WHATCOM COUNTY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY SUBJECT TO THE 14 DAY COMMENT PERIOD CONCLUDING ON APRIL 1, 2026. File: SEPA2026-00026 Project Description: A non-project action to adopt regulations establishing a Source Control Program including enforcement mechanisms to prevent and reduce pollutants in runoff from existing developed areas discharging to municipal storm sewer systems. Proponent: Whatcom County Health and Community Services – Contact: Sue Sullivan Address and Parcel #: NPDES Phase II Areas Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: Various Comp Plan: Various Shoreline Jurisdiction: Various ANY PERSON OR AGENCY MAY APPEAL THE COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH WAC 197-11 BY FILING AN APPEAL WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 5280 NORTHWEST DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226. APPEALS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD. IPL0323081 Mar 18 2026