2650-S AMH SUMP CALL 040

SHB 2650 - H AMD

By Representative Sump

   On page 3, after line 10, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 79.70 RCW to read as follows:

   Prior to recognizing an important bird area under this chapter, the department must:

   (1) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in the Washington state register;

   (2) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed important bird area is located; and

   (3) Conduct at least one public hearing in the county where the proposed important bird area is located."

   Correct the title, renumber the sections accordingly and correct any internal references.

EFFECT: Establishes notice and hearing requirements prior to the recognition of an important bird area.