Continuation of Interagency Agreements (IA)
for Permitting Support between Port of
Seattle (POS) and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE)
May 24, 2022
Item No. 8h – supp
Meeting Date: May 24, 2022
Request
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• Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to
retain existing agreement to expedite the evaluation of permits
under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE)
• Total of up to $30,000 per year funded through future capital and
expense projects – no funding is being requested
Background
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• POS currently has a Memorandum of Agreement dated July 6,
2006 with the USACE – Agreement continues until terminated
• Improves/expedites reviews for port projects under USACE
permit
• Increases knowledge of pending changes in regulations
• Streamlines early design and agency coordination
