SB 6615 - DIGEST

     Finds that the department of fish and wildlife should be authorized to charge a fee for processing and issuing decisions on hydraulic project approvals applications in order to defray the cost incurred by the department.  The fee system will be based on the scale and complexity of the proposed project or activity, and whether the application is an original or a time extension, renewal, or alteration.

     Declares that fish habitat enhancement projects conducted under RCW 77.55.290 are exempt.