
AND UNAPPEALABLE.
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Branch
MUCKLESHOOT FISH
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
SEATTLE DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 3765
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98124-3755
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Fisheries Department
ATTN: Mr. Glen St. Amant
39015 - 172nd Avenue Southeast
Aubum, Washington 98092
Gentlemen:
APR 18 2001
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CITY OF T�/ED
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PERMIT CENTER
Reference: 1999 -2 -00470
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Nationwide Permit 27 authorizes the construction of a fish habitat bench in the
Duwamish River near Seattle, King County, Washington. The regulations which govern
our permit program contain a series of Nationwide Permits (NWPs). Each NWP
authorizes a specific category of work, provided certain conditions are met. The
NWP 27 (Federal Register, December 13, 1996, Vol. 61, No. 241 and /or March 9, 2000,
Vol. 65, No. 47) authorizes "Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities." The entire text
of NWP 27 and its specific regional conditions are enclosed.
The NWP 27 authorizes this proposal. The work must be performed as depicted on
the enclosed drawings and in accordance with the attached general conditions
(enclosure 2) in order to remain authorized by the nationwide permit.
Endangered Species Act Compliance:
One of those attached general conditions that applies to all NWPs is General
Condition 11, which deals with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In this case, all the
requirements of the ESA have been met, and you are in full compliance with General
Condition 11. We have completed the necessary coordination under Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). You must implement the ESA requirements and/or
agreements set forth in the document entitled Biological Assessment for the Turning
Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project as revised and approved by the U.S. Army
MAY 22 'A1 11:72
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Corps of Engineers (Corps) on August 16, 2000. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) concurred with a finding of "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" based
on this document on September 28, 2000 (USFWS Reference Number I- 3 -00 -1- 1827).
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) concurred with a finding of "may affect,
not likely to adversely affect" based on this document on March 23, 2001 (NMFS
Reference Number WSB -00 -193). Both agencies will be informed of this permit
issuance and will enforce any known violations of the commitments made in this
document pursuant to the ESA.
The State of Washington has partially denied 401 Water Quality Certification
(WQC) and Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Consistency Response under certain
conditions. You need to check with the Washington State Department of Ecology
(State) to determine any further 401 WQC and CZM requirements. Please telephone or
send your plans to the following address prior to starting work:
Washington State Department of Ecology
Northwest Regional Office
3190 — 160th Avenue Southeast
Bellevue, Washington 98008 -5452
Telephone (425) 649 -7145
You must send us a copy of the individual 401 WQC and CZM Consistency
Response authorizations for our file. In order for this NWP to be valid, you must comply
with any conditions the State includes in their 401 WQC and CZM Consistency
Response. You may then proceed to construction.
If more than 180 days pass and the State has not responded to your individual
401 WQC and CZM Consistency Response request, the 401 WQC and CZM
Consistency Response become waived. To confirm this, you must send us a copy of
only your 401 WQC application and then receive a letter from the Corps before
proceeding with your proposed work.
This NWP verification will be valid for 2 years, from the date of this letter or until the
NWPs are modified, reissued, or revoked. If the authorized work has not been
completed by that date, you should contact us to find out what permit requirements are
then in effect.
If the project meets all the conditions, you will need no further authorization from us
for the above - described project. You must still comply with other Federal, State, and
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local requirements which may pertain to the project. When you have finished the work,
please fill out and retum the enclosed compliance statement. If you have any
questions, please contact me at telephone (206) 764 -6907.
incerely,
Enclosures
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J ck Kennedy, Regulatory Project Manager
E forcement and Tra sportation Section
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27. Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities. Activities in waters of
the United States associated with the restoration of former waters, the
enhancement of degraded tidal and non -tidal wetlands and riparian areas,
the creation of tidal and non -tidal wetlands and riparian areas, and the
restoration and enhancement of non -tidal streams and non -tidal open water
areas as follows: _
(a) The activity is conducted on:
(1) Non - Federal public lands and private lands, in accordance with
the terms and conditions of a binding wetland enhancement,
restoration, or creation agreement between the landowner and
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or voluntary wetland
restoration, enhancement, and creation actions documented by
the NRCS pursuant to NRCS regulations; or
(2) Any Federal land; or
(3) Reclaimed surface coal mined lands, in accordance with a
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act permit issued by the
Office of Surface Mining or the applicable state agency (the future
reversion does not apply to streams or wetlands created,
restored, or enhanced as mitigation for the mining impacts, nor
naturally due to hydrologic or topographic features, nor for a
mitigation bank); or
(4) Any private or public land;
(b) Notification: For activities on any private or public land that are not
described by paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3) above, the permittee
must notify the District Engineer in accordance with General Condition
13; and
(c) Only native plant species should be planted at the site, if permittee is
vegetating the project site.
Activities authorized by this NWP include, but are not limited to: the removal
of accumulated sediments; the installation, removal, and maintenance of
small water control structures, dikes, and berms; the installation of current
deflectors; the enhancement, restoration, or creation of riffle and pool
stream structure; the placement of in- stream habitat structures;
modifications of the stream bed and /or banks to restore or create stream
meanders; the backfiliing of artificial channels and drainage ditches; the
removal of existing drainage structures; the construction of small nesting
islands; the construction of open water areas; activities needed to
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reestablish vegetation, including plowing or discing for seed bed
preparation; mechanized Iandclearing to remove undesirable vegetation;
and other related activities.
This NWP does not authorize the conversion of a stream to another aquatic
use, such as the creation of an impoundment for waterfowl habitat. This
NWP does not authorize stream channelization. This NWP does not
authorize the conversion of natural wetlands to another aquatic use, such as
creation ofwaterfowl impoundments where a forested wetland previously
existed. However, this NWP authorizes the relocation of non -tidal waters,
including non -tidal wetlands, on the project site provided there are net gains
in aquatic resource functions and values. For example, this NWP may
authorize the creation of an open water impoundment in a non -tidal
emergent wetland, provided the non tidal emergent wetland is replaced by
creating that wetland type on the project site. This NWP does not authorize
the relocation of tidal waters or the conversion of tidal waters, including tidal
wetlands, to other aquatic uses, such as the conversion of tidal wetlands
into open water impoundments.
Reversion. For enhancement, restoration, and creation projects conducted
under paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(4), this NWP does not authorize any future
discharge of dredged or fill material associated with the reversion of the
area to its prior condition. In such cases a separate permit would be
required for any reversion. For restoration, enhancement, and creation
projects conducted under paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3), this NWP also
authorizes any future discharge of dredged or fill material associated with
the reversion of the area to its documented prior condition and use (i.e.,
prior to the restoration, enhancement, or creation activities) within five years
after expiration of a limited term wetland restoration or creation agreement
or permit, even if the discharge occurs after this NWP expires. This NWP
also authorizes the reversion of wetlands that were restored, enhanced, or
created on prior - converted cropland that has not been abandoned, in
accordance with a binding agreement between the landowner and NRCS or
FWS (even though the restoration, enhancement, or creation activity did not
require a Section 404 permit). The five -year reversion limit does not apply
to agreements without time limits reached under paragraph (a)(1). The prior
condition will be documented in the original agreement or permit, and the
determination of return to prior conditions will be made by the Federal
agency or appropriate State agency executing the agreement or permit.
Prior to any reversion activity, the permittee or the appropriate Federal or
State agency must notify the District Engineer and include the
documentation of the prior condition. Once an area has reverted back to its
prior physical condition, it will be subject to whatever the Corps regulatory
requirements will be at that future date. (Sections 10 and 404)
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NOTE: Compensatory mitigation is not required for activities authorized by
this NWP, provided the authorized work results in a net increase in aquatic
resource functions and values in the project area. This NWP can be used to
authorize compensatory mitigation projects, including mitigation banks,
provided the permittee notifies the District Engineer in accordance with
General Condition 13, and the project includes compensatory mitigation for
impacts to waters of the United States caused by the authorized work.
However, this NWP does not authorize the reversion of an area used for a
compensatory mitigation project to its prior condition. NWP 27 can be used
to authorize impacts at a mitigation bank, but only in circumstances where it
has been approved under the Interagency Federal Mitigation Banks
Guidelines.
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1. If the proposed work results in impacts to a special aquatic sites
(e.g., wetlands or riffle and pool complexes), the "Notification"
must include a statement of why the impacts are necessary, how
the impacts have been minimized, and how the overall project is
beneficial, despite these impacts.
2. The permittee must notify the District Engineer in accordance with
General Condition 13 for proposed projects in stream or wetland
restoration and enhancement areas previously authorized as
mitigation by a Department of the Army permit.
3. The permittee must notify the District Engineer in accordance with
General Condition 13 fora stream and wetland restoration
projects occurring in a designated Federal Superfund site
(Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act), hazardous waste clean -up site (Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act), or State clean -up site (Model
Toxics Control Act).
EPA 401 Certification — Partially denied without prejudice. An
individual 401 Certification is required for projects authorized under this
NWP if required by any EPA Regional General 401 Condition and for:
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1. Discharges of dredged or fill material associated with the
reversion of a restored wetland to its prior condition and use.
2. Impacts to waters of the U.S. adversely affecting more than 1/3
(one - third) acre.
3. Use of this NWP to create open water areas from wetlands.
Puyallup Tribe and Chehalis Tribe 401 Certification —
Denied without prejudice. An individual 401 Certification is required for
all Section 404 activities.
State 401 Certification — Partially denied without prejudice. An
individual 401 Certification is required for projects or activities
authorized under this NWP if required by any State Regional General
401 Condition and for the following:
1. Any use of this NWP for projects or activities in wetlands that
does not receive written approval from Ecology.
2. Any use of this NWP for projects or activities adversely affecting
more than 1/4 (one- quarter) acre of any waterbody (e.g.,
construction of berms or dikes larger than 1/4 acre, impounding
water in an area greater than 1/4 acre, etc.).
CZM Consistency Response — Partially denied without
prejudice. An individual CZM Consistency Response must be obtained
for projects that the Seattle District has not yet determined are in
compliance with ESA, or that require individual 401 Certification, and
that are located within counties in the coastal zone. Consistency with
CZM cannot be determined until any necessary consultation or
concurrence required under ESA is completed. The State's CZM
review will start upon completion of ESA requirements.
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CONDITIONS FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS
National Conditions. The following general conditions must be followed in
order for any authorization by an NWP to be valid:
1. Navigation. No activity may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on
navigation.
2. Proper Maintenance. Any structure or fill authorized shall be properly
maintained, including maintenance to ensure public safety.
3. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls. Appropriate soil erosion and
sediment controls must be used and maintained in effective operating
condition during construction, and all exposed soil and other fills, as well as
any work below the ordinary high water mark or high tide line, must be
permanently stabilized at the earliest practicable date.
4. Aquatic Life Movements. No activity may substantially disrupt the
movement of those species of aquatic fife indigenous to the waterbody,
including those species which normally migrate through the area, unless the
activity's primary purpose is to impound water. Culverts placed in streams
must be installed to maintain low flow conditions.
Equipment. Heavy equipment working in wetlands must be placed on
mats, or other measures must be taken to minimize soil disturbance.
6. Regional and Case -Bv -Case Conditions. The activity must comply with
any regional conditions which may have been added by the division
engineer (see 33 CFR 330.4(e)) and with any case specific conditions
added by the Corps or by the State or tribe in its Section 401 water quality
certification and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determination.
7. Wild and Scenic Rivers. No activity may occur in a component of the
National Wild and Scenic River System; or in a river officially designated by
Congress as a "study river" for possible inclusion in the system, while the
river is in an official study status; unless the appropriate Federal agency,
with direct management responsibility for such river, has determined in
writing that the proposed activity will not adversely affect the Wild and
Scenic River designation, or study status. Information on Wild and Scenic
Rivers may be obtained from the appropriate Federal land management
agency in the area (e.g., National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau
of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
8. Tribal Rights. No activity or its operation may impair reserved tribal rights,
including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty fishing and
hunting rights.
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9. Water Quality,.
(a) In certain States and tribal lands an individual 401 water quality
certification must be obtained or waived (See 33 CFR 330.4(c)).
(b) For NWPs 12, 14, 17, 18, 32, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44, where the State
or tribal 401 certification (either generically or individually) does not
require or approve a water quality management plan, the permittee
must include design criteria and techniques that will ensure that the
authorized work does not result in more than minimal degradation of
water quality. An important component of a water quality management
plan includes stormwater management that minimizes degradation of
the downstream aquatic system, including water quality. Refer to
General Condition 21 for stormwater management requirements.
Another important component of a water quality management plan is
the establishment and maintenance of vegetated buffers next to open
waters, including streams. Refer to General Condition 19 for
vegetated buffer requirements for the NWPs.
10. Coastal Zone Management. In certain states, an individual state coastal
zone management consistency concurrence must be obtained or waived
(see Section 330.4(d)).
11. Endangered Species.
(a) No activity is authorized under any NWP which is likely to jeopardize
the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species or a
species proposed for such designation, as identified under the Federal
Endangered Species Act, or which will destroy or adversely modify the
critical habitat of such species. Non - federal permittees shall notify the
District Engineer if any listed species or designated critical habitat
might be affected or is in the vicinity of the project, or is located in the
designated critical habitat and shall not begin work on the activity until
notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of the
Endangered Species Act have been satisfied and that the activity is
authorized. For activities that may affect Federally- listed endangered
or threatened species or designated critical habitat, the notification
must include the name(s) of the endangered or threatened species that
may be affected by the proposed work or that utilize the designated
critical habitat that may be affected by the proposed work. As a result
of formal or informal consultation with the FWS or NMFS, the District
Engineer may add species - specific regional endangered species
conditions to the NWPs.
(b) Authorization of an activity by a nationwide permit does not authorize
the "take" of a threatened or endangered species as defined under the
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Federal Endangered Species Act. In the absence of separate
authorization (e.g., an ESA Section 10 Permit, a Biological Opinion
with "incidental take" provisions, etc.) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service, both lethal and non-
lethal "takes" of protected species are in violation of the Endangered
Species Act. Information on the location of threatened and
endangered species and their critical habitat can be obtained directly
from the offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National
Marine Fisheries Service or their world wide web pages at
http://www.fivs.gov/r9endspp/endspp.html and
http:// www. nfms.gov /prot_res /esahome.html, respectively.
12. Historic Properties. No activity which may affect historic properties listed,
or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places is authorized,
until the DE has complied with the provisions of 33 CFR part 325, Appendix
C. The prospective permittee must notify the District Engineer if the
authorized activity may affect any historic properties listed, determined to be
eligible, or which the prospective permittee has reason to believe may be
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and shall not
begin the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements
of the National Historic Preservation Act have been satisfied and that the
activity is authorized. Information on the location and existence of historic
resources can be obtained from the State Historic Preservation Office and
the National Register of Historic Places (see 33 CFR 330.4(g)). For
activities that may affect historic properties listed in, or eligible for listing in,
the National Register of Historic Places, the notification must state which
historic property may be affected by the proposed work or include a vicinity
map indicating the location of the historic property.
13. Notification.
(a) Timing: Where required by the terms of the NWP, the prospective
permittee must notify the District Engineer with a preconstruction
notification (PCN) as early as possible. The District Engineer must
determine if the PCN is complete within 30 days of the date of receipt
and can request the additional information necessary to make the PCN
complete only once. However, if the prospective permittee does not
provide all of the requested information, then the District Engineer will
notify the prospective permittee that the PCN is still incomplete and the
PCN review process will not commence until all of the requested
information has been received by the District Engineer. The
prospective permittee shall not begin the activity:
(1) Until notified in writing by the District Engineer that the activity
may proceed under the NWP with any special conditions imposed
by the District or Division Engineer; or
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(2) If notified in writing by the District or Division Engineer that an
individual permit is required; or
Unless 45 days have passed from the District Engineer's receipt
of the complete notification and the prospective permittee has not
received written notice from the District or Division Engineer.
Subsequently, the permittee's right to proceed under the NWP
may be modified, suspended, or revoked only in accordance with
the procedure set forth in 33 CFR 330.5(d)(2).
(b) Contents of Notification: The notification must be in writing and
include the following information: -
(1) Name, address, and telephone numbers of the prospective
permittee;
(2) Location of the proposed project;
(3) Brief description of the proposed project; the project's purpose;
direct and indirect adverse environmental effects the project
would cause; any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or
individual permit(s) used or intended to be used to authorize any
part of the proposed project or any related activity; and
(4) For NWPs 7, 12, 14, 18, 21, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43, the
PCN must also include a delineation of affected special aquatic
sites, including wetlands, vegetated shallows (e.g., submerged
aquatic vegetation, seagrass beds), and riffle and pool complexes
(see paragraph 13(f));
(5) For NWP 7, Outfall Structures and Maintenance, the PCN must
include information regarding the original design capacities and
configurations of those areas of the facility where maintenance
dredging or excavation is proposed.
(6) For NWP 14, Linear Transportation Crossings, the PCN must
include a compensatory mitigation proposal to offset permanent
losses of waters of the United States and a statement describing
how temporary losses of waters of the United States will be
minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
For NWP 21, Surface Coal Mining Activities, the PCN must
include an Office of Surface Mining (OSM) or state - approved
mitigation plan.
(3)
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For NWP 27, Stream and Wetland Restoration, the PCN must
include documentation of the prior condition of the site that will be
reverted by the permittee.
For NWP 29, Single - Family Housing, the PCN must also include:
(i) Any past use of this NWP by the individual permittee and/or
the permittee's spouse; -
(ii) A statement that the single - family housing activity is for a
personal residence of the permittee;
(iii) A description of the entire parcel, including its size, and a
delineation of wetlands. For the purpose of this NWP,
parcels of land measuring % acre or less will not require a
formal on -site delineation. However, the applicant shall
provide an indication of where the wetlands are and the
amount of wetlands that exists on the property. For parcels
greater than % acre in size, a formal wetland delineation
must be prepared in accordance with the current method
required by the Corps. (See paragraph 13(f));
(iv) A written description of all land (including, if available, legal
descriptions) owned by the prospective permittee and /or the
prospective permittee's spouse, within a one mile radius of
the parcel, in any form of ownership (including any land
owned as a partner, corporation, joint tenant, co- tenant, or
as a tenant -by- the - entirety) and any land on which a
purchase and sale agreement or other contract for sale or
purchase has been executed;
(10) For NWP 31, Maintenance of Existing Flood Control Projects, the
prospective permittee must either notify the District Engineer with
a PCN prior to each maintenance activity or submit a five year (or
less) maintenance plan. In addition, the PCN must include all of
the following:
(8)
(9)
(i)
Sufficient baseline information so as to identify the approved
channel depths and configurations and existing facilities.
Minor deviations are authorized, provided the approved flood
control protection or drainage is not increased;
(ii) A delineation of any affected special aquatic sites, including
wetlands; and,
(iii) Location of the dredged material disposal site.
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(11) For NWP 33, Temporary Construction, Access, and Dewatering,
the PCN must also include a restoration plan of reasonable
measures to avoid and minimize adverse effects to aquatic
resources.
(12) For NWPs 39, 43, and 44, the PCN must also include a written
statement to the District Engineer explaining how avoidance and
minimization of losses of waters of the United States were
achieved on the project site.
(13) For NWP 39, Residential, Commercial, and Institutional
Developments, and .NWP 42, Recreational Facilities, the PCN
must include a compensatory mitigation proposal that offsets
unavoidable losses of waters of the United States or justification
explaining why compensatory mitigation should not be required.
(14) For NWP 40, Agricultural Activities, the PCN must include a
compensatory mitigation proposal to offset losses of waters of the
United States.
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(15) For NWP 43, Stormwater Management Facilities, the PCN must
include, for the construction of new stormwater management
facilities, a maintenance plan (in accordance with State and local
requirements, if applicable) and a compensatory mitigation
proposal to offset losses of waters of the United States.
(16) For NWP 44, Mining Activities, the PCN must include a
description of all waters of the United States adversely affected by
the project, a description of measures taken to minimize adverse
effects to waters of the United States, a description of measures
taken to comply with the criteria of the NWP, and a reclamation
plan (for aggregate mining activities in isolated waters and non -
tidal wetlands adjacent to headwaters and any hard rock/mineral
mining activities).
(17) For activities that may adversely affect Federally - listed
endangered or threatened species, the PCN must include the
name(s) of those endangered or threatened species that may be
affected by the proposed work or utilize the designated critical
habitat that may be affected by the proposed work.
(18) For activities that may affect historic properties listed in, or eligible
for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places, the PCN
must state which historic property may be affected by the
proposed work or include a vicinity map indicating the location of
the historic property.
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(19) For NWPs 12, 14, 29, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44, where the proposed
work involves discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of
the United States resulting in permanent, above -grade fills within
100 -year floodplains (as identified on FEMA's Flood Insurance
Rate Maps or FEMA- approved local floodplain maps), the
notification must include documentation demonstrating that the
proposed work complies with the appropriate FEMA or FEMA-
approved local floodplain construction requirements.
(c) Form of Notification: The standard individual permit application form
(Form ENG 4345) may be used as the notification but must clearly
indicate that it is a PCN and must include all of the information required
in (b) (1) -(19) of General Condition 13. A letter containing the requisite
information may also be used.
(d) District Engineer's Decision: In reviewing the PCN for the proposed
activity, the District Engineer will determine whether the activity
authorized by the NWP will result in more than minimal individual or
cumulative adverse environmental effects or may be contrary to the
public interest. The prospective permittee may, optionally, submit a
proposed mitigation plan with the PCN to expedite the process and the
District Engineer will consider any proposed compensatory mitigation
the applicant has included in the proposal in determining whether the
net adverse environmental effects to the aquatic environment of the
proposed work are minimal. If the District Engineer determines that
the activity complies with the terms and conditions of the NWP and that
the adverse effects on the aquatic environment are minimal, the
District Engineer will notify the permittee and include any conditions
the District Engineer deems necessary.
Any compensatory mitigation proposal must be approved by the
District Engineer prior to commencing work. If the prospective
permittee is required to submit a compensatory mitigation proposal
with the PCN, the proposal may be either conceptual or detailed. If the
prospective permittee elects to submit a compensatory mitigation plan
with the PCN, the District Engineer will expeditiously review the
proposed compensatory mitigation plan. The District Engineer must
review the plan within 45 days of receiving a complete PCN and
determine whether the conceptual or specific proposed mitigation
would ensure no more than minimal adverse effects on the aquatic
environment. If the net adverse effects of the project on the aquatic
environment (after consideration of the compensatory mitigation
proposal) are determined by the District Engineer to be minimal, the
District Engineer will provide a timely written response to the applicant
stating that the project can proceed under the terms and conditions of
the nationwide permit.
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If the District Engineer determines that the adverse effects of the
proposed work are more than minimal, then he will notify the applicant
either:
(1) That the project does not qualify for authorization under the NWP
and instruct the applicant on the procedures to seek authorization
under an individual permit;
(2) that the project is authorized under the NWP subject to the
applicant's submission of a mitigation proposal that would reduce
the adverse effects on the aquatic environment to the minimal
level; or
that the project is authorized under the NWP with specific
modifications or conditions.
(3)
Where the District Engineer, determines that mitigation is required in
order to ensure no more than minimal adverse effects on the aquatic
environment, the activity will be authorized within the 45 -day PCN
period, including the necessary conceptual or specific mitigation or a
requirement that the applicant submit a mitigation proposal that would
reduce the adverse effects on the aquatic environment to the minimal
level. When conceptual mitigation is included, or a mitigation plan is
required under item (2) above, no work in waters of the United States
will occur until the District Engineer has approved a specific mitigation
plan.
(e) Agency Coordination: The District Engineer will consider any
comments from Federal and State agencies conceming the proposed
activity's compliance with the terms and conditions of the NWPs and
the need for mitigation to reduce the project's adverse effects on the
aquatic environment to a minimal level.
For activities requiring notification to the District Engineer that result in
the Toss of greater than % acre of waters of the United States, the
District Engineer will, upon receipt of a notification, provide
immediately (e.g., via facsimile transmission, ovemight mail, or other
expeditious manner), a copy to the appropriate offices of the Fish and
Wildlife Service, State natural resource or water quality agency, EPA.
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and, if appropriate, the
National Marine Fisheries Service. With the exception of NWP 37,
these agencies will then have 10 calendar days from the date the
material is transmitted to telephone or fax the District Engineer notice
that they intend to provide substantive, site - specific comments. If so
contacted by an agency, the District Engineer will wait an additional 15
calendar days before making a decision on the notification. The
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District Engineer will fully consider agency comments received within
the specified time frame, but will provide no response to the resource
agency, except as provided below. The District Engineer will indicate
in the administrative record associated with each notification that the
resource agencies' concerns were considered. As required by Section
305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act, the District Engineer will provide a response to
National Marine Fisheries Service within 30 days of receipt of any
Essential Fish Habitat conservation recommendations. Applicants are
encouraged to provide the Corps multiple copies of notifications to
expedite agency notification.
(f)
Wetlands Delineations: Wetland delineations must be prepared in
accordance with the current method required by the Corps. For NWP
29 see paragraph (b)(9)(iii) for parcels less than % acre in size. The
permittee may ask the Corps to delineate the special aquatic site.
There may be some delay if the Corps does the delineation.
Furthermore, the 45-day period will not start until the wetland
delineation has been completed and submitted to the Corps, where
appropriate.
14. Compliance Certification. Every permittee who has received a Nationwide
permit verification from the Corps will submit a signed certification regarding
the completed work and any required mitigation. The certification will be
forwarded by the Corps with the authorization letter. The certification will
include:
(a) A statement that the authorized work was done in accordance with the
Corps authorization, including any general or specific conditions;
(b) A statement that any required mitigation was completed in accordance
with the permit conditions; and
(c) The signature of the permittee certifying the completion of the work
and mitigation.
15. Use of Multiple Nationwide Permits. The use of more than one NWP for
a single and complete project is prohibited, except when the acreage loss of
waters of the United States authorized by the NWPs does not exceed the
acreage limit of the NWP with the highest specified acreage limit. For
example, if a road crossing over tidal waters is constructed under NWP 14,
with associated bank stabilization authorized by NWP 13, the maximum
acreage loss of waters of the United States for the total project cannot
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16. Water Supply Intakes. No activity, including structures and work in
navigable.waters of the United States or discharges of dredged or fill
material, may occur in the proximity of a public water supply intake except
where the activity is for repair of the public water supply intake structures or
adjacent bank stabilization.
17. Shellfish Beds. No activity, including structures and work in navigable
waters of the United States or discharges of dredged or fill material, may
occur in areas of concentrated shellfish populations, unless the activity is
directly related to a shellfish harvesting activity authorized by NWP 4.
18. Suitable Material: No activity, including structures -and work in navigable
waters of the United States or discharges of dredged or fill material, may
consist of unsuitable material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc.)
and material used for construction or discharged must be free from toxic
pollutants in toxic amounts (see Section 307 of the Clean Water Act).
19. Mitigation. The project must be designed and constructed to avoid and
minimize adverse effects to waters of the United States to the maximum
extent practicable at the project site (i.e., on site). Mitigation will be required
when necessary to ensure that the adverse effects to the aquatic
environment are minimal. The District Engineer will consider the factors
discussed below when determining the acceptability of appropriate and
practicable mitigation necessary to offset adverse effects on the aquatic
environment that are more than minimal.
(a) Compensatory mitigation at a minimum 1:1 ratio will be required for all
wetland impacts requiring a PCN. Consistent,with National policy, the
District Engineer will establish a preference for restoration of wetlands
to meet the minimum compensatory mitigation ratio, with preservation
used only in exceptional circumstances.
(b) To be practicable, the mitigation must be available and capable of
being done considering costs. existing technology, and logistics in light
of the overall project purposes. Examples of mitigation that may be
appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the
size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland or upland
vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and
replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating,
restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values,
preferably in the same watershed;
(c) The District Engineer will require restoration, creation, enhancement,
or preservation of other aquatic resources in order to offset the
authorized impacts to the extent necessary to ensure that the adverse
effects on the aquatic environment are minimal. An important element
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of any compensatory mitigation plan for projects in or near streams or
other open waters is the establishment and maintenance, to the
maximum extent practicable, of vegetated buffers next to open waters
on the project site. The vegetated buffer should consist of native
species. The District Engineer will determine the appropriate width of
the vegetated buffer and in which cases it will be required. Normally,
the vegetated buffer will be 25 to 50 feet wide on each side of the
stream, but the District Engineer may require wider vegetated buffers
to address documented water quality concerns. If there are open
waters on the project site and the District Engineer requires
compensatory mitigation for wetland impacts to ensure that the net
adverse effects on the aquatic environment are minimal, any vegetated
buffer will comprise no more than 1/3 of the remaining compensatory
mitigation acreage after the permanently filled wetlands have been
replaced on a one-to -one acreage basis. In addition, compensatory
mitigation must address adverse effects on wetland functions and
values and cannot be used to offset the acreage of wetland losses that
would occur in order to meet the acreage limits of some of the NWPs
(e.g., for NWP 39, Y. acre of wetlands cannot be created to change a
1/2 acre loss of wetlands to a 1/4 acre loss; however, Ys acre of created
wetlands can be used to reduce the impacts of a 1/3 acre Toss of
wetlands). If the prospective permittee is required to submit a
compensatory mitigation proposal with the PCN, the proposal may be
either conceptual or detailed.
(d) To the extent appropriate, permittees should consider mitigation
banking and other appropriate forms of compensatory mitigation. If the
District Engineer determines that compensatory mitigation is necessary
to offset losses of waters of the United States and ensure that the net
adverse effects of the authorized work on the aquatic environment are
minimal, consolidated mitigation approaches, such as mitigation banks,
will be the preferred method of providing compensatory mitigation,
unless the District Engineer determines that activity- specific
compensatory mitigation is more appropriate, based on which is best
for the aquatic environment. These types of mitigation are preferred
because they involve larger blocks of protected aquatic environment,
are more likely to meet the mitigation goals, and are more easily
checked for compliance. If a mitigation bank or other consolidated
mitigation approach is not available in the watershed, the District
Engineer will consider other appropriate forms of compensatory
mitigation to offset the losses of waters of the United States to ensure
that the net adverse effects of the authorized work on the aquatic
environment are minimal.
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20. Spawning Areas. Activities, including structures and work in navigable
waters of the United States or discharges of dredged or fill material, in
spawning areas during spawning seasons must be avoided to the maximum
extent practicable. Activities that result in the physical destruction (e.g.,
excavate, fill, or smother downstream by substantial turbidity) of an
important spawning area are not authorized.
21. Management of Water Flows. To the maximum extent practicable, the
activity must be designed to maintain preconstruction downstream flow
conditions (e.g., location, capacity, and flow rates). Furthermore, the activity
must not permanently restrict or impede the passage of normal or expected
high flows .(unless the primary purpose of the fill is to impound waters) and
the structure or discharge of dredged or fill material must withstand
expected high flows. The activity must, to the maximum extent practicable,
provide for retaining excess flows from the site, provide for maintaining
surface flow rates from the site similar to preconstruction conditions, and
must not increase water flows from the project site, relocate water, or
redirect water flow beyond preconstruction conditions. In addition, the
activity must, to the maximum extent practicable, reduce adverse effects
such as flooding or erosion downstream and upstream of the project site,
unless the activity is part of a larger system designed to manage water
flows.
22. Adverse Effects From Impoundments. If the activity, including structures
and work in navigable waters of the United States or discharge of dredged
or fill material, creates an impoundment of water, adverse effects on the
aquatic system caused by the accelerated passage of water and /or the
restriction of its flow shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
23. Waterfowl Breeding Areas. Activities, including structures and work in
navigable waters of the United States or discharges of dredged or fill
material, into breeding areas for migratory waterfowl must be avoided to the
maximum extent practicable.
24. Removal of Temporary Fills. Any temporary fills must be removed in their
entirety and the affected areas returned to their preexisting elevation.
25. Designated Critical Resource Waters. Critical resource waters include,
NOAA - designated marine sanctuaries, National Estuarine Research
Reserves, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, critical habitat for Federally
listed threatened and endangered species, coral reefs, State natural
heritage sites, and outstanding national resource waters or other waters
officially designated by a State as having particular environmental or
ecological significance and identified by the District Engineer after notice
and opportunity for public comment. The District Engineer may also •
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designate additional critical resource waters after notice and opportunity for
comment.
(a)
Except as noted below, discharges of dredged or fill material into
waters of the United States are not authorized by NWPs 7, 12, 14, 16,
17, 21, 29, 31, 35, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44 for any activity within, or
directly affecting, critical resource waters, including wetlands adjacent
to such waters. Discharges of dredged or fill materials into waters of
the United States may be authorized by the above NWPs in National
Wild and Scenic Rivers if the activity complies with General Condition
7. Further, such discharges may be authorized in designated critical
habitat for Federally listed threatened or endangered species if the
activity complies with General Condition 11 and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service has
concurred in a determination of compliance with this condition.
(b) For NWPs 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36,
37, and 38, notification is required in accordance with General
Condition 13, for any activity proposed in the designated critical
resource waters including wetlands adjacent to those waters. The
District Engineer may authorize activities under these NWPs only after
he determines that the impacts to the critical resource waters will be no
more than minimal.
26. Fills Within 100 -Year Floodplains. For purposes of this general condition,
100 -year floodplains will be identified through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FEMA-
approved local floodplain maps.
(a) Discharges Below Headwaters. Discharges of dredged or fill material
into waters of the United States resulting in permanent, above -grade
fills within the 100 -year floodplain at or below the point on a stream
where the average annual flow is five cubic feet per second (i.e., below
headwaters) are not authorized by NWPs 29, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44.
For NWPs 12 and 14, the prospective permittee must notify the District
Engineer in accordance with General Condition 13 and the notification
must include documentation that any permanent, above -grade fills in
waters of the United States within the 100 -year floodplain below
headwaters comply with FEMA or FEMA- approved local floodplain
construction requirements.
(b) Discharges in Headwaters (i.e.. above the point on a stream where the
average annual flow is five cubic feet per second).
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(1) Flood Fringe. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of
the United States resulting in permanent, above -grade fills within
the flood fringe of the 100 -year floodplain of headwaters are not
authorized by NWPs 12, 14, 29, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44, unless the
prospective permittee notifies the District Engineer in accordance
with General Condition 13. The notification must include
documentation that such discharges comply with FEMA or FEMA-
approved local floodplain construction requirements.
(2) Floodway. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of
the United States resulting in permanent, above -grade fills within
the floodway of the 100 -year floodplain of headwaters are not
authorized by NWPs 29, 39, 40, 42, 43, and 44. For NWPs 12
and 14, the permittee must notify the District Engineer in
accordance with General Condition 13 and the notification must
include documentation that any permanent, above grade fills
proposed in the floodway comply with FEMA or FEMA- approved
local floodplain construction requirements.
Section 10 Only Condition
1. Removal, Relocation or Other Alteration to Structures. The permitee
understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States
requires the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work
herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his
authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable
obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will
be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove,
relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without
expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United
States on account of any such removal or alteration.
Special Condition
1. Access. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the
authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to ensure that it is being
or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions of
your permit.
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Corps Regional General Conditions
1. Bog and Bog -like Wetlands. The use of NWPs is specifically prohibited in
bog and bog -like wetlands or just the bog or bog -like component of a
wetland system (as defined in the Definition section of this Public Notice),
except for projects provided coverage under the following NWPs:
NWP 3(i,ii) —
NWP 20 —
NWP 32 —
NWP 38 —
NWP 40(a) —
Maintenance
Oil Spill Cleanup
Completed Enforcement Actions
Cleanup of Hazardous and Toxic Waste
USDA program participant
NOTE: NWP regulations do not allow the regional conditioning of NWP
40(a).
2. Mature Forested Wetlands. The use of NWPs is specifically prohibited in
mature forested systems or just the mature forested component of a
wetland system (as defined in the Definition section of this Public Notice),
except for projects provided coverage under the following NWPs:
NWP 3(i,ii) —
NWP 20 . —
NWP 32 —
NWP 38 —
NWP 40(a) —
Maintenance
Oil Spill Cleanup
Completed Enforcement Actions
Cleanup of Hazardous and Toxic Waste
USDA program participant
NOTE: NWP regulations do not allow the regional conditioning of NWP
40(a).
3. Revegetation. Though applying to all NWPs where wetland vegetation is
temporarily removed, this condition most often applies to NWPs 12, 13, 14,
and 33 which require restoration and /or revegetation of the temporarily
impacted areas or work areas. This condition does not apply to any NWP
authorizations which require a separate mitigation plan.
Upon completion of the work authorized by the NWP, the site shall be
replanted with the appropriate native upland or wetland vegetation during
the first available planting season. Vegetation removal or destruction shall
be held to the absolute minimum necessary. The applicant shall take
appropriate measures to ensure revegetation success, as defined below.
Success is defined as 80% of the planted area being covered with native
species five years after construction is completed. If this standard is not
equaled or exceeded, remedial measures (e.g., replanting, soil
amendments, additional monitoring, etc.) may be required until success is
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achieved. Measures such as hydroseeding with annual or non - invasive
grasses or'groundcovers may be used for temporary erosion control.
4. Commencement Bay. An individual permit is required in the
Commencement Bay Study Area (CBSA) for activities which would have
qualified for the following NWPs:
NWP 12 — Utility Line Activities (substations and access roads)
NWP 13 — Bank Stabilization
NWP 14 -- Linear Transportation Crossings
NWP 23 — Approved Categorical Exclusions
NWP 29 — Single- Family.Housing
NWP 39 — Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Developments
NWP 40 — Agricultural Activities
NWP 41 — Reshaping Existing Drainage Ditches
NWP 42 — Recreational Facilities
NWP 43 — Stormwater Management Facilities
The CBSA is located near the southern end of Puget Sound's main basin at
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. The CBSA extends from Brown's
Point around the bay to Point Defiance and includes the commercial
waterways, wetlands, and any other jurisdictional waters. From Point
Defiance, the line runs southeast to State Route 7 (Pacific Avenue), then
south to the centerline of 1 -5; then east (northbound lanes) along 1 -5 to the
Puyallup River. The boundary extends 200 feet on either side of the
Puyallup River southeast to the Clark Creek Road (Melroy) Bridge. From
the Puyallup River, the boundary extends east along 1 -5 to 70th Avenue E.
The line then returns to Brown's Point to the northwest, following the 100 -
foot contour elevation above sea level located east of Hylebos Creek and
Marine View Drive.
5. Mill Creek Special Area Management Plan (SAMPI. Within the
boundaries of the (SAMP), only the following NWPs can be used in those
areas designated as "Developable Wetlands ":
NWP 14 — Linear Transportation Crossings
NWP 23 — Approved Categorical Exclusions
NWP 29 -- Single- Family Housing
NWP 33 -- Temporary Construction, Access and Dewatering
NWP 39 — Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Developments
NWP 40 — Agricultural Activities
NWP 41 -- Reshaping Existing Drainage Ditches
NWP 42 — Recreational Facilities
NWP 43 — Stormwater Management Facilities
Until the SAMP is approved, the users of these NWPs listed above (except
NWP 40a.) must notify the District Engineer in accordance with General
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Condition 13 for any acreage or volume proposed. Once the SAMP is
approved, the "Notification" limits will be as specified in the individual
NWPs.
Mitigation requirements for these projects must either be onsite or within the
areas designated as "Preferred Mitigation Sites ". Mitigation plans must
comply with the.requirements found within the Mill Creek Special Area
Management Plan, King County, Washington, dated April 2000.
An individual permit is required for all proposals in "Developable Wetlands"
that would have qualified for NWPs other than those listed above.
NWP 27, Stream Restoration and Enhancement Activities, can be used
within the SAMP, but, must comply with the requirements found within the
Mill Creek Special Area Management Plan, King County, Washington.
The Mill Creek SAMP applies to all areas and tributaries drained by Mill
Creek, (Auburn), Mullen Slough, Midway Creek, Auburn Creek, and the
area bounded by 4th Street Northeast in Aubum on the south, and the
Ordinary High Water mark of the Green River on the east and north.
6. Prohibited Work Times for Bald Eagle Protection. For compliance with
National General Condition 11, the following construction activity
prohibitions apply to protect bald eagles, listed as threatened under the
Endangered Species Act:
(a) No construction activity authorized under a NWP shall occur within 1/4
mile of an occupied bald eagle nest, nocturnal roost site, or wintering
concentration area, within the following seasonal work prohibition
times.
(b) No construction activity authorized under a NWP shall occur within 1/2
mile BY LINE OF SIGHT of an occupied bald eagle nest or nocturnal
roost site, within the following seasonal work prohibition times.
Work prohibition times:
(1) Nesting between January 1 and August 15 each year.
(2) Wintering areas between November 1 and March 31 each
year.
Exceptions to these prohibited work times can be made by request to the
Corps and approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Contact the USFWS to determine if a bald eagle nest, noctumal roost, or
wintering concentration occurs near your proposed project:
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West of Cascades: Olympia Office - (360) 753 -9440
East of Cascades: Ephrata - (509) 754 -8580
or Spokane - (509) 893 -8002
Mainstem of the Columbia River downstream from McNary Dam:
Portland - (503) 231 -6179
NOTE: If the bald eagle is delisted (6 July 2000 at the earliest), this
regional condition will no longer be valid.
Regional General 401 Conditions
State
1. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls.
(a) For in -water construction activities: An individual. 401 Certification is
not required under this condition for projects or activities authorized
under NWPs that will meet the following requirements of the water
quality standards (WAC 173 -201A -110):
(1) All necessary local and State permits have been obtained;
(2) Best Management Practices have been implemented; and,
(3) Turbidity does not extend beyond the following limits:
(a) Up to 100 feet downstream from the activity in waters flowing
up to 10 cfs (cubic feet per second) at the time of
construction;
(b) Up to 200 feet downstream from the activity in waters flowing
between 10 cfs to 100 cfs at the time of construction;
(c) Up to 300 feet downstream from the activity in waters flowing
above 100 cfs at the time of construction; or,
(d) A radius of up to 150 feet for projects or activities within or
along lakes, ponds, wetlands, estuaries, marine waters or
other non - flowing waters.
For WDOT in -water construction projects or activities, an individual 401
certification is not required for those projects or activities in compliance
with the Ecology approved Implementing Agreement regarding
compliance with the State of Washington Surface Water Quality
Standards.
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Applicants whose projects or activities will not or do not meet the
above requirements must contact Ecology to request issuance of an
individual 401 Certification or a modification to the water quality
standards pursuant to WAC 173 -201A -110.
(b) For upland and wetland construction activities: An individual 401
Certification is not required under this condition for projects or activities
authorized under NWPs that meet the applicable turbidity standards in
adjacent waterbodies (per WAC 173 -201A -030).
For WDOT projects or activities authorized under NWPs, an individual
401 certification is not required under this condition for projects or
activities that are in compliance with the most current applicable
WDOT Highway Runoff Manual and the Ecology- approved Temporary
Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) document for project site plans.
Applicants whose projects or activities will not or do not meet the
above requirements must contact Ecology to request issuance of an
individual 401 Certification or a modification to the water quality
standards pursuant to WAC 173 -201A -110.
2. Stormwater Provisions. An individual 401 Certification is not required
under this condition for any project or activity authorized under NWPs
complying with applicable provisions of:
(a) the stormwater - related conditions of an HPA issued for the project or
activity; or,
(b) the most current Ecology- approved version of the Puget Sound
Stormwater Manual, the WDOT Highway Runoff Manual, or any other
Ecology - approved local stormwater manual. Compliance may be
determined by submitting a letter signed by a professional engineer
certifying that the stormwater design meets the applicable manual.
3. Compliance with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System ( NPDES). An individual 401 Certification is required
for and project or activity authorized under NWPs that are not in compliance
with all applicable requirements of a general or individual NPDES permit.
4. Projects or Activities Discharging to Impaired Waters. An individual 401
Certification is required for projects or activities that will discharge to a
waterbody on the state's list of impaired waterbodies (the 303(d) list) if the
discharge will result in further exceedances of the 303(d)- fisted contaminant
or will result in further impairment of the listed reason for impairment of that
waterbody, except as described below:
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(a) For projects or activities that will discharge to a 303(d)- listed waterbody
that has an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), an individual
401 Certification is not required under this condition if the applicant '
provides documentation for Ecology approval showing that the
discharge is within the limits established in the TMDL.
(b) For projects and activities that will discharge to a 303(d)- listed
waterbody that does not have an approved Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL), an individual 401 Certification is not required under this
condition if the applicant provides documentation for Ecology approval
showing that the project or activity will not result in further discharges
of the listed contaminant or further impairment of the listed reason for
impairment:
Note: For example, if a waterbody is on the 303(d) list for exceeding the
water quality criteria for fecal coliform, applicants must provide
documentation showing that the proposed project will not result in further
fecal coliform exceedances in that waterbody or individual 401 Certification
will be required.
When an individual 401 Certification is required for projects or activities that
would result in further exceedances or impairment in 303(d)- listed
waterbodies, Ecology may issue a 401 Certification if mitigation is provided
that would result in a net decrease in listed contaminants or Tess impairment
in the waterbody. This determination would be made during individual 401
Certification review.
5. Notification. For projects or activities that will require individual 401
Certification, applicants must provide Ecology with the documentation
provided to the Corps (as described in Corps National General Condition
13), including, when applicable:
(a) Delineation of special aquatic sites, including wetlands. [Note:
delineation should also be provided for areas described in local Critical
Areas Ordinances, such as riparian zones, locally - significant wetlands,
shorelines of statewide significance, etc.]
(b) Proposed compensatory mitigation or restoration plans.
(c) Proposed water quality and water quantity management measures
(e.g., proposed stormwater management plan and designs, proposed
BMPs, etc.).
(d) Endangered or threatened listed species that may be affected by the
proposed work.
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(e) Historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
(f)
(g)
Site plans showing the 100 -year floodplain.
Other applicable requirements of Corps National General Condition 13,
Corps Regional Conditions, or notification conditions of the applicable
NWP.
A request for 401 Certification is not complete until the applicable
documents noted above have been provided to Ecology and Ecology has
received a copy of the final authorization letter from the Corps providing
coverage for a proposed project or activity under the NWP Program.
6. Compliance Certification. Applicants must provide a copy of the
compliance certification to Ecology whenever it is required to be submitted
to the Corps (as described in Corps National General Condition 14).
7. Mitigation. 401 Certification is based on adequate compensatory
mitigation being provided for wetland and other water quality - related
impacts of projects or activities authorized under the NWP Program. An
individual 401 Certification is required for projects or activities authorized
under NWPs that do not receive written approval from Ecology of proposed
mitigation plans for the following:
(a) Any fill- related impacts to Category I wetlands or other high - quality
wetlands including bogs, mature forested wetlands, vernal pools,
camas prairie wetlands, playas, and prairie potholes.
(b) Any fill- related impacts to tidal waters or to non -tidal wetlands adjacent
to tidal waters.
(c) Any Corps- required proposed compensatory mitigation plan (as
described in Corps National General Condition 13) under NWPs 14,
39, 40, 42, and 43 for any fill- related impacts greater than % acre.
Mitigation plans submitted for Ecology review and approval shall be based
on the guidance provided in Guidelines for Developing Freshwater Wetlands
Mitigation Plans and Proposals (Ecology Publication 94 -29) and shall, at a
minimum, include the following:
(a) Evidence of wetland hydrology at the mitigation site.
(b) Completion and submittal of an "as -built report” upon construction of
the mitigation.
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(c) Completion and submittal of monitoring reports at Years 3 and 5
showing the results of monitoring for wetland hydrology, vegetation
types, and areal coverage of vegetation.
(d) For projects proposing mitigation at an Ecology- approved mitigation
bank, applicants shall provide a copy of the proposed impact and
mitigation bank credit determination.
In addition to the above, WDOT projects and activities authorized under
NWPs must comply with applicable provisions of the "Implementing
Agreement between the Washington Department of Transportation and the
Washington Department of Ecology Concerning Wetlands Protection and
Management ":
8. Temporary Fills. An individual 401 Certification is required-for any project
or activity authorized under NWPs that does not receive written approval
from Ecology allowing temporary fill to remain in wetlands or other
waterbodies for more than 90 days. The 90 -day period begins when fill is
first placed in the wetland or other waterbody.
9. Designated Critical Resource Waters. An individual 401 Certification is
required for any project or activity authorized under NWPs in waterbodies
on the most current list of the following Designated Critical Resource Waters
(as described in Corps National General Condition 25 on page 101):
(a) NOAA- designated marine sanctuaries.
(b) National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
(c) State natural heritage sites.
In addition, an individual 401 Certification is required for any project or
activity authorized under NWPs in any aquatic reserve established by
WDNR or in any outstanding national resource waters or other waters
officially designated by a State as having particular environmental or
ecological significance and identified by the District Engineer after notice
and opportunity for public comment.
10. Fills Within 100 -Year Floodplains. An individual 401 Certification is
required for any proposed project or activity authorized under NWPs that
includes permanent, above -grade fill within the 100 -year floodplain.
11. Standard 401 Certification Requirements. All permittees whose projects
or activities receive 401 Certification are subject to the applicable
requirements below:
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(a) Spill prevention and response: When operating equipment in or near
wetlands or other waters of the State, extreme care shall be taken to
prevent any petroleum products, chemicals, or other toxic or
deleterious materials from entering the wetlands or other waterbodies.
If a spill occurs, the operator shall immediately cease work, take steps
to contain the material, and notify Ecology's appropriate regional office.
(b) Equipment fueling: Fuel hoses, oil drums, oil or fuel transfer valves
and fittings, etc., shall be checked regularly for drips or leaks, and shall
be maintained and stored to prevent spills into state waters. Fueling is
to be done only in areas designed to contain spills and not within 50
feet of wetlands.
(c) No wash water discharges: Wash water containing oils, grease, or
other hazardous materials resulting from wash down of equipment or
working areas shall be contained for proper disposal, and shall not be
discharged into state waters or storm drains, unless authorized through
a separate NPDES permit or state waste discharge permit.
(d) Disposal of material: Construction debris and excess excavated or
dredged material shall be disposed of at an upland location in a
manner to prevent degradation of State waters.
(e) Clean fill: Fill material used in projects or activities authorized under
NWPs shall not result in exceedances of state water quality standards
(WAC 173- 201A), including exceedances of the surface water quality
numeric criteria, beyond the approved area of fill.
(f)
Note: For example, fill material should not contain contaminants or
toxic substances that would leach through the material and into
wetlands or other surface waters of the state at rates or concentrations
that exceed the surface water quality numeric criteria.
Identifying construction boundaries: Prior to clearing and grading in
wetlands, the adjacent wetlands and waterbodies shall be protected
from construction impacts. Construction fencing or flagging (using
brightly colored tape at no less than twenty -five foot (25') intervals) of
the existing wetlands and other waterbodies to be protected shall be
completed prior to clearing. All project staff shall be trained to
recognize construction fencing or flagging that identifies wetland
boundaries. Equipment shall not be moved into or operated in
wetlands or other waterbodies that are not authorized to be impacted.
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.(g)
Access: 401 Certification isbased on NWP permittees providing
access to project and mitigation sites upon request of Ecology
personnel for site inspections, monitoring, or data collection to
determine compliance with 401 certification conditions.
(h) Liability. Any 401 Certification issued for projects or activities
authorized under NWPs does not absolve the applicant from liability for
contamination occurring as a result of construction or operations and
for subsequent cleanup of surface waters or sediments:
EPA •
1. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls. 401 Certification determination is
based on the project or activity meeting established turbidity levels. EPA
will be using as guidance, the State water quality standards [WAC 173 -
201A- 110(3)]. Projects or activities that are expected to exceed these
levels or that do exceed these levels will require individual 401 Certification.
The water quality standards allow for short -term turbidity exceedances after
all necessary Best Management Practices have been implemented (e.g.,
properly placed and maintained filter fences, hay bales and /or other erosion
control devices, adequate detention of runoff to prevent turbid water from
flowing off -site, providing a vegetated buffer between the activity and open
water, etc.), and only up to the following limits:
(a) Up to 100 feet downstream from the activity in waters flowing up to 10
cfs (cubic feet per second) at the time of construction;
(b) Up to 200 feet downstream from the activity in waters flowing between
10 cfs to 100 cfs at the time of construction; or
(c) Up to 300 feet downstream from the activity in waters flowing above
100 cfs at the time of construction.
2. Compliance with Stormwater Provisions. 401 Certification of projects
and activities authorized under NWP permits will use the applicable
provisions of the most current Ecology- approved version of the Puget
Sound Stormwater Manual, or the Washington State Department of
Transportation Highway Runoff Manual on highway projects as guidance to
meet water quality standards.
3. Compliance with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System ( NPDES). For projects and activities requiring
coverage under an NPDES permit, certification is based on compliance with
the requirements of that permit. Projects and activities that are not in
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'compliance with NPDES requirements will require individual 401
Certification.
4. Projects or Activities Discharging to Impaired Waters. Projects or
activities that will discharge to a waterbody on the state's list of impaired
waterbodies (the 303(d) list) require individual 401 Certification if the
discharge may result in further exceedances of the 303(d)- listed
contaminant or will result in further impairment. The current list of 303(d)-
listed waterbodies is available on Ecology's web site at
http: / /www.wa.gov /ecology or by contacting Ecology's Federal Permits staff.
For projects or activities that will discharge to a 303(d)- listed waterbody that
does not have an approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), the
applicant must provide documentation for EPA approval showing that the
discharge will not result in further exceedances of the listed contaminant or
impairment.
For projects or activities that will discharge to a 303(d)- listed waterbody that
does have an approved TMDL, the applicant must provide documentation
for EPA approval showing that the.discharge is within the limits established
in the TMDL.
EPA may issue 401 Certification determination for projects or activities that
would result in further exceedances or impairment if mitigation is provided
that would result in a net decrease in listed contaminants or Tess impairment
in the waterbody. This determination would be made during individual 401
review.
5. Notification. For projects that will require individual 401 certification
determination, applicants must provide EPA with the same documentation
provided to the Corps (per Corps National General Condition 13), including
when applicable:
(a) Delineation of special aquatic sites, including wetlands.
(b) Proposed compensatory mitigation or restoration plans.
(c) Proposed water quality and water quantity management measures.
(d) Endangered or threatened listed species that may be affected by the
proposed work.
(e) Historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
(f) Site plans showing the 100 -year floodplain.
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(9)
Other applicable requirements of Corps National General Condition 13,
Corps Regional Conditions, or notification conditions of the applicable
Nationwide Permit.
A request for 401 Certification is not complete until the applicable
documents noted above have been provided to the certifying agency.
6. Compliance Certification. Applicants must provide a copy of the
compliance certification to EPA whenever it is required to be submitted to
the Corps (per Corps National General Condition 14).
7. Suitable Material: No activity., including.structures.and work in navigable
waters of the United States or discharges of dredged or fill material, may
consist of unsuitable material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc.)
and material used for construction or discharged must be free from toxic
pollutants in toxic amounts (see Section 307 of the Clean Water Act).
8. Mitigation. 401 Certification is based on adequate compensatory mitigation
being provided for wetland and other water quality- related impacts of
projects and activities authorized under the NWP Program. Compensatory
mitigation is required under Corps General Condition 13 for projects and
activities authorized under NWPs 14, 39, 40, 42, and 43. 401 Certification
is subject to the applicant receiving written approval from EPA of the
mitigation plan for projects and activities resulting in any of the following:
(a) Any impacts to Category I wetlands;
(b) Any impacts to tidal waters or non -tidal waters adjacent to tidal waters
(applies to NWP 14); or,
(c) Any impacts to wetlands greater than 1/4 acre.
Compensatory mitigation plans submitted for EPA review and approval
shall be based on the guidance provided in Guidelines for Developing
Freshwater Wetlands Mitigation Plans and Proposals (Ecology Publication
94 -29) and shall, at a minimum, include the following:
(a) Evidence of wetland hydrology at the mitigation site;
(b) Completion and submittal of an "as -built report" upon construction of
the mitigation;
(c) Completion and submittal of reports at Years 3 and 5 showing the
results of monitoring for wetland hydrology, vegetation types, and areal
coverage of vegetation.
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Projects and activities that do not receive written approval of their mitigation
plan, or do not meet the conditions stated above, will require an individual
401 Certification.
Note: Characterization of wetlands shall be based on field identification and
using the "Washington State Wetlands Rating System, Western
Washington, Second Edition ", dated August 1993 (Publication 93 -74) and
"Washington State Wetlands Rating System, Eastern Washington ", dated
October 1991 (Publication 91 -58) as guidance. Copies are available
through Ecology's Publications Office at (360) 407 - 6000.)
9. Management of Water Flows. 401 Certification of projects and activities
authorized under NWP permits is based on guidance and /or compliance
with the applicable provisions of the most current Ecology- approved version
of the Puget Sound Stormwater Manual. Projects and activities not meeting
the applicable provisions will require individual 401 Certification.
10. Temporary Fills. An individual 401 Certification is required for any activity
where temporary fill will remain in wetlands or other waterbodies for . more
than 90 days. The 90 day period begins when filling activity starts in the
wetland or other waterbody.
11. Designated Critical Resource Waters. An individual 401 Certification is
required for any proposed project or activity in waterbodies on the most
current list of the Designated Critical Resource Waters per Corps National
General Condition 25.
Critical resource waters include, NOAA - designated marine sanctuaries,
National Estuarine Research Reserves, National Wild and Scenic Rivers,
critical habitat for Federally listed threatened and endangered species, coral
reefs, and outstanding national resource waters or other waters officially
designated by a Tribe as having particular environmental or ecological
significance and identified by the District Engineer after notice and
opportunity for public comment. The District Engineer may also designate
additional critical resource waters after notice and opportunity for comment.
12. Fills Within 100 -Year Floodplains. An individual 401 Certification is
required for any proposed project that would increase permanent,above -grade
fill within the 100 -year floodplain (including the floodway and the flood fringe).
The 100 -year floodplain is defined as those areas identified as Zones A, A1-30,
AE, AH, AO, A99, V, V1 -30, and VE on the most current Federal Emergency
Management Agency Flood Rate Insurance Maps, or areas identified as within
the 100 -year floodplain on applicable local Flood Management Program maps.
The 100 -year flood is also known as the flood with a 100 -year recurrence
interval, or as the flood with an exceedance probability of 0.01.
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INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE. SPOKANE. WASHINGTON. APPROVED
W1RCH 31. 1003. WHERE SAID POINT 15 INTERSECTED BY AN EIRENSION
OF THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE ON TRACT 55. MOORE'S FIVE ACRE
TRACTS. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF
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39015 172nd Ave 5E.
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PH( 3601871 -2727
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
Permit Number: 1999 -2 -00470
Name of Permittee: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Date of Issuance: APR 18 2001
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit, sign
this certification and return it to the following address:
Department of the Army •
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Seattle District, Regulatory Branch
Post Office Box 3755
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Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a
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representative. If you fail to comply with your authorization,
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From: "Patty Michak" <pmichak @fishpro.com>
To: <dritter @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
Date: 12/20/01 4:51 PM
Subject: FW: Turning Basin 3 - NEPA document dates
Deb - Wrong e-mail address on first try.
From: "Patty Michak" <pmichak @fishpro.com>
To: dritter @ci.tukwilla.wa.us
Subject: Turning Basin 3 - NEPA document dates
Date: Thu, Dec 20, 2001, 4:51 PM
Deborah,
The dates for the NEPA documents for the Turning Basin 3 Habitat Restoration
Project are as follows:
Environmental Assessment:
Date submitted to NOAA - March 15th, 2000
FONSI issued June 29th, 2000
Biological Assessment:
Original submitted November 25th, 1999, amendments submitted May 17th, 2000.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Happy Holidays to you!
Thanks,
Patty Michak
Senior Fisheries Biologist
FishPro, Inc.
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Mr. William P. Cluckey
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700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300
Seattle, WA 98104 -5031
Dear Mr. Cluckey:
The Elliott Bay/Duwamish Restoration Program is a cooperative, intergovernmental prom
established to restore and replace natural resources injured by the discharge of oil or releases of hazardous
materials in Elliot Bay and the Duwamish River. To further the efforts of the Panel to restore habitat in the
Duwamish River, the Muckleshoot Tribe, one of the Panel's natural resource trustees, purchased the Kenco
Marine property in Turning Basin Number 3 of the Duwamish River. This property is located immediately
to the south of the City Light Substation on Marginal Place SW. The purpose of this letter is to inform
City Light of the conceptual project design and solicit your concerns and views at an early stage.
The Duwamish River in Turning Basin Number 3 has high biological value, particularly to
outmigrating juvenile sal monids. Habitat restoration in this area would provide a considerable benefit to
outmigrating juvenile salmonid species, especially chum and chinook that are particularly dependent upon
estuarine habitat. To restore the habitat, it is the Tribe's intent to remove the existing wham upland
structures and fill material to restore intertidal habitat in this reach of the Duwamish River. However, the
upland portions of the site closest to Marginal Place would be planted with riparian vegetation, including
trees. A copy of the conceptual design and the proposed vegetation planting scheme is attached to this
letter. A pre - application meeting with the City of Tukwila, the jurisdiction with regulatory authority over
the site, has been scheduled for January 14 at 2:30 PM. The meeting location is the Tukwila Permit Center
at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. in Tukwila. Representatives of the design team, photographs and
additional information will be available at this meeting. It is my hope that a representative of City Light
will be able to attend this pre - application meeting.
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to call inc at (253) 931 -0652,
extension 119. I thank you for your time and consideration.
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Senior Habitat Biologist
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From: Deborah Ritter
To: David Flores
Date: 11/26/01 11:36AM
Subject: Re: Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration
It is my understanding that the Muckleshoot Tribe has already been in communication with City Light
during the development of this project. However, they will review their files to document this
communication and then forward that information to you with copies to the City of Tukwila. However, at
the moment, this issue does not appear to be an environmental concern under SEPA.
CC: Greg Aramaki; pmichak @fishpro.com; rmalcom @econcline.com
rDeborah Ritter - Turning Basin #3 Aquaabitat Restoration Page 1
From: "David Flores" <David.Flores @ci.seattle.wa.us>
To: <dritter @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
Date: 11/21/01 11:16AM
Subject: Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration
Hello Deborah: Attached is City Light's response letter to the Notice of Anticipated Determination of
Nonsignificance Dated November 13, 2001 for the turning basin #3 aquatic habitat restoration. Hard copy
will follow. Also attached are photos of City Light's tower and the outfall.
If you have any questions feel free to reach me at 206 - 684 -3337.
David Flores, Real Property Agent.
CC: "Greg Aramaki" <Greg.Aramaki @ci.seattle.wa.us >, <rmalcom @econcline.com >,
<pmichak @fishpro.com>
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700 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104 -5031
November 21, 2001
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
Attention Deborah Ritter
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Dear Ms. Ritter:
Gary Zarker, Superintendent
Paul Schell, Mayor
PM #230404- 2 -302I - Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration (EO1 -028)
Seattle City Light's Real Estate Service's received and reviewed a Notice of Anticipated
Determination of Nonsignificance Dated November 13, 2001 for an aquatic habitat
restoration at turning basin #3. City Light is an adjacent property owner to the west of the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe's property. The City Light property has an outfall of water that
leads to the Duwamish Waterway, and approximately 45 feet to the north of the outfall is a
City Light transmission tower no. DU 0/5 N. See attached photos. City Light requests
further discussions with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to protect and preserve the existing
outfall and the integrity of the tower foundation.
Should you have any questions or need further information regarding this matter, feel free to
reach me at 206 - 684 -3337.
Sincerely,
Signed by
David Flores
Real Property Agent
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cc: Patti Michak via e -mail
Rod Malcom via e-mail
Greg Aramaki via e-mail
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Official Notice
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( ) CITY OF RENTON PUBLIC WORKS
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( ) SW K C CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
( ) MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
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PUBLONOTICE MAILINGS FOR PERN�'S
SEPA MAILINGS
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Findings (staff report, usu. with MDNS)
SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant)
Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's)
Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed or sent to newspaper)
SHORELINE MAILINGS:
Notice of Application for a Substantial Development Permit must be mailed to owners and to property owners within 500
feet of subject property, comments are due 30 days after the notice of application is n:a?led/posted. The notice of
Application for Shoreline Substantial Development Permit must include a statement that any person desiring to submit
written comments on the application or desiring to receive notification of the final decision on the application may do so
within 30 days of the notice of application. If a hearing will be held on the application, the hearing notice must include the
information that written comments may be submitted, or oral presentation made at the hearing.
Shoreline Permit Notice of Decision:
Mail to: (within 8 days of decision; 21 -day appeal period begins date received by DOE)
Department of Ecology Shorelands Section
State Attorney General
*Applicant
*Indian Tribes
*Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list).
*Any parties of record
* send only the staff report, site plan and the SEPA Determination
Send These Documents to DOE and Attorney General:
Permit Data Sheet
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (3 -part from Sierra)
Findings (staff report or memo) -
Shoreline Permit Application Form (filled out by applicant)
Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's)
- Site plan, with mean high water mark & improvements
— Cross - sections of site with structures & shoreline
- Grading Plan
— Vicinity map
SEPA determination (3 -part from Sierra)
Findings (staff report or memo)
SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant)
Any background studies related to impacts on shoreline
Notice of Application
Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed)
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( ) FIRE DISTRICT #11
( ) FIRE DISTRICT #2
( ) K.C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION
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( ) TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT
( ) TUKWILA LIBRARY
( ) RENTON LIBRARY
( ) KENT LIBRARY
( ) CITY OF SEATTLE LIBRARY
( ) ()WEST
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Project Name: Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration (E01 -028)
Project Description: Restore 19,954 square feet of fish and wildlife habitat in a portion of the
Turning Basin #3 on the Duwamish River, located at River Mile 5.2 involving
the removal of existing upland and in -water structures and the excavation
of 1,794 cubic yards of existing fill material, creating three intertidal and
supra -tidal habitat benches.
Applicant: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Fisheries Department
Project Location: 10054 Marginal Way South
Tax Parcel 562420 -0970
Permits Required by This Application:
1) SEPA Determination (E01 -028)
2) Shoreline Substantial Development (L01 -042) — exempt 7/24/01
3) Land Altering Permit
Existing NEPA documentation will be adopted to satisfy the requirements of SEPA. This
documentation will be available at the address below.
Anticipated Environmental Determination: Based upon review of a completed environmental
checklist and other information on file with the city, it is anticipated that a Determination of
Nonsignificance will be issued for the proposed project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197 -11-
355 is being used. It is likely that the City of Tukwila will determine that the project will not have a
probable significant adverse impact on the environment. It is likely that an environment impact
statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).
Consistent with the provisions of WAC 197 -11 -355, this may be the only opportunity to comment
on the environmental impacts of the proposal. Any person may submit written comments on the
environmental impacts of the proposal to the Department of Community Development by 5:00 p.m.
on November 27, 2001. Anyone who submits written comments will become parties of record and
will be notified of any decision on this project.
Issuance of Final Environmental Determination: If timely comments do not identify probable
significant adverse impacts that were not considered by the Anticipated Environmental
Determination, the Determination of Nonsignificance will be issued without a second comment
period. A copy of the Determination of Nonsignificance may be obtained upon request.
The official project file is available for public review at the Department of Community Development,
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite100, Tukwila WA 98188. If you have any questions about this
proposal contact Deborah Ritter, Associate Planner at 206 - 431 -3663.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
November 6, 2001
Department of Community Development
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION
Owner:
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
ATTN: Glen St. Amant, Fisheries Dept.
39015 172nd Avenue S.E.
Auburn, Washington 98092
VIA FAX 253 - 931 -0752
Re:
Turning Basin #3
Aquatic Habitat Restoration
E01 -028 (SEPA)
Dear Glen and Patty:
Agent:
Patty Michak
Senior Fisheries Biologist
FishPro
3780 S.E. Mile Hill Drive
Pt. Orchard, Washington 98366
VIA FAX 360 -871 -4460
Steve Lancaster, Director
Your SEPA application has been found to be complete as of November 6, 2001 for the purposes of meeting
state mandated time requirements. Essentially, this means that you have supplied the required items listed
on the application checklists for these types of permits.
We have prepared a laminated copy of the "Notice of Anticipated Determination of Nonsignificance" (dated
November 13, 2001) and a laminated copy of the site map to post on the notice board you have already
installed at the site. These laminated documents are available in our "will -call" drawer. Patty has agreed to
pick up these documents and to post them on the board on Tuesday, November 13, 2001. This is the same
day that we will be mailing public notice to property owners, tenants and businesses within 500 feet of the
project. After Patty has posted the laminated documents, she will return the signed and notarized "Affidavit of
Installation and Posting" to me (form attached).
We are about to commence our technical review process, which is the next phase in the processing of your
SEPA application. Although your application has been found to be "complete ", the items you supplied may
have to be revised or amended. The City may also require that you submit additional plans and information
to ensure the project meets the substantive requirements of the City and to finalize the review process. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call me at 206 -431 -3663.
Sincerely,
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Associate Planner
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, WashMgton 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
November 6, 2001
Department of Community Development
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION
Owner:
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
ATTN: Glen St. Amant, Fisheries Dept.
39015 172nd Avenue S.E.
Auburn, Washington 98092
VIA FAX 253 - 931 -0752
Re:
Turning Basin #3
Aquatic Habitat Restoration
E01 -028 (SEPA)
Dear Glen and Patty:
Agent:
Patty Michak
Senior Fisheries Biologist
FishPro
3780 S.E. Mile Hill Drive
Pt. Orchard, Washington 98366
VIA FAX 360 -871 -4460
Steve Lancaster, Director
Your SEPA application has been found to be complete as of November 6, 2001 for the purposes of meeting
state mandated time requirements. Essentially, this means that you have supplied the required items listed
on the application checklists for these types of permits.
We have prepared a laminated copy of the "Notice of Anticipated Determination of Nonsignificance" (dated
November 13, 2001) and a laminated copy of the site map to post on the notice board you have already
installed at the site. These laminated documents are available in our "will -call" drawer. Patty has agreed to
pick up these documents and to post them on the board on Tuesday, November 13, 2001. This is the same
day that we will be mailing public notice to property owners, tenants and businesses within 500 feet of the
project. After Patty has posted the laminated documents, she will retum the signed and notarized "Affidavit of
Installation and Posting" to me (form attached).
We are about to commence our technical review process, which is the next phase in the processing of your
SEPA application. Although your application has been found to be "complete ", the items you supplied may
have to be revised or amended. The City may also require that you submit additional plans and information
to ensure the project meets the substantive requirements of the City and to finalize the review process. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call me at 206 -431 -3663.
Sincerely,
Deborah Ritter
Associate Planner
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washi,Rgton 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Ms. Patty Michak
Senior Fisheries Biologist
FISHPRO, Inc.
3780 S.E. Mile Hill Drive
Port Orchard, Washington 98366
VIA FAX 360- 871 -4460
Re: Request for SEPA Determination
Duwamish Turning Basin #3
Habitat Development
10054 Marginal Way South, Tukwila
Dear Patty:
We have received your July 16, 2001 letter requesting that Tukwila issue a SEPA
Determination for the above - referenced project and that we adopt various NEPA
documentation in connection with that Determination. Per our conversation yesterday,
please submit the following items in connection with your request for a SEPA
Determination:
1. SEPA Application.
2. SEPA application fee of $325.00, payable to the City of Tukwila.
3. Affidavit of Ownership and Hold Harmless Permission to Enter Property, which has
been executed by the property owner and notarized.
4. Two sets of mailing labels for all property owners and tenants (residents and
businesses) within 500 feet of the subject property.
5. A public notice board to be installed on the site in a location that is easily and
safely accessible to the public.
As we discussed, these forms and associated information are available on our website
(www.ci.tukwila.wa.us) under "Land Use Applications ". On that page of the website, you
will find an entry for SEPA.
Once you have submitted Items 1 through 4 above, we will be able to process your
request for a SEPA Determination. As I indicated yesterday, we need to know what date
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
Ms. Patty Michak
July 24, 2001
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the notice board will be installed so we can make arrangements with the applicant for
posting of the public notice. The date of posting on the site will also be the date of the
mailing of the public notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 206-
431 -3663.
Sincerely,
Deborah Ritter
Associate Planner
July 24, 2001
•
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Ms. Patty Michak
Senior Fisheries Biologist
FISHPRO, Inc.
3780 S.E. Mile Hill Drive
Port Orchard, Washington 98366
VIA FAX 360- 871 -4460
Re: Request for SEPA Determination
Duwamish Turning Basin #3
Habitat Development
10054 Marginal Way South, Tukwila
Dear Patty:
We have received your July 16, 2001 letter requesting that Tukwila issue a SEPA
Determination for the above - referenced project and that we adopt various NEPA
documentation in connection with that Determination. Per our conversation yesterday,
please submit the following items in connection with your request for a SEPA
Determination:
1. SEPA Application.
2., SEPA application fee of $325.00, payable to the City of Tukwila.
3! Affidavit of Ownership and Hold Harmless Permission to Enter Property, which has
been executed by the property owner and notarized.
Two sets of mailing labels for all property owners and tenants (residents and
businesses) within 500 feet of the subject property.
A public notice board to be installed on the site in a location that is easily and
safely accessible to the public.
As we discussed, these forms and associated information are available on our website
(www.ci.tukwila.wa.us) under "Land Use Applications ". On that page of the website, you
will find an entry for SEPA.
4.
Once you have submitted Items 1 through 4 above, we will be able to process your
request for a SEPA Determination. As I indicated yesterday, we need to know what date
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
Ms. Patty Michak
July 24, 2001
Page 2
the notice board will be installed so we can make arrangements with the applicant for
posting of the public notice. The date of posting on the site will also be the date of the
mailing of the public notice. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 206-
431 -3663.
Sincerely,
-1>/bcriL
Deborah Ritter
Associate Planner
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FISI-PRO
Engineers and Environmental Consultants
July 16, 2001
CITIROF To o/tiA
Mr. Steve Lancaster JUL 1 9 2001
Director
Department of Community Development PERMIT CENTER
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Suite 100
Tukwila Washington 98188
Re: Request for City of Tukwila to adopt NEPA documentation to satisfy requirements of
SEPA for the Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project. Parcel No.
562420 -099 7, Turning Basin 3 Kenco Marine property.
Dear Mr. Lancaster,
In 1999 the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe acting on behalf of the Elliott Bay /Duwamish
Restoration Program Panel, an intergovernmental program established under a consent
decree to help restore natural resources injured by pollution in Elliott Bay and the lower
Duwamish River, submitted applications for permits to construct an intertidal habitat
restoration project. The consent decree identified the need to remediate various
contaminated sites and restore habitat for the purpose of restoring aquatic health and
safety. This project is one of a series of habitat restoration projects to be implemented
under the consent decree, two of which will be constructed in the City of Tukwila.
Habitat restoration at this site will benefit fish and wildlife, particularly chinook and chum
salmon, provide a more aesthetic view, allow for passive public education opportunities,
and decrease potential needs for emergency services.
In January of 1999 FishPro, Inc, as an agent for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, met with
the City of Tukwila in a Pre - Application Process meeting for the fish and wildlife habitat
restoration project at the site know as Turning Basin #3 Kenco Marine property (Parcel
No. 562420 - 0907). At this meeting it was requested that the NEPA project documents
be submitted to the City of Tukwila to allow for a determination of adopting the NEPA
documents to satisfy SEPA requirements. With the completion of the NEPA review and
issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact by National Marine Fisheries Service, to
fulfill the request of the City of Tukwila we are submitting the Environmental
Assessment, Biological Assessment, and Amendments to the Biological Assessment for
the Turning Basin #3 Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project. FishPro, Inc. requests
that the City of Tukwila adopt the completed NEPA document to fulfill the SEPA
requirements of this project. The Environmental Assessment for this project was
developed with the intent to meet and or exceed the environmental element
requirements of SEPA.
FISHPRO, INC. • 3780 5.E. Mile Hill Drive • Port Orchard, WA 98366 • Fax 360/871 -4460 • Phone 360/871.2727
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We would also like to reference for addendum the following NEPA and or NEPA/SEPA
documents that provide supporting environmental analysis for similar projects in the
vicinity of Turning Basin #3 in the Dumawish Basin:
Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and Restoration Plan for the
Green /Duwamish River Basin Restoration Program. King County Washington
November 2000 (combined NEPA/SEPA document). Lead NEPA Agency: US Army
Corps of Engineers, Seattle District. Lead SEPA Agency: King County, Department of
Natural Resources. Within the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and
Restoration Plan for the Green /Duwamish River Basin Restoration Program two
projects are identified that are located in the vicinity of Turning Basin #3 and are similar
in intent to the Turning Basin #3 Restoration Project these projects are the Elliott Bay
Nearshore and Site 1, Duwamish. The Elliott Bay Nearshore Restoration Project
objectives included increasing diversity of bottom substrate, improving nearshore marine
habitat conditions and removing undesirable bottom debris. This project involves more
in -water work for debris removal and substrate fill than the Turning Basin #3 project is
proposing. The Site 1, Duwamish involves estuarine habitat restoration by creating an
off - channel emergent marsh and intertidal area. This project will involve planting riparian
and emergent vegetation and placing large woody debris to create the intertidal habitat,
similar to the Turning Basin #3 project.
Seaboard Lumber Site Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project Environmental Assessment.
1998. Lead Federal Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Damage Assessment and Restoration Center Northwest Seattle. The Seaboard Lumber
restoration project is located in the Duwamish River system and is of a similar nature as
the Turning Basin #3 project. The project objectives included restoring intertidal habitat
for juvenile salmonids, establishing high intertidal salt marsh vegetation with a buffer to
upland riparian vegetation, and removal of industrial debris. The overall scope of the
project is larger than the Turning Basin #3 project requiring the removal of numerous in-
water creosoted pilings and contaminated soils, and encompassing 17 acres in total. On
August 13, 1998 the State issued a Determination of Non - Significance for the project.
Previously submitted documents to your department include:
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved design drawings and Nationwide Permit
authorizing construction April 18, 2001;
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Hydraulic Project Approval June 26,
2000;
• U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service letter of concurrence for the
Biological Assessment September 28, 2000;
• U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service letter Finding of No Significant Impact — Turning
Basin #3 Restoration Project June 26, 2000.
Based upon the completed Environmental Assessment and issuance of a FONSI, review
of the Biological Assessment and informal consultation for the protection of endangered
species, project approval and issuance of a Corps of Engineers permit and issuance of a
State Hydraulic Project Approval we feel that environmental impact concerns and
protection from project construction impacts have been adequately addressed. Review
of the Environmental Assessment will demonstrate that the environmental requirements
of SEPA review have been adequately addressed and that adoption of this document
should occur.
Ms. Deborah Ritter, Associate Planner has been our contact for this project. She has
stated that a determination for adoption of the NEPA document to meet SEPA
requirements will require 10 days from the receipt of this letter. We are looking forward
to hearing from the City of Tukwila within this time frame.
Sinc rely,
Patty MiChak
Senior Fisheries Biologist
Enclosures
Cc: Glen St. Amant, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Department (without
enclosures)
Roderick Malcom, EFH Consulting Ltd. (without enclosures)
Ken Ferjancic, FPI (without enclosures)
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