Washington State Authority and Reference. 5.2.1 Washington Forest Practices Act Management activities on non-federal forestlands in Washington may be subject to compliance with the Washington Forest Practices Act (RCW 76-09) and Forest Practices Rules (FPR). Certain forest management activities require prior approval through the Forest Practices Approval (FPA) process, and others simply require conformance to the FPR without prior approval. Forest thinning and snag creation can require prior approval under certain circumstances. Portions of Skagit County, including Xxxx Xxxxxxx, are with the Xxxxxx Block Spotted Owl Special Emphasis Area (SOSEA) designated by the Washington Forest Practices Board. Under the FPR [WAC 222 -16-080 (1) (h)], "critical habitats (state)" include, "suitable spotted owl habitat within a median home range circle that is centered within the SOSEA or on adjacent federal lands," as well as, " the seventy acres of highest quality suitable spotted owl habitat surrounding a northern spotted owl site center located outside a SOSEA." In Skagit County, a spotted owl median home range circle has a radius of 1.8 miles. Timber harvesting and certain other forest practices in critical habitat (state) are considered Class IV-Special forest practices and subject to detailed environmental review under the FPR.
Washington State Authority and Reference. The License incorporates requirements by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) and recommendations by the WDFW.
Washington State Authority and Reference. 5.2.1 Washington Forest Practices Act Management activities on non-federal forestlands in Washington are generally subject to the Washington Forest Practices Act (RCW 76-09) and Forest Practices Rules (FPR). As such, certain forest management activities require prior approval through the Forest Practices Approval (FPA) process, and others simply require conformance to the FPR without prior approval. Timber harvesting and other management activities conducted under the Forest Habitat Plan may require approval under the FPR..
Washington State Authority and Reference. In Washington, several state agencies provide guidance related to watercraft operations and safety including the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington Department of Ecology, among others. These state agencies primarily provide information about how to properly operate a watercraft and safe boating practices (e.g., boater education, invasive species information, proper refueling techniques, etc.). The Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the compilation of all current state laws, also addresses the regulation of recreational watercraft (e.g., insurance, licensing, etc.), boater education efforts, boat inspections, invasive species control, and other watercraft user- based rules and regulations. Similar to the USCG information, state agency boating messages and guidelines, as well as pertinent boating-related laws (as codified in the RCW), may be incorporated into the water safety-related displays and tear-sheet maps required by SA 304. However, the state agencies generally do not provide specific rules or regulations for site managers regarding signage and/or delineated swim areas, key components of the BRRWSP.
Washington State Authority and Reference. The RSECMP is prepared according to the authority under the License. The License incorporates requirements by Washington Department of Ecology under section 401 (a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, including preparation of a Water Quality Protection Plan for Project-related construction, maintenance and repair work. Treatments implemented under the RSECMP may require permitting through the State Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) process, which addresses other state and local requirements.
Washington State Authority and Reference. The FPFP is prepared according to the authority under the License. The License incorporates requirements by Washington Department of Ecology under section 401 (a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, including preparation of a Water Quality Protection Plan for Project-related construction, maintenance and repair work; and preparation of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) fish hatchery permit should hatchery production increase to a level requiring permit compliance.
Washington State Authority and Reference. State and local authorities generally do not provide recreation facility development direction or guidelines that are applicable to the BLRP.
Washington State Authority and Reference. 5.2.1 Hydraulic Project Approval A Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) is required for instream work that uses, diverts, obstructs, or changes the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or fresh waters of the state (RCW Chapter 77.55.021). The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued an HPA for each of the loon platforms.
Washington State Authority and Reference. Washington Forest Practices Act — Management activities on non-federal forestlands in Washington fall under the jurisdiction of the Washington Forest Practices Act (RCW 76-09) and Forest Practices Rules (FPR). Certain forest management activities require prior approval through the Forest Practices Approval (FPA) process, and others simply require conformance to the FPR without prior approval. Snag and log creation can require prior approval under certain circumstances. Shorelines Management Act — Activities conducted within Shorelines of the State (non-federal lands within 200 feet of lakes of 20 acres or more and streams with an average annual flow of 20 cubic feet per second [cfs] or more) are subject to review and approval under the Washington State Shorelines Management Act and pertinent county and city Shoreline Management Master Programs. The shorelines of Xxxx Xxxxxxx, the Xxxxx River, and several of the Xxxxx River tributary streams fall under the jurisdiction of the Shorelines Management Act. However, forest management activities within Shorelines of the State also come under the jurisdiction of the Forest Practices Act, and typically do not require separate approval under the Shorelines Management Act. Nevertheless, snag and log creation activities on project lands will be in compliance with the Shorelines Management Act.
Washington State Authority and Reference. The license incorporates requirements by Washington State Department of Ecology under Section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, including preparation of a Water Quality Protection Plan. Activities conducted within “shorelines of the state” (non-federal lands within 200 feet of lakes of 20 acres or more and streams with an average annual flow of 20 cubic feet per second [cfs] or more) are subject to review and approval under the Washington State Shoreline Management Act and pertinent county and city shoreline management master programs. The shorelines of the Xxxxx and Skagit rivers fall under the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act. Gravel augmentation measures may require formal approval under the Shoreline Management Act. The Washington State Hydraulic Code (RCW 77.55) requires the issuance of a hydraulic project approval (HPA) from WDFW for any activity that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the bed of a water of the state. State waters include all fresh waters, except those watercourses that are entirely artificial such as irrigation ditches, canals, and storm water run-off devices. Most management activities that will occur in aquatic habitats, including gravel augmentation measures will require an HPA. Washington State asserts ownership, through article XVII of the state constitution, to the, “beds and shores of all navigable waters in the state,” except those sold according to law. The State of Washington owns its aquatic lands in fee, and abutting owners and others wishing to use state-owned aquatic lands (SOAL) must obtain prior authorization for use of the land from the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Aquatic habitat activities, such as gravel augmentation would require such authorization.
