LEGAL NOTICE – SEPA MDNS Whatcom Public Utility District No. 1 Notice is hereby given that Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) pursuant to SEPA (RCW 43.21C) and WAC 197-11-340. Project: Warehouse/Storage Building and Water Basin Cover Improvements Location: 1705 Trigg Road, Ferndale, WA Parcel: 390209115066 The proposal consists of construction of an approximately 20,000 square foot warehouse/storage building not exceeding two stories in height and installation of a membrane roof system over an existing open-air water basin with a maximum height of approximately 45 feet. The proposal supports operation and maintenance of an existing public utility facility and does not expand the service area or increase treatment capacity. The MDNS was issued on January 26, 2026. Mitigation measures are conditions of the proposal. Written comments must be received by The MDNS and supporting documents are available for review at 1705 Trigg Road, Ferndale, WA. Comments may be submitted to: Brian Smart, Smart Land Use PLLC brian@smartlandusepllc.com No Environmental Impact Statement is required. IPL0309456 Jan 29 2026