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5595-S2.E2 AMH-19

NOT CRO'S AMENDMENTS

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2E2SSB 5595 - H AMD #403 ADOPTED 5/18/99

By Representative

On page 3, after line 21, strike everything down to and including "private entities." on page 4, line 22 and insert the following:

"((~~(3)~~)) (4) "Habitat project list" is the list of habitat projects resulting from the critical pathways methodology under RCW 75.46.070(2) that shall receive consideration for funding by the salmon recovery funding board. Each project on the list must have a written agreement from the landowner on whose land the project will be implemented, and must be based on the limiting factors analysis conducted in RCW 75.46.070 when completed.

(5) "Habitat projects" or "projects" include but are not limited to habitat restoration projects, habitat protection projects, habitat projects that improve water quality, habitat projects that protect water quality, habitat-related mitigation projects, and habitat project corrective maintenance and monitoring activities. Projects that include the use of side channels, off-stream rearing enhancement, improvement in overwintering habitat, or use of acclimation ponds shall receive consideration for funding.

((~~(4)~~)) (6) "Habitat work schedule" means those projects from the habitat project list that will be implemented during the current funding cycle. The schedule shall also include a list of the entities and individuals implementing projects, the start date, duration, estimated date of completion, estimated cost, and funding sources for the projects.

((~~(5)~~)) (7) "Limiting factors" means conditions that limit the ability of habitat to fully sustain populations of salmon. ((~~These factors are primarily fish passage barriers and degraded estuarine areas, riparian corridors, stream channels, and wetlands.~~

~~(6)~~)) (8) "Listed stocks" means salmon and trout stocks that are listed or proposed for listing as threatened or endangered under the federal endangered species act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.

(9) "Project sponsor" is a county, city, special district, tribal government, state agency, a combination of such governments through interlocal or interagency agreement ((~~s provided under chapter 39.34 RCW~~)), a nonprofit organization, or one or more private citizens.

((~~(7)~~)) (10) "Salmon" includes all species of the family Salmonidae which are capable of self-sustaining, natural production except for Atlantic salmon.

(11) "Salmon recovery activities" or "activities" includes but is not limited to habitat protection or restoration activities by local governments, tribes, other public entities, and private entities."

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2E2SSB 5595 - H AMD #405 ADOPTED 5/18/99

By Representative

On page 9 line 11, after "team," strike everything down to and including "projects" on line 30 and insert "and shall include members representing the private sector. Members of the technical review team shall have an educational and professional scientific background in salmonids, salmonid habitat, or related fields. The members of the technical review team shall not serve any fixed term. The numbers of members of the technical review team may be increased or decreased depending on the need for scientific expertise, but the technical review team must always consist of at least five members. Administrative support for the technical review team is provided by the department of fish and wildlife. Assignments and direction to the technical review team shall be made by the chair of the technical review team. The chair of the technical review team shall be designated by the members of the team.

(2) The technical review team is responsible for receiving habitat project lists submitted by lead entities under RCW 75.46.060, for screening and ranking projects on such lists, for providing its ranking of projects, within categories on a statewide basis, to the board"