RCW 77.55.271: Sediment dredging or capping actions—Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas

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77.55.261 << 77.55.271 >> 77.55.281

PDFRCW 77.55.271

Sediment dredging or capping actions—Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas—Mitigation not required.

The department shall not require mitigation for sediment dredging or capping actions that result in a cleaner aquatic environment and equal or better habitat functions and values, if the actions are taken under a state or federal cleanup action.

This chapter shall not be construed to require habitat mitigation for navigation and maintenance dredging of existing channels and berthing areas.

[ 1997 c 424 § 5. Formerly RCW 77.55.260, 75.20.325.]