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<br /> <br />29 <br /> <br />Vulnerable aggregations include species or groups of animals susceptible to significant population <br />declines, within a specific area or statewide, by virtue of their inclination to aggregate. Examples <br />include heron rookeries, seabird concentrations, marine mammal haulouts, shellfish beds, and fish <br />spaning and rearing areas. <br /> <br />3. Criterion 3. Species of Recreational, Commercial, and/or Tribal Importance: <br />Native and non-native fish and wildlife species of recreational or commercial importance, and <br />recognized species used for tribal ceremonial and subsistence purposes, whose biological or <br />ecological characteristics make them vulnerable to decline in Washington or that are dependent on <br />habitats that are highly vulnerable or are in limited availability. <br /> <br />17A.02.610 Public Facilities. <br />"Public facilities" include streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic <br />signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreational <br />facilities, and schools. <br /> <br />17A.02.620 Qualified Professional. <br />"Qualified professional" means a person with experience and training in the applicable field or critical <br />area. A qualified professional must have obtained a B.S. or B.A. or equivalent degree in biology, soil <br />science, botany, engineering, environmental studies, fisheries, geology or related field, and a <br />minimum of 2 years of related work experience. Other equivalently qualified professionals may be <br />approved by the Director on a case by case basis. <br /> <br />1. A qualified professional for wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas must <br />have a degree in biology, soil science, botany or related fields and relevant professional <br />experience or professional certification (Professional Wetland Scientist Certification) that <br />documents capability in functional assessment and mitigation techniques. For wetlands, <br />Professional Wetland Scientist Certification, or other documentation of expertise, is required. <br />2. A qualified professional for preparing Geologically Hazardous Area Assessments must be a <br />professional geologist or engineering geologist licensed in the State of Washington. <br />3. Engineered structures for mitigation of geologic hazards must be designed by a qualified <br />professional engineer or engineering geologist, licensed in the State of Washington. <br />4. A qualified professional for critical aquifer recharge areas must be a professional <br />hydrogeologist licensed in the State of Washington, who is trained and qualified to analyze <br />geologic, hydrologic, and groundwater flow systems. <br />17A.02.630 Rehabilitation. <br />"Rehabilitation" means a type of restoration action intended to repair natural or historic functions and <br />processes. Rehabilitation activities could involve breaching a dike to reconnect wetlands to a <br />floodplain or other activities that restore the natural water regime. <br />17A.02.640 Repair or Maintenance. <br />“Repair or maintenance” means an activity that restores the character, scope, size, and design of a <br />serviceable area, structure, or land use to its previously authorized and undamaged condition. <br />Activities that change the character, size, or scope of a project beyond the original design and/or <br />which drain, dredge, fill, flood, or otherwise alter critical areas are not included in this definition.