1472 AMH DUNS KLAI 3

HB 1472 - H AMD 250 FAILED 3-17-97

By Representative Dunshee

     On page 2, after line 22, insert the following:

A(2) Prior to designating mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance as provided in this section, the county shall consider whether probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment are likely to result.  The county seeking to designate mineral resource lands shall complete an environmental checklist as provided in WAC 197-11-960 to identify the impacts from the proposed designation of mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if this can be accomplished, and to help the applicable agency decide whether an environmental impact statement is required.@

     Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Requires counties that designate mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance to complete an environmental checklist as required under SEPA and administrative rules prior to designating those lands.