Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 05-10-070 and 06-10-084.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The staff of the state parks and recreation commission have completed a review of chapters 352-11, 352-32 and 352-37 WAC and the statutory requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) to ensure the language and provisions of the commission's rules reflect the agency's business practices and the statutory responsibilities of the commission. The agency has determined the need to revise the rules in these chapters.

     Hearing Location(s): Normandy Park Community Center (The Cove), 1500 S.W. Shorebrook Drive, Normandy Park, WA 98166, on January 11, 2007, at 9:00 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: January 11, 2007.

     Submit Written Comments to: Pamela McConkey, P.O. Box 42650, Tumwater, WA 90850-2650 [98504-2650], e-mail Pamela.McConkey@parks.wa.gov, phone (360) 902-8595, fax (360) 586-5875, by December 27, 2006.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Pauli Larson by January 4, 2007, TTY (360) 664-3133 or (360) 902-8505.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This proposed rule-making action is intended to make necessary modifications to park rules and to accurately reflect changes to the agency's business practices. These proposed rules help to align current administrative rules governing public use of state park areas with other commission rules that apply to chapter 352-11 WAC, SEPA.

     Staff recommends changes that: Reduce duplication between agency and state SEPA rules; removes internal agency process requirements regarding internal processes from WAC; reflect SEPA responsibilities in the current organizational structure; and improve the technical accuracy of the rule. The change repeals six sections, adds one new section, and modifies seven sections.

     New/Modified Definitions in chapters 352-32 and 352-37 WAC: Staff recommends new definitions and modifications to existing definitions for clarity.

     Begin Decriminalization Process: Decriminalizing the following offenses. WAC 352-32-01001, 352-32-121, 352-32-125, 352-32-140, 352-32-15001, 352-32-170, 352-32-251, 352-32-252, 352-37-030, 352-37-040, 352-37-050, 352-37-060, 352-37-080, 352-37-090, 352-37-105, 352-37-110, 352-37-130, 352-37-140, 352-37-170, 352-37-190, and 352-37-330.

     Technical Changes: General housekeeping amendments (address corrections, typographical, references, improving technical accuracy, etc.) to WAC 352-32-030, 352-32-037, 352-32-045, 352-32-056, 352-32-070, 352-32-085, 352-32-130, 352-32-157, 352-32-165, 352-32-195, 352-32-210, 352-32-235, 352-32-250, 352-32-300, 352-32-340, 352-32-350, 352-37-070, 352-37-100, 352-37-200, and 352-37-210.

     Substantive changes are requested in the following chapters:

     WAC 352-32-047 Special recreation event permit. Provide for SEPA review consistent with the Public Assembly WAC 352-32-165.

     WAC 352-32-060 Pets. Include language to protect domestic livestock or agricultural activities on adjacent land and permit designated areas for pets off-leash.

     WAC 352-32-251 Limited income senior citizen, disability, and disabled veteran passes. (1) Include RCW language and impose restrictions for abuse of privileges.

     WAC 352-32-252 Off-season senior citizen pass -- Fee. Include RCW language and clarify privileges.

     WAC 352-32-280. Repeal free camping for law enforcement officers.

     Proposed New Sections:

     WAC 352-32-057 and 352-37-095 Disturbances. Provide guidance for rangers and visitors regarding behaviors.

     WAC 352-32-175 Water. Prohibit removal of water from state park areas for personal or commercial use outside state park boundaries.

     WAC 352-32-237 and 352-37-255 Geocache. Permit park visitors to place a cache on state parks' property.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposal clarifies, standardizes and simplifies the language contained in a number of rules in each chapter of WAC. The changes make park rules more understandable to the public, and also give additional tools to state parks' staff as they protect park resources and park visitors.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, and chapter 43.21C RCW.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Washington state parks and recreation commission, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Pamela McConkey, State Park Headquarters, P.O. Box 42650, Tumwater, WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8595; and Enforcement: Phil Shave, State Park Headquarters, P.O. Box 42650, Tumwater, WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8606.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These chapters of administrative rule do not regulate or have economic impact through regulations on small business. There are no compliance costs to small business as a result of the modifications to these rules.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Significant legislative rule-making requirements are not imposed on the state parks and recreation commission, nor has the commission voluntarily applied those requirements.

December 4, 2006

Jim French, Administrator

Statewide Recreation Programs

OTS-9304.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 96-01-029, filed 12/11/95, effective 1/11/96)

WAC 352-11-020   Adoption by reference.   The Washington state parks and recreation commission adopts the following sections or subsections of chapter 197-11 WAC by reference.

WAC

197-11-040	Definitions.
197-11-050	Lead agency.
197-11-055	Timing of the SEPA process.
197-11-060	Content of environmental review.
197-11-070	Limitations on actions during SEPA process.
197-11-080	Incomplete or unavailable information.
197-11-090	Supporting documents.
197-11-100	Information required of applicants.
197-11-210	SEPA/GMA integration.
197-11-220	SEPA/GMA definitions.
197-11-228	Overall SEPA/GMA integration procedures.
197-11-230	Timing of an integrated GMA/SEPA process.
197-11-232	SEPA/GMA integration procedures for preliminary planning, environmental analysis, and expanded scoping.
197-11-235	Documents.
197-11-250	SEPA/Model Toxics Control Act integration.
197-11-253	SEPA lead agency for MTCA actions.
197-11-256	Preliminary evaluation.
197-11-259	Determination of nonsignificance for MTCA remedial action.
197-11-262	Determination of significance and EIS for MTCA remedial actions.
197-11-265	Early scoping for MTCA remedial actions.
197-11-268	MTCA interim actions.
197-11-300	Purpose of this part.
197-11-305	Categorical exemptions.
197-11-310	Threshold determination required.
197-11-315	Environmental checklist.
197-11-330	Threshold determination process.
197-11-335	Additional information.
197-11-340	Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
197-11-350	Mitigated DNS.
197-11-360	Determination of significance (DS)/initiation of scoping.
197-11-390	Effect of threshold determination.
197-11-400	Purpose of EIS.
197-11-402	General requirements.
197-11-405	EIS types.
197-11-406	EIS timing.
197-11-408	Scoping.
197-11-410	Expanded scoping. (Optional)
197-11-420	EIS preparation.
197-11-425	Style and size.
197-11-430	Format.
197-11-435	Cover letter or memo.
197-11-440	EIS contents.
197-11-442	Contents of EIS on nonproject proposals.
197-11-443	EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS.
197-11-444	Elements of the environment.
197-11-448	Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
197-11-450	Cost-benefit analysis.
197-11-455	Issuance of DEIS.
197-11-460	Issuance of FEIS.
197-11-500	Purpose of this part.
197-11-502	Inviting comment.
197-11-504	Availability and cost of environmental documents.
197-11-508	SEPA register.
197-11-535	Public hearings and meetings.
197-11-545	Effect of no comment.
197-11-550	Specificity of comments.
197-11-560	FEIS response to comments.
197-11-570	Consulted agency costs to assist lead agency.
197-11-600	When to use existing environmental documents.
197-11-610	Use of NEPA documents.
197-11-620	Supplemental environmental impact statement—Procedures.
197-11-625	Addenda—Procedures.
197-11-630	Adoption—Procedures.
197-11-635	Incorporation by reference—Procedures.
197-11-640	Combining documents.
197-11-650	Purpose of this part.
197-11-655	Implementation.
197-11-660	Substantive authority and mitigation.
197-11-680	Appeals.
197-11-700	Definitions.
197-11-702	Act.
197-11-704	Action.
197-11-706	Addendum.
197-11-708	Adoption.
197-11-710	Affected tribe.
197-11-712	Affecting.
197-11-714	Agency.
197-11-716	Applicant.
197-11-718	Built environment.
197-11-720	Categorical exemption.
197-11-722	Consolidated appeal.
197-11-724	Consulted agency.
197-11-726	Cost-benefit analysis.
197-11-728	County/city.
197-11-730	Decision maker.
197-11-732	Department.
197-11-734	Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
197-11-736	Determination of significance (DS).
197-11-738	EIS.
197-11-740	Environment.
197-11-742	Environmental checklist.
197-11-744	Environmental document.
197-11-746	Environmental review.
197-11-750	Expanded scoping.
197-11-752	Impacts.
197-11-754	Incorporation by reference.
197-11-756	Lands covered by water.
197-11-758	Lead agency.
197-11-760	License.
197-11-762	Local agency.
197-11-764	Major action.
197-11-766	Mitigated DNS.
197-11-768	Mitigation.
197-11-770	Natural environment.
197-11-772	NEPA.
197-11-774	Nonproject.
197-11-776	Phased review.
197-11-778	Preparation.
197-11-780	Private project.
197-11-782	Probable.
197-11-784	Proposal.
197-11-786	Reasonable alternative.
197-11-788	Responsible official.
197-11-790	SEPA.
197-11-792	Scope.
197-11-793	Scoping.
197-11-794	Significant.
197-11-796	State agency.
197-11-797	Threshold determination.
197-11-799	Underlying governmental action.
197-11-800	Categorical exemptions.
197-11-810	Exemptions and nonexemptions applicable to specific state agencies.
197-11-880	Emergencies.
197-11-890	Petitioning DOE to change exemptions.
197-11-900	Purpose of this part.
197-11-902	Agency SEPA policies.
197-11-904	Agency SEPA procedures.
197-11-906	Content and consistency of agency procedures.
197-11-908	Critical areas.
197-11-912	Procedures on consulted agencies.
197-11-914	SEPA fees and costs.
197-11-916	Application to ongoing actions.
197-11-920	Agencies with environmental expertise.
197-11-922	Lead agency rules.
197-11-924	Determining the lead agency.
197-11-926	Lead agency for governmental proposals.
197-11-928	Lead agency for public and private proposals.
197-11-930	Lead agency for private projects with one agency with jurisdiction.
197-11-932	Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from more than one agency, when one of the agencies is a county/city.
197-11-934	Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from a local agency, not a county/city, and one or more state agencies.
197-11-936	Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from more than one state agency.
197-11-938	Lead agencies for specific proposals.
197-11-940	Transfer of lead agency status to a state agency.
197-11-942	Agreements on lead agency status.
197-11-944	Agreements on division of lead agency duties.
197-11-946	DOE resolution of lead agency disputes.
197-11-948	Assumption of lead agency status.
197-11-960	Environmental checklist.
197-11-965	Adoption notice.
197-11-970	Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
197-11-980	Determination of significance and scoping notice (DS).
197-11-985	Notice of assumption of lead agency status.
197-11-990	Notice of action.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. 96-01-029, § 352-11-020, filed 12/11/95, effective 1/11/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-020, filed 10/3/84.]

     (1) "Agency" means the entire staff and appointed commission members constituting the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     (2) "Authorized public use" as used in WAC 197-11-800 Part nine - Categorical exemptions means that a particular parcel of real property has ((developed facilities which have)) been classified for public use, or has developed facilities subject to public use or has been specifically designated and classified for such public use ((without developed facilities)). No "authorized public use" shall be construed to have occurred on parcels of real property being held for future use and development nor on portions of existing park lands remote from existing public use facilities, including developed trail systems.

     (3) "Commission" means the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     (4) "Decision maker" means any agency staff authorized to take an action as provided through agency delegation of authority.

     (5) "Demolition of any structure or facility with recognized historical significance" as used in WAC 197-11-800 Part nine - Categorical exemptions means the destruction of any character-defining feature or other change which would degrade or destroy the significance of that structure or facility.

     (6) "Director" means the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     (((5) "Program" means any of the headquarters' sections or divisions of the Washington state parks and recreation commission that administers a program, such as, but not limited to, boating safety, winter recreation, and youth programs.

     (6) "Regions" means any of the regional offices of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     (7) "Section" means any section within the divisional structure of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.)) (7) "Existing roads in nonresidential areas" as used in WAC 197-11-800 Part nine - Categorical exemptions means any transportation corridor through the land affected, not formally zoned or designated for residential use, where such use does not interfere with normal public use of the property.

     (8) "Grazing lease" as used in WAC 197-11-800 Part nine - Categorical exemptions shall include lands grazed through authorization prior to acquisition by the agency, regardless of formal "leasing."

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. 96-01-029, § 352-11-040, filed 12/11/95, effective 1/11/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-040, filed 10/3/84.]

     (2) ((Timing of review of proposals. The agency shall prepare its threshold determination and environmental impact statement (EIS), if required, at the earliest possible point in the planning and decision-making process, when the principal features of a proposal and its environmental impacts can be reasonably identified.

     (a) A proposal exists when the agency is presented with an application or has a goal and is actively preparing to make a decision on one or more alternative means of accomplishing that goal and the environmental effects can be meaningfully evaluated.

     (i) The fact that proposals may require future agency approvals or environmental review shall not preclude current consideration, as long as proposed future activities are specific enough to allow some evaluation of their probable environmental impacts.

     (ii) Preliminary steps or decisions are sometimes needed before a proposal is sufficiently definite to allow meaningful environmental analysis.

     (b) Environmental reviews will normally begin when sufficient information is available for agency staff to make preliminary decisions. The agency may also organize environmental review in phases, as specified in WAC 197-11-060(5).

     (c) Appropriate consideration of environmental information shall be completed before the agency commits to a particular course of action under WAC 197-11-070.

     (3) Applications and rule making. The timing of environmental review for applications and for rule making shall be as follows:

     (a) At the latest, the agency shall begin environmental review, if required, when an application is complete. The agency may initiate review earlier and may have informal conferences with applicants. A final threshold determination or final environmental impact statement (FEIS) shall normally precede or accompany the final staff recommendation, if any, in a quasi-judicial proceeding on an application. The substance of an ex parte communication of parties with any member of the commission concerning the decision of action will be placed on the record and subject to public announcement and opportunity for rebuttal at public hearings as required by RCW 42.36.060.

     (b) For rule making, the DNS or DEIS shall normally accompany the proposed rule. A FEIS, if any, shall be issued at least seven days before adoption of a final rule under WAC 197-11-460(4).

     (4))) Additional timing considerations.

     (a) ((Commission staff receiving a completed application and environmental checklist shall forward such application and checklist to the responsible official who will determine whether the commission or another agency is the SEPA lead agency under WAC 197-11-050 and 197-11-922 through 197-11-940 within five working days. If the commission is not the lead agency, the responsible official shall send the completed environmental checklist and a copy of the application, together with an explanation of the determination to the identified lead agency.

     (b) Commission)) Agency staff receiving an application will forward it to the responsible official who will determine whether the proposal is an "action" and, if so, whether ((it)) another agency is the lead agency for the proposal. If not, the responsible official will determine if the action is "categorically exempt" from SEPA. If the proposal is an "action" and is not exempt, the responsible official will ask the applicant to complete an environmental checklist. A new checklist is not needed if the responsible official and applicant agree that an EIS is required, SEPA compliance has been completed, SEPA compliance has been initiated by another agency, or a complete checklist is included with the application.

     (b) Notwithstanding the guidance and requirements of WAC 197-11-922 through 197-11-948, if the agency is presented with an application to undertake a project generally falling under the jurisdiction and/or environmental expertise of another state or local agency, staff will direct the applicant to initiate SEPA with the appropriate agency before it considers the action being requested by the applicant.

     (c) ((If the only nonexempt action is commission approval of detailed project plans and specifications, an applicant may request that the commission complete SEPA compliance before the applicant submits the detailed plans and specifications.

     (d) The commission)) Agency staff and applicants may hold preliminary discussions or exploration of ideas and options prior to commencing formal environmental review, under provisions of this chapter and chapter 197-11 WAC, subject to RCW 42.36.060.

     (((5) An overall decision to proceed with a course of action may involve a series of actions or decisions by one or more agencies. If several agencies have jurisdiction over a proposal, they shall coordinate their SEPA processes wherever possible. The agencies shall comply with lead agency determination requirements in WAC 197-11-050 and 197-11-922 through 197-11-948.

     (6) To meet the requirement to insure that environmental values and amenities are given appropriate consideration along with economic and technical considerations, environmental documents and analysis shall be circulated and reviewed with other planning documents to the fullest extent possible.

     (7) For its own public proposals, the responsible official may extend the time limits prescribed in this chapter.

     (8) When the commission staff has prepared a commission agenda item for approval by the commission, the FEIS, DNS, or exemption statement shall accompany the agenda item to the commission for its review.)) (3) All commission actions require SEPA.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. 96-01-029, § 352-11-055, filed 12/11/95, effective 1/11/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-055, filed 10/3/84.]

     (2)(a) To make the final determination, the responsible official will consider: All comments received, mitigation measures proposed, and suggested changes to the project.

     (b) If there are substantial changes to the project during the SEPA process, the final determination must undergo similar public notice as the initial determination. Projects without changes or only minor changes do not require public notice of a final determination.

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     (a) Be written;

     (b) Follow submission of a permit application and environmental checklist for a nonexempt proposal for which the commission is lead agency; and

     (c) Precede the agency's actual threshold determination for the proposal.

     (2) The responsible official ((or his designee shall respond to the request within ten working days of receipt of the letter; the response shall:

     (a) Be written;

     (b) State whether the agency is considering issuance of a DS;

     (c) Indicate the general or specific area(s) of concern that led the agency to consider a DS; and

     (d) State)) can suggest that the applicant may change or clarify the proposal to mitigate the impacts indicated ((in the letter, revising)) and revise the environmental checklist as necessary to reflect the changes or clarifications.

     (3) The agency shall not continue with the threshold determination until after receiving a written response from the applicant changing or clarifying the proposal or asking that the threshold determination be based on the original proposal.

     (4) If the applicant submits a changed or clarified proposal, along with a revised environmental checklist, the agency will make its threshold determination based on the changed or clarified proposal.

     (a) If the agency's response to the request for early notice indicated specific mitigation measures that would remove all probable significant adverse environmental impacts, and the applicant changes or clarifies the proposal to include all of those specific mitigation measures, the agency shall issue a determination of nonsignificance and circulate the DNS for comments as directed in WAC ((197-11-350)) 197-11-340(2).

     (b) If the agency indicated general or specific areas of concern, but did not indicate specific mitigation measures that would allow it to issue a DNS, the agency shall determine if the changed or clarified proposal may have a probable significant environmental impact, issuing a DNS or DS as appropriate.

     (5) The agency may specify mitigation measures that would allow it to issue a DNS without a request for early notice from an applicant. If it does so, and the applicant changes or clarifies the proposal to include those measures, the agency shall issue a DNS and circulate it for review under WAC 197-11-350(2).

     (6) When an applicant changes or clarifies the proposal, the clarifications or changes may be included in written attachments to the documents already submitted. If the environmental checklist and supporting documents would be difficult to read and/or understand because of the need to read them in conjunction with the attachment(s), the agency may require the applicant to submit a new checklist.

     (7) ((The agency may change or clarify features of its own proposals before making the threshold determination.

     (8))) The agency's written response under subsection (2) of this section shall not be construed as a determination of significance. In addition, preliminary discussion of clarification of or changes to a proposal, as opposed to a written request for early notice, shall not bind the agency to consider the clarifications or changes in its threshold determination.

     (((9))) (8) When an applicant submits a changed or clarified proposal pursuant to this section, it shall be considered part of the applicant's application for a permit or other approval for all purposes, including enforcement of the permit or other approval. Unless the agency's decision expressly states otherwise, when a mitigated DNS is issued for a proposal, any decision approving the proposal shall be based on the proposal as changed or clarified pursuant to this section.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-350, filed 10/3/84.]

     (1) Preparation of the EIS is the responsibility of the agency, by or under the direction of its responsible official, as specified by the agency's procedures. No matter who participates in the preparation of the EIS, it is the EIS of the agency. The responsible official, prior to distributing an EIS, shall be satisfied that it complies with this chapter and chapter 197-11 WAC.

     (2) The agency may have an EIS prepared by agency staff, an applicant or its agent, or by an outside consultant retained by either an applicant or the agency. The agency shall assure that the EIS is prepared in a professional manner and with appropriate interdisciplinary methodology. The responsible official shall direct the areas of research and examination to be undertaken as a result of the scoping process, as well as the organization of the resulting document.

     (3) If a person other than the agency is preparing the EIS, the agency shall:

     (a) Coordinate any scoping procedures so that the individual preparing the EIS receives all substantive information submitted by any agency and the public that is needed by the person;

     (b) Assist in obtaining any information on file with another agency that is needed by the person preparing the EIS;

     (c) Allow any party preparing an EIS access to all public records of the agency that relate to the subject of the EIS, under RCW 42.17.250 through 42.17.340.

     (4) Normally, the agency will prepare an EIS((s)) for its own proposals.

     (5) For applicant proposals, the agency normally will require the applicant to prepare or help prepare the EIS at the applicant's expense, under provisions of this chapter and chapter 197-11 WAC.

     (6) The agency may require an applicant to provide information that the agency does not possess, including specific investigations. The applicant is not required to supply information that is not required under this chapter and chapter 197-11 WAC.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-420, filed 10/3/84.]

     (2) ((Whenever possible, the agency shall integrate the public notice required under this section with existing notice procedures for the agency's permit or approval required for the proposal.

     (a) When more than one permit or approval required from or by the agency has public notice requirements, the notice procedures that would reach the widest audience shall be used, if possible.

     (b) If the public notice requirements for the permit or approval must be completed at a specific time in the permitting process and that timing does not coincide with the timing requirements for SEPA public notice, the agency must use one or more public notice methods in subsection (3) of this section.

     (c) If there are no public notice requirements for any of the permits/approvals required for a proposal, the agency must use one or more public notice methods in subsection (3) of this section.

     (3))) The agency shall use one or more of the following methods of public notice, taking into consideration the geographic area affected by the proposal, the size and complexity of the proposal, the public notice requirements for the permit or approval required from the agency, other public notice(s) required by agencies with jurisdiction, public interest expressed in the proposal, and whether the proposal is a project or regulation:

     (a) Notifying persons or groups who have expressed interest in the proposal, of the type of proposal, or proposals in the geographic area in which the proposal will be implemented if approved;

     (b) Publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the area in which the proposal will be implemented;

     (c) Posting the property for site-specific proposals;

     (d) Notifying the news media; ((and or))

     (e) Placing notice in appropriate regional, neighborhood, ethnic, or trade journals;

     (f) Hosting a public hearing on the proposal; or

     (g) Other methods of notice expressly authorized by the department of ecology.

     (((4))) (3) The agency may require an applicant to perform the public notice requirement at the applicant's expense.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-510, filed 10/3/84.]

     (b) ((The commission shall use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of state policy, to improve and coordinate plans, functions, programs, and resources to the end that the state and its citizens may:

     (i) Fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the environment for succeeding generations;

     (ii) Assure for all people of Washington safe, healthful, productive, and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings;

     (iii) Attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and unintended consequences;

     (iv) Preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our national heritage;

     (v) Maintain, wherever possible, an environment which supports diversity and variety of individual choice;

     (vi) Achieve a balance between population and resource use which will permit high standards of living and a wide sharing of life's amenities; and

     (vii) Enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach the maximum attainable recycling of depletable resources.

     (c) The agency recognizes that each person has a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment and that each person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment.

     (d))) The agency shall ensure that presently unquantified environmental amenities and values will be given appropriate consideration in decision making along with economic and technical considerations.

     (2) Policies - specific. ((The commission is responsible for the following approvals, permits, or rulemaking and for the acquisition of land suitable for parks, for repair, maintenance and new construction of park facilities which have potential to impact the environment and which are subject to the provisions of this chapter:

     (a) Authority to acquire and develop parks and parkways (chapter 43.51 RCW);

     (b) Grant concessions or leases in state parks and parkways (RCW 43.51.040(5));

     (c) Grant franchises and easements for any legitimate purpose on parks and parkways (RCW 43.51.060(5));

     (d) Enter into agreements whereby individuals or companies may rent undeveloped parks or parkway land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral development (RCW 43.51.060(7));

     (e) Lease park land for television stations (RCW 43.51.062 and 43.51.063);

     (f) Grant permits for improvement of parks (RCW 43.51.130 through 43.51.160);

     (g) Administer the seashore conservation area including:

     (i) Establish reasonable regulations for the use and control of vehicular traffic on or along the ocean beach highways (RCW 43.51.680, 79.94.340 and 79.94.360);

     (ii) Sale of sand from accretions to supply the needs of cranberry growers (RCW 43.51.685); and or

     (iii) Grant leases and permits for the removal of sands for construction purposes (RCW 43.51.685).

     (h) Stewardship, management and development of resources, including land acquisition in accordance with the State Wildlife and Recreation Lands Management Act (chapter 43.98B RCW);

     (i) Administration, acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of snowmobile facilities (RCW 46.10.080);

     (j))) Agency policies, plans, rules and regulations are rooted in the agency's legislation, stewardship policies and rules promulgated by the agency. The following may be used to fulfill the intent of SEPA and may be used to mitigate significant adverse environmental impacts of agency actions:

     (a) Authorities provided to the agency through Title 79A RCW Public recreation lands;

     (b) Any other approval authority which may be granted to the commission in the future;

     (c) Rules promulgated under Title 352 WAC;

     (d) Approved commission and administrative policies;

     (e) Other state agencies' applicable habitat conservation plans;

     (f) Acquisition, development and maintenance of scenic and recreational highways, and rest areas, including landscaping and signing (chapter 47.39 RCW)((;

     (k) Review and approval or disapproval of plans for acquisition and operation of parks and recreation facilities by any port district (RCW 53.08.270);

     (l) Acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of recreational trails (chapter 67.32 RCW);

     (m) Development of a statewide scenic rivers program plan, including proposals for acquisition and development of public access sites and facilities (chapter 79.72 RCW);

     (n) Grant approvals for the construction, operation and maintenance of winter recreational devices, including but not limited to ski lifts, ski tows, j-bars, t-bars, ski mobiles, chair lifts and similar devices and equipment (RCW 70.88.010 through 70.88.040).

     (o) Any other approval authority which may be granted to the commission in the future.

     (3)(a) SEPA procedures. When the environmental document for a proposal for approval by the agency shows it will cause significant adverse impacts that the proponent does not plan to mitigate, the responsible official shall consider whether:

     (i) The environmental document identified mitigation measures that are reasonable and capable of being accomplished;

     (ii) Other local, state, or federal requirements and enforcement would mitigate the significant adverse environmental impacts; and

     (iii) Reasonable mitigation measures are sufficient to mitigate the significant adverse impacts.

     (b) The responsible official may:

     (i) Condition the approval for a proposal if mitigation measures are reasonable and capable of being accomplished and the proposal is inconsistent with the policies in subsection (1) of this section.

     (ii) Deny the permit or approval for a proposal if reasonable mitigation measures are insufficient to mitigate significant adverse environmental impacts and the proposal is inconsistent with the policies in subsection (1) of this section.

     (c) The procedures in WAC 197-11-660 must also be followed when conditioning or denying permits or other approvals)).

     (3) The agency may exercise substantive authority to mitigate the environmental impacts of a project, according to the limitations provided in WAC 197-11-660, by conditioning or denying that project based upon agency SEPA policies.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. 96-01-029, § 352-11-665, filed 12/11/95, effective 1/11/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-665, filed 10/3/84.]

     (2) Depending upon the size and scope of the proposed action, ((consideration may be given to establishing)) the responsible official may be established at the level of ((assistant director, resources development, Washington state parks and recreation commission, or at the level of)) director, deputy director, or assistant deputy director.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. 96-01-029, § 352-11-910, filed 12/11/95, effective 1/11/96. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW. 84-20-112 (Order 84), § 352-11-910, filed 10/3/84.]

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:

WAC 352-11-310	Threshold determination process -- Additional considerations.
WAC 352-11-508	Notice of environmental documents.
WAC 352-11-615	Coordination on combined agency -- Federal action.
WAC 352-11-800	Threshold levels adopted by counties/cities.
WAC 352-11-905	Responsibilities of individuals and work units within the agency.
WAC 352-11-908	Critical areas.

OTS-9305.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-24-030, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05)

WAC 352-32-010   Definitions.   Whenever used in this chapter the following terms shall be defined as herein indicated:

     "Aircraft" shall mean any machine designed to travel through the air, whether heavier or lighter than air; airplane, dirigible, balloon, helicopter, etc. The term aircraft shall not include paraglider or remote controlled aircraft.

     "Aquatic facility" shall mean any structure or area within a state park designated by the director or designee for aquatic activities, including, but not limited to, swimming pools, wading pools, swimming beaches, floats, docks, ramps, piers or underwater parks.

     "Bivouac" shall mean to camp overnight on a vertical rock climbing route on a ledge or in a hammock sling.

     "Campfires" shall mean any open flame from a wood source.

     "Camping" shall mean erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding, or both, or parking a recreation vehicle or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.

     "Camping party" shall mean an individual or a group of people (two or more persons not to exceed eight) that is organized, equipped and capable of sustaining its own camping activity in a single campsite. A "camping party" is a "camping unit" for purposes of RCW 79A.05.065.

     "Commercial recreation use" is a recreational activity in a state park that is packaged and sold as a service by an organization or individual, other than state parks or a state park concessionaire.

     "Commercial recreation provider" is any individual or organization that packages and sells a service that meets the definition of a commercial recreation use.

     "Commercial use (nonrecreation)" is any activity involving commercial or business purpose within a state park that may impact park facilities, park visitors or staff and is compatible with recreational use and stewardship, limited in duration and does not significantly block/alter access or negatively impact recreational users.

     "Commission" shall mean the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

     "Conference center" shall mean a state park facility designated as such by the director or designee that provides specialized services, day-use and overnight accommodations available by reservation for organized group activities.

     "Day area parking space" shall mean any designated parking space within any state park area designated for daytime vehicle parking.

     "Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission or the director's designee.

     "Disrobe" shall mean to undress so as to appear nude.

     "Emergency area" is an area in the park separate from the designated overnight camping area, which the park manager decides may be used for camping when no alternative camping facilities are available within reasonable driving distances.

     "Environmental interpretation" shall mean the provision of services, materials, publications and/or facilities, including environmental learning centers (ELCs), for other than basic access to parks and individual camping, picnicking, and boating in parks, that enhance public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural heritage through agency directed or self-learning activities.

     "Environmental learning centers (ELCs)" shall mean those specialized facilities, designated by the director or designee, designed to promote outdoor recreation experiences and environmental education in a range of state park settings.

     "Extra vehicle" shall mean each additional unhitched vehicle in excess of the one recreational vehicle that will be parked in a designated campsite or parking area for overnight.

     "Fire" shall mean any open flame from any source or device including, but not limited to, campfires, stoves, candles, torches, barbeques and charcoal.

     "Fish" shall mean all marine and freshwater fish and shellfish species including all species of aquatic invertebrates.

     "Geocache" shall mean geocaches, letterboxes, and related activities. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game in which participants (called "geocachers") use a Global Positioning System receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches").

     "Group" shall mean twenty or more people engaged together in an activity.

     "Group camping areas" are designated areas usually primitive with minimal utilities and site amenities and are for the use of organized groups. Facilities and extent of development vary from park to park.

     "Hiker/biker campsite" shall mean a campsite that is to be used solely by visitors arriving at the park on foot or bicycle.

     "Intimidate" means to engage in conduct that would make a reasonable person fearful.

     "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a farm tractor and a moped.

     "Multiple campsite" shall mean a designated and posted camping facility encompassing two or more individual standard, utility or primitive campsites.

     "Obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic" means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized as an exercise of one's constitutional right to picket or to legally protest, and acts authorized by a permit issued pursuant to WAC 352-32-165 shall not constitute obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

     "Overflow area" shall mean an area in a park separate from designated overnight and emergency camping areas, designated by the park manager, for camping to accommodate peak camping demands in the geographic region.

     "Overnight accommodations" shall mean any facility or site designated for overnight occupancy within a state park area.

     "Paraglider" shall mean an unpowered ultralight vehicle capable of flight, consisting of a fabric, rectangular or elliptical canopy or wing connected to the pilot by suspension lines and straps, made entirely of nonrigid materials except for the pilot's harness and fasteners. The term "paraglider" shall not include hang gliders or parachutes.

     "Person" shall mean all natural persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, clubs, and all associations or combinations of persons whenever acting for themselves or by an agent, servant, or employee.

     "Personal watercraft" means a vessel of less than sixteen feet that uses a motor powering a water jet pump, as its primary source of motive power and that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on, or being towed behind the vessel, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel.

     "Popular destination park" shall mean any state park designated by the director or designee as a popular destination park because, it is typically occupied to capacity on Friday or Saturday night during the high use season.

     "Primitive campsite" shall mean a campsite not provided with flush comfort station nearby and which may not have any of the amenities of a standard campsite.

     "Public assembly" shall mean a meeting, rally, gathering, demonstration, vigil, picketing, speechmaking, march, parade, religious service, or other congregation of persons for the purpose of public expression of views of a political or religious nature for which there is a reasonable expectation that ((more than one hundred)) a minimum of twenty persons will attend based on information provided by the applicant. Public assemblies must be open to all members of the public, and are generally the subject of attendance solicitations circulated prior to the event, such as media advertising, flyers, brochures, word-of-mouth notification, or other form of prior encouragement to attend.

     Alternatively, the agency director or designee may declare an event to be a public assembly in the following cases: Where evidentiary circumstances and supporting material suggest that more than one hundred persons will attend, even where the applicant does not indicate such an expectation; or where there is reason to expect a need for special preparations by the agency or the applicant, due to the nature or location of the event.

     "Ranger" shall mean a duly appointed Washington state parks ranger who is vested with police powers under RCW 79A.05.160, and shall include the park manager in charge of any state park area.

     "Recreation vehicle" shall mean a vehicle/trailer unit, van, pickup truck with camper, motor home, converted bus, or any similar type vehicle which contains sleeping and/or housekeeping accommodations.

     "Remote controlled aircraft" shall mean nonpeopled model aircraft that are flown by using internal combustion, electric motors, elastic tubing, or gravity/wind for propulsion. The flight is controlled by a person on the ground using a hand held radio control transmitter.

     "Residence" shall mean the long-term habitation of facilities at a given state park for purposes whose primary character is not recreational. "Residence" is characterized by one or both of the following patterns:

     (1) Camping at a given park for more than thirty days within a forty-day time period April 1 through September 30; or forty days within a sixty-day time period October 1 through March 31. As provided in WAC 352-32-030(7), continuous occupancy of facilities by the same camping party shall be limited to ten consecutive nights April 1 through September 30. Provided that at the discretion of the park ranger the maximum stay may be extended to fourteen consecutive nights if the campground is not fully occupied. Campers may stay twenty consecutive nights October 1 through March 31 in one park, after which the camping unit must vacate the overnight park facilities for three consecutive nights. The time period shall begin on the date for which the first night's fee is paid.

     (2) The designation of the park facility as a permanent or temporary address on official documents or applications submitted to public or private agencies or institutions.

     "Seaweed" shall mean all species of marine algae and flowering sea grasses.

     "Sno-park" shall mean any designated winter recreational parking area.

     "Special groomed trail area" shall mean those sno-park areas designated by the director as requiring a special groomed trail permit.

     "Special recreation event" shall mean a group recreation activity in a state park sponsored or organized by an individual or organization that requires reserving park areas, planning, facilities, staffing, or other services beyond the level normally provided at the state park to ensure public welfare and safety and facility and/or environmental protection.

     "Standard campsite" shall mean a designated camping site which is served by nearby domestic water, sink waste, garbage disposal, and flush comfort station.

     "State park area" shall mean any area under the ownership, management, or control of the commission, including trust lands which have been withdrawn from sale or lease by order of the commissioner of public lands and the management of which has been transferred to the commission, and specifically including all those areas defined in WAC 352-16-020. State park areas do not include the seashore conservation area as defined in RCW 79A.05.605 and as regulated under chapter 352-37 WAC.

     "Trailer dump station" shall mean any state park sewage disposal facility designated for the disposal of sewage waste from any recreation vehicle, other than as may be provided in a utility campsite.

     "Upland" shall mean all lands lying above mean high water.

     "Utility campsite" shall mean a standard campsite with the addition of electricity and which may have domestic water and/or sewer.

     "Vehicle" shall include every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway. For the purposes of this chapter, this definition excludes bicycles, wheelchairs, motorized foot scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs), snowmobiles and other nonlicensed vehicles.

     "Vehicle parking permit" means the permit issued on a daily, multiple day or annual basis for parking a vehicle in any state park area designated for daytime vehicle parking, excluding designated sno-park parking areas.

     "Vessel" shall mean any watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.

     "Walk-in campsite" shall mean a campsite that is accessed only by walking to the site and which may or may not have vehicle parking available near by.

     "Watercraft launch ((site))" ((shall mean any facility located in a state park area designated for the purpose of placing or retrieving any vehicle-borne or trailer-borne)) is any developed launch ramp designated for the purpose of placing or retrieving watercraft into or out of the water.

     "Water trail advisory committee" shall mean the twelve-member committee constituted by RCW 79A.05.420.

     "Water trail camping sites" shall mean those specially designated group camp areas identified with signs, that are near water ways, and that have varying facilities and extent of development.

     "Wood debris" shall mean down and dead tree material.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.165, 79A.05.605, and 79A.05.610. 05-24-030, § 352-32-010, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 05-01-069, § 352-32-010, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 04-01-067, § 352-32-010, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and 79A.05.065. 02-19-069, § 352-32-010, filed 9/13/02, effective 10/14/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-010, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW and RCW 79A.05.070. 00-01-201, § 352-32-010, filed 12/22/99, effective 1/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2). 98-23-063, § 352-32-010, filed 11/16/98, effective 1/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-010, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050, 43.51.040 and 43.51.300. 97-21-133, § 352-32-010, filed 10/21/97, effective 1/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060, 43.51.055, 43.51.050 and 43.51.040. 96-22-018, § 352-32-010, filed 10/29/96, effective 1/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.180. 96-02-015, § 352-32-010, filed 12/21/95, effective 1/21/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-010, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060 and 43.51.395. 95-07-061, § 352-32-010, filed 3/13/95, effective 4/13/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-024, § 352-32-010, filed 11/7/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, § 352-32-010, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-01-087, § 352-32-010, filed 12/13/93, effective 1/13/94; 93-08-025, § 352-32-010, filed 3/30/93, effective 5/1/93; 93-06-001, § 352-32-010, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93; 91-09-001, § 352-32-010, filed 4/4/91, effective 5/15/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-07-020 (Order 89-01), § 352-32-010, filed 3/7/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.040, 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-24-032 (Order 102), § 352-32-010, filed 11/24/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-08-008 (Order 100), § 352-32-010, filed 3/23/87, effective 5/15/87; 86-06-020 (Order 91), § 352-32-010, filed 2/25/86; 81-09-034 (Order 50), § 352-32-010, filed 4/14/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 80-14-009 (Order 48), § 352-32-010, filed 9/22/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 80-05-007 (Order 45), § 352-32-010, filed 4/4/80; Order 9, § 352-32-010, filed 11/24/70.]

     Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-01001, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98.]

     No person or camping party may use any state park facility for residence purposes, as defined (WAC 352-32-010).

     (2) No person shall camp in any state park area except in areas specifically designated and/or marked for that purpose or as directed by a ranger.

     (3) Occupants shall vacate camping facilities by removing their personal property therefrom no later than 1:00 p.m., if the applicable camping fee has not been paid or if the time limit for occupancy of the campsite has expired or the site is reserved by another party. Remaining in a campsite beyond the established checkout time shall subject the occupant to the payment of an additional camping fee.

     (4) Use of utility campsites by tent campers shall be subject to payment of the utility campsite fee except when otherwise specified by a ranger.

     (5) A campsite is considered occupied when it is being used for purposes of camping by a person or persons who have paid the camping fee within the applicable time limits or when it has been reserved through the appropriate procedures of the reservation system. No person shall take or attempt to take possession of a campsite when it is being occupied by another party, or when informed by a ranger that such site is occupied, or when the site is posted with a "reserved" sign. In the case of a reserved site, a person holding a valid reservation for that specific site may occupy it according to the rules relating to the reservation system for that park. In order to afford the public the greatest possible use of the state park system on a fair and equal basis, campsites in those parks not on the state park reservation system will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No person shall hold or attempt to hold campsite(s), for another camping party for present or future camping dates, except as prescribed for multiple campsites. Any site occupied by a camping party must be actively utilized for camping purposes.

     (6) One person may register for one or more sites within a multiple campsite by paying the multiple campsite fee and providing the required information ((on)) regarding the occupants of the other sites. An individual may register and hold a multiple campsite for occupancy on the same day by other camping parties. Multiple campsites in designated reservation parks ((are reservable)) may be reserved under the reservation system.

     (7) In order to afford the general public the greatest possible use of the state park system, on a fair and equal basis, and to prevent residential use, continuous occupancy of facilities by the same camping party shall be limited. Campers may stay ten consecutive nights in one park, after which the camping party must vacate the park for three consecutive nights, April 1 through September 30, not to exceed thirty days in a forty-day time period((.)); provided that at the discretion of the park ranger the maximum stay may be extended to fourteen consecutive nights if the campground is not fully occupied. Campers may stay twenty consecutive nights in one park, after which the camping party must vacate the park for three consecutive nights, October 1 through March 31, not to exceed forty days in a sixty-day time period. This limitation shall not apply to those individuals who meet the qualifications of WAC 352-32-280 and 352-32-285.

     (8) A maximum of eight people shall be permitted at a campsite overnight, unless otherwise authorized by a ranger. The number of vehicles occupying a campsite shall be limited to one car and one recreational vehicle: Provided, That one additional vehicle without built-in sleeping accommodations may occupy a designated campsite when in the judgment of a ranger the constructed facilities so warrant. The number of tents allowed at each campsite shall be limited to the number that will fit on the developed tent pad or designated area as determined by a ranger.

     (9) Persons traveling by bicycles, motor bikes or other similar modes of transportation and utilizing campsites shall be limited to eight persons per site, provided no more than four motorcycles may occupy a campsite.

     (10) Water trail camping sites are for the exclusive use of persons traveling by human and wind powered beachable vessels as their primary mode of transportation to the areas. Such camping areas are subject to the campsite capacity limitations as otherwise set forth in this section. Exceptions for emergencies may be approved by the ranger on an individual basis. Water trail site fees, as published by state parks, must be paid at the time the site is occupied.

     (11) Overnight stays (bivouac) on technical rock climbing routes will be allowed as outlined in the park's site specific climbing management plan. All litter and human waste must be contained and disposed of properly.

     (12) Emergency camping areas may be used only when all designated campsites are full and at the park ranger's discretion. Persons using emergency areas must pay the applicable campsite fee and must vacate the site when directed by the park ranger.

     (13) Designated overflow camping areas may be used only when all designated campsites in a park are full and the demand for camping in the geographic area around the park appears to exceed available facilities. Persons using overflow camping areas must pay the applicable campsite fee.

     (14) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-030, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-030, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-030, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.180. 96-02-015, § 352-32-030, filed 12/21/95, effective 1/21/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-030, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-024, § 352-32-030, filed 11/7/94, effective 1/1/95; 93-06-001, § 352-32-030, filed 2/17/93, effective 3/20/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-030, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-08-008 (Order 100), § 352-32-030, filed 3/23/87, effective 5/15/87; 86-06-020 (Order 91), § 352-32-030, filed 2/25/86; 83-09-031 (Resolution No. 67), § 352-32-030, filed 4/15/83; 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-030, filed 4/14/82; 81-09-034 (Order 50), § 352-32-030, filed 4/14/81; 80-05-007 (Order 45), § 352-32-030, filed 4/4/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(2) and 43.51.060(6). 78-05-082 (Order 39), § 352-32-030, filed 5/1/78; Order 33, § 352-32-030, filed 4/28/77; Order 9, § 352-32-030, filed 11/24/70.]

     (1) Complying with the reservation procedure; and

     (2) Paying the appropriate fees and deposits ((both of which are)) as published by state parks.

     Use of ELCs shall be on a first-come-first-served basis if the facility is not reserved.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-037, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-037, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060 and 43.51.395. 95-07-061, § 352-32-037, filed 3/13/95, effective 4/13/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 83-09-031 (Resolution No. 67), § 352-32-037, filed 4/15/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 80-14-009 (Order 48), § 352-32-037, filed 9/22/80.]

     (2) All designated group facilities shall have a predetermined use capacity. No group exceeding this capacity in number shall use these areas. Groups making reservations shall be charged the applicable fee for a minimum of 20 people.

     (3) Use of designated group facilities may be by reservation. Requests made at ((the)) parks, not on central reservation system, for reservations for groups of 20 to 250 shall be made 15 days in advance and for groups in excess of 250 shall be made 30 days in advance of the proposed use date, using the group use permit. All conditions outlined on the group use permit shall be binding on the group.

     (4) Submittal of the group use permit request and payment in full of appropriate fees are required for the use of these facilities. Fees must be paid by credit card, certified check or money order. Fees are published by state parks. Refunds will be made only to those groups which cancel their reservations thirty or more days before the effective date of the reservations.

     (5) For overnight group use, parking will be in the provided, defined areas. If additional parking is required, it may be available in the park's extra vehicle parking facility following the payment of the appropriate extra vehicle parking fee.

     (6) The organization or delegated group leader making the reservation is responsible for any damages or extra cleaning that occurs as a result of the use of the facility(ies) beyond normal care and wear.

     (7) Facility reservations for parks not on the central reservation system are made at the park and will be accepted for the calendar year, on or after the first working day in January of that calendar year. Reservations shall be made by a person of the age of majority, who must be in attendance during the group's activities. Reservations at the parks will be accepted in writing, in person, or by phone at the discretion of the park manager. In person and phone reservation requests shall only be accepted at the park during normal park operation hours. All reservation requests will be processed in order of arrival. Group facility areas not reserved are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

     (8) Any group wishing to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages must request and obtain all appropriate licenses and permits. In order to sell alcoholic beverages, the group must obtain a temporary concession permit from the headquarters office of the ((Washington state parks and recreation)) commission.

     (9) It shall be within the authority of the park manager, or his representative, to rescind the rights of a reservation, and remove from the park, any or all members of the group whose behavior, at any time, is in conflict with any state laws, becomes detrimental to the health and safety of the group or other park users, or becomes so unruly as to affect the reasonable enjoyment of the park by other park users.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-045, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-045, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-045, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-045, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 94-23-024, § 352-32-045, filed 11/7/94, effective 1/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.060. 94-08-036, § 352-32-045, filed 3/31/94, effective 5/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 91-09-001, § 352-32-045, filed 4/4/91, effective 5/15/91; 90-07-062, § 352-32-045, filed 3/20/90, effective 4/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 88-07-074 (Order 103), § 352-32-045, filed 3/18/88, effective 5/15/88; 83-09-031 (Resolution No. 67), § 352-32-045, filed 4/15/83; 82-09-035 (Order 60), § 352-32-045, filed 4/14/82; 80-05-007 (Order 45), § 352-32-045, filed 4/4/80; Order 32, § 352-32-045, filed 4/28/77.]

     A special recreation event permit shall be issued only for recreational events where there is a reasonable expectation that a minimum of twenty persons will participate. The event must be oriented towards a recreational pursuit. Not more than three permits will be issued to a given applicant for a similar event at the same park during a one-year period.

     Persons or organizations that desire to conduct a special recreation event in a state park shall submit a permit application obtainable at any state park and the basic permit application fee as published by state parks to the park where the event is proposed to take place.

     If the agency determines it is necessary, the applicant must submit a completed environmental checklist along with the application. Upon request, the agency may assist the applicant in completing the environmental checklist and may request compensation in accordance with agency State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) rules, chapter 352-11 WAC.

     Permit applications must be submitted at least sixty days in advance of the proposed event so that the information supplied in the application may be verified and so that the agency can notify and coordinate action with officials of other jurisdictions and agencies responsible for health, safety and welfare. The sixty-day time limit is also necessary to comply with SEPA review requirements to identify any potential environmental impacts and mitigation. This requirement for an application to be filed sixty days prior to an event may be waived in rare circumstances where arrangements can be made in a shorter time while still complying with all other requirements of this section.

     Such application shall be submitted at least ((thirty)) sixty days in advance of the proposed date of the event, to allow, where applicable, for necessary internal review and analysis, consultation with local governments, public notice, establishment of permit conditions, and required agency preparations and coordination. The director or designee shall approve or disapprove a permit application and establish the conditions for an approved application. The permittee must pay any fees published by state parks for the use of park lands or facilities. The director or designee shall determine the need for any fees necessary to cover costs incurred by the agency for additional staffing, equipment, facilities, or special services not normally provided by state parks, as well as the need for any bond, damage deposit, or liability insurance arising from any potential hazards associated with the conduct of the event. Any such fees, bond, damage deposit, or liability insurance shall be provided by the applicant prior to the issuance of the permit.

     If additional unanticipated costs are incurred by the commission resulting from the event, the applicant shall reimburse the commission for such costs in a timely manner. If the additional costs are not paid, the director may recover such costs from the bond or damage deposits provided. Any funds remaining from the bond or damage deposit shall be returned to the applicant.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 98-04-065, § 352-32-047, filed 2/2/98, effective 3/5/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and [43.51.]060. 95-22-067, § 352-32-047, filed 10/30/95, effective 1/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 89-07-020 and 89-07-098 (Orders 89-01 and 89-01-A), § 352-32-047, filed 3/7/89 and 3/22/89.]

     (1) No person shall conduct themselves so that park users are disturbed in their sleeping quarters or in campgrounds or park employees in their sleeping quarters between the quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

     (2) No person shall, at any time, use sound-emitting electronic equipment including electrical speakers, radios, phonographs, televisions, or other such equipment, at a volume which emits sound beyond the person's vehicle or immediate area of use, individual camp or picnic site that may disturb other park users without specific permission of the park ranger.

     (3) Engine driven electric generators may be operated only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

     (4) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, and 79A.05.075. 03-01-079, § 352-32-056, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-056, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-056, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 86-06-020 (Order 91), § 352-32-056, filed 2/25/86.]

     Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

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     (2) Pets and domestic animals may not be allowed to dig or otherwise disturb or damage the natural or cultural features of any state park area.

     (3) In any state park area, pets or domestic animals, except for assistance ((dogs)) animals for persons with disabilities, are not permitted on any designated swimming beach; within a natural area preserve; during the skiing season on any designated alpine ski site or cross country ski trail in which the track has been prepared, set, or groomed; or in any public building unless so posted.

     (4) In any state park area, pets or domestic animals, except for assistance dogs for persons with disabilities, may be prohibited in areas where there could be conflict with domestic livestock or agricultural activities on adjacent land, for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, special cultural areas, or for other recreational or health and safety purposes, if approved by the director or designee and so posted.

     (5) No person shall allow his/her pet or domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy other park visitors. No person shall permit his/her pet or domestic animal to bark or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquillity of the park.

     (6) Any person bringing a pet or domestic animal into a state park area shall dispose of animal feces in a plastic or paper sack. The sack shall then be deposited in a solid waste container.

     (7) Pet off-leash areas may be approved and designated by the director or designee. Approved pet off-leash areas will be exempt from subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section. Approved pet off-leash areas may be closed permanently or temporarily by the director or designee for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, and special cultural areas. Any park area designated for pets off-leash shall be conspicuously posted as such by the director or designee.

     (8) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

     (((8))) (9) This section shall not apply to the recreational use of horses, llamas, sled dogs, or similar animals as authorized by WAC 352-32-070.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-060, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(1), [43.51.]045, [43.51.]050, [43.51.]060(1), [43.51.]061 and [43.51.]395. 96-01-078, § 352-32-060, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-060, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 86-20-020 (Order 96), § 352-32-060, filed 9/22/86; 82-12-008 (Order 61), § 352-32-060, filed 5/21/82; Order 9, § 352-32-060, filed 11/24/70.]

     (2) No horses, llamas, sled dogs or similar animals used for recreation shall be permitted off trails in any state park area, except where authorized by the commission and posted to specifically or conditionally permit such activity.

     (3) Horses, llamas, sled dogs or similar animals used for recreation shall not be permitted in any designated swimming areas, campgrounds - except designated horse((-)) or pack-oriented camping areas - or picnic areas, nor within a natural area preserve.

     (4) Horses, llamas, sled dogs or similar animals used for recreation shall not be permitted within natural areas or natural forest areas, except that relocation of existing equestrian or other similar trails into natural areas or natural forest areas may be permitted upon a finding by the director or designee that such relocation is for the purpose of reducing overall resource impacts to a state park area.

     (5) No person shall ride any horse or other animal in such a manner that might endanger life or limb of any person or animal, or damage park resources and/or facilities, and no person shall allow a horse or other animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied. Persons using horses or other animals for recreation shall obey regulatory signs, including those permanently or temporarily erected, that govern the timing, location, speed, type and/or manner of use.

     (6) Any person bringing a horse, llama, sled-dog or similar animal into a state park area shall cleanup animal feces in parking lots, at trail heads and other central locations used by park visitors.

     (7) Any violation of this section is an infraction under chapter 7.84 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, including RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.035, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. 00-13-070, § 352-32-070, filed 6/16/00, effective 7/17/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040, 43.51.045, 43.51.050, 43.51.060(1), 43.51.061 and 43.51.395. 99-15-030, § 352-32-070, filed 7/13/99, effective 8/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040(1), [43.51.]045, [43.51.]050, [43.51.]060(1), [43.51.]061 and [43.51.]395. 96-01-078, § 352-32-070, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.180(7). 92-19-098, § 352-32-070, filed 9/17/92, effective 10/18/92; Order 9, § 352-32-070, filed 11/24/70.]

     (2) Technical rock climbing will be allowed in state parks except it is:

     (a) Not permitted in natural area preserves;

     (b) Conditioned in heritage areas, natural areas and natural forest areas;

     (c) Not permitted where the director or designee has closed the area pursuant to subsection (3) of this section;

     (d) Limited in sta