Environmental
A Washington landowner near a Puget Sound shoreline proposes to fill a portion of a wetland adjacent to their property. They will need all of the following permits EXCEPT:
AArmy Corps Section 404 permit
BWashington shoreline substantial development permit
CWashington Department of Ecology water quality certification
DA building permit from the county fire marshal✓ Correct
Explanation
Wetland fill near Puget Sound requires federal Section 404 (Army Corps), state water quality certification (Ecology), and likely a shoreline substantial development permit. The county fire marshal issues fire code permits, not wetland fill permits.
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