2591-S2 AMH CHAB FORD 363

2SHB 2591 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5500.1/10) 1409

By Representative Chandler

NOT CONSIDERED 3/11/2010

    On page 7, line 5 of the striking amendment, after "(17)" strike all material through "(b)" on line 9

    On page 7, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "department." insert the following:

    "(18) Nothing in this section is intended to grant authority to the department to amend the fees in this section by adoption of rules or otherwise."

    On page 7, beginning on line 28 of the striking amendment, strike all of section 4

    Renumber the remaining section consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly and correct the title.

EFFECT:   Removes the authorization for the Department of Ecology (DOE) to periodically adjust the application fees. Prohibits the DOE from amending the application fees. Removes the requirement that before proposing to adopt any changes to the fees, the DOE must consult with the policy committees of the Legislature that review water resources legislation.

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