Mason PUD News

DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Description of proposal: The proposal is the construction of a new Maintenance and Operations Center consisting of five (5) separate buildings with parking, utilities, and landscaping.

Proponent: Mason County PUD No. 3, PO Box 2148, Shelton, WA 98584

Location of Proposal: 2621 East John’s Prairie Road, Shelton, WA

Lead Agency: Mason County PUD No. 3 (PUD No. 3)

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the first publication date of this notice. Comments must be submitted by 11/19/2009.

Responsible official: Terry Peterson, PUD No. 3

Position/title: Engineering Manager, Responsible SEPA Official

Phone: 360-432-5266

Address: 235 S. 3rd, P.O. Box 2148, Shelton, WA 98584

An appeal this determination may be made to: Mason County PUD No. 3 Board of Commissioners at Mason County PUD #3, P.O. Box 2148, Shelton, WA 98584. Appeals may be filed no later than December 8, 2009 by mail.

Appellants should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the Department of Ecology to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.