Prior to offering mineral rights under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources for oil and gas leasing where the surface rights are either owned or leased by other state agencies, the department will notify the applicable state agency. Such notification shall be within a reasonable time period prior to leasing to permit the other agencies to consult with the department as to the advisability and conditions of lease.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
79.14.120. WSR 82-23-053 (Order 387), § 332-12-265, filed 11/16/82.]