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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan
(Non -Project Action) File No: 23-101915-SE
Proposal: The Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is a state mandated six -year plan for
transportation projects to be developed by local jurisdictions and is required to be
updated annually. It is intended to assure interagency coordination, identify needs for
federal and state funding, and provide data to metropolitan planning organizations to
meet federal air quality standards and financial feasibility.
Proponent: City of Federal Way Public Works Department
Location: Non -Project Action — Citywide
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Principal Planner Stacey Welsh, AICP, 253-835-2634
stacey.welsh a7cityoffederalway.coni (SEPA)
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, PE, 253-835-2740
rick.perez�ir)cityofederalway.com (TIP)
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact
on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis
for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.
This information is available to the public by request and at: https://www.cityoffederalway.conVnode/1962.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days
from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023. Comments can be
submitted to the Department of Community Development (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA,
98003 or plarniuipOcityoffedemlway.com).
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city's final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2023,
by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination, along with the required appeal
fee. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. All appeals shall contain a specific
statement of reasons why the decision of the responsible official is alleged to be in error.
Responsible Official: Keith Niven
Title: Community Development Director
Address: 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way,
Phone: 253-835-2612, keith.niven akityoffeder
Date Issued: MU 12, 2023 Signature:
23-101915-00-SE Doc I.D. 93003