LEGAL NOTICE
City of Tacoma Determination of
Environmental Non-Significance
Lead Agency: City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division, DBA Tacoma Power, Natural Resources
Applicant: City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division, DBA Tacoma Power, Ben Caviness, Natural Resources Proposal: In accordance with Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2016) Settlement Agreement License article 10 and the Cowlitz Gravel Augmentation Plan (2021), Tacoma Power is proposing annual placement of up to 1,500 cubic yards of spawning sized gravel (1/2 to 4-inch round rock) directly into the Cowlitz River. Gravel will be placed in the vicinity of the Barrier Island located immediately downstream of the Cowlitz Barrier Dam, near the left bank. Tacoma anticipates completing gravel augmentation annually for the remainder of the existing FERC license.
Location: Lewis County parcel #028105000000. Section 24, Township 12 North, Range 01 East, WM.
LAT: 46.512822 N, LONG: – 122.635040 W
SEPA Public Information Center File No. SEPA Number 202401913, Tacoma Record LU24-0066
City of Tacoma, Planning and Development Services, has made a preliminary determination that this project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(9c). 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 www.tacomapermits.org or upon request. Comments on this determination of environmental non-significance must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2024 to Tacoma Public Utilities/Generation, Attn: Matt Bleich, 3628 S 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409. The City will reconsider this determination based on timely comments and may retain, modify, or if significant adverse impacts are likely, withdraw the determination.
Unless modified by the City, this determination will become a final determination on June 7, 2024. There is no administrative appeal opportunity for this Determination. Appeals may be filed at the Superior Court of the State of Washington within 21 days after the final Determination of Non-Significance is issued. Appeals to the Superior Court shall be taken in accordance with procedures and limitations set forth in RCW 43.21C.075. A copy of the appeal shall be filed with City of Tacoma, Planning and Development Services, Attn: Shirley Schultz. The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs or services. Upon request, special accommodations will be provided within five (5) business days by contacting 591-5363 (VOICE) or 591-5070 (TTY)
IDX- 995860
May 10, 17, 2024
