PIERCE COUNTY NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Environmental Review: Pierce County PPW, CRP5926 SEPA Application: 1071355 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: This is a Pierce County Office of the County Engineer transportation improvement project that includes the construction of sidewalk and shared-use paved shoulders on both sides of 159th Street East and connect to existing sidewalks at SR-7 and 3rd Avenue Court East. The project will install LED pedestrian-scale lighting to illuminate the sidewalk and extend the existing two-way left-turn lane to B Street East, including necessary traffic signal modifications and pedestrian improvements at the intersection. 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 23, 2026. Comments must be submitted by close of business on September 22, 2026. An appeal of this determination must be filed no later than October 6, 2026. Appeal Submittal Information can be found at: Administrative Appeals | Pierce County, WA - Official Website IPL0372511 Sep 11 2026