PROPOSED RULES
Continuance of WSR 99-20-144.
Title of Rule: Amendments to forest practices rules, Title 222 WAC.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 34.05 RCW, RCW 34.05.090, 76.09.040, [76.09.]050, [76.09.]055.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 76.09 RCW.
Summary: The Forest Practices Board will consider adoption of these emergency rules on January 20, 2000. Written comments may be submitted to the address below.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Judith Holter, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-7012, (360) 902-1412; Implementation and Enforcement: Catherine Elliott, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-7012, (360) 902-1041.
Name of Proponent: Forest Practices Board, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Detailed explanation given in original publication.
The anticipated effects for these rules include improved water quality and fish habitat, as well as better overall protection of public resources while maintaining a viable forest products industry.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Changes described in original publication.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not required per RCW 76.09.055(2).
Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. Not required per RCW 76.09.055(2).
Hearing Location: The public hearing was held November 9, 1999.
Submit Written Comments to: Judith Holter, Department of Natural Resources, Forest Practices Division, fax (360) 902-1789, by January 7, 2000.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 20, 2000.
November 30, 1999
John Daly
Chair