HB 1551-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Declares the mandate of the legislature to focus agency action on control and future eradication of spartina.

     Authorizes the issuance of short-term water quality modification permits under WAC 173-201A-110 to federal, state, and local agencies and licensed applicators for the purpose of utilizing federally approved herbicides and surfactants for invasive aquatic weed control.

     Makes an appropriation of five million dollars to carry out the proposes of the act.