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2SSB 5358 - H AMDS 490 WITHDRAWN 4-19-91

By Representative Belcher

     On page 3, line 22 after "permit" insert ", that the modification is not in conflict with the public interest,"

     On page 3, line 27 after "remedies."  insert "If the department of ecology finds that an intertie existing and in use as of January 1, 1991, is in conflict with the public interest, the department of ecology may impose conditions on water right permits, certificates, or claims related to that intertie in order to protect the public interest."

2SSB 5358 - H AMDS

By Representative Belcher

     On page 4, line 7 after "rights," strike "and"

     On page 4, line 9 after "of interties" insert ", and shall not be in conflict with the public interest.  If the department of ecology finds that an intertie commencing use after January 1, 1991, is in conflict with the public interest, the department of ecology may impose conditions on water right permits, certificates, or claims related to that intertie in order to protect the public interest."

EFFECT:  Interties may not be in conflict with the public interest.  The Department of Ecology is authorized to impose conditions on water right permits, certificates, or claims related to existing or proposed interties to protect the public interest.