THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY & THE WASHINGTON STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CONTACTS (Version 04 Jan 07) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CONTACTS FEMA-1671-DR-WA Declared Counties: Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, and Wahkiakum The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides funding assistance to communities to help in the response and recovery from Presidentially declared disaster. The applicant, the State, and FEMA are responsible to ensure the requirements of numerous environmental and historical preservation laws and executive orders are met. For ALL projects that receive federal and state funding assistance, the applicant is REQUIRED to obtain and comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws, requirements, and permits. This Greenbook is designed to provide general guidance for environmental and historic compliance, including contact information. It is not intended to be inclusive of all possible applicable laws, but attempts to list and discuss the requirements of regulations routinely encountered for this type of disaster recovery effort. FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MAY JEOPARDIZE FUNDING. This Greenbook is available from FEMA Public Assistance project officers, FEMA Environmental and Historic Preservation Team members and FEMA’s Region 10 website at: http://www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/envdocuments/Greenbooks.shtm If you have questions or need technical assistance regarding environmental compliance, please contact your local, State, or Federal (USACE, USFWS, NMFS) agencies or FEMA environmental/historic team member. We look forward to working with you. FEMA Environmental and Historic Team general telephone number is: (360) 486-5000 After the disaster field office has closed please contact either FEMA Region X Public Assistance Officer or Regional Environmental Officer: FEMA Region 10 After Closure of Disaster Joint Field Office Bill Gadberry, Public Assistance Officer Phone: (425) 487-4789 Mark Eberlein, Regional Environmental Officer Phone: (425) 487-4735 Donna Voss, Washington State Department of Emergency Services (360) 570-6302 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE...............................1 ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT.....................................2 Regional Road Maintenance and ESA.................................................3 Emergencies: National Marine Fisheries Service Contacts..........................4 Quinault Indian Nation Forest Management Plan and ESA.............................4 Washington Department of Natural Resources, Habitat Conservation Plan, and ESA........5 WATER QUALITY: CLEAN WATER ACT, RIVERS & HARBORS ACT, JARPA...........................5 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit Assistance............................6 Wetlands..........................................................................6 Floodplains.......................................................................7 Municipal Stormwater Permits......................................................8 WASHINGTON COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (CZM) PROGRAM......................................8 NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT....................................................9 Structures and Buildings..........................................................9 Relocation and New Construction (Archaeological Concerns).........................9 Certified Local Government Program...............................................10 Cultural and Tribal Resources....................................................11 DEBRIS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT..........................................................11 General Debris Removal...........................................................11 Burning Permits..................................................................12 Hazardous Materials..............................................................12 Asbestos.........................................................................13 Mold.............................................................................14 APPENDIX A – Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Contacts by County.............15 APPENDIX B – County list of Federally Listed Species.................................18 APPENDIX C – How to Photograph Buildings for Historic Preservation Review............19 GENERAL GUIDANCE TO APPLICANTS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE All Federal environmental and historic preservation laws require compliance in order for applicants to receive ANY federal funds for response and recovery projects. The following may affect FEMA-funded projects: * National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) * Endangered Species Act (ESA) * National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) * Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) * Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) * Clean Water Act (Sections 401 and 404) (CWA) * Clean Air Act (CAA) * Rivers and Harbors Act (Section 10) * Federal Executive Orders for Wetlands (11990) and Floodplains (11988) *Emergency Work: The applicant submitting completed or partially completed emergency or recovery work needs to provide d ocumentation of compliance with the applicable local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. The applicant is required to notify the appropriate local, State, and Federal regulatory agency. Prior to beginning in-water work, applicant should contact Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and/or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). For oil and chemical spills, primary contact is WDOE. For completed or partially completed emergency work, the applicant will need to provide 1) copies of their permits acquired from the necessary regulatory agencies, and/or 2) copies of their notification to the regulatory agencies during their application for funding assistance. Work in violation of local, State, or Federal laws may be ineligible for FEMA funding. All permits and approvals must be obtained to be eligible for FEMA funding. *NEPA and other environmental or historic preservation considerations must be addressed BEFORE the following actions can be taken: * Debris disposal other than to a permitted landfill * Projects where footprint differs from pre-disaster condition * Public Assistance projects with hazard mitigation proposals * Projects affecting an historic or potentially historic site or structure * Projects affecting a current or proposed threatened or endangered species * Projects affecting a wetland, floodplain, body of water * Projects involving cleanup and/or disposal of oil and hazardous materials * Projects with known or suspected environmental concerns * Improved projects * Alternate projects ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT & ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT (Threatened and Endangered Species) There are numerous Federally-listed species and plants protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) within the disaster area, including fish, birds, mammals, insects, and plants. Most water-related projects affect Essential Fish Habitat. As a funding agency, FEMA is required to consult with the USFWS and NMFS when a funded project affects a federally-listed species, designated critical habitat, and/or Essential Fish Habitat. WDFW biologists often provide information on potential impacts to listed species and assist in reviews. In an effort to streamline the review process, FEMA coordinates early with these agencies to establish protocol and conditions that may be required for project approval. A list of WDFW Habitat Biologists by County is provided in Appendix A. Salmon and bull trout and bald eagles and marbled murrelets are species of particular concern in this disaster. The following should be noted: > Salmon, bull trout, and Essential Fish Habitat are present in all declared counties. Work near wetlands, estuaries, streams, rivers, or the marine environment has potential to affect listed species. Special conditions and further coordination with NMFS and USFWS are required. > Bald eagles and marbled murrelets are present throughout the declared areas. Work proposed in a nesting or foraging area shall require coordination and consultation with USFWS. If work is scheduled during the nesting season, special conservation measures may be imposed, such as work windows, noise control, monitoring, and/or protective distances. Professional assistance regarding engineering and design may be required to reduce affects to listed species and their critical habitat. Appendix B contains a list of ESA species in each disaster-related county. If you believe a proposed or listed species may be affected (positively or negatively) by your actions, additional information can be obtained from: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) North Pacific Coast Eco-Region Western Washington Office: (360-753-9440) Eastern Washington Office: (509-665-3508) http://pacific.fws.gov Eastern Washington species lists: http://www.fws.gov/easternwashington/county%20species%20lists.htm Western Washington species list: http://www.fws.gov/westwafwo/se/SE_List/endangered_Species.asp National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northwest Regional Office (360) 753-9530 www.nwr.noaa.gov NMFS species lists: http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Species-Lists.cfm REGIONAL ROAD MAINTENANCE AND ESA The Regional Road Maintenance ESA Program (RRMP) guidelines describe physical, structural, and managerial Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce road maintenance activities’ impacts on water and habitat. The purpose of the RRMP is to provide a consistent, regional program that can be used to limit, reduce, or eliminate the prohibition on take of threatened species under the 4(d) Rule (NMFS). One part of the program selects and implements a set of site-specific BMPs that achieve conservation outcomes. Numerous counties, cities, and agencies in Washington participate in this program, which makes the FEMA project review process much easier and faster. Local agencies desiring to submit an application or to learn more about this program: http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/roads/ esa/index.cfm or contact Janine Johanson, (206) 205-7101 or janine.johanson@METROKC.GOV. Consultation with USFWS may still be necessary. The following counties and cities have adopted this program which NMFS has approved: * King County: Cities of Bellevue Burien Covington Kenmore Kent Lake Forest Park Maple Valley Newcastle Renton Sammamish Shoreline * Pierce County: Cities of Edgewood Tacoma University Place * Snohomish County: Cities of Everett Monroe Mill Creek For more information regarding the RRMP, contact: Rob Fritz, Supervising Ecologist King County Department of Transportation Phone (206) 205-7107 Email: rob.fritz@metrokc.gov Websitewww.metrokc.gov/roadcon/bmp/pdfguide.htm EMERGENCIES: NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE CONTACTS Prior to starting emergency response activities or projects that have the potential to affect ESA-listed salmon or their critical habitat, please contact the appropriate area NMFS representative: COUNTY OR AGENCY NMFS REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER Chelan: Diane Driscoll (509) 962-8911 Ext. 227 Cowlitz: Scott Anderson/Dan Guy (360) 753-9456/534-9342 Grays Harbor: Dan Guy/Scott Anderson (360) 534-9342/753-9456 Jefferson: Matt Longenbaugh (360) 753-7761 King: Tom Sibley/Sean Gross (206) 526-4446/526-4744 Lewis: Dan Guy (360) 534-9342 Pacific: Dan Guy (360) 534-9342 Pierce: Dan Guy (360) 534-9342 Skagit: Tom Sibley (206) 526-4446 Skamania: Dan Guy (360) 534-9342 Snohomish: Tom Sibley (206) 526-4446 Wahkiakum: Dan Guy (360) 534-9342 WSDOT: Neil Rickard/Scott Anderson/Sean Gross (360) 753-9090/753-9456, (206) 526-4744 USACE: Dan Guy/Diane Driscoll (360) 534-9342/(509) 962-8911 Ext. 227 QUINAULT INDIAN NATION FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ESA The Quinault Indian Nation Forest Management Plan (FMP) provides the direction and technical specifications for forest management activities on individually-owned trust land and all tribally-owned land in the Quinault Indian Nation.  A final Biological Opinion was issued for the FMP on this land in 2003 (FWS Reference: 1-3-02-F-1602), which makes the FEMA project review process much easier and faster.  Repairs to roads, ditches, culverts, and bridges associated with the Quinault Indian Nation FMP must be done in accordance with requirements of the FMP to be in compliance with ESA.  Within the guidelines of the FMP, there is a USFWS approval process and review to ensure consistency of projects. For further information regarding Quinault Indian Nation FMP, please contact the Quinault Department of Natural Resources at (360) 276-8215: Mr. Grover Oakerman (Ext. 299) or email: goakerman@quinault.org or Mark Mobbs (Ext 292) or email: mmobbs@quinault.org.  Mailing address is: Quinault Indian Nation, P.O. Box 189, Taholah, WA. 98587. WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN AND ESA. Washington Department of Natural Resources developed and adopted Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) following the “Habitat Conservation Planning Handbook” developed jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the NOAA Fisheries (previously National Marine Fisheries Service).  The WDNR developed a HCP under the direction of the Forest Practices Act, Chapter 76.09 of the Revised Code of Washington.  FEMA incorporated by reference the Washington State Forest Practices Rules and the associated Washington State Habitat Conservation Plan as our biological assessment to fulfill the requirements of Endangered Species Act, Section 7 and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.  Repairs to WDNR facilities damaged by this disaster should be repaired in accordance with the provisions of HCP in order to be in compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act.  If the work is completed, or partially completed, the applicant should provide a statement that the repairs were consistent with the provisions of this plan as part of the application for FEMA funding assistance.    WATER QUALITY: CLEAN WATER ACT, RIVERS & HARBORS ACT, JARPA There are many guidelines and rules regarding protection of water resources. For FEMA-funded projects such as construction, demolition, dredging, filling, or excavation in or near water, including small streams, tributaries, lakes, ponds, stock tanks, construction and mining pits, estuaries, and wetlands, the applicant needs to ensure that all consultation and permitting requirements are met. This may be as simple as a phone call to a regulatory agency to determine if a permit is needed. The applicant may be required to obtain and comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Clean Water Act (Section 404), Water Quality Certification (Section 401), Rivers and Harbors Act (Section 10), or Nationwide permits; WDFW hydraulic project approvals; and/or WDOE shoreline management permits. The Joint Aquatic Resources Permits Application (JARPA) may be used to apply to all above permits. It is the responsibility of the applicant or person performing the work to send a copy of the JARPA to each of the agencies that needs a permit. The applicant should complete the JARPA application and submit it to USACE, WDFW, and WDOE’s Federal Permits Coordinator, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA. 98504-7600. Obtaining permits is the responsibility of the applicant or person performing the work and must be done prior to initiating any site activity, with the exception of emergency actions that address immediate threats to life or property. The Governor’s Office of Regulatory Assistance, housed at the Washington State Department of Ecology, is the first stop in the permitting process for any project that may involve work within 200 feet of a water body---including wetlands. They have staff available to assist applicants in navigating their way through the multiple permit requirements, and filling out a JARPA. Applicant shall provide a copy of their JARPA to FEMA Environmental. The JARPA and Permitting Websites are: http://www.one-stop-jarpa.org/DesktopDefault.aspx http://www.epermitting.org/site/alias__resourcecenter/resources_library/2488/library.aspx#JARPA http://epermitting.org/Portals/_JarpaResourceCenter/Documents/ecy07015.pdf http://epermitting.org/site/alias_ResourceCenter/2488/library.aspx For assistance from the Governor’s Office of Regulatory Assistance contact: COUNTY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF REGULATORY ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE NUMBER Chelan: Ann Knapp (509) 454-4242 Cowlitz: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 Grays Harbor: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 Jefferson: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 King: Sheila Hosner (425) 649-7114 Lewis: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 Pacific: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 Pierce: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 Skagit: Sheila Hosner (425) 649-7114 Skamania: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 Snohomish: Sheila Hosner (425) 649-7114 Wahkiakum: Sally Toteff (360) 407-6957 For more information regarding the Office of Regulatory Assistance: http://www.ora.wa.gov/ U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) PERMIT ASSISTANCE USACE permit assistance is available on the following website: www.nws.usace.army.mil Continue accessing permit information by: 1) Click on “Regulatory” on the left column 2) Click on “Permits” 3) Observe links at far left WETLANDS Any modification to a wetland must comply with Executive Order 11990 (Protection of Wetlands) and must follow the eight-step process, including public notification. Debris cannot be stored in a wetland, even temporarily, without a permit. For any work conducted in or around a wetland, coordination with USACE is required. Assistance also may be obtained from USACE area managers. USACE AREA MANAGERS County Name Telephone Number Email address Chelan: Debbie Knaub (509) 682-7010 Deborah.j.Knaub@usace.army.mil Cowlitz: Dave Martin (206) 764-6848 David.j.Martin@usace.army.mil Grays Harbor: Jim Green (206) 764-6906 James.d.Green@usace.army.mil Jefferson: Koko Ekendiz (206) 764-6878 Koko.Ekendiz@usace.army.mil King: Sue Powell (206) 764-5527 Susan.m.Powell@usace.army.mil Lewis: Olivia Romano (206) 764-6960 Olivia.h.Romano@usace.army.mil Pacific: Ron Wilcox (206) 766-6439 Ronald.j.Wilcox@usace.army.mil Pierce: Ron Wilcox (206) 766-6439 Ronald.j.Wilcox@usace.army.mil Skagit: Randel Perry (206) 764-6985 Randel.j.Perry@usace.army.mil Skamania: Tim Erkel (509) 238-4570 Tim.r.Erkel@usace.army.mil Snohomish: Susan Glenn (206) 764-6904 Susan.s.Glenn@usace.army.mil Wahkiakum: John Pell (206) 764-6914 John.l.Pell@usace.army.mil FLOODPLAINS Any action funded by FEMA that may affect a floodplain must be reviewed for compliance with federal Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and must follow an eight-step process, including public notification. Actions exempt from this Executive Order are: 1) Emergency protective measures 2) Debris removal (but not disposal) 3) Repairs or replacements to damaged structures under $5,000 Failure to follow specific guidelines may disqualify projects from federal funding. For information about working in a floodplain, contact your local City or County floodplain administrator. Additional assistance may be obtained from the Washington Department of Ecology, (360) 407-6000: CONTACT AREA TELEPHONE EMAIL: Dan Sokol Statewide (360) 407-6796 Dsok461@ecy.wa.gov Chuck Steele Chelan, King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish. (425) 649-7139 Chst461@ecy.wa.gov Kevin Farrell Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Wahkiakum (360) 407-7253 Kfar461@ecy.wa.gov For information on FEMA’s flood insurance program and floodplain management of your facilities: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/floodplain/index.shtm http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/floodplain/publications.shtm MUNICIPAL STORMWATER PERMITS Municipal stormwater permits tailored for 104 cities and 17 counties in eastern and western Washington will become effective January 19, 2007.  These permits require cities and counties to develop and use a stormwater management program to control stormwater discharges in to and out of their storm sewer systems.  These permits are required by Federal law and issued by WA Department of Ecology. The program also includes controls on new development and re-development to ensure stormwater runoff is properly managed to prevent pollution.  The design and redevelopment of stormwater systems (road ditches, culverts, and stormwater ponds) damaged by the disaster should comply with the provisions of these permits and the related eastern and western Washington technical design manuals.   Additional information is available at WA Department of Ecology website under Municipal Stormwater permits: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/municipal/index.html.  The WA Department of Ecology contact for Municipal Stormwater permits is: Dave Workman, 360-407-7004; pager 360-786-3074.  WASHINGTON COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (CZM) PROGRAM Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) administers the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). For this disaster, the projects within the following counties will require federal consistency determinations: Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, and Wahkiakum. It is the responsibility of the applicant or the person performing the work to send a copy of the consistency certification form to the USACE and WDOE as part of the JARPA package. The one page consistency certification form can be found at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/ecy070130.pdf. Applicant shall provide a copy of their JARPA to FEMA Environmental. Additional information can be obtained from WDOE and FEMA websites and from Ecology representatives: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/czm/prgm.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/czm/fed-consist.html http://www.epa.gov/oecaagct/lzma.html http://www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/ehplaws/czma.shtm CONTACT COUNTIES TELEPHONE EMAIL: Rebekah Padgett King, Skagit, Snohomish (425) 649-7129 Rpad461@ecy.wa.gov Lori Ochoa Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Wahkiakum (360) 407-6926 Loch461@ecy.wa.gov Gary Graff Chelan and Eastern Washington (509) 454-4260 Gagr461@ecy.wa.gov NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT (Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural) FEMA is required by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) to review effects of demolition, repair, reconstruction and relocation on historic properties within the disaster area. Historic property is any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. This term includes properties of traditional, religious, and cultural importance. Many properties are not on the National Register but may be eligible for listing and are afforded the same review under NHPA. Section 106 of the NHPA requires FEMA to consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) on projects prior to providing Federal funding. Any structure receiving Federal assistance that is 50 years or older or otherwise has specific historical, cultural, or architectural significance must be reviewed under Section 106 before conducting any demolition, repair, reconstruction or relocation activity. FEMA has entered into a Programmatic Agreement with the SHPO. The Programmatic Agreement lists activities that do not need a full review under Section 106. Often repair or reconstruction to the pre-disaster condition may meet the criteria for an expedited review and may require specific materials and craftsmanship for restoration. The FEMA Environmental/Historic Specialists will advise the Public Assistance Coordinators of those expedited processes. For more information on historic and cultural preservation, contact a member of Environmental Historic Preservation Team. The general Environmental/ Historic Preservation Team telephone number is: (360) 486-5000. STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS To expedite review by the SHPO for projects involving historic and potentially historic structures (i.e., buildings, bridges, or other structures), please include the following in the Project Worksheet: * Describe the property/structure(s) age, exact location and address, (including GPS coordinates, if possible). Also include, if known, current and past use. * Include clear hard copy or digital photographs (no photocopies please) of all sides of the structure. (See Appendix C, How to Photograph Historic Structures) RELOCATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION (ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONCERNS) Before beginning any project involving ground disturbance, such as leveling or digging utility trenches, the SHPO must review the area for archaeological concerns. Projects needing review include road realignment, utility relocation, material borrow pit construction, or new debris disposal sites. Archaeological concerns may not be immediately apparent to the average person, and care must be taken not to disturb sites containing possible clues to our history. Archaeological materials may include buried human remains, Native American campsites, stone tools, abandoned industrial facilities (factories or mines), historic house foundations, wells, outhouse pits, and trash scatters. Failure to take appropriate care may disqualify projects from Federal funding. The following must be submitted to the SHPO through FEMA prior to beginning any project on previously undisturbed ground: * An accurate map of the project area with its boundary clearly indicated (the SHPO prefers a USGS topographic quad sheet, whenever available). For USGS topographic quad maps: http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/booklets/usgsmaps/usgsmaps.html. * A brief description of all proposed work, including depth, to determine subsurface impacts. PLEASE CEASE WORK IMMEDIATELY AND CALL THE SHPO IF ANY BURIED CULTURAL MATERIALS SUCH AS WELLS, CISTERNS, FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS, PREHISTORIC NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS, OR HUMAN BURIALS ARE ENCOUNTERED. Additional information can be obtained from: * Dr. Allyson Brooks: State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) (360) 586-3066 Allyson.Brooks@dahp.wa.gov * Rob Whitlam, Archaeologist (subsurface) SHPO/OAHP (360) 586-3080 Rob.Whitlam@dahp.wa.gov * Russell Holter, Archaeologist (surface) FEMA Liaison Contact for SHPO/OAHP (360) 586-3533 Russell.Holter@dahp.wa.gov CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM In addition to the SHPO’s office, some of the declared counties have local offices that regulate or advise jurisdictions on the repair/rehabilitation/restoration of historic properties. Please contact the appropriate office listed below for local requirements, if applicable: Community Contact Name Phone E-Mail Edmonds: Gina Coccia (425) 771-0220 coccia@ci.edmonds.wa.us Everett: Dave Koenig (425) 257-8736 dkoenig@ci.everett.wa.us Port Townsend: John McDonagh (360) 344-3070 jmcdonagh@ci.port-townsend.wa.us Shelton: Barb Robinson (360) 432-5136 robinson@ci.shelton.wa.us Snohomish County: Wendy Becker (425) 388-3186 w.becker@co.snohomish.wa.us CULTURAL AND TRIBAL RESOURCES The Northwest has a rich cultural resource environment and careful coordination and consultation with the Northwest Tribes affected by this disaster will be required. In accordance with the NHPA and government-to-government agreements with Indian tribes, FEMA must consult with appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO) or designated tribal representatives. FEMA will conduct all coordination and consultation through the Environmental/Historic Specialist (360) 486-5000 or the following contact: Cultural and Tribal resources: * Glen Rader and Max Rice FEMA Tribal Liaison (360) 486-5047 Max.Rice@fema.gov Glen.Rader@fema.gov DEBRIS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT Disposal of debris and demolition waste is a major concern following any natural or manmade disaster. Debris may come in many forms: downed trees, damaged buildings, and building materials. There may also be wastes that are hazardous. Washington Department of Ecology oversees and regulates debris and hazardous waste management in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Local air quality authorities and fire departments assist in ensuring compliance with all local, State, and Federal laws. Seeking guidance is recommended when evaluating waste disposal alternatives, because hazards may not be immediately visible, and safe disposal options may not clear. In some cases, solid or hazardous waste emergency permits may be required. In order to be eligible for federal reimbursement, applicants who have chosen disposal options that include burning, burying, or stockpiling must document compliance with applicable local, State, and Federal laws. GENERAL DEBRIS REMOVAL Applicants who have chosen to transport all debris directly to an approved landfill or other approved disposal facility (dependent on waste type) are not exempt from the requirement that debris be separated into waste categories mandated by the facility. Documentation requirements for the various disposal methods are available from: Washington Department of Ecology: Peter Christiansen NW Regional Office (425) 649-7076 Pchr461@ecy.wa.gov Laurie Davies SW Regional Office (360) 407-6381 Ldav461@ecy.wa.gov Michele Vazquez E. WA Regional Office (509) 329-3460 Mvaz461@ecy.wa.gov BURNING PERMITS The Regional Air Quality Authorities, local fire departments, local fire warden, and WA Department of Ecology discourage open burning as a primary disposal technique. Local, County, and State laws ban certain types of material from open burning. Those prohibited materials include garbage, rubber products, asphalt, petroleum products, plastics, dead animals, paper treated wood, metal, cardboard, construction debris, and any substance which, when burned, releases toxic emissions, dense smoke, or obnoxious odors (natural vegetation excluded). For burning disaster-related woody debris, many local jurisdictions have banned outdoor burning while others have made special provisions. The best contacts for questions or permits and for more information, are local fire department, fire warden, Regional Air Pollution Control Authority (listed by County on Page 13), or WA Department of Ecology: Northwest Region, Doug Brown, (425) 649-7082, Dbro461@ecy.wa.gov or Central Region, WDOE (509) 575-2490. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Responding to this type of emergency (wind & floods) has the potential to produce a wide variety of hazardous waste materials and situations. Examples of hazardous materials may include propane cylinders, discarded paints and solvents, cleaning chemicals, containers of pesticides, lead acid batteries, used oil filters and motor oil, and items containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or asbestos. Proper care must be taken in handling and disposing of suspected hazardous or toxic waste. For more information, guidance and regulations contact your local health department or solid waste management department. Additional information can be found at the following: * Department of Ecology Local Contacts: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/contact/othercontacts.html * Department of Ecology Hazardous Waste and Toxic Reduction Program: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/index.html http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/managewaste.html Twenty-four (24) Hour EPA Emergency Hotline: (206) 553-1263. Twenty-four (24) Hour WDOE Emergency Spill Hotline: (360) 649-7000. Chris Field EPA, Region 10 206-553-1674 (206) 553-1200 field.chris@epa.gov Washington Department of Ecology Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Wahkiakum Southwest Regional Office (360) 407-6300 Washington Department of Ecology Washington Department of Ecology King, Skagit, Snohomish Chelan Northwest Regional Office Eastern Washington Regional Office (425) 649-7000 (509) 575-2490 Asbestos The Washington Department of Ecology and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Washington Department of Health, require notification prior to demolition or renovation to control emissions of particulate asbestos to outside air. Each agency requires procedures to reduce dispersal of asbestos during removal and transport of debris to a disposal site. Additionally, they request that any asbestos-containing materials (ACM) not be burned but separated for disposal in an approved landfill. It is anticipated that only small amounts of ACM will be present in residential dwellings. The primary source of ACM will be from commercial and industrial buildings in the following form: * Thermal, fireproofing and acoustical insulation materials (insulation for boilers, pipes, incinerators, autoclaves, furnaces, cooling towers) * TransiteTM, an asbestos-cement product usually found in large gray sheets and in siding * Resilient floor tiles * Roofing felt Special care should be taken in the removal of these types of debris from commercial establishments that manufacture, sell, or install ACM. Regulatory authority for asbestos has been delegated to local air pollution control authorities or agencies. Each authority or agency has jurisdiction over one or multiple counties. The basic requirements for repairing a facility suspected to have asbestos are: * Asbestos survey is required. * Survey must be performed by a currently certified AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) building inspector. * Public notification is required with an asbestos survey. * Work areas found to contain asbestos must be posted so that short-time visitors to the area or people passing by are notified of the asbestos hazard. * Notice of intent must be submitted to the appropriate clean air authority or agency before beginning any work on an asbestos project. Additional information can be obtained from local building permit authorities or the following: For a list of Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractors and Asbestos information: http://www.lni.wa.gov/WISHA/p-ts/Asbestos/AsbestosContractors.pdf http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/demodebris/pages2/asbsummary.html http://www.epa.gov/iaq/asbestos.html * John Stebbins Washington Department of Labor and Industry (360) 902-5514 stjo235@lni.wa.gov For questions related to schools or homes: * Tim Hardin Raymond Nye Washington Department of Health EPA, Region 10 (360) 236-3363 (206) 553-2970 tim.hardin@doh.wa.gov nye.ray@epa.gov http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/IAQ/default.htm Mold Cleaning and disposing of mold is not regulated, however, there are guidelines and recommendations for addressing mold problems. Note websites below and contacts in chart below for specific county contacts. http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/iaq/got_mold.html For questions pertaining to General Air Pollution, Asbestos, Burning, and Mold contact: COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL CONTACTS COUNTY AIR POLLUTION AUTHORITY TELEPHONE # CONTACT Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Pacific Olympic Region Clean Air http://www.oapca.org (360) 586-1044 1-800-422-5623 Richard Steadman info@oapca.org Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania, Wahkiakum Southwest Clean Air Agency http://www.swcleanair.org (360) 574-3058 1-800-633-0709 Mary Allen King, Pierce, Snohomish Puget Sound Clean Air http://www.pscleanair.org (206) 343-8800 1-800-552-3565 Jim Nolan Email: Pscleanair.org Chelan WDOE Central Office (509) 575-2490 Holly Myers Hmye461@ecy.wa.gov Skagit Northwest Air Pollution Auth. http://www.nwcleanair.org (360) 428-1617 Mark Asmundson info@nwcleanair.org Department of Ecology Air Quality Program PO Box 47600 Olympia, WA. 98504-7600 http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/local.html (360) 407-6837 (360) 407-6300 Sean Lundblad Slun461@ecy.wa.gov Quinault Indian Nation P.O. Box 189, Taholah, WA. 98587. http://209.206.175.157/contactus1.htm (360) 276-8215 Ext. 292 Mark Mobbs mmobbs@quinault.org Tribal lands: Tribes have authority over air quality within the boundaries of their lands. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL PERMITS AND APPROVALS MUST BE OBTAINED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FEMA FUNDING. FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MAY JEOPARDIZE FUNDING. APPENDIX A: Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Contacts in Disaster Affected Counties Main number: (360) 902-2200 * WDFW Bald Eagle Resource Julie Stofel Threatened and Endangered Species Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife 16018 Mill Creek Blvd Mill Creek, WA 98012 (425) 379-2301 (425) 379-2323 (fax) stofejls@dfw.wa.gov eagle4@dfw.wa.gov * Chelan County (Region 2) 1. All lakes and streams, including mainstem Columbia River. Bob Steele (509) 662-0503 steelrms@dfw.wa.gov 2. Tributaries associated with Forest Practices. Lynda Hofmann (509) 997-9428 hofmalah@dfw.wa.gov * Cowlitz County (Region 5) 1. All tributaries Danette Guy (360) 906-6720 guydlg@dfw.wa.gov * Grays Harbor (Region 6) 1. All marine waters Key McMurry (360) 249-4628 Ext. 231 mcmurklm@dfw.wa.gov 2. Tributaries: Porter, Gibson, Cedar, Gerrard, David, Williams, Rock, Shelton, Cloquallum, Mox Chehalis, Chehalis River; tribs. upstream of Satsop River; East Satsop River and tribs; Delezene Creek; South Bank Chehalis tribs. Gloria Rogers (360) 249-4628 Ext. 249 rogergsr@dfw.wa.gov 3. Copalis, Hoquiam, Humptulips, Moclips, Quinault, Wishkah, Conner and Joe Creeks. Chehalis River and tribs (downstream of Wynoochee River). Independent tributaries to Pacific Ocean north of Quinault River. Newskah, Campbell, Indian, Stafford, O’Leary Creeks, Johns and Elk Rivers. All tribs of Grays Harbor. Independent tributaries in Grays Harbor County north of Pacific County line. Gary Bell (360) 249-1228 bellgwb@dfw.wa.gov 4. Forest Practices Dave Kloempken (360) 249-1218 kloemdck@dfw.wa.gov 5. Forest and Fish in DNR Olympic Region Dan Defoe (360) 457-2516 dafoedad@dfw.wa.gov * Jefferson County (Region 6) 1. Marine waters south of Hood Canal Bridge, including Dabob Bay, Quilcene Bay, Pleasant Harbor, Hood Canal, Pacific Ocean, ]and all marine water in the western part of the county. Dave Molenaar (360) 249-1224 molendcm@dfw.wa.gov 2. Marine waters north of Hood Canal Bridge, including Discovery Bay, Port Townsend, Puget Sound, Oak Bay, Port Ludlow, Bywater Bay. Randi Thurston (360) 895-6123 thursrlt@dfw.wa.gov 3. Upper Dungeness and west Jefferson County (all north of Hoh River). Goodman and Mosquito Creeks. Bogachiel River. Hood Canal tribs. Freshwater in east county. Quilcene, Little Quilcene, Dosewallips and Duckabush Rivers. Shine, Chimacum, Ludlow, Leland, Fulton, Thorndyke, Snow, Salmon, and Contractors Creeks. All lakes within these watersheds. West Jefferson County. Independent tributaries to Pacific Ocean south of and including Hoh River. Clearwater, Queets, and Raft Rivers. Chris Byrnes (360) 417-1426 byrnecjb@dfw.wa.gov * King County (Region 4) 1. Puget Sound marine and estuarine. Duwamish River to RM 8.0. Laura Arber (425) 379-2306 arberlmp@dfw.wa.gov 2. Lake Washington, Lake Union, Lake Washington Ship Canal to Ballard Locks (Cities: Seattle, Mercer Island, Newcastle) Stewart Reinbold (425) 649-4423 reinbsgr@dfw.wa.gov 3. Tributaries to Lake Washington north of 520 bridge. Tributaries to Puget sound (north Seattle to Everett). Lake Sammamish and tribs. Sammamish River. Bear, North, McAleer, Swamp, and Thornton Creeks. Boeing, Pipers, Lyon, Denny, Forbes, Mill, Juanita, Laughing, Jacob, Lewis, Vasa, and Yarrow Creeks. Beaver and Pine Lakes. (Cities: Bothell, Bellevue [north of 520], Issaquah, Kirkland, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park). Ginger Holser (425) 379-2305 holsegh@dfw.wa.gov 4. Skykomish and Snoqualmie Rivers. Cherry, Patterson, and Woods Creeks. Raging, Sulton, Tolt, and Wallace Rivers. Green/Duwamish River upstream of Turning Basin above 14th Ave S bridge. Tributaries to Puget Sound in King County south of the Duwamish River. Vashon Island tribs. Cedar River system. Issaquah Creek system. Tributaries to Lake Washington south of 520 bridge. (Cities: Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, Seattle [S/SW], Seatac, Tukwila, Vashon, North Bend, Carnation, Duvall, and Fall City). Larry Fisher (425) 649-7042 fisheldf@dfw.wa.gov 5. White River and tribs. Hylebos Creek, and Lake Killarney. (Cities: Enumclaw and Algona). Travis Nelson (253) 848-5113 nelsotwn@dfw.wa.gov * Lewis County (Region 5) 1. East Lewis County. Cowlitz River and tribs (east of I-5; excluding tribs to Toutle River). Nisqually River and tribs. Cispus River and tribs. Steve Bell (360) 740-0170 bellswb@dfw.wa.gov 2. West Lewis County. West of I-5 on Cowlitz River. Chehalis River and tribs. Bunker, Lincoln, and Stearns Creeks. Newaukum River. All forks of Newaukum and Skookumchuck Rivers. Scott Brummer (360) 785-0472 brummsjb@dfw.wa.gov * Pacific County (Region 6) 1. Marine waters. North River, Willapa Bay drainages, Willapa River and Bay, Long Beach, and mouth of Columbia River; Palix, Naselle and Bone Rivers. Key McMurry (360) 249-4628 Ext. 231 mcmurklm@dfw.wa.gov 2. Upper Chehalis River and tribs. Scott Brummer (360) 785-0472 brummsjb@dfw.wa.gov 3. Forest Practices Dave Kloempken (360) 249-1218 kloemdck@dfw.wa.gov * Pierce County (Region 6) 1. All marine waters. Puget Sounmd, Commencement Bay, Carr Inlet, Case Inlet, Gig Harbor, Colvos Passage and the Narrows. Dave Molenaar (360) 249-1224 molendcm@dfw.wa.gov 2. Marine projects in Carr Inlet and Case Inlet w/project addresses as KPN or KPS. Margie Schirato (360) 427-2179 schirmms@dfw.wa.gov 3. All freshwater in Pierce County Travis Nelson (360) 848-5113 nelsotwn@dfw.wa.gov * Skagit County (Region 4) 1. All marine waters. Includes: Bellingham Channel, Burrows Bay, Fidalgo Bay, Guemes Channel, Padilla Bay, Rosario Strait, Samish Bay. (Cities: La Conner and Anacortes marine). Doug Thompson (360) 466-4345 Ext. 251 thompdst@dfw.wa.gov 2. All freshwaters. Skagit River and tribs. Samish River and tribs. Baker, Cascade, and Sauk Rivers. Colony, Finney, Grandy, and Oyster Creeks. Fidalgo Island. (Cities: Anacortes, Mt. Vernon, Sedro Woolley, Concrete, Marblemount, Burlington). Jeffrey Kamps (360) 466-4345 Ext. 271 kampsjwk@dfw.wa.gov 3. Forest practices. Brendan Brokes (360) 466-4345 Ext. 253 brokebjb@dfw.wa.gov * Skamania County (Region 5) 1. East Skamania County Bill Weiler (509) 365-0075 weilewjw@gorge.net 2. Cispus River and tributaries Steve Bell (360) 740-0170 bellswb@dfw.wa.gov 3. West Skamania County Anne Friesz (360) 9067-6764 friesarf@dfw.wa.gov * Snohomish County (Region 4) 1. Marine waters from Marysville south. Snohomish River to I-5 bridge. Snohomish River estuary. Laura Arber (425) 379-2306 arberlmp@dfw.wa.gov 2. Marine waters from Marysville north. Doug Thompson (360) 466-4345 Ext. 251 thompdst@dfw.wa.gov 3. Snohomish, Skykomish, and Snoqualmie Rivers. Cherry, French, Patterson, and Woods Creeks. Pilchuck, Raging, Sultan, Tolt, and Wallace Rivers. Ebey and Steamboat Sloughs. (Cities: Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, Snohomish, and Sultan). Stewart Reinbold (425) 649-4423 reinbsgr@dfw.wa.gov 4. Skagit, Sauk, Carpenter, and Suiattle Rivers. Jeffrey Kamps (360) 466-4345 Ext. 271 kampsjwk@dfw.wa.gov 5. Tributaries to Puget Sound (north Seattle to Everett). Bear, Little Bear, North, and Swamp Creeks. Stillaguamish and tribs. Canyon, Church, Pilchuck, Jim, Portage, and Squire Creeks. (Cities: Arlington, Brier, Darrington, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Mt Lake Terrace, Stanwood, and Woodway). Ginger Holser (425) 379-2305 holsegh@dfw.wa.gov * Wahkiakum County (Region 5) 1. All tributaries Danette Guy (360) 906-6720 guydlg@dfw.wa.gov APPENDIX B: COUNTY LIST OF FEDERALLY-LISTED SPECIES* COUNTY ENDANGERED & THREATENED SPECIES Chelan: Fish: Chinook & Steelhead, Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Gray wolf, Canada lynx (CH), Grizzly bear. Plants: Showy stickseed, Wenatchee Mts checker-mallow (CH), Ute ladies’-tresses. Cowlitz: Fish: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Steelhead, Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout & CH, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets, Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Columbia white-tailed deer. Plants: Nelson’s checker-mallow. Grays Harbor: Fish: Bull trout & CH; EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Brown pelican, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH), Short-tailed albatross, Western snowy plover (CH). Mammals: White-tailed deer; Southern resident killer, Humpback, Blue, Sei, Fin, Sperm whales; Stellar sea lion. Plants: Marsh sandwort. Reptiles: Green sea, Loggerhead, Leatherhead, & Olive Ridley sea turtles. Insect: Oregon silverspot butterfly. Jefferson: Fish: Chinook, Steelhead (P), Salmon & sthd CH, Bull trout & CH, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH), Brown pelicans, Short-tailed albatross. Mammals: Southern resident killer, Humpback, Blue, Sei, Fin, Sperm whales; Stellar sea lion. Reptiles: Green sea, Loggerhead, Leatherhead, & Olive Ridley sea turtles. Plants: Golden paintbrush. King: Fish: Chinook, Steelhead (P), Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout & CH, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Gray wolf, Canada lynx (CH), Grizzly bear, Stellar sea lion, Southern resident killer & Humpback whales. Plants: Golden Paintbrush, Marsh sandwort. Lewis: Fish: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Steelhead, Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Canada lynx, Gray wolves, Grizzly bears. Plants: Kincade lupine (CH), Nelson’s checker-mallow. Pacific: Fish: Bull trout, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Brown pelican, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH), Short-tailed albatross, Western snowy plover (CH). Mammals: Southern resident killer, Humpback, Blue, Sei, Fin, Sperm whales; Stellar sea lion. Reptiles: Green sea, Loggerhead, Leatherhead, & Olive Ridley sea turtles. Insect: Oregon silverspot butterflies. Pierce: Fish: Chinook, Chum, Steelhead (P), Salmon & stlhd CH, Bull trout & CH, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Canada lynx, Gray wolves, Grizzly bears, Plants: Marsh sandwort, Golden paintbrush, Water howellia. Skagit: Fish: Chinook, Steelhead (P), Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout & CH, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Canada lynx, Gray wolves, Grizzly bears, Stellar sea lion, Southern resident killer & Humpback whales. Reptiles: Green sea, Loggerhead, Leatherhead, & Olive Ridley sea turtles. Plants: Golden paintbrush. Skamania: Fish: Sockeye, Chinook, Coho, Chum, Steelhead, Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Canada lynx, Gray wolves, Grizzly bears. Snohomish: Fish: Chinook, Steelhead (P), Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout & CH, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl (CH). Mammals: Canada lynx, Gray wolves, Grizzly bears, Stellar sea lions, Southern resident killer & Humpback whales. Wahkiakum: Fish: Sockeye, Chinook, Coho, Chum, Steelhead, Salmon/sthd CH, Bull trout, EFH. Birds: Bald eagle, Marbled murrelets (CH), Northern spotted owl. Mammals: Columbia white-tailed deer, Eastern Washington species lists: http://www.fws.gov/easternwashington/county%20species%20lists.htm Western Washington species list: http://www.fws.gov/westwafwo/se/SE_List/endangered_Species.asp NMFS species lists: http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/Species-Lists.cfm APPENDIX C: HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW Photographs submitted for historic preservation review should be clear and discernible. Please use the following guidelines: * When using a digital camera, the camera should be set to a resolution of 640 X 480 dpi or greater (no “thumbnail” size images please); * When using an analog camera, use color 35 mm format film. No Polaroid instant film, which produces images lacking depth and adequate definition of details. Also, 35mm format film is available in a wide range of film speeds but 200 or 400 ASA (ISO) film will handle most situations. In situations involving low light conditions (such as interiors) and cameras without a flash attachment and tripod, it is advisable to use a 400 or 800 speed film; * When possible, avoid aiming camera directly toward the sun; * In harsh lighting conditions, such as mid-day sun, try to avoid taking photographs that include portions of buildings showing both bright-lit and dark-lit areas (such as areas below overhangs and porches); * When vegetation or other obstacles obstruct your view, it may be necessary to shoot more photographs in order to record the overall appearance of the building or structure; * A minimum of 5 photos should be taken of each building: 1 photo of each façade so that both the entire wall and the extent of the roof line appear in the image—and 1 “streetscape” or contextual view showing the building and its neighbors. Where possible, please take each of the 5 photos at an oblique angle as shown in the site diagram below, but don’t be afraid to shoot at any other angle to get the best shot: For questions call: (360) 586-3088.