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Addendum: Detailed information about Washington’s ocean resources and uses

Addendum to accompany Director Maia Bellon's statement against offshore oil drilling in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/addendum-detailed-information-about-washington-s

Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1056

Decision letter on Shoreline conditional use permit for the Kalama Manufacturing and Marine Export Facility

https://ecology.wa.gov/210119-cup-decision-letter

Aberdeen - Ecology's Final Approval Letter

Ecology's letter notifying Aberdeen that Ecology has taken final action and the SMP update is approved

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-ecology-s-final-approval-letter

Aberdeen Approved SMP August 2017

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-approved-smp-august-2017

Adams County Approved SMP April 2016

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/adams-county-approved-smp-april-2016

Aberdeen Attachment A: Findings and Conclusions

Ecology�s formal description of the local SMP update process and conclusions regarding consistency with state laws and rules

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-attachment-a-findings-and-conclusions

Aberdeen Attachment B: Required Changes

This document presents changes to the SMP required to comply with state laws and rules

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-attachment-b-required-changes

Anacortes Approved SMP September 2010

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/anacortes-approved-smp-september-2010

Aberdeen Attachment C: Recommended Changes

This document presents changes recommended to clarify the SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-attachment-c-recommended-changes

Aberdeen Council Meeting Minutes

Aberdeen City Council Meeting Minutes for August 9, 2017

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-council-meeting-minutes

Aberdeen Cumulative Impacts and Analysis and No-Net-Loss Report

An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-cumulative-impacts-and-analysis-and-no-ne

Aberdeen- Ecology's Conditional Approval Letter

Ecology's letter notifying Aberdeen that there are changes needed before Ecology can approve the SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-ecology-s-conditional-approval-letter

Aberdeen Inventory and Characterization Report

The report characterizes shoreline conditions and provides a basis for revising SMP goals, policies, and regulations

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-inventory-and-characterization-report

Aberdeen Locally Adopted SMP

A Shoreline Master Program adopted by Aberdeen but not yet formally approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-locally-adopted-smp

Aberdeen Ordinance 6598

Official actions of elected officials accept all of Ecology's changes to the locally adopted SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-ordinance-6598

Aberdeen Public Participation Plan

Plan describes how the jurisdiciton will effectively involve the public in the SMP process

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-public-participation-plan

Aberdeen Resolution 2016-13

Offical actions of elected officials that they indend to adopt an SMP after Ecology Approval

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-resolution-2016-13

Aberdeen Restoration Plan

The plan describes opportunites to restore ecological functions

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-restoration-plan

Aberdeen Shoreline Designation Map

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-shoreline-designation-map

Aberdeen's Letter Accepting Changes

Letter from Aberdeen letting Ecology know what changes they accepted and which they may have submitted alternative language

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-s-letter-accepting-changes