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November 20, 2017
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Stuart Whitford, Environmental Public Health Director
Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist II
DATE: November 27, 2017
SUBJECT: Agenda Request: Presentation: Draft Marine Spatial Plan for
Washington's Pacific Coast
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Environmental Public Health requests an opportunity for Jennifer Hennessey, Ocean Policy Lead for the
WA Department of Ecology Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program, to make a presentation on
the Draft Marine Spatial Plan for Washington's Pacific Coast.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS:
Ecology is releasing the Draft Marine Spatial Plan for Washington's Pacific Coast for review and
comment by interested parties, agencies, and tribes through December 12, 2017. The draft plan provides
information on ocean uses and resources and a framework for evaluating proposed new ocean uses on
Washington's Pacific Coast. Input was provided by the Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council, the
coast's Marine Resources Committees, local and tribal governments and federal agencies. The draft plan
provides:
- A consistent way of evaluating future ocean use proposals.
- A new base of scientific information on coastal uses and resources.
- A framework to coordinate decisions for new ocean uses.
- Protections for sensitive ecological areas and fishing.
Ecology is not proposing a rule-making and will use existing state and local authorities to implement the
plan. Opportunities will exist to integrate the plan into local shoreline master programs. Ecology is
specifically requesting comments on Chapter 4, Management Framework.
A Draft Programmatic EIS evaluates the effects of the management actions contained in the draft plan and
is also available for review and comment. This review process helps decision makers and the public
understand the specific actions in the draft plan and how they would affect people and the environment.
The Draft Marine Spatial Plan and Draft EIS documents are available online at:
http://www.msp.wa.gov/leam/resources.
Community Health Environmental Health
Developmental Disabilities Water Quality
360-385-9400 360-385-9444
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After the state adopts a final plan, Ecology will submit the plan as part of Washington's federally -
approved Coastal Zone Management Program (https:Hcoast.noaa.gov/czm).
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The costs to hear the presentation are negligible. The Marine Spatial Plan for Washington's Pacific Coast
will assist the state in reviewing new state and/or federal uses that may have adverse impacts on ocean
resources or affect existing uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
Allow time for Ecology to present information about the Draft Marine Spatial Plan for Washington's
Pacific Coast; ask questions and, as desired, provide comments.
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Community Health
Developmental Disabilities
360-385-9400
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Environmental Health
Water Quality
360-385-9444
(f) 360-379-4487
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awma ECOLOGY
State of Washington
Draft Marine Spatial Plan
Learn more
Marine Spatial Plan for Washington's Pacific Coast
http:/ /www.msp.wa. gov
(Review draft documents under "Projects
The public is invited to comment on the draft Marine Spatial Plan for
and Resources')
Washington's Pacific Ocean coast The draft plan provides:
Public Meetings
A consistent way of evaluating future ocean use proposals.
All meetings start at 6 p.m.:
A new base of scientific information on coastal uses and resources.
• Nov. 1, Forks; Dept. of Natural
A framework to coordinate decisions for new ocean uses.
Resources, Olympic Region Confer-
• Protections for sensitive ecological areas and fishing.
ence room, 411 Tillicum Lane.
• Nov. 7, Aberdeen; Grays Harbor
Submit comments online by Dec. 12, 2017
College, Manspeaker Bldg., Room
2250,1620 Edward P. Smith Dr.
Comment form: htW:-/-/ws.ecology.commentinput.com/?id=VRHj Q
• Nov. 8, Long Beach; Cranberry
Museum, 2907 Pioneer Road.
Plan recommendations
• Nov. 9, Tukwila; Tuwila Com-
munity Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S.
The draft MSP is an important tool to assist state agencies and others in
Comment period
evaluating and engaging in proposals for new ocean uses as well as guide
Oct 10 to Dec. 12, 2017
potential applicants as they develop those proposals.
CONTACT
Draft plan elements:
Jennifer Hennessey
• Identify and protect ecologically -sensitive areas in state waters from
jennifer.hennessey@ecy.wa.gov
adverse effects of offshore development.
360-407-6595
• Protect fisheries to ensure adverse impacts are avoided and mini -
Special accommodations
mized, and help projects avoid long-term, significant adverse impacts.
To request ADA accommodation for
• Create a process for enhanced coordination with stakeholders and
disabilities, or printed materials in a
format for the visually impaired, call
among local and tribal governments and state and federal agencies.
Ecology at 360-407-6600 or visit
• List the data, information, and plans needed for proposed projects.
www.ecy.wa.gov/accessibility.html.
Details the effects to people, communities, and the environment that
Persons with impaired hearing may
need to be evaluated, including state standards and policies that need
call Washington Relay Service at
to be met
711. Persons with speech disability
may call TTY at 877-833-6341.
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The MSP study area, outlined below, ex-
tends to offshore to a water depth of 4,200
feet (700 fathoms) and covers areas in
state waters (out to 3 nautical miles) and
federal waters (from 3 to 200 nautical
miles). It also includes coastal estuaries.
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Draft Programmatic EIS
A separate, draft programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) is also available for public
comment It focuses on evaluat-
ing the environmental impacts of
creating a marine spatial plan
versus not having a plan.
It does not examine detailed
impacts of a specific ocean use.
Further examination would occur
when an applicant seeks permits
for a project.
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DEPARTMENT OF
amme ECOLOGY
State of Washington
Informing and influencing decisions in federal waters
The plan also provides information to assist the state in reviewing and
influencing federal activities that may affect Washington's ocean re-
sources or uses, including in federal waters. After the state adopts a final
plan, Ecology will submit the plan as part of Washington's federally -
approved Coastal Zone Management Program.
What's in the marine spatial plan?
• An overview, including background and purpose.
• A summary of current conditions and trends including ecology,
socio -economics, archeological and historic resources, and existing
and potential new ocean uses.
• Details about spatial analyses including methods and outputs ex-
amining ecology and human uses in the study area and comparing that
information with areas of high renewable energy potential.
• A marine spatial plan management framework that covers pro-
cess and substantive requirements tied to existing state laws and poli-
cies. This section also provides requirements and recommendations
for new ocean uses, including spatial designations and recommenda-
tions.
• Policy recommendations from the Washington Coastal Marine
Advisory Council.
• Maps and appendices including maps of existing ocean uses,
ocean resources, and more detailed information.
Planning Process
A team of state agencies including the Washington departments of Ecolo-
gy, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources developed the state plan
guided by state law.
Funding from the Washington Legislature enabled state agencies to gather
baseline information, carry out mapping, conduct research and analyses,
develop a website and online tools, perform outreach and engagement,
and produce the plan. Scientists and topical experts reviewed the data.
Throughout the planning process, state agencies sought input from the
Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Marine Resource Commit-
tees, local and tribal governments and federal agencies. In addition to doz-
ens of advisory council meetings, the state involved the public in the plan-
ning process that included conducting workshops, making presentations
to groups, attending community events, and taking public comments.
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Draft Programmatic EIS
A separate, draft programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) is also available for public
comment It focuses on evaluat-
ing the environmental impacts of
creating a marine spatial plan
versus not having a plan.
It does not examine detailed
impacts of a specific ocean use.
Further examination would occur
when an applicant seeks permits
for a project.
Aerial photo of Benson Beach near Cape
Disappointment.
DEPARTMENT OF
amme ECOLOGY
State of Washington
Informing and influencing decisions in federal waters
The plan also provides information to assist the state in reviewing and
influencing federal activities that may affect Washington's ocean re-
sources or uses, including in federal waters. After the state adopts a final
plan, Ecology will submit the plan as part of Washington's federally -
approved Coastal Zone Management Program.
What's in the marine spatial plan?
• An overview, including background and purpose.
• A summary of current conditions and trends including ecology,
socio -economics, archeological and historic resources, and existing
and potential new ocean uses.
• Details about spatial analyses including methods and outputs ex-
amining ecology and human uses in the study area and comparing that
information with areas of high renewable energy potential.
• A marine spatial plan management framework that covers pro-
cess and substantive requirements tied to existing state laws and poli-
cies. This section also provides requirements and recommendations
for new ocean uses, including spatial designations and recommenda-
tions.
• Policy recommendations from the Washington Coastal Marine
Advisory Council.
• Maps and appendices including maps of existing ocean uses,
ocean resources, and more detailed information.
Planning Process
A team of state agencies including the Washington departments of Ecolo-
gy, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources developed the state plan
guided by state law.
Funding from the Washington Legislature enabled state agencies to gather
baseline information, carry out mapping, conduct research and analyses,
develop a website and online tools, perform outreach and engagement,
and produce the plan. Scientists and topical experts reviewed the data.
Throughout the planning process, state agencies sought input from the
Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Marine Resource Commit-
tees, local and tribal governments and federal agencies. In addition to doz-
ens of advisory council meetings, the state involved the public in the plan-
ning process that included conducting workshops, making presentations
to groups, attending community events, and taking public comments.
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