Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and Comment Period

Notice is hereby given that NW Natural Gas Company (Applicant), filed a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist (#WS-SEPA-2021.001) for their White Salmon Distribution Reinforcement project to upgrade the natural gas distribution system which services both the  Cities of Bingen and White Salmon. This proposal would include the installation of a 8-inch diameter polyethylene natural gas pipeline between the intersection of: Ash Street and Humboldt Street (Bingen) to E Jewett Blvd and Dock Grade Road (White Salmon). The proposed route would start/stop at the above intersection in Bingen, be routed north to Oak Street (Bingen), then follow Oak Street to E Jewett Blvd (White Salmon), and terminate at the intersection of E Jewett Blvd and Dock Grade Road (White Salmon). The total linear footage is approximately 5,500 feet. 

Government approvals or permits that will be needed for this proposal would be from local and state permits for road based work. The application was determined complete on March 12, 2021.

The application submitted by NW Natural Gas Company includes the SEPA checklist, proposal narrative and design renderings. Documents are available below under "Supporting Documents."

The City of White Salmon has determined that this proposal will 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 upon request. 

This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions: The entire extent of this project would occur within roadways, right-of-way, and previously disturbed areas. There are no planned disturbances to sensitive areas such as wetland, waterbodies, sensitive ecological areas, or areas with known historical/archeological features.

Any person desiring to express his or her views or to be notified of the action taken on this application should notify the City of White Salmon in writing of his or her interest within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice which is March 24, 2021. Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM on April 7, 2021. Comments can be submitted by mail to City of White Salmon, PO Box 2139, White Salmon WA 98672, in person at City Hall’s Dropbox, 100 N. Main St., White Salmon WA 98672, or email correspondence at Erikac@ci.white-salmon.wa.us. Per the White Salmon Municipal Code 18.20.170 - Environmental Protection’s (SEPA review) Appeal, any agency or person may appeal this DNS to the city council. Such appeal may be perfected by the proponent or any aggrieved party by giving notice to the responsible official. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the appeal fees applicable, payable to the City of White Salmon. Appeals must be filed by April 7, 2021.