2875-S AMH COOK H5065.2

SHB 2875 - H AMDS 194 ADOPTED 2-12-96

By Representatives Cooke, Grant and Pelesky

    On page 6, after line 19, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.  LOCAL PLANS.  (1) Local governments are required to implement local elements of the work plan subject to the availability of appropriated funds or other funding sources.

    (2) The action team shall review the progress of local governments regarding the timely implementation of local elements of the work plan.  Where prescribed actions have not been accomplished in accordance with the work plan, the responsible local government shall, at the request of the action team, submit written explanations for the shortfalls, together with the local government's proposed remedies, to the action team."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 7, line 36, after "efficiencies;" strike "and"

    On page 7, line 38, after "contributions" insert "; and

    (d) Give priority to counties that exercise their authority under RCW 36.94.020 as amended by chapter . . ., Laws of 1996 (Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5247) to consolidate and coordinate their water pollution activities under a sewerage and/or water general plan"

EFFECT:  Clarifies that local governments must implement local elements of the plan subject to availability of funds. Provides priority funding of local governments that coordinate its water pollution activities under a general plan.

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