DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

PURSUANT to R.C.W 43.21C, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on

February 1, 2012 the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation

District (LEAD AGENCY) did issue a determination of

non-significance relative to the environmental impact of the

following described proposal:

PURSUANT to R.C.W 43.21C, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on February 1, 2012 the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (LEAD AGENCY) did issue a determination of non-significance relative to the environmental impact of the following described proposal:

An application was submitted by the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District to conduct aquatic weed harvesting activities throughout Moses Lake.  Weed removal would occur in numerous locations throughout the lake.  Weed harvesting removes both noxious aquatic weeds and beneficial weeds when plant densities build to nuisance levels and hinder recreation in the lake.  Aquatic weeds will be mechanically cut by a pontoon-mounted weed harvester, stored in the weed harvester hopper during transport, deposited directly into trucks and hauled away for disposal.

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.  An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21.C.030(2)(c).  This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.  This information is available to the public on request and may be reviewed at the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District, 932 East Wheeler Road, Moses Lake, WA. 98837 during normal business hours.  Comments on this determination should be addressed to: Curt Carpenter, Manager, Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District /SEPA Official, P.O. Box 98 Moses Lake, WA. 98837.

Comments must be received by February 15, 2012

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Pub.: February 1, 2012