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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnv Checklist SPSC1 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write “do not know“ or “does not apply“. Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. 2 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For non-project actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words “project," "applicant,“ and "property or site“ should be read as "proposal," "proposer,“ and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program. 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton/Surface Water Utility. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Joe Farah, Surface Water Utility Engineering Manager 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 206-475-1390 4. Date checklist prepared: June 7, 2022. 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): This is a non-project action. The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program is a requirement of Renton’s Municipal Stormwater Permit and is required to meet the following schedule: a) Adopt a Source Control Program Ordinance by August 1, 2022 b) Create an inventory of businesses targeted by the program by August 1, 2022 c) Implement the program and conduct business inspections by January 1, 2023 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. This is a non-project action. There are no existing plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected to the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 3 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 N/A. This is a non-project action. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. N/A. This is a non-project action. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. N/A. This is a non-project action 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. The current Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit) which became effective in August 2019 requires Renton to implement a new Stormwater Pollution Source Control (SPSC) program for existing developments. Source control is a practice that relies on preventative measures to stop pollutants before they enter the city’s storm system and subsequently end up in receiving waters. Source Control aims to address accumulation of non-point source pollutants such as fertilizers, paint, oil and grease, and wash water that originate from daily business/site activities, spill incidents, improper disposal, or other indirect sources. As such, the SPSC program will reduce pollutants in surface water runoff from public and private commercial and industrial land uses that discharge into the city’s stormwater system. The implementation process of this new program is required to meet the following timeline: A. Source Control Ordinance: By August 1, 2022, the city must adopt and make effective an ordinance to require the application of SPSC best management practices (BMPs) from pollutant-generating sources associated with existing land uses and activities. This ordinance must define the purpose and applicability of the Source Control Program as well as address the right of entry for inspections, establish a progressive enforcement process, and describe any applicable fines and penalties for pollutant discharges not resolved through education and outreach. This ordinance will introduce multiple code amendment to Development Regulations in Title IV. B. Source Control Inventory: By August 1, 2022, the city must establish an inventory of public and private properties institutional, commercial, and industrial sites with potential to release pollutants into the stormwater system. C. Implementation: By January 1, 2023, the city must implement an on-going inspection program and progressive enforcement policy. The Surface Water Utility Engineering Section will administer the SPSC program. Assigned staff will: A. Conduct and direct on-site source control inspections at public and private institutional, commercial, and industrial properties with pollutant generating activities. B. Provide technical assistance, education and outreach to businesses owners and operators to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater system. If necessary, 4 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 require operational or structural source control best management practices, and/or treatment BMPs/facilities to prevent pollution from entering the stormwater system. C. During investigations and/or inspections, identify, record, and report all defects/deficiencies and maintenance necessary in an adequate database system, to bring pollutant generating sources into compliance with the Renton Municipal Code. D. Prepare correction letters to property owners to notify them of repairs, maintenance, or corrections necessary to bring their business or property into compliance and coordinate corrective actions as necessary. Follow up with formal enforcement of code as necessary. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The City of Renton Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program covers the entire City. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (check or circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. N/A. This is a non-project action. The City of Renton has areas of steep slope, some hills, and a plateau including a valley area. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A. This is a non-project action. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. N/A. This is a non-project action. 5 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A. This is a non-project action. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A. This is a non-project action. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A. This is a non-project action. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A. This is a non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A. This is a non-project action. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A. This is a non-project action. 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 6 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. N/A. This is a non-project action. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A. This is a non-project action. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. N/A. This is a non-project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A. This is a non-project action. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan: N/A. This is a non-project action. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A. This is a non-project action. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the 7 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Water runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. N/A. This is a non-project action. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A. This is a non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A. This is a non-project action. 4. PLANTS [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help] ___deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____shrubs ___grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation N/A. This is a non-project action. Inventories of the vegetation located on the sites of each individual project proposed in the City of Renton Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will be developed 8 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 during project-specific environmental review at the appropriate time during formal project proposals. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 5. ANIMALS [help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. [help] Examples include: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other N/A. This is a non-project action. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: [help] 9 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 N/A. This is a non-project action. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES [help] a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [help] a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 10 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program reduced the risk of pollutants being discharged into local watercourses through the requirements to apply source control best management practices. b. Noise [help] 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE [help] a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not 11 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or non-forest use? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Describe any structures on the site. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help] 12 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 N/A. This is a non-project action. There will be no people displaced by the Stormwater pollution Source Control program. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: [help] N/A. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 9. HOUSING [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. No housing units would be provided in the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. No housing units would be eliminated in the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 10. AESTHETICS [help] 13 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 12. RECREATION [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help] 14 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION [help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 14. TRANSPORTATION [help] a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [help] 15 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 N/A. This is a non-project action. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES [help] a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help] 16 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 N/A. This is a non-project action. 16. UTILITIES [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. [help] N/A. This is a non-project action. C. SIGNATURE [help] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Proponent Signature: Name of Signee (printed): Joe Farah Position and Agency/Organization: Surface Water Engineering Manager - City of Renton Date Submitted: 06/07/2022 17 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS [help] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use these sheets for project actions.) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. On the contrary, the program will reduce the risk of pollutants being discharged into Renton’s stormwater system and watercourses through inspections at public and private institutional, commercial, and industrial properties with pollutant generating activities, and application of source control best management practices where necessary. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: No measures are proposed because the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program benefits the environment by protecting the water quality of Renton watercourses by preventative measures to stop pollutants before they enter the city’s storm system and subsequently ending up in receiving waters. This will benefit animals, fish, or marine life in the receiving waters. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: No measures are proposed to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life because the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will positively affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? 18 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not deplete energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: No measures are proposed to protect or conserve energy and natural resources because the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not deplete energy or natural resources. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not use environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. By preventing the discharge of pollutants into Renton’s storm system, and protecting water quality in receiving watercourses, this program will benefit rivers and wetlands. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: No measures are proposed to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts because the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not use or negatively affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not affect land and shoreline use. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: No measures are proposed to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts because the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not affect land and shoreline use. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 19 H:\File Sys\SWA - Surface Water Section Administration\SWA 30 - NPDES Programs\4000 Source Control\Code Amendment Rev: 08/2016 No measures are proposed because the Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The Stormwater Pollution Source Control Program will not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. It is a requirement of Renton’s municipal stormwater permit issued by Ecology.