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SEPA1 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 prob able 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.
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A. Background
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1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Health Through Housing Federal Way
2. Name of applicant:
Christa Wood, Capital Project Manager, King County Facilities Maintenance Division
(FMD/DES)
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
500 4th Ave, Room 820, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 477-0189
4. Date checklist prepared:
January 16, 2024
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federal Way
6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Land Use permit submittal anticipated January 2024. Building permit submittal anticipated
February/March 2024. Construction work to commence after approved land use and
building.
permits are received - target summer 2024. No phased construction is anticipated.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by EMG, dated 10/31/12.
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.
No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
City of Federal Way Master Land Use Permit
City of Federal Way Building Permit
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11. Give 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 th ose answers on
this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information
on project description.)
The overall site is 80,599 SF (approximately 1.85 acres) in area. The project proposal is to
convert a former 3-story Extended Stay America hotel to 86 permanent supportive housing
efficiency dwelling units as a part of the King County Health Through Housing initiative. This
serves very-low income (0%-30% AMI) individuals and couples who are experiencing chronic
homelessness or at risk of experiencing chronic homelessness. Interior spaces would include
offices, gathering rooms, a TV room, warming kitchen, and laundry facilities. Upgrades to
the site would include minor revisions to surface parking, the addition of bicycle parking, a
covered outdoor open space with new landscaping and an additional solid waste storage
area. The covered outdoor space and a new screened solid waste storage area will remove
18 parking stalls.
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 requi red by
the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any
permit applications related to this checklist.
The site is located at 1400 S 320th St, Federal Way, Washington. This address is located in
the SE-8-21-4 section, township and range. A site plan, vicinity map and survey are included
with the land use permit submitted to the City of Federal Way.
Legal Description: LOT 1 OF FEDERAL WAY LLA #BLA98-0010 REC #9812099006 SD LLA
LOCATED IN SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 8-21-4.
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
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a. General description of the site:
Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Generally flat, sloping in a southerly direction, mainly at the north and south edges of
the site.
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Approximately 15% at the landscaped north edge of the site, sloping upward from the
edge of the surface parking lot to the fence at the property line.
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.
Per the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, the prominent soil type onsite is known
as Arents, Alderwood to a depth of approximately 60 inches. It is considered to be well
drained with a gravelly and sandy loam texture. There is no known long-term
commercial significance.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If
so, describe.
The City of Federal Way Critical Areas Map shows no sensitive areas 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.
No earthwork is proposed. Minor hardscape revisions may occur at new landscaping to
comply with open space requirements in the southeast corner of the site.
f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
None anticipated. Minimal site disturbance to occur, and the general contractor will
follow best management practices.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 72% (57,900 SF) of the site will be impervious surfaces upon project
completion. Proposed amenity spaces in the southeast corner of the site will remove
approximately 2% (1,680 SF) of existing impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
Best management practices (BMP’s) will include silt fences, straw wattles, straw mulch
covering and plastic sheeting if necessary for the outdoor covered space work at the
southeast corner.
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2. Air
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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.
During construction of the outdoor covered space, machinery exhaust and dust would
most likely be emitted.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If
so, generally describe.
None known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
The general contractor will follow state and local guidelines for air emissions and will
ensure that idling equipment and vehicles are limited on site.
3. Water
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a. Surface:
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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.
No.
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.
No.
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.
N/A.
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4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
No.
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.
b. Ground:
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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.
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.
N/A
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater):
1. 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.
The source of runoff will be rainfall landing on and running off impervious surfaces
and to a lesser extent, running off of pervious surfaces. Runoff will be collected in
existing catch basins and discharged to existing public storm drainage systems in S
320th Street.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No.
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3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the
site? If so, describe.
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and
drainage pattern impacts, if any:
None.
4. Plants
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a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
☒ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
☒ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
☒ 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 existing vegetation is planned to be removed.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any.
All new proposed plantings will be either native to the region or a drought tolerant
species adapted to our climate region.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Blackberry bushes were observed on the site.
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5. Animals
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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:
Birds: Seagulls, Crows.
Mammals: Squirrels.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any.
None.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
6. Energy and natural resources
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a. 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.
Existing building systems are electric and natural gas. Any new equipment will be
electric.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so, generally describe.
No.
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c. 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.
Light fixtures will be fitted with LED as needed. Any new appliances proposed will be
Energy Star certified and any HVAC needs at the proposed communal spaces will be met
with ductless mini split units.
7. Environmental health
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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.
Only those risks typically associated with the renovation of residential uses.
1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past
uses.
None known per the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
2. 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.
None known.
3. 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.
None known.
4. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Only medical and life safety emergencies typically associated with the proposed
occupancies and uses.
5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
None.
b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Air traffic and general ambient noise typically associated with suburban settings.
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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)?
On a short-term basis, there would be tool and machinery noise associated with
building activities. The general contractor will follow all guidelines from the City of
Federal Way regarding noise mitigation. Any building activity would not occur
outside the allowed hours.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
The general contractor will follow all guidelines from the City of Federal Way
regarding noise mitigation, including managing and reducing all idling equipment
and vehicles on the project site.
8. Land and shoreline use
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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 past use of the site was short-term lodging with associated parking. Adjacent uses
include multifamily and single family residential in addition to commercial retail and
services.
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?
No.
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?
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
The three-story, 43,241 SF wood-framed structure to be converted to permanent
supportive housing and a small, one-story shed in the northeast corner of the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
City Center-Frame (CC-F)
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f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Same as current zoning.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
N/A.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,
specify.
No.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 86 residents and 13 staff would occupy the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
N/A.
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any.
The City of Federal Way will review the proposed project as a part of the permit review
process to confirm compliance with current land use and zoning regulations.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any:
N/A.
9. Housing
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a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
The project proposes 86 permanent supportive housing efficiency dwelling units for very
low-income individuals experiencing chronic homelessness or are at risk of chronic
homelessness.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
N/A.
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10. Aesthetics
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a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The height of the tallest structure is approximately 42’-2” above average building grade.
Existing building materials and finishes will remain.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any :
N/A.
11. Light and glare
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a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
All exterior lighting is existing and will not be contributing to additional glare. Exterior
lighting is on a timer generally from dusk to dawn.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Existing lighting utilizes a timer and is oriented downward towards intended areas.
Fencing around the perimeter of the site prevents vehicular glare towards adjacent
uses.
12. Recreation
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a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Mirror Lake Park, Town Square Park, Celebration Park.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
N/A.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
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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.
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 evidence has been observed and no professional studies have been conducted.
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.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and GIS data.
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.
N/A.
14. Transportation
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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 site is served by S 320th St with Pacific Hwy S (SR 99) one block east.
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?
Yes, the immediate area is served by Sound Transit, King County Metro. The nearest
transit stop is located approximately 550 feet east of the project site, at the intersection
of S 320th St and Pacific Hwy S, with King County Metro routes 181 and 187.
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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.
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?
Based on the submitted materials for 88 units of transitional housing using the Institute
of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation – 11th Edition, land use code 223
(Affordable Housing – Income Limits), the proposed project is not estimated to generate
new weekday PM peak hour trips. Therefore, a concurrency permit is not required for
this development. The proposed project’s traffic volume would generally be lower than
the previous use as a hotel and is unlikely to have a negative impact on local traffic
patterns. Per the traffic study completed for the similar project in King County’s HTH
portfolio, it is anticipated that at peak weekday evening travel, an estimated 41 trips
would be generated by the proposed project. This includes assumptions about resident
vehicular ownership, staff trips and general deliveries. Commercial trucks would account
for approximately 9% of project traffic volume.
f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural
and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
15. Public services
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a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so,
generally describe.
The project will add 86 residential dwelling units to the property. A 65% share of
dwelling units at this site are dedicated for use by locals within the Federal Way area
who are already utilizing public services. New residents will use public services,
transportation, health care, etc. The degree to which such services would need to be
increased is not known.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
None.
16. Utilities
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
Electric, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, cable.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity
which might be needed.
Existing utilities on site to be used, including:
Electric: Puget Sound Energy
Domestic water: Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Sewer: Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
C. Signature
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The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
X
Type name of signee:
Position and agency/organization:
Date submitted:
D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions
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Do not use this section for project actions.
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20 https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-
guidance/sepa-checklist-section-d-non-project-actions
Christa Wood
Capital Project Manager - Health Through Housing
King County, Facilities Maintenance Division (FMD)
1/19/2024
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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;
production, 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:
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?
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• 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.