STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) Project Name: 2026 Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvement Plan (CSHIP) Update Lead agency: Port of Bellingham Agency Contact: Brian Gouran, Director of Environmental & Planning Services briang@portofbellingham.com, 360-676-2500 Description of Proposal: This proposal is a non-project action, and an update to the Port of Bellingham's Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvement Plan (CSHIP). The proposed amendments to the Port's CSHIP include: Incorporation of the Port's 2026 Strategic Budget, adopted by Resolution No. 1424 on November 18, 2025; and Changes to Port property ownership; Chestnut Avenue Waterfront Skate Park Transfer to the City of Bellingham; and Miscellaneous text, image and imbedded link updates. Location of Proposal: Whatcom County Applicant/Proponent: Tara Satushek, Planner Port of Bellingham P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677 (360) 676-2500 ext#331 taras@portofbellingham.com Threshold Determination: The Port of Bellingham has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The decision was made after review of completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request and at https://www.portofbellingham.com/456/SEPA and https://www.portofbellingham.com/21/Port-Planning-Documents. This determination is of non-significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); The Port of Bellingham will not act on this proposal for at least 14 days from the date of this notice. Written comments on this threshold determination must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.March 23, 2026. How to Comment:Option 1: Email comments are preferred and must be sent to planning@portofbellingham.com with the proposal name "2026 CSHIP Update" in the subject line. Option 2: Paper comments must be printed on 8½x11 paper and mailed or delivered to: Port of Bellingham Environmental & Planning Services Comments on "2026 CSHIP Update" P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677 Appeal process: There is no agency appeal. Date of Decision: March 9, 2026 Date of Publication: March 9, 2026 SEPA Responsible Official: Brian Gouran, Director Port of Bellingham Environmental & Planning Services 1801 Roeder Avenue P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, WA 98227-1677 360-676-2500 ext#212 IPL0320581 Mar 9 2026