1769-S AMH SCHI MORE 49

SHB 1769 - H AMD 0155 WITHDRAWN 3-17-03

By Representative Schindler

On page 1, at the beginning of line 5, insert the following:

"Sec. 1. RCW 90.58.060 and 1995 c 347 s 304 are each amended to read as follows:

 (1) The department ((shall periodically review and)) may adopt guidelines consistent with RCW 90.58.020, containing the elements specified in RCW 90.58.100 for:

(a) Development of master programs for regulation of the uses of shorelines; and

(b) Development of master programs for regulation of the uses of shorelines of statewide significance.

(2) Before adopting or amending guidelines under this section, the department shall provide an opportunity for public review and comment as follows:

(a) The department shall mail copies of the proposal to all cities, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes, and to any other person who has requested a copy, and shall publish the proposed guidelines in the Washington state register. Comments shall be submitted in writing to the department within sixty days from the date the proposal has been published in the register.

(b) The department shall hold at least four public hearings on the proposal in different locations throughout the state to provide a reasonable opportunity for residents in all parts of the state to present statements and views on the proposed guidelines. Notice of the hearings shall be published at least once in each of the three weeks immediately preceding the hearing in one or more newspapers of general circulation in each county of the state. If an amendment to the guidelines addresses an issue limited to one geographic area, the number and location of hearings may be adjusted consistent with the intent of this subsection to assure all parties a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment. The department shall accept written comments on the proposal during the sixty-day public comment period and for seven days after the final public hearing.

(c) At the conclusion of the public comment period, the department shall review the comments received and modify the proposal consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The proposal shall then be published for adoption pursuant to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.

(3) The department may propose amendments to the guidelines not more than once each year. ((At least once every five years the department shall conduct a review of the guidelines pursuant to the procedures outlined in subsection (2) of this section.))"

On page 1, line 7, after "(1)" strike "Local" and insert "Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, local"

On page 1, line 11, after "department" insert "and approved by the legislature"

On page 1, line 12, after "in" strike "subsections (3) and (4)" and insert "subsection (3)"

On page 1, line 16, after "2011," strike "and every seven years thereafter,"

On page 2, line 1, after "2012," strike "and every seven years thereafter,"

On page 2, line 4, after "2013," strike "and every seven years thereafter,"

On page 2, line 7, after "2014," strike "and every seven years thereafter,"

On page 2, line 17, after "(4)" strike all material through "(5)" on page 2, line 30

On page 2, line 30, after "Jurisdictions" strike "required to comply with the provisions of subsection (4) of this section and other jurisdictions"

On page 2, line 33, after "section" strike ", or, where applicable, the dates established by subsection (4) of this section,"

On page 2, line 35, after "deadline" strike "and will not be required to conduct further updates until seven years after the dates"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 3, line 3, after "(2)" strike "through (4)" and insert "and (3)"

On page 3, after line 6, insert the following:

"(6) The requirement for local governments to develop or amend master programs according to this section shall be effective after the guidelines adopted by the department have been approved by the legislature."

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Correct the title.

EFFECT: (1) Removes requirement for the Department of Ecology (DOE) to periodically review and adopt Shoreline Master Program Guidelines (Guidelines). (2) Removes requirement for the DOE to conduct a review of the Guidelines every five years. (3) Makes requirement for local governments to develop or amend master programs consistent with the Guidelines subject to the availability of funding. (4) Removes requirement for local governments to update shoreline master programs every seven years after the initial update deadlines. (5) Removes provisions establishing a shoreline master program early adoption schedule for specific jurisdictions. (6) Requires the Legislature to approve the Guidelines before the requirement for local governments to develop or amend master programs consistent with the Guidelines becomes effective.