Laserfiche WebLink
<br />Frequently Asked Questions Page 156 <br /> <br />• Decommission: The process of dismantling or demolishing a public facility when it has deteriorated due to age. Accompanies the opening <br />of a new facility to replace the old facility. <br />• Department of Natural Resources (DNR): An agency of the Washington State government. Under the elected leadership <br />of the Commissioner of Public Lands, the DNR manages seven specific trusts to generate revenue and preserve forests, water, and habitat. <br />The DNR manages 5.6 million acres of forest, range, agricultural, aquatic, and commercial lands for more than $200 million in annual <br />financial benefit for public schools, state institutions, and county services. <br />• Ellensburg Business Development Authority (EBDA): A board within the City of Ellensburg, the purpose of the EBDA is to strategically <br />recruit and support businesses, and connect businesses to resources so they can start, grow, and prosper in the City of Ellensburg. <br />• Ellensburg Water Company (EWC): The water utility company within the City of Ellensburg. <br />• Emergency Operations Center (EOC): A centralized location of emergency response and recovery support operations during incidents and <br />emergencies. <br />• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): A federal agency within the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Governs <br />commercial aviation in the United States. <br />• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): A federal agency within the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). The FHWA <br />supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway <br />Program) and various federally and tribal owned lands (Federal Lands Highway Program). <br />• Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP): The Federal Lands Access Program was established by federal directive to improve transportation <br />facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal lands. <br />• Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP): A program within the Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE). The <br />state legislature established the Flood Control Assistance Account Program to assist local jurisdictions with comprehensive floodplain <br />management planning and implementing actions to mitigate flood hazards. Funding is determined every biennium by the state legislature.