EFFECT: Clarifies that evidence of potable water for a building permit may include a water well report for a permit-exempt groundwater withdrawal that is not prohibited by applicable water resources management rules adopted by the department of ecology, not specifically rules adopted under chapter
90.54 RCW. Establishes that an impairment review is not required by the applicant, local permitting authority, city, town, or county when reviewing or approving a building permit application, or a subdivision, dedication, or short subdivision application. Removes the definition of withdrawal of water.