HB 2406 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares that any salmon recovery activities funded by the board must have as a principle purpose the protection and restoration of salmonid populations.  Salmon recovery activities may be conducted by local governments, tribes, other public entities, and private entities.

     Requires the board to establish a time limit for the completion of projects that are awarded funds under RCW 75.46.170.  The time limit imposed by the board for completing projects shall be at least three years but may not exceed five years from the time the funds are awarded.  The board shall establish criteria allowing a project sponsor to access funds that were awarded for a project, without requiring the project sponsor to reapply to the board for these same funds in subsequent funding cycles.