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Existing commercial net pens in Puget Sound

Map of existing commercial net pens in Puget Sound as of 2017

https://ecology.wa.gov/existing-pens-in-puget-sound-map

Expanded outline

Draft outline of net pen guidance technical document

https://ecology.wa.gov/expanded-outline

Frequently Asked Questions: Periodic Review of Shoreline Master Programs

Answers to frequently asked questions for local governments conducting periodic reviews of their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/faqs-periodic-review-of-shoreline-master-programs

Permitting Processes Flowchart September 2014

A flowchart that shows the local, state, and federal permitting processes for commercial shellfish aquaculture in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/existing-permitting-processes-flowchart-september

Everson Attachment D: Responsiveness Summary

This document summarizes public comments on the draft SMP and responses from the local government and Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-attachment-d-responsiveness-summary

Everson Conditional Approval Letter

Ecology�s letter notifying the local jurisdiction there are changes needed before Ecology can approve the SMP update

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-conditional-approval-letter

Everson Cumulative Impacts Analysis

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/everson-cumulative-impacts-analysis

Everson Final Approval Letter

Ecology�s letter notifying the local jurisdiction that Ecology has taken final action and the SMP update is approved

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-final-approval-letter

Everson Letter Accepting Changes

Letter from City of Everson accepting all of Ecology's required and recommended changes

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-letter-accepting-changes

Everson Locally Adopted SMP

A Shoreline Master Program adopted by a city or county but not yet formally approved by Ecology

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

Everson Municipal Code: Chapter 15.10

Outlines the National Flood Insurance Program

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-municipal-code-chapter-15-10

Everson Municipal Code: Chapter 16.12

Outlines the protection of Natural Resources

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-municipal-code-chapter-16-12

Everson Ordinance 784-17

Official actions of elected officials to adopt or amend local policies

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-ordinance-784-17

Everson Resolution 543-15

Official actions of elected officials that they intend to adopt an SMP after Ecology approval

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-resolution-543-15

Everson Restoration Plan

This plan describes opportunities to restore ecological functions

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

Everson Shoreline Inventory Analysis Report

Presents the results of the inventory and characterization of the local jurisdictions Shoreline of the State

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-shoreline-inventory-analysis-report

Everson Shoreline Map

Official Shoreline Map that documents shoreline jurisdiction and shoreline designation for Everson

https://ecology.wa.gov/everson-shoreline-map

Federal Way Approved SMP December 2011

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/federal-way-approved-smp-december-2011

Ferndale Approved SMP June 2009

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/ferndale-approved-smp-june-2009

Fife Approved SMP March 2013

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/fife-approved-smp-march-2013