5273-S AMS FRAS WILB 002

SSB 5273 - S AMD - 060

    By Senator Fraser

                                                NOT ADOPTED 3/6/97

    On page 2, line 12 after "option." insert the following: "It shall further be the policy of the state to encourage the active involvement of citizens from local communities in developing mitigation plans."

SSB 5273 - S AMD - 060

BySenator Fraser

                                                NOT ADOPTED 3/6/97

    On page 3, after line 30, insert the following: "(d) Provide for compliance with the public participation requirements of this section."

SSB 5273 - S AMD - 060

    By Senator Fraser

                                                NOT ADOPTED 3/6/97

    On page 4, after line 33, insert the following: "(5) When an environmental regulatory agency receives a proposed compensatory mitigation plan from a project proponent, the agency shall ensure that ample opportunities for public involvement in the review and development of a draft memorandum of agreement are provided.  When a draft memorandum of agreement has been reached between the project proponents and the environmental regulatory agency or agencies, the agency or agencies shall hold a public hearing on the draft agreement.  The public hearing shall be held in the local community of the project requiring the mitigation to occur.  The agency or agencies involved in the decision whether to enter the agreement shall respond to the public comments received."

    Renumber subsections and correct internal references accordingly.

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Effect of amendments: Provides for public participation in developing the mitigation plan.