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E08 -005
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 31, 2009
TO: Laurie Anderson, Fiscal Specialist
FROM: Jaimie Reavis, Assistant Planner
RE: Refund for concurrency fees paid under permit number L07 -026
In May 2008, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) applied for a SEPA/Environmental Review
permit (E08 -005) and a Special Permission permit (L08 -018). Both applications were
expired on December 5, 2008 (see attached letter). The applicant was overcharged for the
Special Permission permit in the amount of $240.00. For the SEPA permit, there was an
outstanding balance of $200.00 owed to the City of Tukwila. On March 31, 2009, Brett
Conrad of PSE submitted a check in the amount of $200 to pay the outstanding balance
on the SEPA permit. Brett Conrad of PSE is requesting a refund in the amount of $240.00
for the amount overcharged for the Special Permission permit L08 -018.
Please send the refund to PSE at the following address:
PSE c/o Brett Conrad
EST 06E
P.O. Box 90868
Bellevue, WA 98009 -0868
Please call me at (206)431 -3659 or x1659 with any questions...thanks!
gd,t/P0er-
Jaimie Reavis
March 30`h, 2009
Jaimie Reavis
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
MAR 31 2009
COMMUNiT(
DEVELOPIVENT
RE: PSE 2008 Maintenance — applications for tree removal
Dear: Jaimie:
Please find enclosed a check for $200.00 as requested in your letter of December 5`h,
2008.: Please process the refund for $240.00 as referenced in your letter. Please let me
know if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
Brett Conrad
PSE Vegetation Management
Project Manager
253.670.2170
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City o, j' Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
December 5, 2008
Tina Melton
Puget Sound Energy
RE: PSE 2008 Maintenance — applications for tree removal
SEPA Environmental Review (E08 -005) and Special Permission (L08 -018)
Dear Tina:
An incompleteness letter was sent for the above applications on May 16, 2008, with a list of
items that still needed to be received by the City of Tukwila in order for those applications to be
deemed complete. A follow -up letter, with additional items needed for City review of your
applications, was sent on August 8, 2008 as a result of a meeting we had on August 1, 2008 with
Brett Conrad and Tukwila staff. It is Tukwila Department of Community Development (DCD)
policy to cancel an incomplete application when the applicant fails to submit additional
information required within 90 days following notification from the Department that the
application is incomplete. Your applications for SEPA Environmental Review (E08 -005) and a
Special Permission (L08 -018) have therefore been canceled.
Our records show that there is an outstanding balance of $200 for the SEPA permit. For the
Special Permission permit, we owe PSE a refund of $240. Please send in a check for $200, and
we will process the refund for $240. Please contact me at (206) 431 -3659 or
jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us with any questions.
Sincerely,
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Jaimie Reavis
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Cizy qf Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
August 8, 2008
Brett Conrad
Puget Sound Energy
EST 06E
P.O. Box 90868
Bellevue, WA 98009
Cate Burnett
Arbor Metrics Solutions
6905 S 228th Street
Kent, WA 98032
Kim Peterson
Blue Heron Services
P.O. Box 393
Index, WA 98256
RE: PSE 2008 Maintenance — applications for tree removal
SEPA Environmental Review (E08 -005) and Special Permission (L08 -018)
Dear Brett, Cate, and Kim:
In May of 2008, we sent you a letter of incomplete application for the land use applications
identified above. Items that were requested at that time in order for you to have a complete
application included a Shoreline Substantial Development permit application and a $200
outstanding balance for the SEPA application. It was also determined based on a field visit on May
14, 2008 we needed additional technical information (including a table listing the number, type and
species of trees to be removed greater than 4" DBH, identified by parcel number) for our review of
the project. We are still awaiting submittal of this information, along with the Shoreline Permit
application and remaining balance for the SEPA fee.
On August 1, 2008, City staff met with Brett Conrad and Kim Peterson to obtain additional
information on PSE vegetation management policies and the work proposed in Tukwila. As a
result of this meeting, there are a number of items the City of Tukwila is requesting, in addition to
those described in the paragraph above, in order to process your applications:
1. Please provide the height of the transmission lines in the areas where you are proposing
to remove trees. This includes the sensitive area locations adjacent to the Green River and
within the wetland areas to the south, as well as any areas where trees are proposed to be
removed from private property. Parcel lines and property ownership should be indicated
on the plans, showing whether the trees are located within PSE right -of -way, easements,
or private property.
2. Indicate on plans the extent of the wire zone and the extent of the border zone, and
indicate which trees are proposed for removal according to the zone in which they're
located. For each tree, indicate species, height, and DBH.
3. Indicate on plans the locations of any trees proposed for removal from the danger tree
zone that are also located within sensitive areas (including information on species, height,
and DBH).
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4. We have reviewed the NERC vegetation standards and do not agree that the extent of
vegetation removal as proposed with your applications is required to comply with the
NERC standards. The NERC standard requires establishment of vertical clearance
between vegetation and transmission wires — not a maximum tree height as PSE has
proposed. The NERC standard requires that the vertical clearance take into account local
conditions, including line terrain and elevation, species types and growth rates, and an
annual vegetation removal plan that considers "all environmental factors" as well as the
need to obtain "permissions or permits" from "regulatory authorities" such as the City of
Tukwila. PSE's proposed vegetation removal does not address these issues. Finally, the
NERC standard expressly acknowledges the possibility that the transmission owner may
be "restricted from obtaining the clearances specified," and directs the transmission
owner to develop necessary mitigation measures for when that occurs.
We assume that those mitigation measures are contained in PSE's Transmission
Vegetation Management Program, which we have repeatedly requested but PSE has
declined to provide. We have been able to obtain a copy of the latest version of Seattle
City Light's vegetation management policy document regarding their work within
230KV rights -of -way. Rather than having a maximum vegetation height, SCL's policy
specifies that a vertical clearance between the tops of trees and lines, of 12 to 16 feet,
must be maintained. They have a four -year maintenance cycle, except for riparian zones
and wetlands, where they acknowledge they may have to return every 1 to 2 years. Given
the foregoing, PSE is not correct that the extreme tree removal that it proposes is required
by NERC standards. PSE's proposal must comply with City of Tukwila ordinances and
applicable state statutes.
5. We also do not believe that the removal of trees as proposed in your applications meets
the requirements of the state Shoreline Management Act and our Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
6. Finally, to help us better understand PSE's policies on vegetation management, we again
request that you provide us with a copy of the PSE Transmission Vegetation Management
Program, to include a complete list of compatible trees.
If you have any questions as you are compiling this information for our review, feel free to
contact me by phone at (206) 431 -3659 or by email at jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us.
Sincerely,
Jaimie Reavis
Assistant Planner
City of Tukwila
cc. Bob C. Sterbank
Sandra Whiting
Minnie Dhaliwal
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development
Cate Burnett
Arbor Metrics Solutions
6905 S 228th Street
Kent, WA 98032
NOTICE OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Kim Peterson
Blue Heron Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 393
Index, WA 98256
Jack Pace, Director
RE: PSE 2008 Maintenance
SEPA Environmental Review (E08 -005) and Special Permission (L08 -018) Applications
Dear Cate and Kim:
In late March of 2008, we started talking with you about the materials you would need to submit for
your application for a special permission decision and SEPA environmental review to remove
vegetation underneath PSE power lines according to new federal rules, including the need for a map
showing the project area. In early April, the City of Tukwila provided you with an aerial photo on
which to mark proposed project areas. On April 21, 2008, four copies of the aerial photo were
submitted to the City of Tukwila, one of which had project areas marked by the applicant. Fees for
the Special Permission and SEPA applications were submitted to the City of Tukwila on April 22,
2008, at which time a receipt was issued for partial payment of permit fees, with a remainder of
$200 in permit fees outstanding at the time the receipt was issued. A review of the marked -up aerial
photo, as well as a follow -up visit in the field revealed that the work to be done north of the Family
Fun Center will require a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. It was also determined based
on our field visit on May 14, 2008 that we will need additional technical information (including a
table listing the number, type and species of trees to be removed greater than 4" DBH, identified by
parcel number) for our review of the project.
Your application has been found to be incomplete. In order to be a complete application, the
following must be submitted to the permit center:
1) Shoreline Permit Application - It is our opinion that it will be difficult for you to
qualify for a Shoreline Permit Exemption. If you decide that you would like to apply
for an exemption, please look at the criteria for an exemption to the Shoreline
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Substantial Development Permit requirements. Information on this type of an
exemption can be found in RCW Chapter 90.58. Once you decide your approach,
you will need to either apply for a Shoreline Exemption or a Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit. A Shoreline Permit application is enclosed. Please note there
is a notice requirement of 30 days for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit.
2) The remaining $200 application fee.
Upon receipt of these items, the City will re- review them for completeness and will mail you
written notification of completeness or incompleteness within 14 days.
This application will expire if we do not receive the additional information within ninety days of the
date of this letter unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 18.104.070(E).
We are unable to start the public notice period, which includes mailings and posting the site, until
your application is complete. There will be a 14 -day comment period for the SEPA and Special
Permission applications and a 30 -day comment period for the Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit. This will potentially delay your ability to do the work.
If you have any questions with this matter you may call me at (206) 431 -3659.
Sincerely,
Jaimie Reavis
Assistant Planner
Enclosure: Shoreline Permit Application
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From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
"Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.bamett@pse.com>
"Jaimie Reavis" <jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
05/20/2008 4:11 pm
RE: Tukwila Shoreline Permit fee
Jaimie,
We are currently in the field developing a new tree removal list and
have a few concerns relative to what we are finding. As we spoke
earlier, the objectives for willow areas is to come up with square
footage for mitigation purposes. Obviously there will be willow and
other species in the mix within these locations and we will include what
we can see. This is the problem, the areas are s0000 dense that it is
very difficult to get inside the mass. I am hoping what we can ID will
satisfy your needs.
Also, per your request of identifying each 4 "> stem within'the
mitigation site (Family Fun Center area); it is also very dense making
it difficult to give you accurate information. In addition it is
covered in water. I am wondering if you might consider allowing us to
give you a square footage for this site also. Keep in mind most veg
will be removed as it is predominately willow, however our approach will
be to leave veg standing, girdle at the base and target spray with an
herbicide creating habitat value by leaving in place; also, less damage
to the resource by limiting the pulling of brush.
Please give me your thoughts here so we can develop accurate info for
the submittal.
Thanks!
Cate Burnett
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE / ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
Original Message
From: Jaimie Reavis [mailto :jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Burnett, Cate - Asplundh; bheron @seanet.com
Subject: Tukwila Shoreline Permit fee
Hi Cate and Kim,
In the letter of incomplete application that I sent to both of you on
Friday, I included a Shoreline Permit Application. Just to be sure that
you know the correct fee for the Shoreline Permit (in case it is shown
incorrectly on the application forms I sent you in the mail), the fee is
$2,435 per the Tukwila Department of Community Development fee schedule
( http: / /www.ci.tukwila .wa.us /dcd /dcdplan.html).
Please let me know if you have any questions....thanks!
Jaimie Reavis
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
"Kim" <bheron @seanet.com>
<jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
05/12/2008 4:33:51 pm
PSE maintenance
CC: "'Burnett, Cate - Asplundh "' <cate.burnett@pse.com>
Greetings Jaimie
I am working with PSE and Cate Burnett for the PSE work in the right of ways
involving tree and shrub clearing
Cate has indicated that you need to place some signs and not sure what the
best locations are going to be.
When we did our review we walked a small portion of it and then drove along
the west side of the trail accessing the trail location at both public and
private points.
It is my understanding that the signs should be placed only at public access
but possibly the locations with private access need notice by mail or
something .
my suggestions would be to consider some of the following:
TG pages 655, 685 and 715
at the most eastern edge of the fun park walkway
at Longacres and West Valley /the trail point if that is a public access
at Stander and the trail behind the commercial buildings
at Saxon and the trail (though I think this is really a private agcess
at S 196 and the trail
at 212th and the trail
at 228th and the trail
at James and the trail East side (the park and ride ? ?)
Meeker and the trail, East side
and the last easy access at Des Moines and the trail (form the east side o of
the freeway I would guess)
If I can help with this in any other way let me know
Kim Peterson
Blue Heron Services Inc
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From: Kim [bheron@seanet.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 11:34 AM
To: 'Carol Lumb'
Cc: duncan
Subject: RE: Digital File for PSE
4 20 08
Greetings Carol
Thank you for sending the drawing
We were able to get a direct copy of the maps in the end: the file transferred had not
scale available to the printer and so they were arid to print it without one
I have three copies of the map to go with the one you have at this time I will bring it in
myself (or have it delivered) on Monday mid to late AM
If you are not available this email will appear with the maps If you have any questions
please contact me
Thanks for all your help
Sorry this took so long
Kim Peterson
360 793 7767
Original Message
From: Carol Lumb (mailto:clumb @ci.tukwila.wa.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:50 PM
To: services @billsblue.com
Cc: cate.burnett @pse.com; bheron @seanet.com
Subject: Digital File for PSE
Hi: I am sending this digital file to you at the request of Blue Heron
Services Inc.
Please contact Kim Peterson at Blue Heron, phone # 360- 793 -7767, or e -mail
bheron @seanet.com when this file arrives for further information.
Thanks.
Carol Lumb
Carol Lumb, Senior Planner
Dept. of Community Development
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
206 - 431 -3661
(Fax: 206 - 431 -3665)
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Jaimie Reavis - RE: Application Fees
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From: "Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett@pse.com>
To: "Carol Lumb" <clumb @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
Date: 04/21/2008 7:03 pm
Subject: RE: Application Fees
Carol,
I will drop the check off tomorrow, I will look for you if you're around.
Cate Burnett
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
From: Carol Lumb [mailto:clumb @ci.tukwila.wa.us]
Sent: Mon 4/21/2008 1:37 PM
To: Burnett, Cate - Asplundh
Subject: Application Fees
Hi Cate:
I received the remaining aerial photos today from Kim. I don't think
we have received the fees yet and you thought it would just take 2 weeks
when the applications were submitted. Can you give me an update on when
you expect the check to be ready for submittal?
Thanks.
Carol
Carol Lumb, Senior Planner
Dept. of Community Development
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
206 -431 -3661
(Fax: 206 - 431 -3665)
Before printing, please think about the environment
Jaimie _Reavis - PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
From: "Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett @pse.com>
To: <jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
Date: 04/23/2008 10:29 am
Subject: PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
Hi Jaimie,
I was referred to you by Carol Lumb. She indicated that you will be the planner assigned to the PSE
permit E08- 005/L08 -018. I am the contact person for this permit and would appreciate knowing when we
can move forward with "Fast Signs'. I will call the company when I hear back from you.
Thanks and look forward to working with you.
Cate Burnett
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718-8216
Before printing, please think about the environment
1 Jaimie Reavis - RE: PSE permit 'Fast Sigy
From: "Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett @pse.com>
To: "Jaimie Reavis" <jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
Date: 04/30/2008 9:16 am
Subject: RE: PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
Jaimie, Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. I know that the Fun Park is the west location and the
city limits would be the east location. As for the best sign.location, I am not sure where you would get the
most notification. I can't remember if the city limits to the east has a sidewalk or public access pt. It might
be a good idea to place along the trail system by the Fun Park, otherwise you're moving into the water
treatment area.
Let me know if you need additional info or to meet up. The aerials should help also.
Thanks!
Cate Burnett
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
From: Jaimie Reavis [mailto :jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us]
Sent: Mon 4/28/2008 1:08 PM
To: Burnett, Cate - Asplundh
Subject: Re: PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
Hi Cate,
Do you know if the trees proposed for removal are flagged in the field?
Or, would you be available to come out with us to take a look at the
work areas? I'm thinking that it might be a good idea to go out in the
field to determine the best place for placement of signs in relation to
the project areas /trees to be removed.
Thanks,
Jaimie Reavis
Assistant Planner
City of Tukwila
Ph: (206) 431 -3659
»> "Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett @pse.com> 04/23/2008 10:29
am »>
Hi Jaimie,
I was referred to you by Carol Lumb. She indicated that you will be
the planner assigned to the PSE permit E08- 005/L08 -018. I am the
contact person for this permit and would appreciate knowing when we can
move forward with "Fast Signs'. I will call the company when I hear
back from you.
Thanks and look forward to working with you.
Cate Burnett
[Jaimie Reavis - RE: PSE permit'Fast Sig
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
Before printing, please think about the environment
Jaimie Reavis - RE: PSE permit 'Fast Sig
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
"Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett@pse.com>
"Jaimie Reavis" <jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
05/08/2008 4:34 pm
RE: PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
Jaimie, The $200 has been requested and is in process. I was misquoted at the time of submittal and so
had to go back and request the outstanding. I have no guarantee of when the check will arrive. I think it
best if we stick to our plans of meeting on site. If the check arrives, I will call to meet you at the office.
Will that work?
Cate Burnett
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
From: Jaimie Reavis [mailto :jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us]
Sent: Thu 5/8/2008 10:16 AM
To: Burnett, Cate - Asplundh
Subject: RE: PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
Hi Cate,
I noticed that there is still a $200 outstanding amount for the permit
fees for your SEPA and Special Permission applications. Will you be able
to bring the remaining fees when we meet next Wednesday at 2:00pm? If
you want to meet us in the office rather than in the field, I can take
in the fee and we can leave together to go out into the field. Let me
know if you think this would work for you.
Thanks,
Jaimie Reavis
Assistant Planner
City of Tukwila
Ph: (206) 431 -3659
»> "Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett @pse.com> 04/29/2008 6:32 pm
»>
Jaimie, Sorry for the delay in getting back with you. I know that the
Fun Park is the west location and the city limits would be the east
location. As for the best sign location, I am not sure where you would
get the most notification. I can't remember if the city limits to the
east has a sidewalk or public access pt. It might be a good idea to
place along the trail system by the Fun Park, otherwise you're moving
into the water treatment area.
Let me know if you need additional info or to meet up. The aerials
should help also.
Thanks!
Cate Burnett
Jaimie Reavis-- RE: PSE permit 'Fast Sig
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
From: Jaimie Reavis [ mailto :jreavis @ci.tukwila.wa.us]
Sent: Mon 4/28/2008 1:08 PM
To: Burnett, Cate - Asplundh
Subject: Re: PSE permit 'Fast Signs'
Hi Cate,
Do you know if the trees proposed for removal are flagged in the
field?
Or, would you be available to come out with us to take a look at the
work areas? I'm thinking that it might be a good idea to go out in the
field to determine the best place for placement of signs in relation
to
the project areas /trees to be removed.
Thanks,
Jaimie Reavis
Assistant Planner
City of Tukwila
Ph: (206) 431 -3659
»> "Burnett, Cate - Asplundh" <cate.burnett@pse.com> 04/23/2008 10:29
am >»
Hi Jaimie,
I was referred to you by Carol Lumb. She indicated that you will be
the planner assigned to the PSE permit E08- 005/L08 -018. I am the
contact person for this permit and would appreciate knowing when we
can
move forward with "Fast Signs'. I will call the company when I hear
back from you.
Thanks and look forward to working with you.
Cate Burnett
Utility Forester / Mitigation Specialist
PSE /ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc.
(206) 718 -8216
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WAC 173 -27 -040 Washington State Register filings since 2003
Developments exempt from substantial development permit requirement.
(1) Application and interpretation of exemptions.
(a) Exemptions shall be construed narrowly. Only those developments that meet the precise terms of one or more of
the listed exemptions may be granted exemption from the substantial development permit process.
(b) An exemption from the substantial development permit process is not an exemption from compliance with the act
or the local master program, nor from any other regulatory requirements. To be authorized, all uses and developments
must be consistent with the policies and provisions of the applicable master program and the Shoreline Management
Act. A development or use that is listed as a conditional use pursuant to the local master program or is an unlisted use,
must obtain a conditional use permit even though the development or use does not require a substantial development
permit. When a development or use is proposed that does not comply with the bulk, dimensional and performance
standards of the master program, such development or use can only be authorized by approval of a variance.
(c) The burden of proof that a development or use is exempt from the permit process is on the applicant.
(d) If any part of a proposed development is not eligible for exemption, then a substantial development permit is
required for the entire proposed development project.
(e) Local government may attach conditions to the approval of exempted developments and /or uses as necessary to
assure consistency of the project with the act and the local master program.
(2) The following developments shall not require substantial development permits:
(a) Any development of which the total cost or fair market value, whichever is higher, does not exceed five thousand
dollars, if such development does not materially interfere with the normal public use of the water or shorelines of the
state. The dollar threshold established in this subsection must be adjusted for inflation by the office of financial
management every five years, beginning July 1, 2007, based upon changes in the consumer price index during that time
period. "Consumer price index" means, for any calendar year, that year's annual average consumer price index, Seattle,
Washington area, for urban wage earners and clerical workers, all items, compiled by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics,
United States Department of Labor. The office of financial management must calculate the new dollar threshold and
transmit it to the office of the code reviser for publication in the Washington State Register at least one month before the
new dollar threshold is to take effect. For purposes of determining whether or not a permit is required, the total cost or
fair market value shall be based on the value of development that is occurring on shorelines of the state as defined in
RCW 90.58.030 (2)(c). The total cost or fair market value of the development shall include the fair market value of any
donated, contributed or found labor, equipment or materials;
(b) Normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or
elements. "Normal maintenance" includes those usual acts to prevent a decline, lapse, or cessation from a lawfully
established condition. "Normal repair" means to restore a development to a state comparable to its original condition,
including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location and external appearance, within a reasonable period
after decay or partial destruction, except where repair causes substantial adverse effects to shoreline resource or
environment. Replacement of a structure or development may be authorized as repair where such replacement is the
common method of repair for the type of structure or development and the replacement structure or development is
comparable to the original structure or development including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location
and external appearance and the replacement does not cause substantial adverse effects to shoreline resources or
environment;
(c) Construction of the normal protective bulkhead common to single - family residences. A "normal protective"
bulkhead includes those structural and nonstructural developments installed at or near, and parallel to, the ordinary high
water mark for the sole purpose of protecting an existing single - family residence and appurtenant structures from loss or
damage by erosion. A normal protective bulkhead is not exempt if constructed for the purpose of creating dry land. When
a vertical or near vertical wall is being constructed or reconstructed, not more than one cubic yard of fill per one foot of
wall may be used as backfill. When an existing bulkhead is being repaired by construction of a vertical wall fronting the
existing wall, it shall be constructed no further waterward of the existing bulkhead than is necessary for construction of
new footings. When a bulkhead has deteriorated such that an ordinary high water mark has been established by the
presence and action of water landward of the bulkhead then the replacement bulkhead must be located at or near the
actual ordinary high water mark. Beach nourishment and bioengineered erosion control projects may be considered a
normal protective bulkhead when any structural elements are consistent with the above requirements and when the
project has been approved by the department of fish and wildlife.
(d) Emergency construction necessary to protect property from damage by the elements. An "emergency" is an
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unanticipated and imminent threat to public health, safety, or the environment which requires immediate action within a
time too short to allow full compliance with this chapter. Emergency construction does not include development of new
permanent protective structures where none previously existed. Where new protective structures are deemed by the
administrator to be the appropriate means to address the emergency situation, upon abatement of the emergency
situation the new structure shall be removed or any permit which would have been required, absent an emergency,
pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW, these regulations, or the local master program, obtained. All emergency construction
shall be consistent with the. policies of chapter 90.58 RCW and the local master program. As a general matter, flooding
or other seasonal events that can be anticipated and may occur but that are not imminent are not an emergency;
(e) Construction and practices normal or necessary for farming, irrigation, and ranching activities, including
agricultural service roads and utilities on shorelands, construction of a barn or similar agricultural structure, and the
construction and maintenance of irrigation structures including but not limited to head gates, pumping facilities, and
irrigation channels: Provided, That a feedlot of any size, all processing plants, other activities of a commercial nature,
alteration of the contour of the shorelands by leveling or filling other than that which results from normal cultivation, shall
not be considered normal or necessary farming or ranching activities. A feedlot shall be an enclosure or facility used or
capable of being used for feeding livestock hay, grain, silage, or other livestock feed, but shall not include land for
growing crops or vegetation for livestock feeding and /or grazing, nor shall it include normal livestock wintering
operations;
(f) Construction or modification of navigational aids such as channel markers and anchor buoys;
(g) Construction on shorelands by an owner, lessee or contract purchaser of a single - family residence for their own
use or for the use of their family, which residence does not exceed a height of thirty -five feet above average grade level
and which meets all requirements of the state agency or local government having jurisdiction thereof, other than
requirements imposed pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW. "Single- family residence" means a detached dwelling designed
for and occupied by one family including those structures and developments within a contiguous ownership which are a
normal appurtenance. An "appurtenance" is necessarily connected to the use and enjoyment of a single - family residence
and is located landward of the ordinary high water mark and the perimeter of a wetland. On a statewide basis, normal
appurtenances include a garage; deck; driveway; utilities; fences; installation of a septic tank and drainfield and grading
which does not exceed two hundred fifty cubic yards and which does not involve placement of fill in any wetland or
waterward of the ordinary high water mark. Local circumstances may dictate additional interpretations of normal
appurtenances which shall be set forth and regulated within the applicable master program. Construction authorized
under this exemption shall be located landward of the ordinary high water mark;
(h) Construction of a dock, including a community dock, designed for pleasure craft only, for the private
noncommercial use of the owner, lessee, or contract purchaser of single - family and multiple - family residences. A dock is
a landing and moorage facility for watercraft and does not include recreational decks, storage facilities or other
appurtenances. This exception applies if either:
(i) In salt waters, the fair market value of the dock does not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars; or
(ii) In fresh waters the fair market value of the dock does not exceed ten thousand dollars, but if subsequent
construction having a fair market value exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars occurs within five years of
completion of the prior construction, the subsequent construction shall be considered a substantial development for the
purpose of this chapter.
For purposes of this section salt water shall include the tidally influenced marine and estuarine water areas of the
state including the Pacific Ocean, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound and all bays and inlets
associated with any of the above;
(i) Operation, maintenance, or construction of canals, waterways, drains, reservoirs, or other facilities that now exist
or are hereafter created or developed as a part of an irrigation system for the primary purpose of making use of system
waters, including return flow and artificially stored ground water from the irrigation of lands;
(j) The marking of property lines or corners on state -owned lands, when such marking does not significantly interfere
with normal public use of the surface of the water;
(k) Operation and maintenance of any system of dikes, ditches, drains, or other facilities existing on September 8,
1975, which were created, developed or utilized primarily as a part of an agricultural drainage or diking system;
(I) Any project with a certification from the governor pursuant to chapter 80.50 RCW;
(m) Site exploration and investigation activities that are prerequisite to preparation of an application for development
authorization under this chapter, if:
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(i) The activity does not interfere with the normal public use of the surface waters;
(ii) The activity will have no significant adverse impact on the environment including but not limited to fish, wildlife, fish
or wildlife habitat, water quality, and aesthetic values;
(iii) The activity does not involve the installation of any structure, and upon completion of the activity the vegetation
and land configuration of the site are restored to conditions existing before the activity;
(iv) A private entity seeking development authorization under this section first posts a performance bond or provides
other evidence of financial responsibility to the local jurisdiction to ensure that the site is restored to preexisting
conditions; and
(v) The activity is not subject to the permit requirements of RCW 90.58.550;
(n) The process of removing or controlling aquatic noxious weeds, as defined in RCW 17.26.020, through the use of
an herbicide or other treatment methods applicable to weed control that are recommended by a final environmental
impact statement published by the department of agriculture or the department of ecology jointly with other state
agencies under chapter 43.21 C RCW;
(o) Watershed restoration projects as defined herein. Local government shall review the projects for consistency with
the shoreline master program in an expeditious manner and shall issue its decision along with any conditions within forty -
five days of receiving all materials necessary to review the request for exemption from the applicant. No fee may be
charged for accepting and processing requests for exemption for watershed restoration projects as used in this section.
(i) "Watershed restoration project" means a public or private project authorized by the sponsor of a watershed
restoration plan that implements the plan or a part of the plan and consists of one or more of the following activities:
(A) A project that involves less than ten miles of streamreach, in which less than twenty -five cubic yards of sand,
gravel, or soil is removed, imported, disturbed or discharged, and in which no existing vegetation is removed except as
minimally necessary to facilitate additional plantings;
(B) A project for the restoration of an eroded or unstable stream bank that employs the principles of bioengineering,
including limited use of rock as a stabilization only at the toe of the bank, and with primary emphasis on using native
vegetation to control the erosive forces of flowing water; or '
(C) A project primarily designed to improve fish and wildlife habitat, remove or reduce impediments to migration of
fish, or enhance the fishery resource available for use by all of the citizens of the state, provided that any structure, other
than a bridge or culvert or instream habitat enhancement structure associated with the project, is less than two hundred
square feet in floor area and is located above the ordinary high water mark of the stream.
(ii) 'Watershed restoration plan" means a plan, developed or sponsored by the department of fish and wildlife, the
department of ecology, the department of natural resources, the department of transportation, a federally recognized
Indian tribe acting within and pursuant to its authority, a city, a county, or a conservation district that provides a general
program and implementation measures or actions for the preservation, restoration, re- creation, or enhancement of the
natural resources, character, and ecology of a stream, stream segment, drainage area, or watershed for which agency
and public review has been conducted pursuant to chapter 43.21 C RCW, the State Environmental Policy Act;
(p) A public or private project that is designed to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage, when all of the
following apply:
(i) The project has been approved in writing by the department of fish and wildlife;
(ii) The project has received hydraulic project approval by the department of fish and wildlife pursuant to chapter
77.55 RCW; and
(iii) The local government has determined that the project is substantially consistent with the local shoreline master
program. The local government shall make such determination in a timely manner and provide it by letter to the project
proponent.
Fish habitat enhancement projects that conform to the provisions of RCW 77.55.181 are determined to be consistent
with local shoreline master programs, as follows:
(A) In order to receive the permit review and approval process created in this section, a fish habitat enhancement
project must meet the criteria under (p)(iii)(A)(I) and (II) of this subsection:
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(I) A fish habitat enhancement project must be a project to accomplish one or more of the following tasks:
• Elimination of human -made fish passage barriers, including culvert repair and replacement;
• Restoration of an eroded or unstable streambank employing the principle of bioengineering, including limited use of
rock as a stabilization only at the toe of the bank, and with primary emphasis on using native vegetation to control the
erosive forces of flowing water; or
• Placement of woody debris or other instream structures that benefit naturally reproducing fish stocks.
The department of fish and wildlife shall develop size or scale threshold tests to determine if projects accomplishing
any of these tasks should be evaluated under the process created in this section or under other project review and
approval processes. A project proposal shall not be reviewed under the process created in this section if the department
determines that the scale of the project raises concerns regarding public health and safety; and
(II) A fish habitat enhancement project must be approved in one of the following ways:
• By the department of fish and wildlife pursuant to chapter 77.95 or 77.100 RCW;
• By the sponsor of a watershed restoration plan as provided in chapter 89.08 RCW;
• By the department as a department of fish and wildlife - sponsored fish habitat enhancement or restoration project;
• Through the review and approval process for the jobs for the environment program;
• Through the review and approval process for conservation district- sponsored projects, where the project complies
with design standards established by the conservation commission through interagency agreement with the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service and the natural resource conservation service;
• Through a formal grant program established by the legislature or the department of fish and wildlife for fish habitat
enhancement or restoration; and
• Through other formal review and approval processes established by the legislature.
(B) Fish habitat enhancement projects meeting the criteria of (p)(iii)(A) of this subsection are expected to result in
beneficial impacts to the environment. Decisions pertaining to fish habitat enhancement projects meeting the criteria of
(p)(iii)(A) of this subsection and being reviewed and approved according to the provisions of this section are not subject
to the requirements of RCW 43.21 C.030 (2)(c).
(C)(I) A hydraulic project approval permit is required for projects that meet the criteria of (p)(iii)(A) of this subsection
and are being reviewed and approved under this section. An applicant shall use a joint aquatic resource permit
application form developed by the office of regulatory assistance to apply for approval under this chapter. On the same
day, the applicant shall provide copies of the completed application form to the department of fish and wildlife and to
each appropriate local government. Local governments shall accept the application as notice of the proposed project.
The department of fish and wildlife shall provide a fifteen -day comment period during which it will receive comments
regarding environmental impacts. Within forty -five days, the department shall either issue a permit, with or without
conditions, deny approval, or make a determination that the review and approval process created by this section is not
appropriate for the proposed project. The department shall base this determination on identification during the comment
period of adverse impacts that cannot be mitigated by the conditioning of a permit. If the department determines that the
review and approval process created by this section is not appropriate for the proposed project, the department shall
notify the applicant and the appropriate local governments of its determination. The applicant may reapply for approval of
the project under other review and approval processes.
(II) Any person aggrieved by the approval, denial, conditioning, or modification of a permit under this section may
formally appeal the decision to the hydraulic appeals board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(D) No local government may require permits or charge fees for fish habitat enhancement projects that meet the
criteria of (p)(iii)(A) of this subsection and that are reviewed and approved according to the provisions of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 90.58.030 (3)(e), 90.58.045,90.58.065 , 90.58.140(9), 90.58.143, 90.58.147, 90.58.200,90.58.355 , 90.58.390,
90.58.515, 43.21 K.080, 71.09.250,71.09.342 , 77.55.181, 89.08.460, chapters 70.105D, 80.50 RCW. 07 -02 -086 (Order 05 -12), § 173 -27 -040,
filed 1/2/07, effective 2/2/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 90.58.140(3) and[90.58].200 . 96 -20 -075 (Order 95 -17), § 173 -27 -040, filed 9/30/96,
effective 10/31/96.]
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Specimen Label
Herbicide
Trademark of Dow AgraSciences LLC
A non - selective broad - spectrum systemic herbicide
for control of annual and perennial weeds and woody
plants in noncrop areas and industrial sites, such as
utility, railroad and roadside rights -of -way, airports,
natural and production (plantations) forests for site
preparation, mid - rotation release treatments, and
timber stand improvement activities, wildlife and
habitat management areas, wildlife openings, natural
areas, such as wildlands, campgrounds, parks and
recreational areas, wildlife refuges, rangeland and
in and around seasonally dry wetlands including
ditchbanks, dry ditches and dry canals and grazed
areas on listed noncrop sites
Avoid contact of herbicide with foliage, green stems,
exposed non -woody roots or fruit of crops, desirable
plants and trees, because severe injury or destruction
may result.
Active Ingredient:
glyphosate: N- (phosphonomethyl)glycine,
dimethylamine salt 50.2%
Other Ingredients 49.8%
Total Ingredients 100.0%
Contains 5.4 pounds per gallon glyphosate, dimethylamine salt (4 pounds
per gallon glyphosate acid).
EPA Reg. No. 62719 -556
Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION PRECAUCION
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la
explique a usted en detalle.
(If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you
in detail.)
Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
Causes Moderate Eye Irritation • Prolonged or Frequently Repeated
Skin Contact May Cause Allergic Reactions in Some Individuals
Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Some of the materials that are chemical- resistant to this product are
listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for
category A on an EPA chemical- resistance category selection chart.
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long - sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical- resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as
natural rubber
• Shoes plus socks
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment). If no such instructions for washables,
use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a
manner that meets the requirements listed in Worker Protection Standard
(WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4 -6)], the handler
PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco, or using the toilet.
First Aid
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-
20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes,
then continue rinsing. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison
control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact
1- 800 - 992 -5994 for emergency medical treatment information.
Domestic Animals: This product is considered to be relatively nontoxic
to dogs and other domestic animals; however, ingestion of this product or
large amounts of freshly sprayed vegetation may result in temporary
gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhea, colic, etc.). If such
symptoms are observed, provide the animal with plenty of fluids to
prevent dehydration. Call a veterinarian if symptoms persist for more
than 24 hours.
Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or
to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate
water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters.
Physical or Chemical Hazards
Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored and applied
using only stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic -lined
steel containers.
Do not mix, store or apply this product or spray solutions of this
product in galvanized steel or unlined steel (except stainless steel)
containers or spray tanks. This product, or spray solutions of this
product react with such containers and tanks to produce hydrogen gas
that may form a highly combustible gas mixture. This gas mixture could
flash or explode, causing serious personal injury, if ignited by open flame,
spark, welder's torch, lighted cigarette or other ignition source.
Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions.
Before using this product, read Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks
of Use, and Limitation of Remedies elsewhere on this label. If terms
are unacceptable, return at once unopened.
In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving
this product, call 1- 800 - 992 -5994. If you wish to obtain additional product
information, visit our web site at www.dowagro.com.
Agricultural Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or
clothing.
Directions for Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying.
This is an end -use product. Dow AgroSciences does not intend and
has not registered it for reformulation.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may
be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your
state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains
requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests,
nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides.
It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and
emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal
protective equipment (PPE), and restricted entry interval. The
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are
covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted
entry interval (REI) of 4 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the
Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that
has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is:
• Coveralls
• Chemical- resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as
natural rubber
• Shoes plus socks
Non - Agricultural Use Requirements
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT
within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural
pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is
used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries or
greenhouses.
Keep people and pets off treated areas until spray solution has dried.
Storage and Disposal
Pesticide Storage: Do not contaminate water, food, feed or seed by
storage or disposal.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes of this pesticide may cause eye and skin
irritation and may be dangerous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide,
spray mixtures, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes
cannot be disposed of according to label use instructions, contact your
State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous
Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Disposal: Emptied container retains vapor and product
residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is cleaned,
reconditioned or destroyed. Do not reuse this container. Triple rinse
(or equivalent). Then puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or
by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning.
If burned, stay out of smoke.
General Information
(How this product works)
Accord® XRT II herbicide is a broad- spectrum systemic herbicide with no
soil residual activity and is intended for control of annual and perennial
weeds and woody plants in noncrop areas and industrial sites, such as
utility, railroad and roadside rights -of -way, airports, natural and production
(plantations) forests for site preparation, mid - rotation release treatments,
and timber stand improvement activities, wildlife and habitat management
areas, wildlife openings, natural areas, such as wildlands, campgrounds,
parks and recreational areas, wildlife refuges, rangeland and in and
around seasonally dry wetlands including ditchbanks, dry ditches and
dry canals and grazed areas on listed noncrop sites.
It is permissible to threat non - irrigation ditch banks, seasonally dry
wetlands, flood plains, deltas, marshes, swamps, bogs, and transitional
areas between upland and lowland sites. Do not apply to open water
such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, creeks, salt water bays,
or estuaries.
This product is generally non - selective and gives broad - spectrum control
of many annual weeds, perennial weeds, woody brush and trees. It is
formulated as a water - soluble liquid. It may be applied through most
standard industrial or field -type sprayers after dilution and thorough
mixing with water or other carriers according to label instructions.
Although not generally required, surfactant may be added to highly
dilute spray solutions or when the application rate being used is at
the low end of the effective rate range.
Nonionic surfactants that are labeled for use with herbicides may be
used. Do not reduce rates of this product when adding surfactant.
When using additional surfactant, a surfactant concentration of
0.125 to 0.25 percent (1 to 2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) is
recommended for surfactants containing 70 percent or more active
ingredient. Read and follow the precautionary statements and applicable
use directions on the label of the surfactant product.
Do not add buffering agents or pH adjusting agents to the spray
solution when this product is the only herbicide being applied.
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Time to Symptoms: The active ingredient in this product moves through
the plant from the point of foliage contact to and into the root system.
Visible effects on most annual weeds occur within 2 to 4 days, but on
most perennial weeds may not occur for 7 days or more. Extremely cool
or cloudy weather following treatment may slow activity of this product
and delay development of visual symptoms. Visible effects are a gradual
wilting and yellowing of the plant that advances to complete browning of
above ground growth and deterioration of underground plant parts.
Stage of Weeds: Annual weeds are easiest to control when they are
small. Best control of most perennial weeds is obtained when treatment
is made at late growth stages approaching maturity. Refer to the annual,
perennial, woody brush and trees rate tables for recommendations for
specific weeds.
Always use the higher rate of this product per acre within the
recommended range when weed growth is heavy or dense or weeds are
growing in an undisturbed (noncultivated) area.
Do not treat weeds under poor growing conditions such as drought stress,
disease or insect damage, as reduced weed control may result. Reduced
herbicidal activity may also occur when treating weeds heavily covered
with dust.
Cultural Considerations: Reduced control may result when applications
are made to annual or perennial weeds that have been mowed, grazed,
or cut, and have not been allowed to regrow to the recommended stage
for treatment.
Rainfastness: Heavy rainfall soon after application may wash this
product off of the foliage and a repeat application may be required for
adequate control.
Spray Coverage: For best results, spray coverage should be uniform and
complete. Do not spray weed foliage to the point of runoff.
Mode of Action: The active ingredient in this product inhibits an enzyme
found only in plants that is essential to formation of specific amino acids.
No Soil Activity: Weeds must be emerged at the time of application to
be controlled by this product. Weeds germinating from seed after
application will not be controlled. Unemerged plants arising from
unattached underground rhizomes or rootstocks of perennials will not be
affected by the herbicide and will continue to grow.
Biological Degradation: Degradation of this product is primarily a
biological process carried out by soil microbes.
Tank Mixing: This product does not provide residual weed control. For
subsequent residual weed control, follow a label- approved herbicide
program. Read and carefully observe the cautionary statements and all
other information appearing on the labels of all herbicides used. Use
according to the most restrictive label directions for each product in the
mixture.
Buyer and all users are responsible for all loss or damage in connection
with the use or handling of mixtures of this product with herbicides or
other materials that are not expressly recommended in this labeling.
Mixing this product with herbicides or other materials not recommended
on this label may result in reduced performance.
Annual Maximum Use Rate: For noncrop uses, the combined total of all
treatments must not exceed 8 quarts of this product per acre per year.
The maximum use rates stated throughout this product's labeling apply to
this product combined with the use of all other herbicides containing
glyphosate or sulfosate as the active ingredient, whether applied as
mixtures or separately. Calculate the application rates and ensure that
the total use of this and other glyphosate or sulfosate containing products
does not exceed stated use rate.
Attention
Avoid contact of herbicide with foliage, green stems, exposed non -
woody roots or fruit of crops, desirable plants and trees, because
severe injury or destruction may result.
AVOID DRIFT. Extreme care must be used when applying this
product to prevent injury to desirable plants and crops.
Do not allow the herbicide solution to mist, drip, drift or splash onto
desirable vegetation since minute quantities of this product can cause
severe damage or destruction to the crop, plants or other areas on which
treatment was not intended. The likelihood of injury occurring from the
use of this product increases when winds are gusty, as wind velocity
increases, when wind direction is constantly changing or when there are
other meteorological 'conditions that favor spray drift. When spraying,
avoid combinations of pressure and nozzle type that will result in splatter
or fine particles (mist) which are likely to drift. Avoid applying at
excessive speed or pressure.
NOTE: Use of this product in any manner not consistent with this label
may result in injury to persons, animals or crops, or other unintended
consequences. Keep container closed to prevent spills and
contamination.
Mixing
Clean sprayer parts immediately after using this product by thoroughly
flushing with water.
NOTE: reduced results may occur if water containing soil is used,
such as visibly muddy water or water from ponds and ditches that is
not clear.
Mixing with Water
This product mixes readily with water. Mix spray solutions of this product
as follows: Fill the mixing or spray tank with the required amount of water.
Add the recommended amount of this product near the end of the filling
process and mix well. Use caution to avoid siphoning back into the
carrier source. Use approved anti - back - siphoning devices where
required by state or local regulations. During mixing and application,
foaming of the spray solution may occur. To prevent or minimize foam,
avoid the use of mechanical agitators, terminate by -pass and return lines
at the bottom of the tank and, if needed, use an approved anti -foam or
defoaming agent.
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Standard FAC -003 -1 — Transmission Vegetation Management Program
Standard Development Roadmap
This section is maintained by the drafting team during the development of the standard and will be
removed when the standard becomes effective.
Development Steps Completed:
1. The standard authorization request (SAR) was posted for industry comment in May 2004.
2. A standard drafting team was selected in July 2004.
3. The standard drafting team received comments on the SAR from nearly 60 separate entities.
4. The proposed standard documents were posted for comment in January 2005.
5. Draft 2 of the standard was posted for comment in June 2005
6. Draft 3 of the standard posted for 30 day pre - ballot review from November 17— December 19,
2005.
7. Initial ballot December 19, 2005 —January 6, 2006.
8. Recirculation Ballot January 23, 2006 — January 27, 2006.
Description of Current Draft:
Final draft.
Future Development Plan:
Draft 3 Page 1 of 7 (Proposed) Effective Date: TBA
Anticipated Actions
Anticipated Date
1.
Board Adoption
February 6, 2006
2.
Proposed Effective Date
April 7, 2006
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Definitions of Terms Used in Standard
This section includes all newly defined or revised terms used in the proposed standard. Terms already
defined in the Reliability Standards Glossary of Terms are not repeated here. New or revised definitions
listed below become approved when the proposed standard is approved. When the standard becomes
effective, these defined terms will be removed from the individual standard and added to the Glossary.
Altitude Correction Factor: A multiplier applied to specify distances, which adjusts the distances to
account for the change in relative air density (RAD) due to altitude from the RAD used to determine the
specified distance. Altitude correction factors apply to both minimum worker approach distances and to
minimum vegetation clearance distances.
Fire Risk: The likelihood that a fire will ignite or spread in a particular geographic area.
Flashover: An electrical discharge through air around or over the surface of insulation, between objects
of different potential, caused by placing a voltage across the air space that results in the ionization of the
air space.
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Vegetation Inspection: The systematic examination of a transmission corridor to document vegetation
conditions.
Operating Voltage: The voltage level by which an electrical system is designated and to which certain
operating characteristics of the system are related; also, the effective (root- mean- square) potential
difference between any two conductors or between a conductor and the ground. The actual voltage of the
circuit may vary somewhat above or below this value.
Rated Electrical Operating Conditions: The specified or reasonably anticipated conditions under
which the electrical system or an individual electrical circuit is intend/designed to operate.
Right -of -Way (ROW): A corridor of land on which electric lines may be located. The
Transmission Owner may own the land in fee, own an easement, or have certain franchise,
prescription, or license rights to construct and maintain lines.
Sustained Outage: The deenergized condition of a transmission line resulting from a fault or
disturbance following an unsuccessful automatic reclosing sequence and /or unsuccessful manual
reclosing procedure.
Transmission Line: A system of structures, wires, insulators and associated hardware that carry
electric energy from one point to another in an electric power system. Lines are operated at relatively
high voltages varying from 69 kV up to 765 kV, and are capable of transmitting large quantities of
electricity over long distances.
Vegetation: All plant material, growing or not, living or dead.
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A. Introduction
1. Title: Transmission Vegetation Management Program
2. Number: FAC -003 -1
3. Purpose: To improve the reliability of the electric transmission systems by preventing
outages from vegetation located on transmission rights -of -way (ROW) and minimizing
outages from vegetation located adjacent to ROW, maintaining clearances between
transmission lines and vegetation on and along transmission ROW, and reporting vegetation -
related outages of the transmission systems to the respective Regional Reliability
Organizations (RRO) and the North American Electric. Reliability Council (NERC).
4. Applicability:
4.1. Transmission Owner.
4.2. Regional Reliability Organization.
4.3. This standard shall apply to all transmission lines operated at 200 kV and above and to
any lower voltage lines designated by the RRO as critical to the reliability of the
electric system in the region.
5. Effective Dates:
5.1. One calendar year from the date of adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees for
Requirements 1 and 2.
5.2. Sixty calendar days from the date of adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees for
Requirements 3 and 4.
B. Requirements
Rl. The Transmission Owner shall prepare, and keep current, a formal transmission vegetation
management program (TVMP). The TVMP shall include the Transmission Owner's
objectives, practices, approved procedures, and work specifications'.
R1.1. The TVMP shall define a schedule for and the type (aerial, ground) of ROW vegetation
inspections. This schedule should be flexible enough to adjust for changing
conditions. The inspection schedule shall be based on the anticipated growth of
vegetation and any other environmental or operational factors that could impact the
relationship of vegetation to the Transmission Owner's transmission lines.
R1.2. The Transmission Owner, in the TVMP, shall identify and document clearances
between vegetation and any overhead, ungrounded supply conductors, taking into
consideration transmission line voltage, the effects of ambient temperature on
conductor sag under maximum design loading, and the effects of wind velocities on
conductor sway. Specifically, the Transmission Owner shall establish clearances to be
achieved at the time of vegetation management work identified herein as Clearance 1,
and shall also establish and maintain a set of clearances identified herein as Clearance
2 to prevent flashover between vegetation and overhead ungrounded supply
conductors.
R1.2.1. Clearance 1 — The Transmission Owner shall determine and document
appropriate clearance distances to be achieved at the time of transmission
vegetation management work based upon local conditions and the expected
' ANSI A300, Tree Care Operations — Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance — Standard Practices, while
not a requirement of this standard, is considered to be an industry best practice.
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time frame in which the Transmission Owner plans to return for future
vegetation management work. Local conditions may include, but are not
limited to: operating voltage, appropriate vegetation management techniques,
fire risk, reasonably anticipated tree and conductor movement, species types
and growth rates, species failure characteristics, local climate and rainfall
patterns, line terrain and elevation, location of the vegetation within the span,
and worker approach distance requirements. Clearance 1 distances shall be
greater than those defined by Clearance 2 below.
R1.2.2. Clearance 2 — The Transmission Owner shall determine and document
specific radial clearances to be maintained between vegetation and conductors
under all rated electrical operating conditions. These minimum clearance
distances are necessary to prevent flashover between vegetation and
conductors and will vary due to such factors as altitude and operating voltage.
These Transmission Owner - specific minimum clearance distances shall be no
less than those set forth in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) Standard 516 -2003 (Guide for Maintenance Methods on Energized
Power Lines) and as specified in its Section 4.2.2.3, Minimum Air Insulation
Distances without Tools in the Air Gap.
R1.2.2.1 Where transmission system transient overvoltage factors are not
known, clearances shall be derived from Table 5, IEEE 516 -2003,
phase -to- ground distances, with appropriate altitude correction
factors applied.
R1.2.2.2 Where transmission system transient overvoltage factors are
known, clearances shall be derived from Table 7, IEEE 516 -2003,
phase -to -phase voltages, with appropriate altitude correction
factors applied.
R1.3. All personnel directly involved in the design and implementation of the TVMP shall
hold appropriate qualifications and training, as defined by the Transmission Owner, to
perform their duties.
R1.4. Each Transmission Owner shall develop mitigation measures to achieve sufficient
clearances for the protection of the transmission facilities when it identifies locations
on the ROW where the Transmission Owner is restricted from attaining the clearances
specified in Requirement 1.2.1.
R1.5. Each Transmission Owner shall establish and document a process for the immediate
communication of vegetation conditions that present an imminent threat of a
transmission line outage. This is so that action (temporary reduction in line rating,
switching line out of service, etc.) may be taken until the threat is relieved.
R2. The Transmission Owner shall create and implement an annual plan for vegetation
management work to ensure the reliability of the system. The plan shall describe the methods
used, such as manual clearing, mechanical clearing, herbicide treatment, or other actions. The
plan should be flexible enough to adjust to changing conditions, taking into consideration
anticipated growth of vegetation and all other environmental factors that may have an impact
on the reliability of the transmission systems. Adjustments to the plan shall be documented as
they occur. The plan should take into consideration the time required to obtain permissions or
permits from landowners or regulatory authorities. Each Transmission Owner shall have
systems and procedures for documenting and tracking the planned vegetation management
work and ensuring that the vegetation management work was completed according to work
specifications.
R3. The Transmission Owner shall report quarterly to its RRO, or the RRO's designee, sustained
transmission line outages determined by the Transmission Owner to have been caused by
vegetation.
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113.1. Multiple sustained outages on an individual line, if caused by the same vegetation,
shall be reported as one outage regardless of the actual number of outages within a 24-
hour period.
113.2. The Transmission Owner is not required to report to the RRO, or the RRO's designee,
certain sustained transmission line outages caused by vegetation: (1) Vegetation -
related outages that result from vegetation falling into lines from outside the ROW that
result from natural disasters shall not be considered reportable (examples of disasters
that could create non - reportable outages include, but are not limited to, earthquakes,
fires, tornados, hurricanes, landslides, wind shear, major storms as defined either by
the Transmission Owner or an applicable regulatory body, ice storms, and floods), and
(2) Vegetation- related outages due to human or animal activity shall not be considered
reportable (examples of human or animal activity that could cause a non - reportable
outage include, but are not limited to, logging, animal severing tree, vehicle contact
with tree, arboricultural activities or horticultural or agricultural activities, or removal
or digging of vegetation).
113.3. The outage information provided by the Transmission Owner to the RRO, or the
RRO's designee, shall include at a minimum: the name of the circuit(s) outaged, the
date, time and duration of the outage; a description of the cause of the outage; other
pertinent comments; and any countermeasures taken by the Transmission Owner.
113.4. An outage shall be categorized as one of the following:
113.4.1. Category 1— Grow -ins: Outages caused by vegetation growing into lines
from vegetation inside and/or outside of the ROW;
113.4.2. Category 2 — Fall -ins: Outages caused by vegetation falling into lines from
inside the ROW;
113.4.3. Category 3 — Fall -ins: Outages caused by vegetation falling into lines from
outside the ROW.
R4. The RRO shall report the outage information provided to it by Transmission Owner's, as
required by Requirement 3, quarterly to NERC, as well as any actions taken by the RRO as a
result of any of the reported outages.
C. Measures
Ml. The Transmission Owner has a documented TVMP, as identified in Requirement 1.
M1.1. The Transmission Owner has documentation that the Transmission Owner performed
the vegetation inspections as identified in Requirement 1.1.
M1.2. The Transmission Owner has documentation that describes the clearances identified in
Requirement 1.2.
M1.3. The Transmission Owner has documentation that the personnel directly involved in the
design and implementation of the Transmission Owner's TVMP hold the qualifications
identified by the Transmission Owner as required in Requirement 1.3.
M1.4. The Transmission Owner has documentation that it has identified any areas not
meeting the Transmission Owner's standard for vegetation management and any
mitigating measures the Transmission Owner has taken to address these deficiencies as
identified in Requirement 1.4.
M1.5. The Transmission Owner has a documented process for the immediate communication
of imminent threats by vegetation as identified in Requirement 1.5.
M2. The Transmission Owner has documentation that the Transmission Owner implemented the
work plan identified in Requirement 2. .
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M3. The Transmission Owner has documentation that it has supplied quarterly outage reports to
the RRO, or the RRO's designee, as identified in Requirement 3.
M4. The RRO has documentation that it provided quarterly outage reports to NERC as identified in
Requirement 4.
D. Compliance
1. Compliance Monitoring Process
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
Compliance Monitoring Responsibility
RRO
NERC
Compliance Monitoring Period and Reset
One calendar Year
Data Retention
Five Years
1.4. Additional Compliance Information
The Transmission Owner shall demonstrate compliance through self - certification
submitted to the compliance monitor (RRO) annually that it meets the requirements of
NERC Reliability Standard FAC- 003 -1. The compliance monitor shall conduct an on-
site audit every five years or more frequently as deemed appropriate by the compliance
monitor to review documentation related to Reliability Standard FAC- 003 -1. Field
audits of ROW vegetation conditions may be conducted if determined to be necessary
by the compliance monitor.
2. Levels of Non - Compliance
2.1. Level 1:
2.1.1. The TVMP was incomplete in one of the requirements specified in any
subpart of Requirement 1, or;
2.1.2. Documentation of the annual work plan, as specified in Requirement 2, was
incomplete when presented to the Compliance Monitor during an on -site
audit, or;
2.1.3. The RRO provided an outage report to NERC that was incomplete and did not
contain the information required in Requirement 4.
2.2. Level 2:
2.2.1. The TVMP was incomplete in two of the requirements specified in any
subpart of Requirement 1, or;
2.2.2. The Transmission Owner was unable to certify during its annual self-
certification that it fully implemented its annual work plan, or documented
deviations from, as specified in Requirement 2.
2.2.3. The Transmission Owner reported one Category 2 transmission vegetation -
related outage in a calendar year.
2.3. Level 3:
2.3.1. The Transmission Owner reported one Category 1 or multiple Category 2
transmission vegetation - related outages in a calendar year, or;
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2.3.2. The Transmission Owner did not maintain a set of clearances (Clearance 2),
as defined in Requirement 1.2.2, to prevent flashover between vegetation
and overhead ungrounded supply conductors, or;
2.3.3. The TVMP was incomplete in three of the requirements specified in any
subpart of Requirement 1.
2.4. Level 4:
2.4.1. The Transmission Owner reported more than one Category 1 transmission
vegetation - related outage in a calendar year, or;
2.4.2. The TVMP was incomplete in four or more of the requirements specified in
any subpart of Requirement 1.
E. Regional Differences
None Identified.
Version History
Version
Date
Action
Change Tracking
Version 1
Changed "60" to "Sixty" in section A, 5.2.
01/20/06
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Standard Development Roadmap
This section is maintained by the drafting team during the development of the standard and will be
removed when the standard becomes effective.
Development Steps Completed:
1. The standard authorization request (SAR) was posted for industry comment in May 2004.
2. A standard drafting team was selected in July 2004.
3. The standard drafting team received comments on the SAR from nearly 60 separate entities.
4. The proposed standard documents were posted for comment in January 2005.
5. Draft 2 of the standard was posted for comment in June 2006
Description of Current Draft:
The current draft reflects significant changes since draft 1 based on stakeholder input and also reflects a
consolidation from three individual standards to one comprehensive standard. The intent for this
proposed standard would be to completely replace the existing FAC- 003 -0.
Future Development Plan:
Anticipated Actions
Anticipated Date
1. Balloting may begin after consideration of industry comment received as a
result of the current draft.
To be determined
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Definitions of Terms Used in Standard
This section includes all newly defined or revised terms used in the proposed standard. Terms already
defined in the Reliability Standards Glossary of Terms are not repeated here. New or revised definitions
listed below become approved when the proposed standard is approved. When the standard becomes
effective, these defined terms will be removed from the individual standard and added to the Glossary.
Altitude Correction Factor: A multiplier applied to specify distances that adjusts those distances to
account for the change in relative air density (RAD) from the RAD used to determine the specified
distance. Altitude correction factors apply to both minimum worker approach distances and to minimum
vegetation clearance distances.
Fire Risk: The likelihood that a fire will ignite or spread in a particular geographic area.
Flashover: An electrical discharge through air around or over the surface of insulation, between objects
of different potential, caused by placing a voltage across the air space that results in the ionization of the
air space.
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Inspection: The systematic examination of a transmission corridor to document or control encroaching
vegetation.
Operating Voltage: The voltage level by which an electrical system is designated and to which certain
operating characteristics of the system are related; also, the effective (root- mean- square) potential
difference between any two conductors or between a conductor and the ground. The actual voltage of the
circuit may vary somewhat above or below this value.
Rated Electrical Operating Conditions: The specified or reasonably anticipated conditions under
which the electrical system or an individual electrical circuit is intend/designed to operate.
Right(s) -of -Way (ROW): A corridor of land occupied or unoccupied by transmission lines, where the
transmission owner has legal rights to manage vegetation.
Transmission Line: A system of structures, wires, insulators and associated hardware that carry
electric energy from one point to another in an electric power system. Lines are operated at relatively high
voltages varying from 69 kV up to 765 kV, and are capable of transmitting large quantities of electricity
over long distances.
Vegetation: All plant material, growing or not, living or dead.
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Introduction
1. Title: Transmission Vegetation Management Program
2. Number: FAC -003 -1
3. Purpose: To improve the reliability of the electric transmission systems by preventing
outages from vegetation located on transmission rights -of -way (ROW) and minimizing
outages from vegetation located adjacent to ROW, maintaining clearances between
transmission lines and vegetation on and along transmission ROW, and reporting vegetation -
related outages of the transmission systems to the respective Regional Reliability
Organizations (RRO) and the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC).
4. Applicability:
4.1. Transmission Owner
4.1.1. This Standard shall apply to all transmission lines operated at 200 kV and
above and to any lower voltage lines designated by the RRO as critical to the
reliability of the electric system in the Region.
4.2. Regional Reliability Organization
5. (Proposed) Effective Date:
5.1. One calendar year from the date of adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees for
requirements RI and R2
5.2. 60 calendar days from the date of adoption by the NERC Board of Trustees for
requirements R3 and R4
B. Requirements
Rl. The Transmission Owner (TO) shall prepare, and keep current, a formal Transmission
Vegetation Management Program (TVMP). The TVMP shall include the TO's objectives,
practices, approved procedures, and work specifications'.
R1.1. The TVMP shall define a schedule for and the type (aerial, ground) of ROW vegetation
inspections. The inspection schedule shall be based on the anticipated growth of
vegetation and any other environmental factors that could impact the relationship of
vegetation to the TO's transmission lines.
R1.2. The TO's TVMP shall identify, document, establish, and maintain clearances between
vegetation and any overhead, ungrounded supply conductors, taking into consideration
transmission line voltage, the effects of ambient temperature on conductor sag under
maximum design loading, and the effects of wind velocities on conductor sway.
Specifically, the TO shall establish clearances to be achieved at the time of vegetation
management work identified herein as Clearance 1, and shall also establish and
maintain a set of clearances identified herein as Clearance 2 to prevent flashover
between vegetation and overhead ungrounded supply conductors.
R1.2.1. Clearance 1— The TO shall determine and document appropriate clearance
distances to be achieved at the time of transmission vegetation management
work based upon local or regional conditions and the expected time frame in
which the TO plans to return for future vegetation management work. Local
or regional conditions may include, but are not limited to: operating voltage,
appropriate vegetation management techniques, fire risk, reasonably
anticipated tree and conductor movement, species types and growth rates,
' ANSI A300, Tree Care Operations — Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance — Standard Practices, is
considered to be an industry best practice.
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species failure characteristics, local climate and rainfall patterns, line terrain
and elevation, location of the vegetation within the span, and worker approach
distance requirements. Clearance 1 distances shall be greater than those
defined by Clearance 2 below.
R1.2.2. Clearance 2 — The TO shall determine and document specific radial
clearances to be maintained between vegetation and conductors under all
rated electrical operating conditions. These minimum clearance distances are
necessary to prevent flashover between vegetation and conductors and will
vary due to such factors as altitude and operating voltage. These TO- specific
minimum clearance distances shall be no less than those set forth in the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 516 -2003
(Guide for Maintenance Methods on Energized Power Lines) and as specified
in its Section 4.2.2.3, Minimum Air Insulation Distances Without Tools in the
Air Gap.
R1.2.2.1 Where transmission system transient overvoltage factors are not
known, clearances shall be derived from Table 5, IEEE 516 -2003,
phase -to- ground distances, with appropriate altitude correction
factors applied.
R1.2.2.2 Where transmission system transient overvoltage factors are
known, clearances shall be derived from Table 7, IEEE 516 -2003,
phase -to -phase voltages, with appropriate altitude correction
factors applied.
R1.3. All personnel directly involved in the design and implementation of the TO's TVMP
shall hold appropriate qualifications and training, as defined by the TO, to perform
their duties.
R1.4. Each TO shall identify right of way areas that do not meet the TO's standard for
vegetation management and the mitigating measures used in order to achieve sufficient
clearances for the protection of the transmission facilities.
R1.5. Each TO shall establish and document a process, including time frames and the
positions responsible for taking action, for the immediate communication of right of
way conditions that present an immediate threat of a transmission line outage to the
appropriate authority, as determined by the TO. This is so that action (temporary
reduction in line rating, switching line out of service, etc.) may be taken until the threat
is relieved.
R2. The TO shall create and implement an annual plan for vegetation management work,
including manual clearing, mechanical clearing, herbicide treatment, and other actions. The
plan should be flexible enough to adjust to changing conditions, taking into consideration
anticipated growth of vegetation and all other environmental factors that may have an impact
on the reliability of the transmission systems. The plan should take into consideration the time
required to obtain permissions or permits from landowners or regulatory authorities. Each TO
shall have systems and procedures capable of documenting and tracking the planned
vegetation management work and ensuring that the vegetation management work was
completed according to work specifications.
R3. The TO shall report quarterly to its RRO, or the RRO's designee, sustained transmission line
outages determined by the TO to have been caused by vegetation.
113.1. Multiple outages on an individual line, if caused by the same vegetation, shall be
reported as one outage regardless of the actual number of outages within a 24 -hour
period,
113.2. The TO is not required to report to the RRO, or its designee, certain sustained
transmission line outages caused by vegetation: (1) Vegetation - related outages that
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result from vegetation falling into lines from outside the ROW that result from natural
disasters or are storm related shall not be considered reportable (examples of disasters
that could create non - reportable outages are earthquake, fire, tornados, hurricanes,
wind shear (micro- bursts), severe thunderstorms, ice storms, hailstorms, and floods.),
and (2) Vegetation- related outages due to human or animal activity shall not be
considered reportable (examples of human or animal activity that could cause a non -
reportable outage include logging, animal severing tree, vehicle contact with tree,
arboricultural activities or horticultural or agricultural activities, or removal or digging
of vegetation).
R3.3. The outage information provided by the TO to the RRO, or the RRO's designee, shall
include at a minimum: the name of the circuit(s) outaged, the date, time and duration of
the outage; a description of the cause of the outage; other pertinent comments; and any
countermeasures taken by the TO. An outage shall be categorized as one of the
following: Category 1 - Grow -ins: Outages caused by vegetation growing into lines
from vegetation inside and/or outside of the right -of -way; Category 2 - Fall -ins:
Outages caused by vegetation falling into lines from inside the right -of -way; or 3)
Category 3 – Fall -ins: Outage caused by vegetation falling into lines from outside the
right -of -way.
R4. The RRO shall report results quarterly to NERC. The RRO report to NERC shall include all
of the information provided to it by the TO as well as any actions taken by the RRO as a result
of any of the reported outages.
C. Measures
Ml. The TO has a documented TVMP, as identified in Rl.
M1.1. The TO has documentation that the TO performed the inspections as identified in Rl .1.
M1.2. The TO has documentation that describes the clearances identified in R1.2.
M1.3. The personnel directly involved in the design and implementation the TO's TVMP
hold the qualifications identified by the TO as required in R1.3.
M1.4. The TO has identified any areas not meeting the TO's standard for vegetation
management and any mitigating measures the TO has taken to address these
deficiencies as identified in R1.4.
M1.5. The TO has a documented communication procedure for the TO's personnel to
immediately notify the TO of adverse ROW conditions that require immediate action
as identified in R1.5.
M2. The TO has documentation that the TO implemented the work plan identified in R2.
M3. The TO has documentation that it has supplies quarterly outage reports to the RRO, or its
designee, as identified in R3.
M4. The RRO has documentation that it provided quarterly outage reports to NERC as identified in
R4.
D. Compliance
1. Compliance Monitoring Process
1.1. Compliance Monitoring Responsibility
Regional Reliability Organization
NERC
1.2. Compliance Monitoring Period and Reset
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1.3.
One calendar Year
Data Retention
Five Years
1.4. Additional Compliance Information
The TO shall demonstrate compliance through self - certification submitted to the
Compliance Monitor (RRO) annually that its TVMP meets the requirements of NERC
Standard FAC- 003 -1. The Compliance Monitor shall conduct an on -site audit every
five years or more frequently as reliability performance may indicate to be necessary to
review documentation related to the TVMP. Field audits of right -of -way vegetation
conditions may be conducted if determined to be necessary by the Compliance
Monitor.
2. Levels of Non - Compliance
2.1. Level 1:
2.1.1. The TO's Transmission Vegetation Management Program (TVMP) was
incomplete in one of the requirements specified in RI or any subpart of R1,
or;
2.1.2. Documentation of the TO's annual work plan, as specified in R2, was
incomplete when presented to the Compliance Monitor during an on -site
audit, or;
2.1.3. The RRO provided an outage report to NERC that was incomplete and did
not contain the information required in R4.
2.2. Level 2:
2.2.1. The TO's TVMP was incomplete in two of the requirements specified in R1
or any subpart of R1, or;
2.2.2. The TO was unable to certify during its annual self - certification that it fully
implemented its annual work plan as specified in R2.
2.3. Level 3:
2.3.1. The TO reported one Category one or one Category two transmission
vegetation - related outage in a calendar year, or;
2.3.2. The TO did not maintain a set of clearances (Clearance 2), as defined in
RI.2.2, to prevent flashover between vegetation and overhead ungrounded
supply conductors, or;
2.3.3. The TO's TVMP was incomplete in three of the requirements specified in RI
or any subpart of R1.
2.4. Level 4:
2.4.1. The TO reported more than one Category one or Category two transmission
vegetation - related outage in a calendar year, or;
2.4.2. The TO's TVMP was incomplete in four or more of the requirements
specified in Rl or any subpart of R1.
E. Regional Differences
None Identified
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Tree Removal:
New Requirements
The new
standards apply to
The new NERC vegetation standards cover
transmission lines with voltages of 200 kilovolts (kV)
or higher. On our system, the new vegetation
management standards will apply to our 327 miles of
230 kV lines in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, King, Kitsap,
Kittitas, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom
counties. The standards do not apply to our 115 kV
f transmission lines or distribution lines.
What are transmission lines?
Transmission lines safely transport high
voltage electricity from power sources
like dams and wind farms to substations
in local communities. Transmission
normally takes place at voltages of
115 kV and higher.
Applying NERC standards to
our vegetation management
practices surrounding 230
kilovolt transmission lines
What are distribution lines?
Distribution lines are critical links in the
electrical system connecting substations
and transformers directly to homes or
businesses. Unlike transmission lines,
distribution lines typically carry less than
69 kV. Distribution lines can be installed
both above and below ground.
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organization in charge of improving the reliability and
security of the bulk •
power system in North
America, has adopted
new vegetation
management standards
for electric transmission
lines. The new stan-
dards are designed to
reduce tree - related
transmission system
outages. Heat and the
elements can cause the
lines to sag - so trees
not only grow into the
lines but the lines sag
into the trees
causing outages.
Because of these new standards, Puget Sound
Energy is changing the way it manages transmission
rights of way. Previously, we only pruned tall grow-
ing trees within our transmission rights of way,
however with the new NERC
standards, PSE must remove
these tall growing trees.
Specifically, we will remove
vegetation that matures at a
height of more than 15 feet from
the areas underneath and
beside our transmission rights
of way - known as the wire and
border zones.
Problem trees growing
under transmission lines
Keeping the wire and border zones clear around
transmission lines is the most effective way to
reduce tree - related power outages.
Wire zone
The wire zone is the area directly underneath the
transmission line, extending for a few feet on either
side of the lines. In this area, PSE will remove all
vegetation with a mature height of more than 15
feet, regardless of the present size of the vegetation.
Border zone
The border zone is located along those portions of
rights of way not located directly beneath the trans-
mission lines. Generally, we remove trees that
mature at a height of greater than 15 feet. Some
trees with a height of greater than 15 feet may be
allowed to remain in the wire zone provided that they
can be pruned in a manner that allows sufficient
clearance from the lines.
Danger tree zone
The danger tree zone is located outside of PSE's
right of way. PSE will remove any tree that poses a
risk of falling into the transmission lines.
Danger
tree zone
,Border Wire zone y...Border..
zone zone
Danger
tree zone
List of compatible trees
The following plants are compatible with
transmission lines; their mature height is less
than 15 feet.
Common name
Almond, Halls Hardy
Double Viburnum
Forsythia
Hydrangea
Indian Plum
Lilac
Mock Orange
Mugo Pine
Ocean Spray
Oregon Grape
Pacific Ninebark
Red Flowering Currant
Red Osier Dogwood
Salal
Salmonberry
Smoketree
Spiraea, Hardhack
Staghorn Sumac
Strawberry Bush
Subalpine Spirea
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Compatible trees under
transmission lines
3/2008
BRIEF NARRATIVE
UPDATE FOR FERC & NERC REQUIREMENTS FOR
OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINE MAINTENANCE
For more details review the on line data at
www.nerc.com/pub /sys /all updl/standards/sar/FAC-
RECEIVED
MAR 26 2008
DEVELOPMENT
These recent, more stringent, FERC/NERC regulations require more specific maintenance
procedures and protocols for the regular maintenance work conducted. These requirements include
clear and concise definitions for trees species which will not be allowed within the transmission line
right of ways and must be removed. The rule update is driven by the blackouts on the east coast
which came to everyone's in 2003. Additionally the federal ruling is considered a matter of
national security.
Power line outages not only disrupt service but can be potentially hazardous to the general
population.
It has always been part of the routine maintenance protocols of PSE to review the conditions of the
corridors in which lines are maintained and remove potential hazards as necessary. Regular
maintenance circuit reviews are cyclic and each line in this area comes up for assessment every 3 to
5 years.
In recognition of the federal mandates PSE has set specific goals which will improve over -all
reliability and meet all Federal mandates within the next few years. Compliance with new
FREC/NERC rules will be achieved by adhering to the newly standardized protocols PSE has
created throughout the management corridors.
The new protocol identifies tree species for removal based on a DBH (diameter at breast height)
and projected height; based on growth standards for the species. The adopted protocol requires
allowing only those species which are less then 6 inches DBH and determined to attain a maximum
mature height of less then 15 feet.
The new FERC/NERC rules call for two different Clearances from overhead transmission
lines (distance of vegetation from the conductor) which must be developed by each owner
of kV 230 lines.
Clearance 1 is the distance which must be obtained at time of regular maintenance.
Since our native species have several growth rates and mature heights, PSE has
determined the need to develop Clearance 1 based on the maximum mature height
of trees which are to be allowed within the Right of way and wire zone (12 feet to
each side of the actual over head wire).
After review of several Washington State native tree and shrub species, PSE has
adopted 15 feet as the maximum allowed height in the corridor of maintenance.
This process has also identified what distinct species will be allowable; this
information will be coming out in a separate handout developed by PSE and sent to
all parties with interest, responsible for review criteria and /or agencies).
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The 15 foot standard is commonly used when considering height restrictions an the
areas of power lines. The other Washington State owner of 230kV lines in this area
is BPA. BPA uses 14 feet as the height maximum for all trees in their maintenance
areas. Nationwide many other kV230 lines allow maximum 15 foot trees within the
wire line areas.
Clearance 2 determines the area which makes up the allowed distance between any
vegetation and the transmission conductors; this distance must be kept clear at all
times.
PSE has determined the Clearance 2 allowed distance (which is to prevent flashover
on 230 kV lines ) to be 6.8 feet.
The federal guidelines for determining the Category 2 distance formula has been
developed by IEEE (International Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and applied
to adjust for the terrain in the area of the transmission lines.
Based on this calculation, the distance for the type 2 Clearance equals 6.8 feet
system wide. This criteria then established the area in which no vegetation is ever
allowed regardless of the cyclic rotation of maintenance at the specific site.
The design of 230kV transmission lines create a minimum ground clearance (as
defined by the NESC / National Electrical Safety Code) between 22 and 25 feet at
all times. When this minimum ground clearance height is juxtaposed to the
minimum 6.8 foot type 2 Clearance, the result is close to the 15 feet maximum
vegetation height allowance proposed by PSE .
While review of any one specific area of the transmission line may result in a
somewhat different final maximum and minimum height and separation distance;
PSE must develop a final protocol which is followed system wide without variation.
To: City of Tukwila
Projected mitigation totals for 2008 SPRING PSE maintenance
Contact: Kim Peterson / Blue Heron Services, Inc. (360) 793 -7767
RECEIVED
MAR 2 6 2005'
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Calculations for areas of impact within the wetland environments along the railroad/interurban
corridor running North to South.
Wetland A area:
The most Westerly linear wetland area shown on the map defined as an area approx. 2400 lineal
feet above the Southern border of the City limits. This area has a portion which expands in size
from East to West and comprises a total area of approx. 121,000 sf. The impact area will be
limited to that which is adjacent to the kV lines and Interurban trail location )and linear in shape)
which will equal less then 1,000 sf.
Wetland B
This is the wetland area immediately under the kV lines. This area will encompass most of the
work required in this project.
Total wetland area has been calculated at approximately 5,300 lineal feet of wetland attributes
with a few breaks in the contiguous nature of the wetland conditions. Some areas contain dense
stands of willow and other species (native and non native) determined to be undesirable within
the transmission line right of way. These trees will be killed in place and left standing whenever
possible. No soil disturbance which would lead to continued turbidity in areas with flowing
water is planned.
Total are of impact will be les then100,000 square feet within a general area of over 196,000
square feet. In site walks in February and March 2008 there were some wetland areas noted
along the Interurban Trail, throughout the full work area, which did contain waters with a
visible flow pattern. It is assumed this is a groundwater action since many of the wetlands are
not contiguous in nature and no stream system is noted in this same area.
Wetland C
This wetland area is noted on the East side of the kV lines and is not affected by this proposed
work at this time. Total area within this wetland would exceed 50,000 sf. This wetland area is
not contiguous to the work area.
Calculations for the impact area of the Green River Urban Shoreline environment:
Approximately 650 lineal feet of shoreline falls within areas which will be considered for
maintenance. At this time the work is scattered and isolated and the total square footage of
work area within the wetland will be approximately 2,500 to 4,000 square feet (within the 40
and 100 foot zone areas).
Some clearing work is proposed for an area on the South shoreline, just north of the Family Fun
Center, which appears to be a possible mitigation area. Trees have been planted directly within
the PSE easement. This area may require additional review for impacts to the mitigation and
what implications this will pose.
Mitigation for proposed impacts:
PSE is prepared to cooperate with the City of Tukwila on any required mitigation on or off site.
Due to the complex nature of the clearing and cutting in regards to the FERC / NERC rules
planting anything on site (at location of maintenance) will limit replacement species to low
growing shrubs and very few trees.
Impact total is expected to be approximately 100,000 square feet (2.30 acres) within a lineal,
non - continuous, run of about 5,200 feet.
On site mitigation could include:
Planting of spirea and native rushes and grasses in the wetter and inundated areas
Salmonberry, snowberry and other native shrubs in the drier wetland and upland locations.
Wetland locations with maximum clearance to the wire could include Dogwood plantings
Within the Shoreline area mitigation with shrub would be well within the allowance for
vegetation height but not trees (such as those currently existing) will be acceptable for
replanting.
Replacement of existing mitigated trees (in the Family Fun Center area) will have to be located
outside the wire zone (more then 12 feet from the outside wire areas).
PSE is more then willing to work with the City for a centrally located mitigation site which
meets the City needs and creates a specific location which can be adequately protected and
maintained to add habitat values to a particular City owned (or private) site.
Maintenance:
PSE will need to conduct continued maintenance throughout the system; though the work being
proposed at this time is aimed at lessening the repeated maintenance issues and need for yearly
vegetation cuts through the removal of the identified species.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
Kim Peterson
Blue Heron Services Inc
For PSE
360 793 7767
bheron @seanet.com
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CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
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CITY OF TUKWILA SEPA DOCUMENT
MARCH 24 2008
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
PSE 2008 MAINTENANCE CLEARING WITHIN Kv LINE
2. Name of Applicant:
PSE PUGET SOUND ELECTRIC AND ARBORMETRICS SOLUTIONS INC
3. Date checklist prepared: 3 21 08
4. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila
5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
RECENT
(MAR 20 2006
Dail
WORK TO BEGIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND BE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE
NEXT 3 TO 5 SEASONS AS NEEDED.
6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
CLEARING WORK WITHIN THE Kv LINES HAS BEEN CONDUCTED FOR DECADES
AND WILL BE REQUIRED AS LONG AS LINES ARE IN PLACE
7. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
CITY RELATED WETLAND AND SHORELINE REVIEWS OF AREAS OF PROPOSED
WORK/. APPLICANT HAS INCLUDED A GENERALIZED REVIEW DOCUMENT AS A
PROPOSED ACTION NOTICE
Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
UNKNOWN
9. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
CITY APPROVAL TO TAKE ACTION AS REQUIRED BY THE RULES OF FERC AND
NERC AGENCIES
10. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size
of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
page.
Tree maintenance and vegetation control will primarily consist of girdling targeted species (chain
saw cut around the girth of the standing tree); lowering of canopy (cutting and dropping limbs) if
necessary for safety and finally applying a state approved aquatic herbicide (details attached.)
Trees will be left standing in place unless they pose a threat to users of adjacent public rights of
way or railroads.
By eliminating the need for brush removal at the time of maintenance work, damage to the
natural habitat and resources in the area of maintenance will be kept to a minimum. In addition,
allowing trees to remain standing will provide additional and changing habitat values within the
wetland and buffer areas. Hand cutting and removal, as well as limited clearing, will lessen all
soil impacts; no soil impacts are expected other then slight disturbance along pathways used for
access
This maintenance procedure does include the application of herbicides as a final component of
the process. Herbicide application will be thorough low- pressure hand application of herbicide
to each tree which is cut or girdled. All herbicides will meet requirements of the State of
Washington, King County and any City local regulations. Additional herbicide information is
attached to this outline of proposed work.
The work referenced in this outline is an extension of the continual on -going maintenance
which is conducted by PSE within its easements. This specific control work will
continue into the future, as necessary, with the goal of meeting the Federal mandates for
the continued safe operation of the 230kV transmission lines.
11. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, the tax lot number, and
section, township, and range. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the
range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and
topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by
the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any
permit applications related to this checklist.
Thomas Guide page 655 (J4,H4 and H5, G5, J5 and J6,and J7)
page 685 (J1)
from Oaksdale Ave SW, Hway 405, Southcenter Boulevard and Tukwila Parkway
South to SW 43rd ST
(Section 23, 24, 25, 26, and 36 Township 23 N; Range 4E)
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12. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
YES WITHIN WETLAND AND WETLAND BUFFERS AND THE SHORELINE AREAS OF
THE GREEN RIVER AND OR ITS TRIBUTARIES.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other:
GENERALLY FLAT FROM 405 SOUTH TO SW 43RD. AREA OF PROPOSED WORK
NORTH AND EAST OF THE FAMILY FUN CENTER MAY INCLUDE AREAS WITH
SLOPES ADJACENT TO THE GREEN RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
SLOPES TO THE RIVER MAY EXCEED 35% THOUGH THIS IS A VERY SMALL
PORTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK AREA. MAJORITY OF WORK AREA WILL BE
FLAT (LESS THEN 5% GRADE)
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel,
peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and
note any prime farmland.
MOST OF THE CITY IS MAPPED AS URBAN LAND, INDICATING SOILS ARE OR WERE
COVERED WITH IMPERVIOUS
SURFACE OR OTHERWISE HIGHLY URBANIZED AT THE TIME OF THE KING
COUNTY SOIL SURVEY, EXCEPT FOR SOME AREA SOUTH OF SOUTH 180TH
STREET.
THE MOST COMMONLY MAPPED VALLEY SOILS ARE NOOKSACK SILT LOAM,
NEWBERG SILT LOAM, AND WOODINVILLE SILT LOAM, REFLECTING THE
ALLUVIAL NATURE OF THE SEDIMENTS BEING
DEPOSITED.
THESE SOIL TYPES WERE IDENTIFIED AT MOST OF THE SOIL PITS TAKEN ALONG
THE INTERURBAN TRAIL HEADED SOUTH FROM 405 AND THE FAMILY FUN
CENTER. SOIL PITS WERE NOT TAKEN IN THE AREA OF PROPOSED WORK WITHIN
THE FAMILY FUN CENTER AND ITS ADJACENT PROPOSED WORK AREAS.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
NONE KNOWN AT THIS TIME
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
NO SOIL WORK WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS WORK. NO FILL OR EXCAVATION IS
REQUIRED.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use?
UNLIKELY
If so, generally describe.
ALL WORK IS PROPOSED TO BE CONDUCTED BY HAND USING TOOLS FOR
CUTTING AND CLEARING WITHOUT SOIL DISRUPTION, HAND CUTTING AND
REMOVAL, AS WELL AS LIMITED CLEARING, WILL LESSEN ALL SOIL IMPACTS; NO
SOIL IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED OTHER THEN SLIGHT DISTURBANCE ALONG
PATHWAYS USED FOR ACCESS
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
NO IMPERVIOUS SURFACE IS PROPOSED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
LIMIT IMPACTS TO THE SITE BY USING HAND TOOLS AND GAS POWERED HAND
HELD EQUIPMENT FOR CUTTING. HAULING MATERIAL OUT OF WETLANDS WILL
BE LIMITED TO THOSE AREAS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE POSE A DANGER TO
PASSERBY'S OR OTHER UTILITIES IN THE AREA. MATERIAL CLEARED AND CUT
WILL BE LEFT IN PLACE.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (for example, dust,
automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is
completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
NO IMPACTS TO AIR QUALITY EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
NONE KNOWN AT THIS TIME
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
NONE PROPOSED AT THIS TIME. CHANGE IN PROTOCOL AT ANOTHER TIME MAY
REQUIRE ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE AGAIN
3. Water
a. Surface:
1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year -round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)?
If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
TWO TYPES OF WORK AREA EXIST FOR THIS PROPOSAL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
THE SHORELINE AREA, AT THE NORTH END OF THE PROPOSED WORK, DOES
HAVE WORK PROPOSED WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE GREEN RIVER
AND /OR ITS TRIBUTARIES.
THE SECOND AREA IS WITHIN WETLAND AND WETLAND BUFFERS ALONG THE
RAIL TRACKS. WHILE SOME OF THESE AREAS APPEAR TO HAVE GROUNDWATER
FLOWS DURING SEASONAL HIGH WATER THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT
STREAMS PERSIST IN THESE LOCATIONS.
2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
CLEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN 200 FEET OF THE GREEN RIVER AND / OR
ITS TRIBUTARIES. THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE NORTHERN WORK AREA OF
APPROXIMATELY 600+ LINEAL FEET (NORTH OF THE FAMILY FUN PARK ON
TUKWILA PARKWAY)
3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material.
NONE
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
NO WITHDRAWALS OR DIVERSIONS WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE WORK PROPOSED
AT THIS TIME.
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5. Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
APPROXIMATELY 600 LINEAL FEET OF THE SITE PROPOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
FALLS ADJACENT TO THE GREEN RIVER AND /OR TRIBUTARIES THOUGH NONE OF
THIS AREA APPEARS TO BE WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN.
6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
NO DISCHARGE IS PROPOSED OR EXPECTED.
b. Ground:
1. Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
NO GROUND WATER WITHDRAWALS ARE PLANNED WITH THIS PROPOSAL
2. Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals...; agricultural; etc). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve:
THIS PROPOSAL SHOULD NOT INCLUDE ANY DISCHARGE TO GROUND.
ACCIDENTAL SPILLS RELATED TO GAS OPERATED HAND HELD EQUIPMENT
COULD POSE A MINIMAL AND SHORT TERM IMPACT DURING THE WORK PERIOD.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this
water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
STORM WATER IS THE SOURCE OF RUN OFF WITHIN THESE AREAS PROPOSED FOR
MAINTENANCE.
ALONG THE RIVER AREAS THE FLOW COULD DESCEND FROM THE WORK AREA
TO THE RIVER WATER. WITHIN THE WETLAND AND BUFFERS; FLOWS WOULD BE
DETAINED AND ISOLATED WITHIN THE WETLANDS THEMSELVES WHICH ARE
PONDED AND SATURATED DURING WET SEASON PERIODS.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
NO WASTE MATERIAL IS EXPECTED TO ENTER THE SURFACE WATERS OF THE
AREA.
ACCIDENTAL SPILLS RELATED TO GAS OPERATED HAND HELD EQUIPMENT
COULD POSE A MINIMAL AND SHORT TERM IMPACT DURING THE WORK PERIOD.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
WELL TRAINED CREWS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORK TO BE CONDUCTED
AND TOOLS BEING USED. CAREFUL REVIEW OF HAZMAT DIRECTIVES FOR
HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Deciduous tree . der ma s le aspen, of
Evergreen tree "ir cedar, pine, of
hrti�'bs .>
Pasture
Crop or grain
Wet soil plants• cattail, buttercup, bulrushh,
�s1FUnIC ca a ter
Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
TREE MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION CONTROL WILL PRIMARILY CONSIST OF
GIRDLING TARGETED SPECIES (CHAIN SAW CUT AROUND THE GIRTH OF THE
STANDING TREE); LOWERING OF CANOPY (CUTTING AND DROPPING LIMBS) IF
NECESSARY FOR SAFETY AND FINALLY APPLYING A STATE APPROVED AQUATIC
HERBICIDE (DETAILS ATTACHED.) TREES WILL BE LEFT STANDING IN PLACE
UNLESS THEY POSE A THREAT TO USERS OF ADJACENT PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
OR RAILROADS.
TARGETED SPECIES WILL INCLUDE THOSE WHICH CAN BE EXPECTED TO ATTAIN
A HEIGHT OF 15 FEET OR GREATER BASED ON THEIR GENETIC AND NATURAL
TRAITS. THESE SPECIES WILL BE PRE DEFINED BY PSE.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
NONE KNOWN AT THIS TIME.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
ALL AREAS CLEARED OR CLEANED BY CREWS AS PART OF THE MAINTENANCE
WORK WILL BE PROPOSED FOR ON SITE REPLANTING AND /OR OFF SITE
MITIGATION AS NEEDED.
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5. Animals
a. Circle any birds or animals which have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site:
Bird
Mammals Deer
Fish Bass alai
Other
, eagl songbir other:
bear, elk, beaver, other:
, r u herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
ESA LISTED SPECIES ARE NOTED WITHIN THE GREEN RIVER AND ITS
TRIBUTARIES.
THE OTHER LINEAR WETLAND AREAS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ANY LISTED
SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
GREEN RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES WOULD BE MIGRATION ROUTS FOR ESA
LISTED SPECIES SUCH AS SALMON AND TROUT
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
LIMIT IMPACTS TO THE AREAS ADJACENT TO THE SHORELINES TO THE EXTENT
POSSIBLE AND PROVIDE MITIGATION WHICH MEETS THE CITY CODES WHILE
PROVIDING ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE UTILITY REQUIREMENTS MEETING
THE FEDERAL STANDARDS.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to
meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for
heating, manufacturing, etc.
NO ENERGY NEEDS ARE RELATED TO THIS PROPOSAL
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so, generally describe.
NO IMPACTS TO SOLAR USE IN THE AREA FROM THIS PROPOSAL
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
NO ENERGY CONSERVATION PROPOSED
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals,
risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of
this proposal? If so, describe.
TREE MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION CONTROL WILL PRIMARILY CONSIST OF
GIRDLING TARGETED SPECIES (CHAIN SAW CUT AROUND THE GIRTH OF THE
STANDING TREE); LOWERING OF CANOPY (CUTTING AND DROPPING LIMBS) IF
NECESSARY FOR SAFETY AND FINALLY APPLYING A STATE APPROVED AQUATIC
HERBICIDE (DETAILS ATTACHED.) TREES WILL BE LEFT STANDING IN PLACE
UNLESS THEY POSE A THREAT TO USERS OF ADJACENT PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
OR RAILROADS.
THIS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE DOES INCLUDE THE APPLICATION OF
HERBICIDES AS A FINAL COMPONENT OF THE PROCESS. HERBICIDE APPLICATION
WILL BE THOROUGH LOW - PRESSURE HAND APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE TO
EACH TREE WHICH IS CUT OR GIRDLED. ALL HERBICIDES WILL MEET
REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, KING COUNTY AND ANY CITY
LOCAL REGULATIONS. ADDITIONAL HERBICIDE INFORMATION IS ATTACHED TO
THIS OUTLINE OF PROPOSED WORK.
ACCIDENTAL SPILLS RELATED TO GAS OPERATED HAND HELD EQUIPMENT
COULD POSE A MINIMAL AND SHORT TERM IMPACT DURING THE WORK PERIOD.
1. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
FIRE OR AID CALLS WOULD BE REQUIRED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
INVOLVING HUMAN MISHANDLING OF EQUIPMENT OR UNEXPECTED IMPACTS
TO THE UTILITY COMPONENTS
2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
WELL TRAINED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CREWS WHO PERFORM THIS WORK YEAR
ROUND
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
NO NOISE WILL AFFECT THIS PROJECT
2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the
project on a short-term or long -term basis (for example: traffic, construction,
operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
NOISE RELATED TO THIS PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE OPERATION OF 2 STROKE
HANDHELD GAS POWER MACHINES WHICH ARE NOISY AT THE LOCATION WORK
IT TAKING PLACE THOUGH SHORT TERM IN NATURE AND NON - CONCUSSIVE.
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3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
WORK WILL TAKE PLACE IN DAY LIGHT HOURS.
MOST OF THE WORK AREA (EXPECT THAT NEAR THE FAMILY FUN CENTER) IS
OUT OF THE WAY AND VISITED ONLY BY THOSE WALING THE TRAILS OF THE
INTERURBAN SYSTEM.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
THOSE AREAS ADJACENT TO THE GREEN RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES ARE
LISTED AS URBAN SHORELINE WITH A 3 TIERED SYSTEM FOR REVIEW AND
PROTECTION.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
c. Describe any structures on the site.
WORK WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER AND WITHIN 12 FEET OF THE KV LINES AND
THEIR TOWERS.
SOME OF THE WORK WILL TAKE PLACE ADJACENT TO PARKING LOTS AND
FENCES AND AREAS OF THE FAMILY FUN CENTER.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
NO DEMOLITION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
VARIOUS ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PROPOSED WORK AREA
FROM COMMERCIAL TO INDUSTRIAL
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
VARIOUS COMPREHENSIVE DESIGNATIONS ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE
PROPOSED WORK AREA FROM COMMERCIAL TO INDUSTRIAL
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
PORTIONS OF THE WORK ARE WITHIN THE URBAN SHORELINE (APPROX. 600
LINEAL FEET)
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h.. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
SHORELINE AREAS AND WETLAND AND THEIR BUFFERS
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
NONE
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
NONE
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
NONE
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
LAND USE DOES NOT CHANGE WITH THIS PROPOSAL THIS IS A MAINTENANCE
PROPOSAL ONLY AND ON GOING WORK WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THE SAME
OVERALL CONDITIONS FOUND ON SITE AFTER THIS INITIAL WORK PERIOD OF 3
TO 5 YEARS IN WHICH TREES EXCEEDING 15 FEET WILL BE KILLED AND LEFT ON
SITE TO PROVIDE HABITAT.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low- income housing?
NONE
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low- income housing.
NONE
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
NONE
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what
is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
UTILITY TOWERS EXCEED 40 FEET NO CHANGE IS PROPOSED
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
NO MAJOR CHANGE IN VIEW IS EXPECTED; EXPECT WHEN A FEW TREES WILL BE
REMOVED THIS MAY OPEN THE VIEW CORRIDORS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
WHERE TREES ARE CUT MITIGATION OF SHRUBS AND OTHER VEGETATION WILL
BE APPLIED
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
NO CHANGE
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
NOT EXPECTED
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
NO IMPACTS EXPECTED
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
NO CHANGE IS PLANNED
12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
IN THE NORTH AREA THE FAMILY FUN CENTER IS ADJACENT TO THE WORK AND
LINE AREA; THERE ARE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON THIS SITE WHICH WILL BE
WITHIN VIEW OF THE WORK AREAS.
THE INTERURBAN TRAIL FOLLOWS THE UTILITY CORRIDOR SOUTH FROM 405.
THIS CORRIDOR WILL BE THE MAIN WORK AREA AND THE INTERURBAN TRAIL IS
WITHIN FEET OF SOME OF THE TREES WHICH WILL BE CUT.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
POSSIBLE SHUT DOWN OF SOME AREAS DURING THE ACTUAL WORK PERIOD
MAY BE NEEDED TO PREVENT INJURY TO WORKERS OR PASSERBY'S BUT NO
MAJOR IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
LIMIT WORK TIME AND DURATION WHEN AREAS WILL IMPACT RECREATION AS
MUCH AS POSSIBLE
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, National, State, or Local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
NONE KNOWN
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific,
or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
NONE KNOWN
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
NOTHING PLANNED AT THIS TIME
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access
to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
• Tukwila Parkway
• Private roads and parking areas of the Family Fun Center
• Longacres Way
• Strander Blvd has an unofficial access point
• Private parking areas do provide access to he trail in several locations south of
Strander though most are fenced, gates or controlled in some manner.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance
to the nearest transit stop?
NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS SERVING THE WORK SITE EXPECT AT THE
FAMILY FUN CENTER.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
NO PARKING IMPACTS FOR REGULAR AND CUSTOMARY USES IS EXPECTED
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing
roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether
public or private).
NO NEW ROAD OR SERVICE DRIVEWAYS WILL BE NEEDED.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
INTERURBAN TRAIL AND THE KV LINES ARE OFTEN ADJACENT TO AND WITHIN
100 FEET OF THE RAILROAD LINES FOUND WITHIN THIS NORTH SOUTH
CORRIDOR.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
NONE
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
NONE
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
NO INCREASE IN PUBLIC SERVICES EXPECTED
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
None
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic
system
other:
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate
vicinity which might be needed.
NONE
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C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete t the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make it es,'sion.
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Signature:
Date Submitted:
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