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Sumas Attachment A: Findings and Conclusions

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

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

Sumas Attachment A: Findings and Conclusions - Addendum

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

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

Sumas Attachment B: Required Changes

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

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

Sumas Attachment B: Required Changes - Revised

This document presents changes to the SMP required to comply with state laws and rules. This was revised to reflect the changes to the required changes Sumas Made

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

Sumas Attachment C: Recommended Changes

This document presents changes recommended to clarify the SMP.

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

Sumas Attachment C: Recommended Changes - Revised

This document presents changes recommended to clarify the SMP. This was revised to reflect the recommended changes Sumas did not incorporate into their SMP.

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

Sumas 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/sumas-attachment-d-responsiveness-summary

Sumas 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/sumas-conditional-approval-letter

Sumas 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/sumas-cumulative-impacts-analysis

Sumas 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/sumas-final-approval-letter

Sumas Inventory and Characterization Report (All)

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

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

Sumas Inventory and Characterization Report Maps

Maps: Vicinity and Reaches

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

Sumas Inventory and Characterization Report Maps

Maps: Reaches 11-16

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-inventory-and-characterization-report-ma-1

Sumas Inventory and Characterization Report Part 1

Chapters 1-3

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-inventory-and-characterization-report-part-1

Sumas Letter to Ecology

Letter from Sumas accepting some changes and providing Alternative Language for some.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-letter-to-ecology

Sumas Locally Adopted SMP

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

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

Sumas No Net Loss Report

This report addresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-no-net-loss-report

Sumas Ordinance 1708

Official actions of elected officials to adopt or amend local policies

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-ordinance-1708

Sumas Public Comment Summary

Summary of Comments received by Ecology during their public comment period

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-public-comment-summary

Sumas Resolution 742

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

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-resolution-742