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Port GambIv S'Kiallam • Jamestown S'Klallarn
ment of Community Development
FROM: Jefferson
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DATE: April 27, 2017
RE: Case #: MLA 17-00018/SUB 17-00003
This memo is intended to provide supplemental information regarding the project description for
permit #16-00037 that was requested by Jefferson County in a letter dated April 3, 2017.
1. A copy of the DARPA approved by the Army Corps of Engineers, dated November 23,
2016 is attached. However, the November 23, 2016 copy shows no significant changes to
the November 3, 2016 copy that Jefferson County already has on file.
2. The most recently updated project drawings, including schematics of oyster culture bags,
are attached. Please remove all previously submitted drawings from the permit
application.
3. Lines used to secure or suspend oyster culture bags will be anchored using helical type
anchors. A schematic of these anchors is included in Appendix A.
4. The grow -out period for oysters reared in tumble bags is approximately 14 months. The
grow -out period for Manila clams is approximately 3 years. However, Manila clams will
be planted over existing stock of mixed ages classes. Therefore, harvest of Manila clams
will occur on an annual basis.
5. Access to the project area will be by boat from the Quilcene or Point Whitney boat
launches. On average, it is estimated that 6-8 boat trips per month will occur to access
and maintain the aquaculture project.
6. Documentation of eelgrass mapping including updated drawings is provided in Appendix
B.
7. A No Net Loss (NNL) biological report is attached.
A narrative addressing interference of normal public use of surface waters is included in
the NNL report.
9. Part 7 of the JARPA includes the following instructions: "(Check here if there are
wetlands or wetland buffers on or adjacent to the project area.
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(If there are stone, skip to Part 8.)" Part 7 of the JARPA was intentionally left blank
because of the absence of wetlands in the project area.
10. The links provided in sections 91, and 9M of the JARPA were for the Biological Opinion
of the USFWS for programmatic consultation for shellfish activities in Washington State
inland marine waters. Using the control + click function opens the links. Please request a
copy of the Biological Opinion if it is needed.
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Point No PointTreaty
Port Gamble S'Klallam • Jamestown S'
TO: Jefferson County Department of Community Development
FROM: Port Gamble S' Klallam and Jamestown S' Klallam Tribes
DATE: March 7, 2017
RE: Permit Application 16-00037
This memo is intended to provide supplemental information regarding the project description for
permit #16-00037 and details outlining how the project will comply with all relevant Jefferson
County Codes (JCC).
• The project area is located on two Washington Department of Natural Resources Leases
on the eastern shoreline of Dabob Bay (see attached map).
Existing aquaculture activities on the leases include on -bottom oyster culture and Manila
clam culture using predator exclusion nets. The project site is in the intertidal zone with
some vegetation present. Eelgrass is located inside the parcels in some areas. The
substrate is mostly sand and shell rubble from pre-existing oyster production. There are
mature oysters with newer generations of oysters covering the substrate throughout the
parcel. Manila clams are present as well. No buildings or other structures are present.
The adjacent tidelands to the south are currently used by the State and Tribes for
commercial and recreational shellfish harvest. The adjacent tidelands to the north are
within a State Natural Preserve Area. The uplands adjacent to the project area are a mix
of State and private ownership. The privately owned uplands in the vicinity are very
lightly developed with few home sites within view of the project area.
The proposed aquaculture activity is a continuation of on-going and existing aquaculture
operations in the project area with one exception: The applicants are proposing use of
suspended oyster tumble bags on a subsection of the project area not to exceed 10 acres
in size. In addition to commercial aquaculture activities, the tidelands will be used for
aquatic research and education purposes by the Natural Resources Departments of the
Port Gamble S' Klallam and Jamestown S' Klallam Tribes.
* The proposed project will not involve dredging using mechanical equipment.
• The proposed project will not involve filling of tidelands or bedlands.
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0 Critical Areas
o Our project proposal complies with the JCC 18.22 Critical Areas requirements in
that we followed all the conditions of the Biological Opinions provided by the
USFWS and NMFS regarding shellfish aquaculture in marine waters of WA
State. Our proposal was verified through the use of the Specific Project
Information Form provided by the Army Corps of Engineers to reflect the
conditions of the Biological Opinions.
■ Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas: Although native eel grass
is present in some areas, a buffer area that exceeds the requirements
established for Federal permitting will be used.
Wetlands: the project area is entirely within the intertidal zone and
wetland delineation is not applicable.
■ Frequently flooded areas: the project area is entirely within the intertidal
zone and flooded area delineation is not applicable.
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