2444-S AMS NAT S5473.1

SHB 2444 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Natural Resources

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 76.09 RCW to read as follows:

    Forest practices consistent with a habitat conservation plan approved prior to the effective date of this act, by the secretary of the interior or commerce under 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq., and the endangered species act of 1973 as amended, are exempt from rules and policies under this chapter, provided the proposed forest practices indicated in the application are in compliance with the plan, and provided this exemption applies only to rules and policies adopted primarily for the protection of one or more species, including unlisted species, covered by the plan.  Such forest practices are deemed not to have the potential for a substantial impact on the environment but may be found to have the potential for a substantial impact on the environment due to other reasons under RCW 76.09.050.

    Nothing in this section is intended to limit the board's rule-making authority under this chapter.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately."

SHB 2444 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Natural Resources

    On page 1, beginning on line 1 of the title, after "plans;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 76.09 RCW; and declaring an emergency."

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