WSR 18-10-012
POLICY STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
[Filed April 20, 2018, 4:14 p.m.]
In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, RCW 34.05.230, the department of ecology submits the following:
Document Title
Action
Description
Policy 1210 – Policy for the evaluation of changes to enable irrigation of additional acreage or the addition of new purpose of use to existing water rights
Update to existing policy
This policy documents procedures that the department of ecology will use in reviewing water right change applications pursuant to RCW 90.03.380(1) that seek to enable irrigation of additional acreage or the addition of new purposes of use to existing water rights.
Policy 2020 – Priority Processing of Heat Pump Applications
Update to existing policy
This policy guides program staff on the priority processing of applications for heat pump use under chapter 173-152 WAC, and managing water use associated with heat pump systems.
Policy 2035 – Evaluating Mitigation Plans
Repeal/rescind
This policy describes procedures used to evaluate mitigation plans, the parameters of mitigation proposals, and the types of acceptable mitigation.
To obtain a copy of these and other water resources polices, go to https://www.ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Water-rights-policies or contact Carrie Sessions, department of ecology, 360-407-6094 or carrie.sessions@ecy.wa.gov.