Federal Authority and Reference. The FCIP is prepared according to the directives of the license and is consistent with the biological opinions of the USFWS and NOAA Fisheries. The license incorporates U.S. Department of Interior, USFWS, and NOAA Fisheries conditions under section 7 of the ESA.
Federal Authority and Reference. At the federal level, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is responsible for water safety-related rules, regulations, and guidelines. The USCG boating-related regulations generally pertain to the manufacturing of watercraft and equipment, as well as the operation of watercraft. It also develops and disseminates information about safe boating, including specific initiatives related to personal flotation devices, watercraft safety, watercraft operation, and boating-under-the-influence prevention, among others. Overall, while the specific actions required by SA 304 are generally outside the type of activities under the USCG’s purview, the USCG’s safe boating information and messages may be considered for inclusion in the water safety-related displays and tear-sheet maps required by SA 304. In addition to the USCG, FERC also provides safety guidance related to boating and other recreation uses at licensed hydroelectric projects. Specifically, the FERC’s Safety Signage at Hydropower Projects (FERC 2001) provides guidance related to the design and placement of safety signage at hydroelectric projects. Signage-related actions resulting from implementation of SA 304 will be consistent with the FERC’s guidance.
Federal Authority and Reference. The RSECMP will be implemented subject to the requirements of the License. Activities such as placing riprap and authorized fills in the navigable waters of the United States may be authorized under conditions specified in permits issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). • The License incorporates U.S. Department of Interior, USFWS and U.S. Department of Commerce, NMFS conditions under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, including timing limitations on construction activities that may be implemented under the RSECMP.
Federal Authority and Reference. The FPFP is prepared according to the authority under the License. The License incorporates U.S. Department of Interior, USFWS and U.S. Department of Commerce, NMFS conditions under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, including minimizing the negative effects of increased sockeye propagation on bull trout, and developing the fish culture facility as described in SA 101.
Federal Authority and Reference. The MBSNF Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP), as amended, applied to all NFS lands around Xxxxx Reservoir, including the Xxxxx Lake Resort site (USDA-FS 1990). The MBSNF LRMP identified developed recreation opportunities and facilities as an important use of the forest. It projects demand for developed recreation to increase steadily throughout the life of the plan. To help accommodate the expected increase in demand, emphasis is placed on improving existing popular campgrounds and other developed facilities. Redevelopment of the Xxxxx Lake Resort into a Development Level 3 USDA-FS campground will help address demand and the resulting need for new and improved developed recreation opportunities and facilities in the MBSNF. To supplement the MBSNF LRMP, more specific campground development and design guidelines are provided in two USDA-FS system-wide reference documents: (1) Recreation Management Systems Meaningful Measures for Quality Recreation Management (USDA-FS 2002), and (2) Built Environment Image Guide for National Forests and Grasslands (USDA-FS 2001). The BLRP will rely on each of these documents to guide redevelopment of the Xxxxx Lake Resort into a USDA-FS campground. In addition to these design guidelines, the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines will also be used to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act compliance at the redeveloped site.
Federal Authority and Reference. 5.1.1 Clean Water Act Wetlands are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Clean Water Act. A Section 404 permit may be required to work in or near wetlands and other waters of the U.S. if excavation, placement of fill, modification of hydrology, or other direct or indirect effects are anticipated. Under the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act, a permit is required to discharge pollutants that alter the biological or chemical characteristics of a water body. The Washington Department of Ecology regulates the application of aquatic herbicides through two general permits. The Aquatic Noxious Weed Control General Permit is used to regulate the discharge of pesticides to control state-listed noxious weeds. For plant species that are completely aquatic and grow submerged in water, the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management Permit must be used. Management activities proposed under the Wetland Habitat Plan will be designed to enhance and/or restore wetland habitat values; however, permits may still be required, and would be coordinated with the appropriate federal and state agencies and local jurisdictions.
Federal Authority and Reference. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act — The Floating Loon Nest Platform plan has been designed to be consistent with conditions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Federal Authority and Reference. The License incorporates U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service conditions under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires the issuance of a permit by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prior to any discharge of dredge or fill material into waters of the U.S. As part of the permitting process, applicants must also demonstrate compliance with the ESA, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Coastal Zone Management Act, and section 401 of the CWA. Enhancement and restoration activities in aquatic habitats, such as gravel augmentation, may require section 404 permits from the USACE and Section 401 water quality certifications from Ecology. Activities should be designed to minimize their effect on waters of the U.S.
Federal Authority and Reference. The LWDMP is prepared according to the authority under the license. The license incorporates U.S. Department of Interior, USFWS and U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA Fisheries conditions under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Federal Authority and Reference. At the federal level, the USDA-FS is responsible for establishing visual and aesthetic resource policies and guidelines on NFS lands. Project improvements and facilities located on NFS lands must be consistent with the direction in the MBSNF Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). The MBSNF LRMP (USDA-FS, 1990) directs the use of the USDA-FS Visual Management System (VMS) to manage visual resources on NFS lands, including those within the project boundary (USDA-FS, 1974). In 1995, the USDA-FS adopted a new visual resource management system, the Scenery Management System (SMS) for new projects and LRMP updates and revisions. All new projects (including project-related actions and measures) on NFS lands should integrate the existing VMS inventory, as well as updated LRMP and SMS guidelines. An overview of the VMS and SMS is provided in section 8.1. NFS lands at the project include three visual quality objectives (VQOs): Retention, Partial Retention, and Modification (USDA-FS 1990). All of the NFS lands immediately surrounding Xxxxx Lake have been assigned a VQO of Partial Retention. Areas where timber harvest has occurred on ridges to the north, south, east, and west of Xxxxx Lake have been assigned a Modification VQO. The mountains to the east and west of Xxxxx Lake are assigned a Retention VQO. Along primary road corridors, such as Forest Road (FR) 11, proposed projects on NFS lands need to meet a VQO of Retention in the foreground and Partial Retention in the middleground. Along secondary road corridors and trails, proposed projects are required to meet a VQO of Partial Retention in the foreground and middleground. In addition to VMS and SMS, the USDA-FS Built Environment Image Guide for National Forests and Grasslands also provides visual and aesthetic guidance for built facilities on NFS lands (USDA-FS, 2001). Specifically, the image guide provides region- specific design guidelines for administrative and recreational facility development on NFS lands. The intent of the guide is “to improve the image, aesthetics, sustainability, and overall quality of Forest Service facilities consistent with the agency’s role as leaders in land stewardship” (USDA-FS, 2001). The guide provides recommendations and examples of appropriate facility design for each of the USDA-FS regions in the United States. The project and specifically Xxxxx Lake Resort are within the USDA-FS North Pacific Province, which is characterized by the Cascadian architectural style.
