Water Permitting with the U.S. Amy Corps of Engineers

8h. Presentation

Water Permitting with the U.S. Amy Corps of Engineers

Item No. 8h  supp
Meeting Date: May 24, 2022
Continuation of Interagency Agreements (IA)
for Permitting Support between Port of
Seattle (POS) and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE)
May 24, 2022

Request
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to
retain existing agreement to expedite the evaluation of permits
under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE)
Total of up to $30,000 per year funded through future capital and
expense projects  no funding is being requested

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Background
POS currently has a Memorandum of Agreement dated July 6,
2006 with the USACE  Agreement continues until terminated
Improves/expedites reviews for port projects under USACE
permit
Increases knowledge of pending changes in regulations
Streamlines early design and agency coordination

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