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Frequently Asked Questions Page 158 • Levy: A local property tax passed by the voters that generates revenue to fund programs and services that the state does not pay for . • Limited Area of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMIRD): Areas outside an established urban growth area designated as existing rural residential communities or villages, areas of mixed use activity, isolated areas of small-scale commercial/industrial activity, and historic towns pursuant to RCW 36.70A. • Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group (MCFEG): A non-profit organization that seeks to protect and restore wild salmon populations, their habitats, and ecosystem functions that support native fish species through restoration, protection, educat ion, and community involvement. • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): The National Environmental Policy Act was signed into law on January 1, 1970. NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. It is enforced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • Office of Financial Management (OFM): The Office of Financial Management provides vital information, fiscal services, and policy support that the governor, legislature and state agencies need to serve the people of Washington. • Public Utility District (PUD): Community-owned, locally regulated utilities that are formed by a vote of the people. Unlike private utilities, public utility districts are run by an elected, nonpartisan board of commissioners who are directly accountable to the voters. • Public Works Department (PWD): A department within the Kittitas County government whose primary focus is infrastructure projects that are needed to facilitate development of public infrastructure and public capital assets for the residents of Kittitas County. • Real Estate Excise Tax (REET): Real estate excise tax is a tax on the sale of real property. All sales of real property in the state are subject to REET unless a specific exemption is claimed. REET processes are governed by the Washington State Department of Revenue. • Rural Arterial Program (RAP): A biennial road and bridge reconstruction funding program in which counties compete for Rural Arterial Trust Account (RATA) funds within their respective regions taken from fuel tax revenues. The RATA account generates approximately $40 million per biennium.