WSR 00-17-109

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY


[ Filed August 16, 2000, 4:05 p.m. ]


DRAFT BIENNIAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST

(BAR) REPORT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT



     Ecology is accepting comments on its draft report to the legislature entitled, "The Toxics Control Accounts Appropriations Recommendations for the 2001 - 2003 Biennium." This report, which is required by RCW 70.105D.030(3), describes the appropriation recommendations for funds from the state and local toxics control accounts for activities to cleanup, manage, and prevent the generation of hazardous wastes. These activities are carried out by the Washington State Departments of Ecology, Agriculture, and Health, and the Washington State Patrol (supported by revenue collection activities in the Department of Revenue).

     You may receive a copy of the report by calling 1-800-826-7716 or ecology's publications office (360) 407-7472 or ecology's TDD line (360) 407-6006.

     PUBLIC HEARINGS: Tuesday, September 19, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Department of Ecology, Northwest Regional Office, 3190 160th Avenue S.E., Conference Room 1, Bellevue, WA.

     PLEASE NOTE: A public hearing will be held in Spokane if ten or more people request one by Wednesday, September 13, 2000. The tentative date and location is Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Department of Ecology, Eastern Regional Office, 4601 North Monroe, 1st Floor Conference Room, Spokane, WA.

     Written comments will be accepted through Friday, September 29, 2000. Please send your comments to Leslie Romer, Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600 or fax (360) 407-6989 or by e-mail Lrom461@ecy.wa.gov.

     PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Through September 29, 2000.

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