Finalized Deal Between Rayonier and Ecology Dept.

The State Department of Ecology has signed a cleanup agreement with Rayonier Properties LLC.

The agreement outlines a three-year time line for cleaning up the 75 acres at the foot of Ennis Street and 1,325 acres of harbor sediment. Harbor-Works and the City of Port Angeles had both wanted a shorter time line.

Tentative New Agreement Between Rayonier and Ecology Department

A cleanup agreement has been drafted between Rayonier Inc. and the Department of Ecology.

Rayonier received a copy of the agreement two days ago and has 60 days to negotiate the details. Under the agreement, Rayonier would have to finish taking soil samples on its property. They would also have to develop a cleanup plan for the 75-acre property and a portion of Port Angeles Harbor extending about one mile northeast of the property.

The cleanup plan has been delayed because Rayonier and the Department of Ecology haven't been able to agree on how large an area Rayonier is responsible for cleaning up.