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 JUNE 15, 2026. File: SEPA2026-00049 Project Description: A non-project action to adopt a one-year interim moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications and permits for the establishment of new or expansion of existing civil detention facilities. Proponent: Kristin Smith – Whatcom County Council Address and Parcel #: County-Wide Lead Agency: Whatcom County Planning & Development Services Zoning: County-Wide Comp Plan: County-Wide Shoreline Jurisdiction: County-Wide 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. IPL0343964 May 31 2026