2190-S AMH LIIA H4492.1

SHB 2190  - H AMD1301
     By Representative Liias

ADOPTED 03/05/2012

     On page 32, after line 32, insert the following:
     "(5) Within existing resources, the department shall develop a statewide policy regarding the curation of artifacts and the use of museums and information centers as potential mitigation under the national environmental policy act. This policy must address the following issues: How to minimize costs associated with information centers and museums; when to use existing facilities to preserve and display artifacts; how to minimize the time that stand-alone facilities are needed; and how to transfer artifacts and other items to facilities that are not owned or rented by the department. A report regarding this policy must be submitted to the joint transportation committee by September 1, 2012."

EFFECT:  Requires the department of transportation to develop a statewide policy regarding the use of information centers and the display/storage of artifacts when used as mitigation under the National Environmental Policy Act.

EFFECT:  No net change to appropriated levels.

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