Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) is investigating the need for a rule change regarding the archaeological permit process under chapter 25-48 WAC.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 27.44 RCW, Indian graves and records; chapter 27.53 RCW, Archaeological sites and resources; and chapter 43.63A RCW, authorizes the agency to make rules on this subject.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The current rules, implemented in 1990, are out-of-date and require a timely update.

Process for Developing New Rule: OAHP will hold meetings and consult with all affected parties to discuss any proposed rule changes. OAHP will request input from all affected parties.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Allyson Brooks, Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 48343, Olympia, WA 98504-8343, phone (360) 407-0752, fax (360) 407-6217, e-mail AllysonB@cted.wa.gov. OAHP will conduct public information gathering sessions. OAHP will also solicit information through a mailed request for suggestions and through telephone solicitation.

May 23, 2000

Jean L. Ameluxen, Director

Governmental Relations

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