1645‑S AMH VALL RETT 2

SHB 1645 ‑ H AMD 316 WITHDRAWN 3/13/95

By Representative Valle and others

     On page 14, following line 28, insert:

     "Sec. 8.  RCW 47.06.040 and 1994 c 258 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

     The department shall develop a state-wide multimodal transportation plan under RCW 47.01.071(3) and in conformance with federal requirements, to ensure the continued mobility of people and goods within regions and across the state in a safe, cost-effective manner.  The state-wide multimodal transportation plan shall consist of:

     (1) A state-owned facilities component, which shall guide state investment for state highways including bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and state ferries; and

     (2) A state-interest component, which shall define the state interest in aviation, marine ports and navigation, freight rail, intercity passenger rail, bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways, and public transportation, and recommend actions in coordination with appropriate public and private transportation providers to ensure that the state interest in these transportation modes is met.

     The plans developed under each component must be consistent with the state transportation policy plan and with each other, reflect public involvement, be consistent with regional transportation planning, high-capacity transportation planning, and local comprehensive plans prepared under chapter 36.70A RCW, however, the state reserves the right to preclude local comprehensive plans developed under RCW 36.70A regarding the siting of airports with scheduled air service, and include analysis of intermodal connections and choices.  A primary emphasis for these plans shall be the improvement and integration of all transportation modes to create a seamless intermodal transportation system for people and goods.

     In the development of the state-wide multimodal transportation plan, the department shall identify and document potential affected environmental resources, including, but not limited to, wetlands, storm water runoff, flooding, air quality, fish passage, and wildlife habitat.  The department shall conduct its environmental identification and documentation in coordination with all relevant environmental regulatory authorities, including, but not limited to, local governments.  The department shall give the relevant environmental regulatory authorities an opportunity to review the department's environmental plans.  The relevant environmental regulatory authorities shall provide comments on the department's environmental plans in a timely manner.  Environmental identification and documentation as provided for in RCW 47.01.300 and this section is not intended to create a private right of action or require an environmental impact statement as provided in chapter 43.21C RCW.[1994 c 258 ' 5; 1993 c 446 ' 4.]

The transportation commission shall propose any recommendations regarding airports with scheduled air service to the 1996 legislature for their consideration before taking any action on such recommendations."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively.

On page l, line 3, of the title after "47.05.030," insert "47.06.040,"

EFFECT:  The statute being amended pertains to the requirement that DOT develop comprehensive state plans for state-owned and state-interest transportation facilities. state interest is already defined in current law to include "aviation."  The amendment clarifies that DOT must plan with other jurisdictions, but has authority to preempt local comprehensive planing documents with regard to airports with scheduled air service.  The amendment also requires the Transportation Commission to develop recommendations regarding such airports and submit their recommendations to the 1996 Legislature.