WSR 97-23-026

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

[Order 97-40--Filed November 14, 1997, 10:43 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

Title of Rule: Shoreline Management Act, lakes constituting shorelines of the state.

Purpose: To add Thomas Lake, in Snohomish County, to the list of lakes in WAC 173-20-640.

Other Identifying Information: Location of Thomas Lake is T28N, R5E, sections 32 and 33.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 90.58.200.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 90.58.030 (2)(d).

Summary: The proposed amendment to WAC 173-20-640 would add Thomas Lake to the existing list of lakes coming under the purview of the Shoreline Management Act, chapter 90.58 RCW.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Thomas Lake has been determined to have more than twenty acres of surface area. Ecology is required to periodically review and update the lakes list.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Tom Mark, 300 Desmond Drive, Lacey, (360) 407-7285; Implementation and Enforcement: Ray Hellwig, 3190 160th S.E., Bellevue, (425) 649-7096.

Name of Proponent: Washington State Department of Ecology, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The proposed rule amendment will add Thomas Lake to the list of lakes designated as "shorelines of the state" pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act, chapter 90.58 RCW. The effect of this will make certain developments and uses in and around Thomas Lake subject to chapter 90.58 RCW and Snohomish County's shoreline regulations. These shoreline regulations are similar, and in addition to, zoning regulations. Some developments and activities in and around Thomas Lake could be required to apply for [a] shoreline permit from Snohomish County.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Proposed change would add one line of text to WAC 173-20-640: T28N-R5E 32/33 Thomas Lake 80+. This is the location by township, range, and sections, and the lake name and approximate surface area.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed WAC amendment is required by RCW 90.58.030 and 90.58.200, and it would impact only one business entity at this time. Further, that business does not fall under the definition of a "small business" as provided in RCW 19.85.020(1) by virtue of having more than fifty employees.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. These lake listings are dictated by statute (chapter 90.58 RCW), as defined in RCW 34.05.328.

Hearing Location: City of Mill Creek Council Chambers, 15728 Mill Creek Boulevard, Mill Creek, WA 98012, on January 7, 1998, at 7:30 p.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Felecia Curtis by December 31, 1997, TDD (360) 407-6206, or (360) 407-6199.

Submit Written Comments to: Don Bales, Department of Ecology, S.E.A. Program, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600, FAX (360) 407-6528, by January 16, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: February 27, 1998.

November 12, 1997

Daniel J. Silver

Deputy Director

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order DE 76-16, filed 5/3/76)

WAC 173-20-640 Lakes coming under purview of chapter 90.58 RCW--Snohomish County lakes.

Location Section Name Area (Acres) Use

(1) T27N-R4E 1-SW1/4 Martha Lk. 59.3 R

(2) T27N-R4E 32-SW1/4 Ballinger Lk. 103.2 R

(3) T27N-R5E 36-SE1/4 Crystal Lk. (Res.) 39.1 R

(4) T27N-R7E 22-A/B Fontal Lk. 37.2 R

(5) T27N-R7E 23-SW1/4 Hannan Lk. 48.4 R

(6) T27N-R8E 21-B/C Tomtit Lk. 27.9 R

(7) T27N-R8E 21-E/M Dagger Lk. 27.7 R

(8) T27N-R11E 21-NE1/4 Sunset Lk. 38.4 R

(9) T28N-R4E 34-S1/2 Serene Lk. 42.3 R

(10) T28N-R4E 35-A/B Stickney Lk. 25.7 R

(11) T28N-R5E 24-E1/4 Hanson Slough 35.0 R

(12) T28N-R5E 30-H Silver Lk. 102.3 R

(13) T28N-R5E 32&34 Thomas Lk. 100 PS

(14) T28N-R6E 1-SE1/4 Storm Lk. 78.1 R

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(15) T28N-R6E 2-A Flowing Lk. 134.8 R

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(16) T28N-R6E 2-C/D Panther Lk. 46.7 R

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(17) T28N-R6E 7-NW1/4 Blackmans Lk. 60.1 R

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(18) T28N-R6E 24-A Chain Lk. 22.8 R

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(19) T28N-R7E 12-J Woods Lk. 20.5 R

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(20) T28N-R7E 16-A Cochran Lk. 33.6 R

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(21) T28N-R8E 6-G Chaplain Lk. (Res.) 443.7 PS

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(22) T28N-R8E 22-G/H Kellogg Lk. 20.2 R

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(23) T28N-R9E 20-NE1/4 Wallace Lk. 55.3 R

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(24) T28N-R10E 5-G/H Boulder Lk. 21.7 R

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(25) T28N-R11E 1-W1/2 Blanca Lk. 179.0 R

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(26) T29N-R7E 15-NE1/4 Purdy Creek Ponds 20.0 R

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(27) T29N-R7E 27-N/P Hughes Lk. 20.2 R

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(28) T29N-R7E 28-E Roesiger Lk. 352.2 R

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(29) T29N-R8E 21-D Echo Lk. 24.6 R

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(30) T29N-R9E 9-M/N East Boardman Lk. 24.7 R

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(31) T29N-R9E 36-J/R Greider Lks. Upper 58.4 R

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(32) T29N-R10E 4 Copper Lk. 60.8 R

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(33) T30N-R6E 31-C/D Cassidy Lk. 124.6 R

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(34) T30N-R6E 36-E1/2 Bosworth Lk. 95.4 R

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(35) T31N-R4E 18-SE1/4 Martha Lk. 58.4 R

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(36) T31N-R4E 20-L/P Howard Lk. 27.1 R

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(37) T31N-R4E 23-L Ki Lk. 97.4 R

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(38) T31N-R4E 33-G Goodwin Lk. 546.8 R

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(39) T31N-R4E 33-P Shoecraft Lk. 136.8 R

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(40) T31N-R4E 34-H Crabapple Lk. 36.3 R

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(41) T31N-R4E 35-A/H Loma Lk. 21.1 R

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(42) T32N-R4E 26-K/L Sunday Lk. 38.7 R

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(43) T32N-R5E 26-SE1/4 Armstrong Lk. 30.7 R

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(44) T32N-R5E 27-F/G Bryant Lk. 20.2 R

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(45) T32N-R6E 26-C Little Lk. 23.4 R

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(46) T32N-R7E 19-H/J Riley Lk. 30.0 R

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(47) T32N-R10E 28 Evangeline Lk. 25.0