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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 99-044-CCBEIVTON COUPITY l��UTlON NUMB�1� 99-1'73—CC ��71��:��.��[�7�1 FRANtCL1N CQCiN'fY f2ESOLl1TEON AfUMBEF2 GRANT �OUN3Y RESOLIJTIOM NUMBER 99-44—CC ��F�iiE iEiE BOAFFD� �� i.f3MtlddiiSSlCi[�ERS PJF BENTf3N, FRANFCL.tN, AND GRANT Ct)UNiIES, WASHtNGTQN iN 7°HE MATTER l7F /�D�f�T!!V� THE HflNFORD RF�CH /NTER[MACTION PLAN 11�i/HEREAS, the Boards of Camrnissi�ners of Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties entered into agreement irc �ecember of 1995 to deve(op a saund, inclusive strategy for lon� term pratection and management of �he �-lar�fard Reach of the Cofumbia River; ar�d i1�1-IEREAS, the Boards of Cc�rrimissioners of Benton, Franklin, and Grant Caunties created the '°Citizens' Advisory Panei" to work vveth staff and contracted suppart to develap the lnierim Action Plan to guide policy and procedure while the permar�ent dispositian af the Hanfard Reach is decided by Congress, I�O�/V THEREF(JRE, �E i`� �ESQL'VED, that the Citi�ens` Advisory Panei is thanked and congratu(ated by the Counties for their �hre� y�ars af wc�rk ar�d seroric� io the cc�mra��anilly and its resaurces. �� URT1-�Eii RESt3LliED, that the findir�gs attached hereto as Attachment A are cansidered to be �c��tr�!ling ar�d are th� basis fc�r th� adoption e�f the interim Action Pfan by the Baards, and are based an the pr��.�edings of ih� �itiz��s' Advisory Panel, the three Planning Cammissions, and the three Boarcls �f ��e�rr�ission2rs: BE !�C Fl�RTI-!ER RESC)��ED, that the /nt�rira� Action Plan dated 1 March 1999, is hereby adopted as the pc�sit�c�ro �r�d p�licy regard�ng th� Hanfort! Reach of the Columbia River upon the s'sgning of this resolution. C�ated this second day of �pril, Nineteen Hurrdred and Ninery-Nine. rj� �! � � �` �-� �/"� ,� ? �`: ,:n a�.. � �'�i. �hairr3a� of the �oard rai�� 9# the Board ""� Chairman ,�`�j�� -, :�.,=�- �hairmar� Pra Terrapore ` �ce Ch , � � Ghairman r empore "r c----�---�"' � � �� flllernber �� es�n ee �–�� Member ..—.. �t��s�it�iir�g the Board of Cor�siit�t��g th� �oard of �aenmissioners c�f Bentorr County Commissa�ne€� of Franklin County � �� ?�r/ �. ��.��/� �..- , ��# � 4� Attest � Consatuting the Board crf Commissioners of Grant County i ..�1�`� E.a'�.�— Rttest ,� �� i ATTACHMEN7A i �' � � � � f � � �'. i � i � � a I�� 1� * REASt�NS F�fi A�T[ON, FINDiN�S C;F FACT AND CfJNCLUSICiNS, �►�1.�LY�[� C�F FA�fiC}�� CON�IDERED CONTRCiLLING, AND ACTIQN TAKEN 'V!(F-lEtt�S, the Nanford �e�ch is a stretch of the Columbia River in s�u�hern Washington State flowing befiween Priest Rapids Hydroel�ctric Dam (river mile 397j and the upstr�am terminus nf the IvtcNary Pool {�/VaH�aJia Lake� at approximately river mile 34b.5; and `�HEttEt�S, the pe�rtio�t tsf the Columbia i�iver known as the Hanford Reach is the anly significant, non- �ida€, ur�pooled segment c�f the Ccalumbia River remaining in the United States and has been preserved in � relatively nat�ral �ondition by virtue of its location within the United States Deparkment of Energy's I�artford Site; �nd i�'i-IEft�SP the Hanfard (Zeach and its tspiand enviroras within the Hanford 5ite eontain a significant cample� c�f r�atura4 resca�rces {sc�i(s, water�, rr�ineral), physiagraphical resources (White BlufEs, basa(tic cautcrops, riv�r islands}, biolagica( resouree� (anadromous fishery; multi-species spawr�ing areas, seed so�are�s; lar�� aggregatsons e�f hi�h-qua(ity and contigt�ous arid Cands habitat; rare, threatened, endangered, �nd possikafy new species), palecalogicai resources (fossils), cultural resaurces (archaeaiagical, prehistorical, �nd histarical}, and �ducatbanal and recreatic�nai opportunities, and i�F�E�EAS, e�t�°eme s�c�srity rn�asures have abated, and visitor use o#'the Hanford Reach has increased si�ada[y d�aring the past tvvo decades; and V��F{�4.5, uscr cor�fficts ar�d resource darr�a�e are among the patential problems that cauld accompany �his ir�ereased case 2�nd v�sit�tian; and i�i�E�t�AA5, th� �oards of �c�mmissioners c�f �enton, Frank(in, and Grant Cc�unties have determined that �rith this increased acc�ss and use, a managernent system needs to be developed and implemented tca prc�te�i ar�d pres�rve ih� �rsique and fragile resaurces partially described above thai make the Hanford Reach � d�sti€�atiesr�; �nd VVF�EREAS, the thr�e Boards of Commissioners of Benton, Frank(in, and Grant �ounties believe such a m�nage��t syst�m is best achi�v�d through a Congressicsnally mandated and controiled corrimissian �c�r�prssed c�f r�presentati�res of federal, tr�b�l, state, and iocal gavernments and ihe ciiizertry, charged wit�O �h� o�r�rsight c�f the varic�us ager�eies ancf s�akehoEders with expertise and r�sponsibi[ity regarding the i�arrftard R�ach and its resca�rces; and V1Jt-�E�E�S, 6n respor�se t� this prc�tectiort and managemeni philosophy, the thre� Counties created the ��F�ar�fc�rd E�ea�h Frc�tectiort and Manager-r�ent Pragram" as the three-ce�ur�ty planning partnership that r�r�ulc# dev��c�p and �dv�ca�e th� all-inc6�esive, locally-chartered, commission approach to assuring equal repres�nt�tion of diverse interestsF and t+� protection and management of the resource; anci N�tIVF01�.Q R,EACH 11VTERtAA ACTlOf� P1AN RES(7LUTlDIV Al�l1 ffNOtNGS OF fRCi PA6E � ATfACHMENT A WHEIZEAS, the three Boards of Commissioners appointed a nine-member "Citizens' Advisory Panel" in the spring of 1996 and directed it to work with staff and a contracted consultant to develop the inclusive, tri-lateral commission concept and to define a visoon for partnership-oriented resource protection and managerr�ent plan supported by specific near- and long-term goals and actions; and VVI-IEREAS, every effort was made by the three Boards of Commissioners to have a breadth of community representation on the �itizens` Advisory Panel; three Panelists were selected from each county from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, and tribal representation was also sought, but was respectfully decliraed; and VVHEIBEAS, the primary goal of the Flanford Reach Protection and Management Program as stated by the Citizens' Advisory Panel is to, °'manage the Hanford Reach to protect and enhance plant and animal resources, to protect cultura{ resources, to provide for continued recreational and other compatible uses within the corridor, and to improve visitor understanding of the Reach's unique resources"; and WHEftEAS, the Citizens° Acivisory Panel expanded upon this primary goal in the form of the Interim Action Plan — the foundatiora for near and long-term protection and management of the Hanford Reach; and WHEREAS, the Interim Ac[io►� Plar� envisions and proposes partnerships among federal, tribal, state, and local entities for protection ar�d management of the Haraford Reach; and WFIEREAS, it is the we91 of the Citazens' Advisory Panel and the Counties to utilize and include the interests and expertise of all stakeholders while assuring balanced and diverse representation, and not to supersede or usurp the authorities or responsibilities of any involved or affected agency; and WHERE,�S, it is the will of the Citizens' Advisory Panel and the Counties only to affect publicl� owned lands, and not to privatize any part of the outstanding public resource that is and should forever be the Hanford Reach; and WHEREAS, the fnterirr' Action Plan underwent ample and long-term public and agency scrutiny throughout its ihree years of devel�prnent, and was reviewed and revised over a dozen times according ta comrrient received, ar�d W1iEREAS, the Citizens' Advisory Pan�l made their recommendation to the Countees for adoption of the Interim Action Plan on 28 faugust 1998 in their final draft of the document; and WHEREAS, the Benton County Planning Department, acting as lead agency on behalf of the Counties, issued an Environraieratal Assessme€�t �nd a Determination of Non-Significance per the requirements of the State Enviror�mental Policy �ct o€� 29 October 1998; and WHEREe�S, further pubfic corramerat was received and reviewed by staff, and forwarded along with the Citizens' Advisory Panel's re�orr�rraendation to the planning commissions of each of the three counties for further revi�w and pul�lic testernony; and WFiEREAS, each of the co�nty plan;-�ing commissions reviewed and conducted public hearings on the Interim Action Plar� durin� the fall and winter of 1998/1999 and recommended adoption of the Plan by the Counties, vvith rnodificatior�s to the text; and HAIVFORD REAGH INTERIM �1 GTION PLR�I RE��LUTION AND FINDINGS Of FACT PAGE 2 A7TACHMENT A WHEREAS, the three Boards of �ommissioners hefd public hearings in Pasco (Franklin), Ephrata (Grant), and Richland (Benton� or� 22 February 1999 to take further testimony; and V1�HEREAS, all persons desiring to pravide either oral or written testimony for or against the draft lnterim Action Plan were giv�n a ful! and complete opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, having cansidereci the vvork of the Citizens' Advisory Pane(, the recommendations of the plannir�g commissions, the additional recommendations of caunty staff, and any and all public testimony, the Boards of Commissior�ers instruct�d staff to make certain modifications to the draft lnterim Action Plan, ta reflect their judgements on the issues raised, wher�upon staff has set forth thase modificatians to be rendered comp(ete before the printing c�f the finai Interim Actian Plan; and V1�1-iEREAS, forma( protection ar�d management measures far these unique resources can enhance iocal revenues from outdoor recreatic�n, educational opportunities, and increased econamic activity and mvestrr�ent in the Tri-Co�nty are� by highlight'sng the quality of life and natural amenities of the area; and �IHEREAS, the Interim Actiarr F'lar� will stand as guidance for protection and mar�agement of the Hanforci Reach of the Calumbia fZiver ��til a p�r�nanent strategy and structure for such is deliver�d by Congress, NOW THER�FURE, the E�oards of Co�missioners af Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties, Wa�hington hereby make and enter the fo�l�awin�� I� �FAS()NS FOR. ACTIC?N -1- The Soards of C�mrr�iss►oners for ��r�tc�n, Franklin, and Grant Counties recognize the need for �t��rdinated and collaborative long�range pfanningforthe resources ofthe Hanford Reach of the Columbia f�iver. The Nanford R�ach was �rrested from public use for half of a century, lending to the unique circumstances that have r�rade �he Reach a unique, fragile, and valuakale ecolagical, cultural, and educaticanal resaurce. The 6oards are ur�equivocal in their desires for strong protection and preservatian measures for these resaurcesa TB�e Boards also recognize the need for inclusive, camprehensive pianning that brings the breadth caf citi�ens ar�d governments to the tabie. The Boards be[ieve that the Interim Action Pian represents a first step ir� fulfil[�ng that process. -2- The Interim Action Plan ss th� ir�itial prc�ciuct of the Nanford Reach Protection and Management i'rogram, vvhich vvas created by the Cosar�ts�s �� develop and impfement permanent pratection and management rrr�easures for the Nanford �each th�t vest overafl autharity, respansibility, and decision-making in a i�a(ly-#�ased cammissior� eo�prrsed uf representatives €a�om federal, state, and loca) entities rather than in a singfe federaE ag�ncyo It is the �c��ls�sian af the Soards that such a comrriission would have a better feel for the needs ar�d dessres of ih� 4c�e�l and regiona! ec�rnmunity and would be mare responsive t� the �or�cerns of those c�mrr�ear�ii�es� � h�r�fore, ihe Boarcls adopt this lnterim Acti�r� Plan not to encroach �pon existir�g autharities �nd respor�sib€13ties of existir�g agencies in their existing roles; but rather to integrate the varioc�s and n�ro7er��as ��eies locally, near the resources themselves, and provide a centraa c�ordinator and clearing hc��asea �tANFOl�D REACH ItVTERlM ACTt(1�1 �1�1N RESQC(!l"i(7rif ANQ FINDCN6S OF �ACT PAGE 3 ATfACHMENT A -3- The Boac�ds laelieve that the Int�rim Actir�n Plan was generated without haste, and with the full and in�{usive input of �II interested parties. All (evels and forms of gavernment, inierest graups, academe, media, and the general public were invited to participate either thro�agh direct representation an the �itizens` Acivisory Panel, through direct cor�su(ta�ion, ar via camment periods that spar�ned aver two ye�rse The Boards reaffirrr� th�ir fuil confidence that tize lnterirn Action Plan is a pubiic document in every ser�s�, ar�d that stil� further public r�view will fo(low cfuring its implementation. -4- ihe Boards nofie that the tnterirrr Action Plan is a cam�lex road map. It describes the overall vision, rrsssion, and ablectives for long-range protectian and m�nagerr►ene of t�e Hanford Reach as set forth by �he Couniy Ctimmissioners as representatives of the people ar�d as qualified by the Cit'szens' Advisory P�nei. F�rthermc�re, the lnterim ,�ciion Pfan categoricaliy addresses specific topics af concern such as r�creat►anp ecfucation, and c�Ft�ral resources and recommends actions to be taken in each area. While c�utl�r�in� th� long terrn strategy, the /nterim Actr`on Plan proposes smalf-scale capita.! improvements that car� be p�rsued in the near-terrn to improve visiiors' exper�ence while protecting the fragile resources that are typecally at the h�ar� caf each visit. Finaliy, the Inierim Ac�ion P1an sets the table far a fina! Pratection ar�d Mar�agement i'€an �whi�h wi61 require agreements and comprnmise, and which is now the res�ac��s2biCity ot Congres�. The lnterim Action P1an describes the key e(ements a�d incorporates the baiance ar�d diversity tha� sho�id be a part of that final plan as set farth by the public at this paint on the CtJ91t! �3! I B.! [it. IIo �i�II�I�S OF FACT .At�ID CtJNCLi7SI4NS Pas�d �n t�e fc�llovving firadings, the Baards af Commissir�ners of Benton, Franklin, and Grant Counties, ir�ashi�gtar�, �re satisfi�d th�t their charge to the Citizens' Advisory Pane( ar�d staff has been met arid that adcaptia� of the Int�rirn �cctrcan Ptar� wiil further the visiar�, goals, and objectives of the three Counties and assist �rt d�veloping a pes�rr4aner�t prr�tectic�n and r�anagement strategy for the Hanfard Reach of th� �c�(�e�nbaa i�iver. -1- V�Iith �r�er�ased activity ar�ci �se �viihin the Hanfard Reach by citizens, tt was recognized by the Counties th�t pr�te�rated and cooperafiiv� managerrent guided by direction and purpose was necessary to adequately prssie�t the �aniq�e resources af tF�e Hanford Reach for future generatians. _2_ �c�rr�r�tCye `°rnar�agerner�t" is fragmented, is nat integrated and coordinated, and is without direction c�r purposeo Ag�r�cies wrho �p�rate within the Nanford Keach do sa in a vaeuum. -3- �Pi�scs��h �h�r� have been sev�ra� I�gis�ative bilis reg�.rding permanent management of fihe Hanford Reach preser�t�d t�a the Un►fi�d Stat�s Cr�ngress, no meaningful action has as yet been taken. It is the positian of �he Counties �haf st�ps t� effecfavaly pratect and manage the Hanfard Reac(� have been taken thraugh this lcscalP grassr�aots processe it is �h� hope of the Counties that the Cnterim Ac�ion Plan wiil serve as a fc��dat�e�rt for �ny p�r�raar��nt strat�gy that is agreed upon by Cc;ngress. �fAArFCI1�lt REACH I1U7El�lM ACT10l� PL,�IU R�SCiLtITlOt11 ANIl FtNtIIIItGS t?f FACT PAGE 4 A7TACHMENT A -4- As a whal�, the Har�ford Reach is a camplex and camprehensive circumstance, requiring the resources and expertise of many diseipli�es and entities. It is the canclusian c�f the Caunties that the best way ia acqu�re and uti�ize these resources and expertise is by coaperative management oF federal, tribal, state, and loeal gc�vernments and ageneies. -5- The Caunties conclude th�t it is impartant fio have a management ee�tity and strueture fihat while abiding by all sta�e and federal mat�dat�s, is able to effectively respond tc� the needs and desires c�f the (ocal and regic�nal commun�ty. Mo��over, it is concluded that �his end is best achieved through management authoritythat is vested dn a io�aiiy-based commissian cc�mprised of federa[, state, and local representatives rather than a single federai �gency. -b- The Cnterim Action P1arr, �nd the Manfc�rd Reach Protection and tvlanagement Program that �t represenfis, attempts �r� s�� way to us�rp crr supersede the authorities, power, andlar responsibilities of any existing agen�yy or g�vernment. By pt�rs€aing the stated management apprcaach, and by adc�pting the lnterirr� Action Plan, th� Cour�ti�s hav� bece�rr�e a temporary focal eheerleader to enhance and better coordinate the activities �af existing agenci�s and gnvernments and make them more respansive and effective in resr�urce protectitart. _7 The Citizer�s' Advisory P�nel was formed in the spring af 1996 by the three caunties to represent the int�rests t�f average �itizens �r� the community. Three paneiists wer� app�inted by the Boards from each co�anty, �fhe Panef vtras ask�d to work with caunty staff and a cor�tracted consultant (CHZM Niii, Incorporated} to prepare ��ic�cument far the Caunties that wouid describe the vision fc�r shared, locafly- based r�ar�agem�r�t af ih� Fl�r�ford Reach, detail specific goals and actians that shoufd be a part of both near- �nd long terr� pre�tecti�n and managernent of the resource, and suggest possible capital i�prave��ats that vvould b�tter protect natura( and culturai resources and enhance the recreatianai expet°ier�ce �f crtiz�r�s. -8- �The Ciiiz�ns' Advisory Par�el rr�et at open public rneetings an a near �onthly basis through 1996 and 1997 and �nto 199�3. Durira� this tirr�� they published two draft docurraer�ts for ag�ncy and public review. The Citaz�ns't�dvisory Par�ei p�blBshed their recammendation as a third draft on 28 August 1998. -9- Actir�g as l�ad ager�cy fc�r �h� Caunties, the Benton Caunty Plannir�g Department cornpieied the Envirc�r�r��a:l Assessrr��nt (EA} as required per th� State Environrrter�tal Policy Act, and made the s�bsequer�t Det�rrriwr�at�c�r� of �on-Significance (DNS}. Public camments were then taken regarding the EA/I�P1S, a�d �v�re rev�e�eci ar�d responded to in a matrix form�t. Two significant and substantive recramme�ac4ations For �i��ges �o fihe Interim Action Plan's language carrre c�f these camments, and these rect�rstrrk�r�ded char�ges vvere fe�rward to the three planning cammissit�t�s aiong with the docrament. E/A�1KiRD R�1Cti ll�'TEf#/1i1 ACTiOlV P�l� f�fSt?LUTION AND FtNDlNG� 0� FACT PAGE 5 ,arraeHM�Nr,a -10- The three county p(anntng commissions toak over in the fall and winter of 1998/1999, he(d publ�c hearir�gs, receirrec! testimony, and recomrnended madificafiions to the Citizens' Advisory Panel's dcr�c�ment. The Bentan Co�anty Planning Commission recommended adaption of the �n%rim Ac�ir�n Plan to the Bentan Couniy Board of Cc�mmissioners an 20 january 1999. Tl�e Franklin County Planning �orrpmissian fallawed on 2 Febr�ary 1999; and fina€ly the Grant �ounty Planning Cammission recommer�ded adaptaon on 3 Febru�ry 1999. -11- Afl three �ioards of �omm�ss�or�ers publicly h�ard the Interim Actian Plan on 22 February �999. �he Boards received additiar�a( oral fiestimany, as we(( as a staf€ memarandum dated 26 February 1999 se��gesting some techni�ai �nd editoria! changes_ -12- �n separate actions, t6�e B�ards �f Cc�mmissioners af Benton, Frankiin, and Grant Cour�t��s voted una€�imously on 1 M�rch 1999 to a�dopt the Inierim Actior� Plan as county posiiion and palicy, with the cl�ar�ges recommenr�ed by the planning cc�mmissians and stafF. III. AI�IAid'X�S�S �� EA+CTC}�t:S C(3I�i�1D�REU CUNTR.C}LLING T�e �3oard of Ccrmmissis�raers �or �er�t�n, Frankfin, and Grant Counties consider all Findings of Fact ar�d Cerncl�sions heretofore �ntered, ts� be controlling. The PURPC}SE, NEED, & 1NTENT, SCCJPE, ar�d �YlA�lAGEMENT GC7ALS subsections af Chapter Une of the Interim Actian A1an are also considered by the Boards to be #indir�gs and �ca be staternents of wision, mission, and intent for their interpre�ation, 1�. AC'T�{�N TAICEN The Boards of Commissioners c�f �ertton, Franklin, and Grant Caunties, based upon the above reasar�s for acti�n, findings of factp and �or�cl�asic�ns, agree with the princi�les, cor�eepts, vision, ir�ter�iP goa)s, �bj�c�ives, and actior�s detai�� i� th� Interrm Action Plan, as r�comrrtended for adoption by th� Citi�ens' Advisory Pan�l and the �ento�, Frar�k#ir�, and Grant County P(anning Comrnissic�ns, wiih specifi� text and gr�phics ehanges as described irr th� stafF memorandum dated 26 February 1999. Board actic�ns on ihe recc�mmendatians inc6ud� th� fallc�v+ring actions and directives: -1- Adopt the Irrterim Actiora Plar�, �s e�c�dified by sta'f per the memorandum dat�d 26 fiebruary 1999, and al(aw the princip(�s, c�r�cepCsp visican, intent, goals, abjectives, actions, and proposed capita( �mprovements to stand as Cc�€�r�iy pc�s�tion and poliey regarding the Hanford Reach of the Columbia f�iver; and -2- Ccantinue tc� be pro-active c�n t�each r�anagement issues, ss�cF� as advocation af capiia! imprc�vements such as the Vernita Eoat Lau�ch and th� 1�hite �Iuffs Memorial, and funding of the Hanford Reach Coordenator; anti HANFOf�Q RERCH /NTERIM �CTIt1N P/AN RESOlUT10N AND F1NI11N6S OF fA�T PAGE 6 AT7'ACHMEIVT A -3- The Hanf�rd Reach Cocardin�tor shall edit tl�e 1r�terim Ac�ion Plan for format, speiling, grammar, punct�ation, et cetera; shall integrate the points ra�sed in the memarandurn of 26 �ebruary 1999 along with any further ancillary components; and shall coordinate the printing and final distribution of the finished and final /nterim Ac�iran P1an; and -4- The Har�ford Reach Caordinator sha11 facilitate ageneies and gavernments io actualize the principies, ccancept�, uision, intent, goals, ob}ecti�ves, actions, and proposed capital improvernents thra�gh mer�roranda �f understanding as oaatlined in Apperadix B c�f the /nterim Ac%ion Plan. _�_ The fnterim A�iion Plan s�ar�ds �s the only regionaf, eitizen�clriven, inclusionary, and muEtiyurisdictional p8ar�ning prc��ess fc�r the prc�t�ction and rnanagernent of the Hanford Reach of the Ct�lumbia River; ar�d as such sho�ld be consid�red �s a fo�ndation ston� for any long-range and perrr�anent management str�tegy �hat is adopted ia� the fa�ture. -6- Ccartgrat�laiis�ns and gratitude is best�w�d upon the ten individual� who served on the Citizens' Advisary P�r�el ar�d �nrere the chief a�cf�itects of the Interim Aciion Plan; from Benton County: Chris SensEce, Miice Speil�n�n, jim Timmons &,�ohn fi. Hal[, from Frar�kiin Caunty; Walter Grisham, Ami MacHugh, Gardc�n Rog�rs; fr�m Grant Coun�: �iike Cor�ley, Mark Hedman, Bill Mi(ier. -7- The job a�i th� Citizens' Advisory Pane! ta develap ihe Int�rirrr Actian Plan is now compfeted. Benton, Frar�kli�p as�d �rant Cour�t��s pledge ca€�peration with and ta fihe United States federal gavernmer�t arad i�s ag�rcie�, ir6bal nations, the Sta�� f Washingt�n and its agencies, interest groups, cities, other count��s, ot�er �c�caf g�risdictions, ar�d a!f �ther stakehaiders and participants to move this most vital protectit�n proces� fe�rward. �tt31�FOh'ti liE�tCff INTEf1 tM AC7'IQN PL�6f� F��SQLUTtQN AND F(NDftUGS DF �'ACT PACE 7