1110-S.E AAS 4/10/97 S3007.1

ESHB 1110 - S AMD - 303

By Senators Morton and Fraser

                                                   ADOPTED 4/10/97

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

ANEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  WAC 173-563-015 as it existed prior to the effective date of this section is void.

    Sec. 2.  RCW 90.54.050 and 1988 c 47 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:

    In conjunction with the programs provided for in RCW 90.54.040(1), whenever it appears necessary to the director in carrying out the policy of this chapter, the department may by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW:

    (1) Reserve and set aside waters for beneficial utilization in the future, and

    (2) When sufficient information and data are lacking to allow for the making of sound decisions, withdraw various waters of the state from additional appropriations until such data and information are available.  Before proposing the adoption of rules to withdraw waters of the state from additional appropriation, the department shall consult with the standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over water resource management issues.

    Prior to the adoption of a rule under this section, the department shall conduct a public hearing in each county in which waters relating to the rule are located.  The public hearing shall be preceded by a notice placed in a newspaper of general circulation published within each of said counties.  Rules adopted hereunder shall be subject to review in accordance with the provisions of RCW ((34.05.538 or)) 34.05.240.

    ((No new rules or changes to existing rules to reserve or set aside water may be adopted pursuant to this section, as provided in RCW 90.54.022(5).))"

ESHB 1110 - S AMD - 303

By Senators Morton and Fraser

                                                   ADOPTED 4/10/97

    On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "resources;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 90.54.050; and creating a new section."

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