HB 3049-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Declares that the purpose of this act is to establish a multiagency work group to develop guidance to be used for evaluating mitigation alternatives that will enable local watershed planning groups to develop and implement watershed plans that maximize environmental benefits from project mitigation while reducing project design and permitting costs.  The purpose of this act is not to increase regulatory requirements or expand departmental authority.

     Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act.