Enhances public notice requirements for vegetation management in freshwater lakes.

Requires the department of ecology to: (1) Forward a copy of a decision concerning an application for an aquatic plant and algae management general permit to each person who submitted a written request for the decision at the same time it notifies the applicant;

(2) Post all applications it receives under this act in a timely manner and in an easily accessible location on its internet web site;

(3) At the same internet location, post an e-mail contact link and physical address that the public may use to submit comments on applications; and

(4) Respond in writing to all public comments it receives concerning an application for an aquatic plant and algae management general permit before issuing a final decision on the application, provided that the comment was submitted in accordance with this act.