J_4__Permits_Combined_(77_pages).pdf

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Eastern Region Office

4601 North Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99205- -329-3400

October 2, 2025

US Bureau of Reclamation Attn: Marc Maynard 32 C St NW Ephrata, Washington 98823

Re: Water Quality Certification Order No. 24018 (Corps No. NWS-2025-0260), Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project, Grant County, Washington

Dear Marc Maynard:

On March 17, 2025, US Bureau of Reclamation submitted a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) under the federal Clean Water Act for the Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project, Grant County, Washington.

On behalf of the state of Washington, the Department of Ecology certifies with conditions that the work described in the Water Quality Certification Request and supplemental documents comply with applicable provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and applicable state laws. This certification is subject to the enclosed Water Quality Certification Order (WQC Order).

Please ensure that anyone doing work under this WQC Order has read, is familiar with, and is able to follow all of the provisions within the attached WQC Order.

If you have any questions about this decision, please contact Jake Madewell at (509) 437-0255 or Jake.Madewell@ecy.wa.gov. The enclosed WQC Order may be appealed by following the procedures described within.

Sincerely, Jeremy Sikes, Section Manager Eastern Region Office Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program

Enclosure (1)

WQC Order No. 24018, Corps No. NWS-2025-0260 Aquatics ID No. 145038 October 2, 2025

Version 3-2022

By certified mail: [9214 8901 9403 8336 1700 11]

Sent via e-mail: MMaynard@usbr.gov

Ecc: Jess Jordan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Amy Cook, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Jerry Nelis, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Erin Hanlon Brown, Ecology Jake Madewell, Ecology ecyrefedpermits@ecy.wa.gov

In The Matter of Granting a Water Quality Certification with Conditions to US Bureau of Reclamation pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1341 (FWPCA § 401), RCW 90.48.120, RCW

90.48.260 and Chapter 173-201A WAC

US Bureau of Reclamation Attn: Marc Maynard 32 C St NW Ephrata, WA 98823

WQC Order No. 24018 Corps Reference No. NWS-2025-0260 Site Location Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project located within Banks Lake, near Electric City, Grant County, Washington.

US Bureau of Reclamation submitted a request for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) under the federal Clean Water Act for the Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project, Grant County, Washington. The required processing dates are listed below:

On 11/22/2024, the US Bureau of Reclamation submitted a pre-filing meeting request.

On 3/17/2025, Ecology received a request for Clean Water Section 401 Water Quality Certification.

On 4/8/2025, US Bureau of Reclamation submitted additional information, and the Department of Ecology (Ecology) considered the request valid on this date.

On 8/21/2025 the Corps notified Ecology that the applicant would proceed with a non-notifying NWP.

On 6/13/2025, Ecology issued public notice for the project.

11/25/2025.

This project proposes to construct a shoreline stabilization project along a heavily eroded section of Banks Lake, located within Steamboat Rock State Park. Shoreline integrity has been impacted by erosion caused by wave action, water level fluctuations in the reservoir, and recreational users. The scope of this project is to stabilize approximately 0.4 miles (about 1.5 acres) of shoreline by placing void-filled riprap, topsoil, and vegetation to help protect the area from further impact. Riprap placement will not only help preserve and protect the shoreline but will also help reduce further erosion caused by wave action. Riprap was chosen as the preferred

10/2/2025 alternative due to the effectiveness of shoreline stabilization it provides as well as discourage foot traffic and other recreational activities in the immediate area.

The project site is located at Steamboat Rock State Park, Banks Lake, Grant County, Washington, Section 01, Township 27 N., Range 29 E., within Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 42 - Grand Coulee.

With this WQC Order, Ecology is granting with conditions US Bureau of Reclamation for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project, provided that the activity is conducted in accordance with the Section 401 Water Quality Certification request and attachments Ecology received on 3/17/2025, and the following supporting documentation:

1. Water Quality Monitoring Plan received 4/8/2025.

2. SEPA DNS and Categorical Exclusion dated 8/22/2025.

Based on the information submitted, Ecology has determined that the discharge from the project will comply with state water quality requirements. Prior to undertaking any changes that materially alter the project, US Bureau of Reclamation must contact Ecology to determine whether a new Section 401 Water Quality Certification is required.

Issuance of this Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this proposal does not authorize US Bureau of Reclamation to exceed applicable state water quality standards (Chapter 173-201A WAC), ground water quality standards (Chapter 173-200 WAC), or sediment quality standards (Chapter 173-204 WAC). Furthermore, nothing in this Section 401 Water Quality Certification absolves the US Bureau of Reclamation from liability for contamination and any subsequent cleanup of surface waters, ground waters, or sediments resulting from project construction or operations.

Special Conditions:

1. WQC Order No. 24018 will remain valid until 12/31/2031.

Justification Certifications are required for any license or permit that authorizes an activity that may result in a discharge or fill material into waters. Ecology needs to be able to specify how long the WQC Order will be in effect.

Citation Chapter 90.48 RCW, Chapter 173-201A WAC, and WAC 173-225-010.

2. To transfer this WQC Order to a new owner or operator US Bureau of Reclamation shall:

a. Complete a Request for Transfer of Order with a specific transfer date of the WQC at fednotification@ecy.wa.gov and cc to Jake.Madewell@ecy.wa.gov. Link to form:

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/SummaryPages/ECY070695.html;

b. Provide a copy of this WQC Order to the new owner or operator; and

c. The transfer is not considered valid until the US Bureau of Reclamation receives written notification from Ecology that the transfer has been approved.

Justification Ecology has independent state authority to ensure protection of state water quality. Ecology needs to ensure that anyone conducting work at the project, including any new owners or operators, are aware of and understand the required conditions of this WQC Order to ensure compliance with the water quality standards and other applicable state laws.

Citation 40 CFR 121.5, Chapter 90.48 RCW, RCW 90.48.030, Chapter 173-201A WAC, and WAC 173-225-010.

3. Any work that causes distressed or dying fish or discharges of oil, fuel, or other chemicals into state waters or onto land with a potential for entry into state waters is prohibited. If such work, conditions, or discharges occur, immediately notify Response Office at 360-407-6300 and the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife with the nature and details of the problem, any actions taken to correct the problem, and any proposed changes in operation to prevent further problems. You will also need to notify the Washington Emergency Management Division at 1-800-258-5990, for spills to water only. This condition is necessary to prevent oil and other hazardous materials spills from causing environmental damage and to ensure compliance with water quality requirements.

The sooner a spill is reported, the quicker it can be addressed, resulting in less harm.

Justification - This condition is necessary to prevent oil and hazardous materials spills from causing environmental damage and to ensure compliance with water quality requirements. The sooner a spill is reported, the quicker it can be addressed, resulting in less harm. Ecology must protect waters of the state from all discharges and potential discharges of pollution that can affect water quality to protect aquatic life and beneficial uses.

Citation - Chapter 90.48 RCW, RCW 90.48.030, RCW 90.48.080, Chapter 90.56 RCW, RCW 90.56.280, Chapter 173-201A WAC, WAC 173-201A-300 - 330, WAC 173-204- 120, WAC 173-225-010, and WAC 173-303-145.

In view of the foregoing and in accordance with 33 U.S.C. §1341, RCW 90.48.120, RCW

90.48.260 Chapter 173-200 WAC and Chapter 173-201A WAC, this WQC is granted with conditions to the US Bureau of Reclamation for the Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project.

Your right to appeal You have a right to appeal this Order to the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) within 30 days of the date of receipt. The appeal process is governed by Chapter 43.21B RCW and Chapter 371-

To appeal, you must do all of the following within 30 days of the date of receipt of this Order:

File your notice of appeal and a copy of this Order with the PCHB (see filing information defined in WAC 371-08-305 and - -08-340.

Serve a copy of your notice of appeal and this Order on the Department of Ecology, in paper form, by mail, or in person (see addresses below). E-mail is not accepted.

You must also comply with other applicable requirements in Chapter 43.21B RCW and Chapter

371-08 WAC.

Filing an appeal with the PCHB:

For the most current information regarding filing with the PCHB, visit: https://eluho.wa.gov or call: 360-664-9160.

Address and Location Information

Street Address:

Department of Ecology Attn: Appeals Processing Desk 300 Desmond Drive SE Lacey, WA 98503

Mailing Address:

Department of Ecology Attn: Appeals Processing Desk PO Box 47608 Olympia, WA 98504-7608

E-Mail Address:

ecologyappeals@ecy.wa.gov

Americans with Disabilities Act Information

Accommodation Requests To request ADA accommodation including materials in a format for the visually impaired, call Ecology at 360-407-6831 or visit https://ecology.wa.gov/accessibility. People with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. People with speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.

Contact Information

Please direct all questions about this WQC Order to:

Jake Madewell Department of Ecology

(509) 437-0255 Jake.Madewell@ecy.wa.gov

More Information

Pollution Control Hearings Board Website https://eluho.wa.gov

Chapter 43.21B RCW - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office Pollution Control Hearings Board http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.21B

Chapter 371-08 WAC Practice And Procedure http://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=371-08

Chapter 34.05 RCW Administrative Procedure Act http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=34.05

Chapter 90.48 RCW Water Pollution Control http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=90.48

Chapter 173.204 WAC Sediment Management Standards http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=173-204

Chapter 173-200 WAC Water Quality Standards for Ground Waters of the State of Washington http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=173-200

Chapter 173-201A WAC Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=173-201A

Signature

Dated this 2nd day of October 2025 at the Department of Ecology, Spokane, Washington.

Jeremy Sikes, Section Manager Eastern Region Office Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program

Columbia Cascades Area Office Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Revised 1/02/2024

Project Information:

Project Title: Steamboat Rock State Park Shoreline Stabilization

Date 10/24/2024 Office: Ephrata Field Office

Proposed Action: The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) proposes to construct a shoreline stabilization project along a heavily eroded section of Banks Lake, located within Steamboat Rock State Park, that has been negatively impacted by both Reclamation operations at Banks Lake as well as by State Park recreationalists.

Location: Work is located within Steamboat Rock State Park, approximately 14 miles to the southwest of Grand Coulee, Washington, in Grant County, 99123. Approximate coordinates for the center of the project: 47.86645934, -119.11504245, within Section 01, township 27N, Range 29E.

Exclusion Category Part 516 Chapter 14.5 C (3): Minor construction activities associated with authorized projects which correct unsatisfactory environmental conditions, or which merely augment or supplement, or are enclosed within existing facilities.

Background, Maps, Sketches, Drawings:

The Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks), Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, has identified a need for long-term protection of horeline Banks Lake Steamboat Rock State Park, which is owned by Reclamation and managed by State Parks. Shoreline integrity has been impacted by erosion caused by wave action, water level fluctuations in the reservoir, and recreational users. Reclamation prepared a shoreline treatment plan in 2019, which included recommendations for site access restrictions and shoreline stabilization efforts. On January 1, 2021, Reclamation implemented an administrative area closure prohibiting public access to approximately 27 acres of land around the project site, including access to approximately 1,750 feet of shoreline. Reclamation has been working with State Parks to install signs and fences to inform visitors and enforce the area closure on land. In the spring of 2022, wooden fences were installed in the area. In 2023, Reclamation successfully installed a log boom around the impacted shoreline which helped with both wave attenuation and keeping boats away. However, due to the popularity of Steamboat Rock State Park, foot traffic is still an issue as recreators want to use the sandy beach and shallow water located along the impacted shoreline. This Categorical Exclusion Checklist covers the next step in the process: stabilization of approximately 0.4 miles (about 1.5 acres) of shoreline by placing void-filled riprap, topsoil, and vegetation to help protect the area from further impact. Riprap placement will not only help preserve and protect the shoreline but will also help reduce further erosion caused by wave action. Riprap was chosen as the preferred alternative due to the effectiveness of shoreline stabilization it provides as well as to discourage foot traffic and other recreational activities in the immediate area.

Approximately 2,500 cubic yards of 6-18” diameter riprap, 1,660 cubic yards of fill (stones no larger than 3 inches in diameter) and 890 cubic yards of gravel, all sourced from local sites, will be used to armor the shoreline. All construction activities for this project will be completed from barge in Banks Lake. Both heavy equipment and materials will be loaded onto barge , which will be deployed using the existing Steamboat Rock boat launch. Prior to laying down the riprap, a geotextile fabric layer will be placed on top of shoreline and spread and secured by hand. A 6” bedding layer of gravel and fill will be placed on top of the fabric layer using heavy equipment from the barge . After the bedding layer is added, if needed, small machinery will be unloaded onto the shoreline using a ramp from barge to move material around and for compacting the bedding material and fill. Once a solid bedding layer is place, riprap will be placed from the barge on top of the bedding layer.

Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Revised 1/02/2024

Equipment and materials are expected to remain on the barge , anchored offshore for overnight staging. It would be difficult and time consuming to load and unload every day, and keeping material and equipment on the barge also decreases chances of causing damage to existing infrastructure. The hired contractor will be required to provide and abide by a barge-specific Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, and will also be required to adhere to all permit provisions for barge work/overnight barge staging. Existing paved areas within the state park will be used to stage equipment and materials prior to loading onto the barge.

Temporary safety fencing will be installed as needed and as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative in coordination with Reclamation’s archaeologist. Fencing will be removed when no longer needed. Dust control and abatement will be provided as needed during construction. Water used for dust abatement will be taken from Banks Lake per a temporary water right which will be acquired by Reclamation prior to construction. Certified weed-free straw bales will be used as needed to assist with sediment erosion control.

Onsite construction is expected to begin around October 2026, and is expected to be completed by May 2027, with the tentative schedule as follows (exact dates and duration will be up to the contractor ):

October 2026: assemble barges in water, begin receiving shipments of fill, gravel, and riprap. Stake down straw bales if needed. Place geotextile fabric layers and prepare for rock placement.

November 2026 to March 2027: place riprap, fill, and gravel March 2027 o April 2027: plant vegetation plan as shown in specs.

April 2027: aintain plantings

During construction, access to the day use boat ramp in this area will be limited to construction use, with little to no public availability. All temporary materials placed onsite for the purpose of construction will be removed once the project is complete.

The contractor will be responsible for replanting the site once construction is complete and for the first two weeks of post-planting watering. Reclamation will develop a vegetation monitoring plan that will establish roles and responsibilities for site maintenance for the remaining monitoring duration required by project permits.

Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Revised 1/02/2024

Figure 1: Aerial overview showing general project location.

Figure 2: Aerial overview of the shoreline area within Steamboat Rock State Park to be stabilized.

Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Revised 1/02/2024

Figure 3: Aerial overview showing close-up of existing road and parking lot which will be used for staging and loading of materials.

Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Revised 1/02/2024

Extraordinary Circumstances Exist for This Action Which May: No Yes Uncertain 1 This action would have a *significant effect on the quality of the human environment (40 CFR 1501.4(a)).

*Please note, per 1501.4 (b)(1) of the NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS (revised September 2020): “If an extraordinary circumstance is present, the agency nevertheless may categorically exclude the proposed action if the agency determines that there are circumstances that lessen the impacts or other conditions sufficient to avoid significant effects.” It is recommended that the use of 1501.4 (b)(1) be vetted through the Project’s Attorney Advisor and NEPA managers affiliated with the Project.

2 This action would have disputed environmental effects or involve unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources (NEPA Section 102(2)(E) and 43 CFR 46.215(c)).

3 This action would have significant impacts on public health or safety (43 CFR 46.215(a)).

4 This action would have significant impacts on such natural resources and unique geographical characteristics as historic or cultural resources; parks, recreation, and refuge lands; wilderness areas; wild or scenic rivers; national natural landmarks; sole or principal drinking water aquifers; prime farmlands; wetlands (EO11990); flood plains (EO11988); national monuments; migratory birds; and other ecologically significant or critical areas (43 CFR46.215(b)).

5 This action would have highly uncertain and potentially significant environmental effects or involve unique or unknown environmental risks (43 CFR 46.215(d)).

6 This action would establish a precedent for future action or present a decision in principle about future actions with potentially significant environmental effects (43 CFR 46.215 (e)).

7 This action would have a direct relationship to other actions with individually insignificant but cumulatively significant environmental effects (43 CFR 46.215 (f)).

8 This action would have significant impacts on properties listed, or eligible for listing, on the National Register of Historic Places as determined by Reclamation (in coordination with a Reclamation cultural resources professional, LND 02-01) (43 CFR 46.215(g)).

9 This action would have significant impacts on species listed, or proposed to be listed, on the list of Endangered or Threatened Species, or have significant impacts on designated critical habitat for these species (43 CFR 46.215 (h)).

10 This action would violate a Federal, tribal, State, or local law or requirement imposed for protection of the environment (43 CFR 46.215 (i)).

11 This action would affect ITAs (to be completed by Reclamation official responsible for ITAs) (512 DM 2, Policy Memorandum dated December 15, 1993).

12 This action would have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on low-income or minority populations (EO 12898) (43 CFR 46.215 (j)).

13 This action would limit access to, and ceremonial use of, Indian sacred sites on Federal lands by Indian religious practitioners or significantly adversely affect the physical integrity of such sacred sites (EO 13007, 43 CFR 46.215 (k), and 512 DM 3)).

14 This action would contribute to the introduction, continued existence, or spread of noxious weeds or non-native invasive species known to occur in the area or

Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Revised 1/02/2024 actions that may promote the introduction, growth, or expansion of the range of such species (Federal Noxious Weed Control Act, EO 13112, and 43 CFR 46.215 (I)).

NEPA action recommended CE Checklist: The proposed action meets the criteria, as defined in 43 CFR 46.215, and qualifies as a categorical exclusion. The action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. It is excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

The proposed action does not meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion. Further environmental review and analysis is required. The following environmental document should be prepared.

EA

EIS

ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRUST ASSET COMMITMENTS, EXPLANATION, AND/OR COMMENTS:

NHPA S.106, E.O. 13007

Under the umbrella of an existing MOA (No. R18MA13738) established in 2018 and amended in 2023, A cultural resources evaluation of the of the Steamboat Rock Stabilization Project Area was completed to identify potential historic properties, including archaeological and built environment cultural resources. The effect determination for the undertaking was confirmed to be a “No Adverse Effect to Historic Properties.” The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Yakama Nation consulted on this determination. DAHP concurred with our finding in a letter dated June 18, 2024. The Colville concurred with the finding via email and no response was received from the Yakama. Should cultural resources be discovered, all work in the area of the archaeological resource would stop and the Regional Office Archaeologist (Gia DiMaggio) would be contacted at gdimaggio@usbr.gov or by phone (208) 590-6147.

T&E Species Review Reclamation concludes that a biological evaluation, under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), is not required for this action as there are no Federally listed species in or around Banks Lake. Reclamation also determines that this Federal Action will not affect Threatened or Endangered species, nor will it adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat.

Environmental Justice Reclamation has determined that there will not be disproportionately high or adverse human health or environmental effects on minority or low-income populations or communities.

Indian Trust Assets There are no known assets held in Trust for American Indian Tribes or Individuals in the project location. Therefore, there will be no effect.

Wetlands and Vegetation:

Construction for this project will occur outside of any delineated wetlands or hydric soils that may be present.

Categorical Exclusion Numb

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~end of document~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Project Title:

Concurrence and approval Name and Title Signature

Prepared by

Concur with item #

Concur with item #

Concur with item #1

Concur: Field Office Manager

Recommended: Environmental Program Manager

Approved: Area Office Manager

From: Jordan, Dale J CIV USARMY CENWS (USA) To: Cook, Amy L Cc: Heether, Elizabeth D Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project Application Withdrawal Request Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:14:25 AM

This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding.

Hello Amy , Given your project meets all the parameters for NWP 13 the project meets the criteria for a non-reporting authorization for NWP 13 on Banks Lake. Meaning you have a Section 404 permit for the project on Banks Lake for your NWP 13 project.

Best of luck with the project.

v/r

Jess Jordan Biologist, Columbia Basin Section U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District, Regulatory Branch Phone: (509) 994-8653 Email: dale.j.jordan@usace.army.mil

From: Cook, Amy L <acook@usbr.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:08 PM To: Jordan, Dale J CIV USARMY CENWS (USA) <Dale.J.Jordan@usace.army.mil> Cc: Heether, Elizabeth D <EHeether@usbr.gov> Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project Application Withdrawal Request

Hi Jess, Based on our understanding, Reclamation meets the nonreporting requirements for the Nationwide 13 Permit, and as such, we would like to withdraw our permit application for the Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project (NWS-2025-260). Please confirm agreement that the aforementioned project falls under the NWP 13 nonreporting parameters, and that as such, we will have NWP 13 coverage but that a permit will not be needed.

Please advise if there are any additional steps we need to take to close out this application.

Thanks, Amy

Amy Cook Natural Resource Specialist Bureau of Reclamation Columbia-Cascades Area Office 1917 Marsh Road | Yakima, WA 98901-2058

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 1 of 16

WASHINGTON STATE

Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) Form1,2

[help]

USE BLACK OR BLUE INK TO ENTER ANSWERS IN THE WHITE SPACES BELOW.

Part 1–Project Identification

1. Project Name (A name for your project that you create. Examples: Smith’s Dock or Seabrook Lane Development) [help]

Steamboat Rock Shoreline Stabilization Project

Part 2–Applicant The person and/or organization responsible for the project. [help]

2a. Name (Last, First, Middle)

Maynard, Marc

2b. Organization (If applicable)

Bureau of Reclamation

2c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box)

32 C St NW

2d. City, State, Zip

Ephrata, WA 98823

2e. Phone (1) 2f. Phone (2) 2g. Fax 2h. E-mail

509-754-0205 mmaynard@usbr.gov

1Additional forms may be required for the following permits:

If your project may qualify for Department of the Army authorization through a Regional General Permit (RGP), contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for application information (206) 764-3495.

Not all cities and counties accept the JARPA for their local Shoreline permits. If you need a Shoreline permit, contact the appropriate city or county government to make sure they accept the JARPA.

2To access an online JARPA form with [help] screens, go to https://www.oria.wa.gov/jarpa-forms.

For other help, contact the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at (800) 917-0043 or help@oria.wa.gov.

AGENCY USE ONLY

Date received:

Agency reference #:

Tax Parcel #(s):

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 2 of 16

Part 3–Authorized Agent or Contact Person authorized to represent the applicant about the project. (Note: Authorized agent(s) must sign 11b of this application.) [help]

3a. Name (Last, First, Middle)

Nelis, Jerry (Project Manager); and Cook, Amy (Natural Resource Specialist)

3b. Organization (If applicable)

Bureau of Reclamation

3c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box)

Jerry: 1150 N. Curtis Rd, Boise ID 83706; Amy: 1917 Marsh Road, Yakima WA 98901

3d. City, State, Zip

See above

3e. Phone (1) 3f. Phone (2) 3g. Fax 3h. E-mail

JN: 208-270-5303 AC: 509-573-8025 AC: acook@usbr.gov

JN: jnelis@usbr.gov

Part 4–Property Owner(s) Contact information for people or organizations owning the property(ies) where the project will occur. Consider both upland and aquatic ownership because the upland owners may not own the adjacent aquatic land. [help]

Same as applicant. (Skip to Part 5.)

Repair or maintenance activities on existing rights-of-way or easements. (Skip to Part 5.)

There are multiple upland property owners. Complete the section below and fill out JARPA Attachment A for each additional property owner.

Your project is on Department of Natural Resources (DNR)-managed aquatic lands. If you don’t know, contact the DNR at (360) 902-1100 to determine aquatic land ownership. If yes, complete JARPA Attachment E to apply for the Aquatic Use Authorization.

4a. Name (Last, First, Middle)

4b. Organization (If applicable)

4c. Mailing Address (Street or PO Box)

4d. City, State, Zip

4e. Phone (1) 4f. Phone (2) 4g. Fax 4h. E-mail

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 3 of 16

Part 5–Project Location(s) Identifying information about the property or properties where the project will occur. [help]

There are multiple project locations (e.g. linear projects). Complete the section below and use JARPA Attachment B for each additional project location.

5a. Indicate the type of ownership of the property. (Check all that apply.) [help]

Private

Federal

Publicly owned (state, county, city, special districts like schools, ports, etc.)

Tribal

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – managed aquatic lands (Complete JARPA Attachment E)

5b. Street Address (Cannot be a PO Box. If there is no address, provide other location information in 5p.) [help]

Hwy 155-N Coulee Blvd, west side of the road between MP 15 and MP 16.

5c. City, State, Zip (If the project is not in a city or town, provide the name of the nearest city or town.) [help]

Electric City, WA 99123

5d. County [help]

Grant County

5e. Provide the section, township, and range for the project location. [help]

¼ Section Section Township Range

01 27N 29E

5f. Provide the latitude and longitude of the project location. [help]

Example: 47.03922 N lat. / -122.89142 W long. (Use decimal degrees - NAD 83)

47.866129 N lat / -119.115548 W long

5g. List the tax parcel number(s) for the project location. [help]

The local county assessor’s office can provide this information.

Property ID: 55831; GEO ID: 180944000 – Federally owned by United States of America

5h. Contact information for all adjoining property owners. (If you need more space, use JARPA Attachment C.) [help]

Name Mailing Address Tax Parcel # (if known)

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 55478; GEO ID: 181029000

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 55477; GEO ID: 181028000

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 55382; GEO ID: 180945000

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 55392; GEO ID: 180955000

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 4 of 16

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 55393; GEO ID: 180956000

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 57247; GEO ID: 182020000

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID: 57241; GEO ID: 182011000

Bureau of Reclamation 32 C St NW, Ephrata, WA 98823 Property ID 57619; GEO ID: 182336000

5i. List all wetlands on or adjacent to the project location. [help]

No wetlands present on project location. Some Freshwater emergent wetlands appear to be present along the lake shoreline approximately 1 mile south of the project location.

5j. List all waterbodies (other than wetlands) on or adjacent to the project location. [help]

Banks Lake

5k. Is any part of the project area within a 100-year floodplain? [help]

Yes No Don’t know

5l. Briefly describe the vegetation and habitat conditions on the property. [help]

The area is a mixture of shrub steppe and channeled scablands. Along the project shoreline exists a variety of vegetation including various grasses, shrubs, and some sparse trees. Dominant species found along the shoreline include: ponderosa pine, big sagebrush, snowy buckwheat, mock orange, gray and green rabbitbrush, granite prickly phlox, Sandberg bluegrass, blue bunch wheatgrass, yarrow, linear-leaf daisy, camas, and balsam root. Also present are various mosses.

5m. Describe how the property is currently used. [help]

The property is currently used for recreation by visitors to Steamboat Rock State Park, Washington State’s second busiest park. The section of shoreline addressed in this application is accessed landward by hikers and via Banks Lake by boaters and paddleboarders. Banks Lake, itself, is a Reclamation irrigation storage reservoir.

It is filled using the John W. Keys III Pump-Generating Plant at Grand Coulee Dam.

5n. Describe how the adjacent properties are currently used. [help]

Adjacent properties consist of other federally-owned parcels used for either recreational purposes or are left as natural land.

5o. Describe the structures (above and below ground) on the property, including their purpose(s) and current condition. [help]

There are no structures, above or below ground, located within the project boundary.

5p. Provide driving directions from the closest highway to the project location, and attach a map. [help]

From I-90:

- Take exit 151 toward Ephrata, Soap Lk/WA-283 N

- Turn RIGHT on WA-283 N, continue for about 14.8 miles

- WA-283 N becomes WA-28 E, continue straight for another 10.8 miles

- Turn LEFT on WA-17 N (signs for Soap Lake/Grand Coulee Dam), continue for about 21.3 miles

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 5 of 16

- Turn RIGHT onto US-2 E, continue for about 4 miles

- Continue STRAIGHT onto WA-155 N (signs for Grand Coulee Dam)

- In about 15.5 miles, turn LEFT into Steamboat Rock State Park

- Continue into the park about 3 miles until you reach the boat launch parking lot

Part 6–Project Description

6a. Briefly summarize the overall project. You can provide more detail in 6b. [help]

Reclamation proposes to construct a shoreline stabilization project along a heavily eroded section of Banks Lake, located within Steamboat Rock State Park, that has been negatively impacted by both Reclamation operations at Banks Lake as well as by State Park recreationalists.

6b. Describe the purpose of the project and why you want or need to perform it. [help]

The land within Steamboat Rock State Park is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and managed by Washington State Parks. Shoreline integrity within the State Park has been negatively impacted by erosion caused by wave action, water level fluctuations within the Banks Lake Reservoir, and by recreational users.

The purpose of this project is to stabilize and protect a culturally sensitive area within the boundary of Steamboat Rock State Park along the shoreline of Banks Lake. The proposed action was developed by Reclamation in coordination with Washington State Parks, Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. Site protection began in 2019 when Reclamation prepared a site treatment plan which included recommendations for site access restrictions and shoreline stabilization efforts. On January 1, 2021, Reclamation implemented an administrative area closure prohibiting public access to approximately 27 acres of land around the project site, including access to approximately 1,750 feet of shoreline. Reclamation has been working with State Parks to install signs and fences to inform visitors and enforce the area closure on land. In the spring of 2022, wooden fences were installed in the area. In 2023, Reclamation successfully installed a log boom around the impacted shoreline which helped with both wave attenuation and keeping boats away. However, due to the popularity of Steamboat Rock State Park, foot traffic is still an issue as recreators want to use the sandy beach and shallow water located along the impacted shoreline, further contributing to the erosion problem.

This project is needed to preserve the integrity of the existing shoreline and to protect a culturally sensitive area. Several design alternatives were considered, and riprap placement was chosen as the preferred design by all parties involved due the effectiveness of shoreline stabilization it provides, its’ ability to ensure the cultural resource is protected as-is, and because it will help discourage foot traffic and other recreational activities in the immediate area. If the project does not occur, the shoreline will continue to erode into Banks Lake.

Bioengineered structures are not included in the designs as they would require additional ground disturbance and would defeat the purpose of site protection. Securing the bank with riprap was the only agreed upon method that fit within the project budget and that the involved Tribal parties were comfortable with.

6c. Indicate the project category. (Check all that apply) [help]

Commercial Residential Institutional Transportation Recreational

Maintenance Environmental Enhancement

6d. Indicate the major elements of your project. (Check all that apply) [help]

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 6 of 16

Aquaculture

Bank Stabilization

Boat House

Boat Launch

Boat Lift

Bridge

Bulkhead

Buoy

Channel Modification

Culvert

Dam / Weir

Dike / Levee / Jetty

Ditch

Dock / Pier

Dredging

Fence

Ferry Terminal

Fishway

Float

Floating Home

Geotechnical Survey

Land Clearing

Marina / Moorage

Mining

Outfall Structure

Piling/Dolphin

Raft

Retaining Wall (upland)

Road

Scientific Measurement Device

Stairs

Stormwater facility

Swimming Pool

Utility Line

Other:

6e. Describe how you plan to construct each project element checked in 6d. Include specific construction methods and equipment to be used. [help] Identify where each element will occur in relation to the nearest waterbody.

Indicate which activities are within the 100-year floodplain.

As this project is intended to preserve and protect a culturally significant area, the project site will only be accessible via barge from Banks Lake. No haul roads on land be allowed. Two barges may be used and they will be assembled in Banks Lake using the existing boat ramp in Steamboat Rock State Park, and heavy equipment and construction materials will be loaded onto the barge and shipped over to the impacted shoreline. Means and methods utilized for construction are dependent on the contractors submitted and approved submittals. Reclamation assumes that the contractor will determine the appropriate equipment needed to minimize impacts, and as a result Reclamation does not have an exact list of equipment to be used. However, Reclamation assumes that equipment likely to be used will consist of excavators, compactors, water pump, skid steers, and various hand tools. All equipment will need to use environmental-friendly fluids and be inspected daily for leaks and any other issues that may need to be repaired. All elements will occur adjacent to Banks Lake, and all activities for this project will occur within the 100-year floodplain.

Tentative Project Construction Schedule (actual dates and duration will be up to the contractor and will be weather permitting):

October 2026: assemble barges in the lake, begin receiving shipments of fill, gravel, and riprap. Stake down straw bales as needed.

November 2026: Place fill, gravel, geotextile fabric layers and riprap.

March to April 2027: Plant vegetation as shown in project construction specification.

April 2027: Demobilize, site cleanup. Contractor to maintain plantings for 2 weeks after construction has completed.

Site Prep:

As this project is intended to protect and preserve a culturally significant area, actual on the ground site prep will be minimal. There will be no road modifications, no haul roads developed, no excavation, no clearing, no grading, no ground disturbance besides the stabilization of the shoreline. The project itself will be constructed from Banks Lake from a barge, which will be accessed using an existing boat ramp. The water surface elevation of Banks Lake will be drawn down to 1565 feet and will remain at that elevation for the duration of construction. To the best of the contractor’s ability, there will be no vegetation intentionally removed as that would cause an increase in ground disturbance. Any vegetation on the exposed slope would be covered with the riprap. If any vegetation needs to be removed for purposes of riprap placement, it will be replaced, at a minimum, as follows: 3 to 4 replacement trees for every tree removed and 3 to 4 replacement shrubs for every shrub removed per guidance provided by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 7 of 16

Barge Assembly:

Barge assembly will occur on site. Two barges may be used: one to hold equipment and one to hold materials.

Staging Area:

All equipment and material storage will occur in an existing paved parking lot area within the State Park.

Erosion Control:

As needed, certified weed-free straw bales will be placed around the site from the barges and staked down by hand.

Dust Abatement:

Construction water for dust abatement and other applications, if needed, would be taken from Banks Lake at the rate and quantity identified in the Temporary Use Water Right Reclamation has applied for from the Washington State Department of Ecology. A pump and hose will be set up on one of the barges and will be sprayed onto the shoreline as needed. The pump will be required to have a NMFS-compliant screen to prevent fish entrainment from Banks Lake.

Construction of armored shoreline (construction equipment shall not be operated on top of existing native ground. Contractor will place a suitable layer of compacted fill and/or riprap to protect native ground prior to operating construction equipment. Once the native ground is covered, small machinery such as a skid steer may be brought onto the shoreline using a ramp from the barge.

Access to the site from the land will not be allowed):

1. Approximately 1,660 cubic yards of compacted fill will be placed along the shoreline to achieve a 2:1 base slope for riprap placement. Fill will be placed using equipment from a barge in Banks Lake. Fill will consist of stones no greater than 3-inches in diameter. Surface should be compacted to form a firm surface that is reasonable even and smooth for placement of the geotextile fabric. Compaction of the fill will be conducted using materials such as mechanical impact tampers, hand-held tampers, tamping rollers, vibrating pad foot rollers, rubber tire rollers, or other suitable compaction equipment in a uniformly distributed manner.

2. Approximately 5,320 square yards of geotextile fabric will be laid out over top of the compacted fill.

3. A 6-inch thick gravel bedding (approximately 887 cubic yards) will be placed on top of the geotextile fabric.

4. An 18-inch thick layer of riprap (approximately 2,500 cubic yards) will be placed on top of the gravel layer. The toe of the riprap is to extend to a minimum elevation of 1570’ with a minimum toe width of 18 inches. Toe width will vary. In areas where elevation 1570’ is encountered before the toe of riprap reaches the 18-inch minimum width, riprap will extend farther down to achieve the minimum 18-inch toe width. In areas where the 18-inch minimum toe width is achieved before elevation 1570, the riprap will continue to extend down to a minimum elevation of 1570 at the natural ground slope. Riprap will be compacted using a compactor that will access the site via a ramp from the barge.

Revegetation Plan:

The contractor will replant the site post-construction per the revegetation plan spelled out in the construction spec. The area to be revegetated will be within the void-filled riprap between elevation 1570 and 1572. The spec lists types of plant species, number of plant species, how to care for the containerized plants, how and where to plant, and also lists the contractor’s responsibility to water and maintain the plants for the first two weeks after final planting. Reclamation will develop a vegetation monitoring plan that will spell this out as well and will also establish roles and responsibilities for site maintenance for the remaining monitoring duration that will be required by project permits.

Post-construction:

The contractor will be responsible for promptly repairing any ruts, broken pavement, potholes, or any other deficiencies caused to the existing pavement areas within the State Park that will be used for construction purposes, including equipment and materials staging areas and the boat ramp. Repairs will be back to original condition, or as specified by the contracting officer representative (COR).

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 8 of 16

6f. What are the anticipated start and end dates for project construction? (Month/Year) [help]

If the project will be constructed in phases or stages, use JARPA Attachment D to list the start and end dates of each phase or stage.

Start Date: October 2026 End Date: April 2027 See JARPA Attachment D

6g. Fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. [help]

$1.6 million

6h. Will any portion of the project receive federal funding? [help]

If yes, list each agency providing funds.

Yes, Bureau of Reclamation No Don’t know

Part 7–Wetlands: Impacts and Mitigation

Check here if there are wetlands or wetland buffers on or adjacent to the project area.

(If there are none, skip to Part 8.) [help]

7a. Describe how the project has been designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands. [help]

Not applicable

No wetlands present in or around the construction site that will be impacted by project construction. The National Wetland Inventory map (NWI) identified a 14.59-acre Freshwater Emergent Wetland about a mile south of the project site, but that area will not be affected.

7b. Will the project impact wetlands? [help]

Yes No Don’t know

7c. Will the project impact wetland buffers? [help]

Yes No Don’t know

7d. Has a wetland delineation report been prepared? [help]

If Yes, submit the report, including data sheets, with the JARPA package.

Yes No

7e. Have the wetlands been rated using the Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System? [help] If Yes, submit the wetland rating forms and figures with the JARPA package.

Yes No Don’t know

7f. Have you prepared a mitigation plan to compensate for any adverse impacts to wetlands? [help]

If Yes, submit the plan with the JARPA package and answer 7g.

If No, or Not applicable, explain below why a mitigation plan should not be required.

Yes No Don’t know

7g. Summarize what the mitigation plan is meant to accomplish, and describe how a watershed approach was used to design the plan. [help]

ORIA-revised 12/2023 Page 9 of 16

7h. Use the table below to list the type and rating of each wetland impacted, the extent and duration of the impact, and the type and amount of mitigation proposed. Or if you are submitting a mitigation plan with a similar table, you can state (below) where we can find this information in the plan. [help]

Activity (fill, drain, excavate, flood, etc.)

Wetland Name1

Wetland type and rating category2

Impact area (sq.

ft. or Acres)

Duration of impact3

Proposed mitigation type4

Wetland mitigation area

(sq. ft. or acres)

1 If no official name for the wetland exists, create a unique name (such as “Wetland 1”). The name should be consistent with other project documents, such as a wetland delineation report.

2 Ecology wetland category based on current Western Washington or Eastern Washington Wetland Rating System. Provide the wetland rating forms with the JARPA package.

3 Indicate the days, months or years the wetland will be measurably impacted by the activity. Enter “permanent” if applicable.

4 Creation (C), Re-establishment/Rehabilitation (R), Enhancement (E), Preservation (P), Mitigation Bank/In-lieu fee (B)

Page number(s) for similar information in the mitigation plan, if available:

7i. For all filling activities identified in 7h, describe the source and nature of the fill material, the amount in cubic yards that will be used, and how and where it will be placed into the wetland. [help]

7j. For all excavating activities identified in 7h, describe the excavation method, type and amount of material in cubic yards you will remove, and where the material will be disposed. [help]

Part 8–Waterbodies (other than wetlands): Impacts and Mitigation

In Part 8, “waterbodies” refers to non-wetland waterbodies. (See Part 7 for information related to wetlands.) [help]

Check here if there are waterbodies on or adjacent to the project area. (If there are none, skip to Part 9.)

8a. Describe how the project is designed to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the aquatic environment.

[help]

Not applicable

All work will be completed via a barge from within Banks Lake. This method was determined to be the best approach to construct the shoreline stabilization as it will minimize impacts to the sand bench along the project shoreline.

The contractor will be responsible for applying for and obtaining coverage under the EPA’s Construction General Permit as the project is over one acre in size. Part of the permit will require the contractor to develop and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, implement erosion and sediment controls as well as pollution prevention practices throughout the entire construction project, and to comply with any additional State or Tribal-specific requirements in Part 9 of the permit.

As work will be conducted from a barge within the lake, the contractor will be required to develop and…