SB 5996 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Provides an expedited environmental review and approval process that the department of transportation must use for a transportation project requiring the preparation of an environmental impact statement under the national environmental policy act. |
Requires the department of transportation to: (1) Streamline the permitting process by developing and maintaining positive relationships with the regulatory agencies and the Indian tribes; and |
(2) Use available technologies to minimize permit delays for, inform and interact with interested parties including relevant environmental regulatory authorities regarding, and optimize the effectiveness of proposed compensatory mitigation projects. |
Requires the department of ecology to convene a work group including the department of transportation and local governments to identify procedures to more effectively achieve certain objectives related to local land use reviews. |