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WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of proposal: The City of Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant is applying for coverage
under the Statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management. The act of submitting an application
triggers SEPA, which is designed to review the impact of land applying biosolids to agricultural land for
beneficial reuse. The Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant incinerates all solid by-products and does
not practice land application; however, the city is still required to apply for a Biosolids Management Permit.
(STF20150035)
Proponent: CITY OF EDMONDS
Location of proposal, including street address if any: 200 — 2nd Avenue South, Edmonds, WA 98020
Lead agency: CITY OF EDMONDS
The lead agency has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis and protection
have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted
under chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as
provided by RCW 43.21C.240 and WAC 197-11-158 and/or mitigating measures have been applied
that ensure no significant adverse impacts will be created.
An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was
made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead
agency. This information is available to the public on request.
There is no comment period for this DNS.
XX This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14
days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by November 26, 2015
Project Planner: Kernen Lien, Senior Planner
Responsible Official: Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Contact Information: City of Edmonds 1 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 425-771-0220
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Date: Signature:
XX You may appeal this determination to Robert Chave, Planning Manager, at 121 5th Avenue
North, Edmonds, WA 98020, by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for the
appeal with the required appeal fee, adjacent property owners list and notarized affidavit form
no later than December 3, 2015. You should be prepared to make specific factual
objections. Contact Rob Chave to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.
XX Posted on November 12, 2015 , at the Edmonds Public Library and Edmonds Public Safety
Building. Published in the Everett Herald. Emailed to the Department of Ecology SEPA
Center (SEPAunit ec ;wa. Fav).
XX Distribute to "Checked" Agencies below.
The SEPA Checklist, project plans, location map, and DNS are available at www.EdrnondsWa.,,.g9_y through the
Permits Online link. Search for file number STF20150035. These materials are also available for viewing at the
Planning Division — located on the second floor of City Hall: 121 5`h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020.
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SEPA DETERMINATION. DOC
11/9/15 SEPA
Mailed to the following:
XX COMCAST
XX Snohomish County Health District
Outside rlant Engineer, North Region
Attn: Bruce Straughn
1525 75' St. SW Ste 200
302.0 Rocker Ave
Everett, WA 98203
Everett, WA 98201-3900
XX Tulalip Tribal Council
XX Department of Archaeology & Historic
6700 Totem Beach Road
Preservation
Marysville, WA 98270
P.O. Box 48343
Olympia, WA 98504-8343
XX Olympic iew Water & Sewer District
8128 228, St. SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
Attachments
pc: File No.
SEPA Notebook
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SEPA DETERMINATION DOC
11/9/15. SEPA