When the restricted zone is expanded by governor's executive order to include lands outside of USFS lands and the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the following shall apply.
(1) Individuals desiring access to the restricted zones should contact one of the designated DOL driver's license examiners at the locations listed during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and complete an application form for a permit stating the nature and need for access and sign the waiver contained on the application form. Federal, state and local governmental personnel on official business will only be required to complete and submit a permit application form. Upon completion and submission of this application to DOL, the application will be approved or disapproved within five regular working days by DOL. After approval of the application a permit will be issued immediately.
(2) Individuals who are employers or government entities applying for a permit under WAC
118-03-230 may complete and submit an industrial application form to be issued an industrial permit which would allow the entry and/or occupation within the restricted zone by its authorized employees, contractors or agents for business reasons.
(3) DOL will screen applicants according to the criteria published herein and will issue permits to those that have demonstrated a need to enter and/or occupy the restricted zone. The DLE will assure that all pertinent data such as time of entry, duration of need, and mode of travel has been presented and will inform the applicant of entry requirements as stated herein.
(4) DOL will provide the director, DEM; the director, USFS emergency coordination center; and the sheriffs of counties whose jurisdictions lie within the boundaries of the restricted zone with a daily list of permits issued.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
43.06 and
38.52 RCW. WSR 85-20-062 (Order 85-02), § 118-03-110, filed 9/27/85; WSR 82-15-007 (Order 86-06), § 118-03-110, filed 7/9/82; WSR 81-15-012 (Order 81-03), § 118-03-110, filed 7/7/81.]