BILL REQ. #:  S-0876.1 

Read first time 02/13/2007.   Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

     AN ACT Relating to hydraulic project permits for activities in aquatic reserves; adding a new section to chapter 77.55 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 77.55 RCW to read as follows:
     The department shall obtain the concurrence from the department of natural resources, and from the county or city having land use jurisdiction, before approving or renewing a permit under this chapter for dock reconstruction and other activities associated with gravel barging, where the activities will be located within an aquatic reserve established by administrative order of the commissioner of public lands.
     This section applies to any permit application pending on or after January 1, 2007, and to any renewal of a permit on or after January 1, 2007.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.