PIERCE COUNTY NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Ohop Valley Extension Road Embankment Repair Proponent: Pierce County Planning and Public Works SEPA Application: 1071586 Notice is hereby provided in accordance with PCC, Chapter 18.80 and Section 18D.40.050, and WAC 197-11-510 that Pierce County has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on the following proposal: Pierce County Planning and Public Works Maintenance and Operations (M&O) is proposing to make repairs to Ohop Valley Extension Rd E. The outboard side of the road was washed out during a flood event in 2021, and M&O is proposing to add engineered log jams at the toe of the slope and construct a rock buttress up to the road. The toe of the slope is adjacent to Ohop Creek, but there will be no in-water work. Pierce County, acting as lead agency, has determined that the proposal will not result in significant adverse impacts on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required. This decision was made after the review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Pierce County may not act on this proposal prior to September 1, 2026. Comments must be submitted by close of business on August 31, 2026. An appeal of this determination must be filed no later than September 14, 2026. Appeal Submittal Information can be found at: Administrative Appeals | Pierce County, WA - Official Website IPL0366726 Aug 19 2026