WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE EXEMPTION Notice is hereby given that on 8/10/2026, Maddy Burnett, Seattle City Light applied for a Shoreline Exemption under case number SHX2026-00077 for a five-year programmatic permit to conduct repair and maintenance activities at the vented ford at Diablo Dam Road. The application was determined complete on 8/14/2026, indicating that all submittal requirements were met. The project site is located at 48.7195046, -121.1196901, within Section 4, Township 37N, Range 13E of W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: Federal Land (3713050200210000). The application will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning and Critical Areas Ordinances, as well as reviews by Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (Fire Marshal's Office, Natural Resources and Planning), Public Works Engineering and Health Department. The file and supporting documents may be reviewed at Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226. Any person may submit written comments to Planning & Development Services at the above address or at PDS@co.whatcom.wa.us within 14 days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by September 2, 2026. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. In addition, any person wishing to receive personal notice of any decisions or hearings must notify the department to receive such notice. IPL0366732 Aug 19 2026