Washington State Authority and Reference Sample Clauses

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. ‌‌ 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. 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. 5.2.1 Washington Forest Practices Act Management activities on non-federal forestlands in Washington are 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. Elk forage enhancement involving the harvest of trees may require prior approval, and may be subject to certain reforestation requirements under the FPR. Portions of Skagit County, including portions of the project lands, are with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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. 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. 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. ‌ Management activities, including visual and aesthetic vegetation enhancement measures, on non-federal forestlands in Washington are generally subject to review under the Washington State Forest Practices Act (RCW 76-09) and Washington State Forest Practices Rules (FPR). As such, certain forest management activities may require prior approval through the forest practices approval process, and others may simply require conformance to the FPR without prior approval.

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 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, are with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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. ‌ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇ River, and larger tributary streams fall under the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act. Removal of LWD from reservoir shorelines 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 removal of LWD along reservoir shorelines will require an HPA. 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. LWD removal activities will be designed to minimize the effect on waters of the U.S.