1771-S AMH KING WATS 01

                        By Representatives King and Foreman

SHB 1771 - H AMDS 000162 ADOPTED 03-13-93

By Representatives King and Foreman

     On page 2, line 2, after "to" insert "unnecessarily"

     On page 2, line 3, after "causes" strike "unnecessary harm to fish life" and insert "a substantial risk of death to fish.  Unnecessary modification includes modification other than that necessary for maintenance and operation or research, provided such maintenance and operation or research is conducted in a manner to minimize risk of death to fish"

     On page 2, line 24, after "to" insert "unnecessarily"

     On page 2, line 25, after "causes" strike "unnecessary harm to fish life" and insert "a substantial risk of death to fish.  Unnecessary modification includes modification other than that necessary for maintenance and operation or research, provided such maintenance and operation or research is conducted in a manner to minimize risk of death to fish"

EFFECT:  Clarifies the circumstances in which modification of screens is unlawful.  Modification is unlawful unless necessary for maintenance and operation or research, if these activities are done in a manner to minimize impact on fish.