Gives the department of natural resources the exclusive authority to regulate the design, construction, and operation of a marine transportation facility for sand and gravel associated with mining projects located primarily on lands designated as forest or mineral resource lands under RCW 36.70A.170 in counties with a population of fewer than thirty-five thousand persons having a boundary on Puget Sound.

Prohibits a state agency, county, city, or town from requiring review or approval of a separate plan or permit for a marine transportation facility.

Prohibits a marine transportation facility for sand and gravel associated with mining projects located in certain areas from being constructed without first obtaining a marine transportation facility permit from the department of natural resources.