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NOTICE OF

DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NONSIGNIFICANCE

 

The Public Utility District No.1 of Douglas County has entered a determination of environmental non-significance, (DNS), for the proposed action under the State Environmental Policy Act, (RCW 43.21C), as amended.  The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the subject action does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.  An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under 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 DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency shall not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below.  Written comments must be submitted by April 27, 2012.  Written comments should be submitted to John Brown, Designated SEPA Official, Public Utility District No.1 of Douglas County, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA  98802. Copies of the DNS, and Environmental Checklist can be obtained from the Public Utility District No.1 of Douglas County, 1151 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA  98802.

The issuance of the determination of environmental nonsignificance, for which notice is hereby given, is for the following action:

Public Utility District No.1 of Douglas County proposes to conduct aquatic vegetation control through use of herbicide applications at three public swimming areas located on Wells Reservoir.

The subject properties are commonly known as:

  • Peninsula Park swimming area is located at 484 Riverside Drive, Pateros, WA. Sections 35/36, Township 30 North, Range 23 East, EWM
  • Columbia Cove Park swimming area is located at 604 W. Bruce Avenue, Brewster, WA.  Section 23, Township 30 North, Range 24 East, EWM
  • Marina Park swimming area is located at 811 Jefferson Avenue, Bridgeport, WA Section 15, Township 29 North, Range 25 East, EWM

Dated this 5th day of April, 2012

Public Utility District No.1 of Douglas County, WA

John Brown

SEPA Official