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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Checklist506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) January 2023 Page 1 of 19 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for lead agencies Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B, plus the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (Part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in “Part B: Environmental Elements” that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 2 of 19 A. Background Find help answering background questions 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Rock Point Oyster Company Floating Upweller System (FLUPSY) 2. Name of applicant: David Steele 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1733 Dabob Post Office Road Quilcene, WA 98765 360-765-4664 4. Date checklist prepared: May 18, 2023 5. Agency requesting checklist: Jefferson County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The FLUPSY has been operational since 2014 and located within the project area since 2016; thus, no additional construction is needed. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No future additions or expansions are connected to this proposal. This proposal includes the continued operation of for an existing FLUPSY originally referenced as a nursery float (approved permit NWS-2007-01150-AQ) within Tarboo Bay, Washington. Shellfish seed from the FLUPSY is planted at Rock Point Oyster’s existing shellfish farms in Tarboo Bay, Quilcene Bay, and elsewhere. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Biological Assessment 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 3 of 19 There are no other pending government approvals affecting the property. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Section 10 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jefferson County shoreline substantial development permit 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 4 of 19 11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The FLUPSY was constructed in 2014 and originally located in Blaine Harbor in Whatcom County, located over 130 miles from Tarboo Bay, for the first 2 years. Blaine Harbor proved to be operationally and logistically difficult given its significant distance from Rock Point Oyster’s facilities. The FLUPSY was moved to Tarboo Bay and rebuilt in 2016 to be proximate to Rock Point Oyster’s operations. Rock Point Oyster’s upland facilities adjacent to Tarboo Bay include a remote setting facility and upwellers to set single oyster seed and grow it to a size ready for subsequent growth in the FLUPSY. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project area is comprised of approximately 600 square feet (ft2) of subtidal area located directly northeast of Tarboo Spit (Figure 1). This location is within Rock Point Oyster’s Tarboo Bay Farm and is adjacent to Rock Point Oyster’s existing pier and shellfish work floats. The project is located on Jefferson County Tax Parcel Numbers 701091004 & 701163002, Sections 9 and 16, Township 27N, Range 1W. The closest street address is 1733 Dabob Post Office Road, Quilcene, WA. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 5 of 19 Figure 1. Vicinity Map 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 6 of 19 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth Find help answering earth questions a. General description of the site: Upland vegetation adjacent to the tidelands is primarily Douglas fir and red alder with unique salt marsh on several spits. The upland is sparsely populated with 5 homes. There are numerous small streams flowing into the bay. There is little submerged attached vegetation (SAV) in Tarboo Bay, limited to channels that retain water at low tide. There is no eelgrass on or adjacent to Rock Point Oyster’s farm or the project site. One small beach within Tarboo Bay has potential for Sand Lance spawning (approximately 1,800 feet from the FLUPSY). Long Spit, which separates Tarboo Bay from Dabob Bay, is a gravel spit that constantly feeds gravels into and across the middle of Tarboo Bay. Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: aquatic b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The approximate steepest slope on the site is 1.5 % from the beach to the FLUPSY located in Tarboo Bay. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them, and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The substrate in Tarboo Bay is varied from mud in back areas, sand on bars, and gravels in areas with swift currents. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. This project is located within Tarboo Bay and has no surface indications or history of unstable soils are present in the immediate vicinity. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Not applicable, no filling, excavating or grading activities are proposed. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Not applicable, no clearing, or construction is proposed. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Not applicable, no impervious surface will be constructed. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 7 of 19 Not applicable. 2. Air Find help answering air questions a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Negligible air emissions would be generated by vessels servicing the FLUPSY. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No, there are not any off-site sources of emissions or odor that would affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. All equipment is properly maintained to conform to EPA emission standards. 3. Water Find help answering water questions a. Surface Water: Find help answering surface water questions 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Tarboo Bay is located within the northern portion of Dabob Bay, which is an inlet of the Puget Sound. 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. The FLUPSY is currently fully constructed and located within the project area; thus, no additional construction is needed. Continued operation and maintenance of the FLUPSY is described in Section 6e of the JARPA and shown on associated plans. 3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. Not applicable. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No, there will be no surface water withdrawal or diversion. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 8 of 19 No. The site is fully aquatic and submerged at all times. 6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No, there will be no discharge of waste materials. b. Ground Water: Find help answering ground water questions 1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No, there will be no withdrawal from a well or discharge of waste materials into groundwater. 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals…; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not applicable. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): a) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Not applicable. b) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Not applicable. c) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, the proposal will not alter or affect drainage patterns. d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any. Not applicable. 4. Plants Find help answering plants questions a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 9 of 19 ☐ deciduous tree: Red alder (Alnus rubra) ☐ evergreen tree: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) ☐ shrubs ☐ grass ☐ pasture ☐ crop or grain ☐ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops. ☐ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ☐ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ☐ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? No vegetation will be removed or altered. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are no threatened or endangered plant species known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. Not applicable. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. No noxious weeds or invasives species are known to be on or near the site. 5. Animals Find help answering animal questions a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: • Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: • Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: • Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Bocaccio rockfish (Sebastes paucispinis), yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus), Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus), Dungeness crab (Cancer magister). b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. Marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Chum salmon (O. keta) Steelhead trout (O. mykiss) Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) Bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis) 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 10 of 19 Yelloweye rockfish (S. ruberrimus) c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Salmonids migrate through Tarboo Bay but no obstructions to migration would occur. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. The project would comply with all conservation measures from the programmatic consultation for shellfish aquaculture in Washington state (Corps 2015, NMFS 2016, USFWS 2016). These measures are intended to avoid and minimize impacts to the environment and wildlife, to the extent practicable. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. A number of invasive animal species have been documented within Hood Canal and Puget Sound and may be present on or near the site. Species that are known to occur within Hood Canal include multiple species of tunicates (Styela clava, Ciona savignyi) and potentially the European green crab (Carcinus maenas). European green crab were first documented in Hood Canal in May 2022. The project complies with all regulations intended to limit the spread of aquatic invasive species. 6. Energy and Natural Resources Find help answering energy and natural resource questions 1. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Gasoline or diesel fuel will be used for boats in order to access the aquaculture project and load/unload oyster seed. 2. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No, this project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 3. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. The project requires minimal energy by design and is operated to keep energy use at its minimum. 7. Environmental Health Find help with answering environmental health questions a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. None. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 11 of 19 The site is listed on the Washington State 303(d) list for impaired water quality. It is listed for the following parameters: Bacteria Fecal Coliform (Category 5). The listing ID is 60222. The most recent exceedance of the threshold was in 2017. However, Tarboo Bay is considered an “approved” shellfish growing area by the Washington Department of Health (WDOH), suggesting that more recent sampling has shown acceptable levels and WDOH has approved Rock Point Oyster’s growing area for shellfish cultivation and harvesting. 1. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. There are no existing hazardous chemicals/conditions or pipelines that would affect project development and design. 2. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. There will be no toxic or hazardous chemicals at the project site. The project will comply with all conservation measures from the programmatic consultation for shellfish aquaculture in Washington state to minimize use of toxic or hazardous chemicals. 3. Describe special emergency services that might be required. There are no expected special emergency services needed as incident occurrence is extremely low. However, fire and/or ambulance services may be required in the event of a worker accident. 4. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. There are no anticipated environmental health hazards. Risk of diesel or oil spill or accidents is minimal and all precautions will be used for prevention. The operator will have a Safety Policy and Environmental Code of Practice that guides workers in safe and environmentally sound operations. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None will affect the proposed project. 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)? During operations, noise would be limited to occasional boat use and the small motors running the pumps on the FLUPSY. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 12 of 19 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any. All equipment is sound insulated to meet the requirements for maximum decibel range per Jefferson County standards. Employees are trained in best practices to minimize noise disturbance. 8. Land and Shoreline Use Find help answering land and shoreline use questions a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The project area is currently farmed for Manila clams and oysters. There is also a pier for transporting shellfish from boats to shore. The upland area immediately proximate to the FLUPSY is occupied by Rock Point Oyster’s facilities, including an office building, shop buildings, greenhouses, an upwelling building, a wet storage building and tanks, and two homes. The FLUPSY supports these existing uses. Additional use of Tarboo Bay includes some recreational trout and salmon fishing along the shoreline and periodic use by kayakers during high tide. Shorelines adjacent to the project area are designated as Residential on the east and Dabob Bay Natural Area Preserve on the west, with several spits included in the Natural Preserve shoreline environment. Because the project site will continue to be used for aquaculture uses within Rock Point Oyster’s existing tideland farm area and any potential impacts will be limited to the FLUPSY site, there will be no impact to other adjacent uses. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses because of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? Not applicable. 1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how? Not applicable. c. Describe any structures on the site. The only structure on the site is the FLUPSY itself. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No, there will be no structures demolished. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 13 of 19 e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning classification is water, surrounded by RR-20 - Rural Residential. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation is Rural. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The current shoreline master program designation is Priority Aquatic. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. None. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No one residing in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? No one will be displaced by this project. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. Not applicable. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The projected land use and plans are compatible with existing use. Aquaculture is a preferred, water- dependent use of regional and statewide interest that is important to the long-term economic viability, cultural heritage and environmental health of Jefferson County. The FLUPSY is located within area already owned by Rock Point Oyster and utilized as an aquaculture farm. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any. Not applicable. 9. Housing Find help answering housing questions a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. There will be no housing units on this site. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 14 of 19 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. There will be no housing units eliminated on site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. Not applicable. 10. Aesthetics Find help answering aesthetics questions a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The FLUPSY floats at the surface of the water throughout the tidal cycle and does not extend more than 2-3 feet above the water. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views within the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. The FLUPSY has been designed to minimize height above water and occurs within Rock Point Oyster’s existing shellfish farm. 11. Light and Glare Find help answering light and glare questions a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Very little light or glare will be produced by the project. Maintenance activities will occur primarily during daytime hours and therefore do not need any extra lighting. No area lighting will be used on site. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No, light or glare would not be a safety hazard or interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No existing off-site light or glare will affect the project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any. None. 12. Recreation Find help answering recreation questions a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 15 of 19 Some recreational trout and salmon fishing occurs on the shoreline and kayakers periodically use Tarboo Bay during high tide. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The proposed project would not displace any existing recreational uses. There has been no interference with recreational uses since Rock Point Oyster installed its FLUPSY in Tarboo Bay in 2016. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any. The design of the project allows for recreational boaters to easily navigate in deeper water around the FLUPSY. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation Find help answering historic and cultural preservation questions a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe. No buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. No. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Engagement has been conducted with tribes in the area, including the Skokomish Tribe. Further, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers evaluated potential impacts to cultural and historic resources as part of its prior approvals for Rock Point Oyster’s shellfish farm and concluded that no cultural or historic resources would be impacted. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. None. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 16 of 19 14. Transportation Find help with answering transportation questions a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The project will be accessed by boat. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? No, the site is not currently served by the public transit. c. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). NO , the project will not require any new or improved roads. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. e. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? Maintenance on the FLUPSY occurs approximately weekly during the growing season, and every other week during colder water seasons. 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 18 of 19 Position and agency/organization: Click or tap here to enter text. Date submitted: Click or tap to enter a date. D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Find help for the nonproject actions worksheet IT IS NOT REQUIRED to use this section for project actions. Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? • Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? • Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? • Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 506710225.1 SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) May 2023 Page 19 of 19 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.