Washington Administrative Code

(1) General.(a) Beginning January 1, 2015, divers shall annually demonstrate compliance with the geoduck diver safety program established in this section prior to being identified on a department geoduck harvest agreement plan of operations.(b) Applicants may submit applicable do…

Be it resolved by the board of natural resources, department of natural resources, state of Washington: . . .(1) The board declares and certifies an infestation control district be established for the control, destruction, and eradication of said insect in Klickitat and Yakima co…

Be it resolved by the board of natural resources, department of natural resources, state of Washington: . . .(1) The board declares and certifies an infestation control district be established for the control, destruction, and eradication of said insect in Pacific and Wahkiakum C…

(1) The board declares and certifies an infestation control district be established for the control, destruction, and eradication of European Pine Shoot Moth (Rhyacionia buoliana (Schiff.)) in Walla Walla County, to be known as the Walla Walla Infestation Control District, and sh…

Be it resolved . . . . .(1) All roads now existing on lands owned by the state of Washington under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, which roads are not presently under the jurisdiction or control of any individual, public or private corporation, the United…

The department of natural resources adopts these rules under RCW 43.21C.120 (the State Environmental Policy Act) and chapter 197-11 WAC (SEPA rules).[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.21C, 34.05 RCW, WAC 197-11-902(2), and [197-11]-904(1). WSR 07-08-021, § 332-41-010, filed 3/27/0…

The department of natural resources adopts the following sections or subsections of chapter 197-11 WAC by reference.WAC 197-11-040Definitions. 197-11-050Lead agency. 197-11-055Timing of the SEPA process. 197-11-060Content of environmental review. 197-11-070Limitations on actions …

This chapter implements the statewide rules in chapter 197-11 WAC as they apply to the department of natural resources.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW and RCW 43.30.150. WSR 84-18-052 (Order 432), § 332-41-030, filed 9/5/84. Formerly WAC 332-40-020.]

In addition to the definitions contained in WAC 197-11-700 through 197-11-799, the following terms shall have the listed meanings:(1) "Assistant region manager" means a principal assistant to a region manager with responsibility for either regulatory or proprietary programs.(2) "…

(1) How does this section relate to WAC 197-11-055? This section integrates SEPA review into DNR's activities consistent with WAC 197-11-055, which DNR has incorporated by reference.(2) What are DNR's SEPA considerations prior to issuance of the threshold determination? DNR shoul…

(1) What are the timing requirements for threshold determinations? WAC 197-11-310 requires that a threshold determination (either of nonsignificance or significance) be made no later than ninety days after the application and supporting documentation are determined to be complete…

(1) How may a proponent request an early notice of a determination of significance (DS)? When DNR is the lead agency, a proponent may ask DNR whether issuance of a DS is likely for a proposal. A non-DNR request for early notice must satisfy three requirements. The request:(a) Mus…

DNR normally requires a proponent to prepare or help prepare draft, final, and supplemental EISs at the proponent's expense. An outside consultant may be used to complete an EIS only if DNR and the proponent mutually agree upon the consultant. Any proponent or consultant preparin…

(1) Where are SEPA documents retained? SEPA documents required by these rules shall be retained by DNR at the SEPA center, and made available in accordance with chapters 42.17 RCW and 197-11 WAC, Part V.(2) How does DNR distribute SEPA documents? When DNR is the lead agency, DNR …

(1) What documents will be submitted to the department of ecology? As required under WAC 197-11-508 for state agencies, DNR shall submit the following environmental documents to the department of ecology for publication in the SEPA register:(a) DNSs under WAC 197-11-340;(b) DSs (…

(1) What are DNR's reasonable notice requirements? DNR shall use reasonable methods to inform the public when DNR issues a DNS under WAC 197-11-340, a mitigated DNS under WAC 197-11-350, a scoping notice under WAC 197-11-360, a draft EIS under WAC 197-11-455, a draft supplemental…

(1) What are DNR's specific policies for conditioning or denying permits or approvals? DNR adopts the following SEPA policies:(a) Geothermal resources. DNR recognizes the need to protect the public from geothermal drilling effects such as the contamination of the groundwater, the…

(1) What is DNR's authority to determine which timber sale decisions are exempt from SEPA review? Under WAC 197-11-830 DNR may determine which decisions to sell timber from public lands do not have potential for significant impact on the environment. Such decisions are categorica…

(1) Who may serve as DNR's SEPA responsible official? Since the responsible official shall carry out duties and functions for the purpose of assuring DNR's compliance with SEPA and the SEPA rules, it is important that DNR clearly designates who will be the responsible official fo…

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.21C RCW and RCW 43.30.15…

The department of natural resources recognizes recreation on department-managed lands as an important component of the quality of life in Washington state. The department must balance the public interest in recreation with its trust and other land management obligations consisten…

(1) What is the purpose of these rules? The purpose of this chapter is to set standards for public use on lands managed by the department of natural resources (DNR). These rules promote public health and safety and protect department-managed lands, property, and resources.(2) Do …

When used in this chapter, the following terms are defined as follows:"Applicant" means a person who applies for a permit, reservation, or other written authorization from the department."Authorized" means written approval given by the department."Business hours" means 8:00 a.m. …

(1) Can DNR limit recreational activities and public use on department-managed land?(a) The department may limit any recreation activity or public use on department-managed lands to:(i) Protect public safety, natural resources, or other property.(ii) Execute its management and ad…

(1) Can the department limit the number of individuals and/or motorized or nonmotorized vehicles at developed recreation facilities on department-managed land?(a) The department may establish or limit the number of individuals and vehicles allowed in any given developed recreatio…

(1) May property or resources be removed, defaced, damaged or destroyed on department-managed lands?(a) Absent normal wear and tear from an authorized use, a person shall not damage, remove, or destroy department-managed resources, or property to include but not be limited to loc…

(1) Can soil, plants, rocks, or other valuable materials be removed on department-managed lands?(a) A person shall not remove soil, rocks, plants, natural features, or valuable materials on department-managed lands without written authorization from the department except when alr…

(1) How and where can refuse or waste be disposed on department-managed lands?(a) Where toilet or sewage facilities are provided, no person shall dispose of human waste except in those facilities.(b) Persons shall not deposit an individual's solid human waste within two hundred f…

(1) Can the public post advertisements, signs, or posters on department-managed lands?(a) Persons shall not erect bills, notices, posters, signs, markers, advertising devices or matter of any kind on department-managed lands without advance written authorization from the departme…

(1) What is unacceptable behavior on department-managed lands?(a) Persons shall not engage in disorderly conduct on department-managed lands.(b) For the purposes of this subsection, "disorderly conduct" means conduct that unreasonably disturbs the repose of other persons using de…

(1) Where are recreational campfires permitted?(a) Within department-designated campgrounds or day-use facilities, persons may have campfires only in the department-provided campfire enclosures.(b) On department-managed lands outside of designated campgrounds or day-use facilitie…

(1) Where are pets and service animals allowed on department-managed lands?(a) Pets are allowed on department-managed lands, except in areas that are closed to pets or animals for the protection of wildlife, sensitive natural systems, special cultural areas, or for other purposes…

(1) What is recreational target shooting? Recreational target shooting is the use of a firearm or bow and arrow on targets and the sighting in of rifles or other firearms on department-managed lands. The department regulates and enforces target shooting on department-managed land…

May fireworks be used on department-managed lands? No. Except for legal firearms, persons shall not discharge or possess fireworks, model rockets, or other devices containing any explosive or flammable compounds on or into any department-managed lands. For purposes of this sectio…

(1) What is the length of time that a vessel may be moored or anchored on state-owned aquatic lands? Persons shall not moor or anchor a vessel in the same area on state-owned aquatic lands for periods longer than thirty consecutive days or for more than a total of ninety days in …

(1) Are reservations required for developed recreation facilities on department-managed lands? No. Except where posted by the department, persons do not need reservations to use developed recreation facilities.(2) If required, how do I make a reservation? Persons must contact the…

(1) Are recreation permits required for organized events on department-managed lands? Persons are required to obtain recreation permits for organized events and as otherwise indicated in this chapter.(2) May I charge a fee at an organized event? Yes. A person shall obtain a recre…

(1) Do these rules apply to all department-managed lands?(a) These rules apply to all persons using department-managed lands for overnight use which includes:(i) Campgrounds and individual campsites;(ii) Group campgrounds and group campsites (for the purposes of this subsection, …

(1) What are water recreation facilities? Water recreation facilities include recreational floats, piers, mooring buoys, docks, pilings, linear moorage facilities, and other similar structures managed by the department for recreational use.(2) Are reservations required for moorag…

(1) Is overnight camping permitted on or in day-use areas and facilities? No. Persons shall not camp on or in day-use areas and facilities.(2) What types of activities are permitted on or in day-use areas or facilities? The department determines which types of activities are perm…

(1) Who manages road and trail use on department-managed lands? The department manages road and trail use on department-managed lands. The department, or lessee of state land in consultation with the department, may close all of, or portions of, a road or trail for the reasons se…

(1) May a person construct, modify, repair or maintain a new or existing recreation trail, structure, or other facility or improvement or cause such activities to occur on department-managed lands? No. With the exceptions noted in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person…

(1) What is the speed limit for a motorized or nonmotorized vehicle on department-managed roads? The speed limit for persons operating a motorized or nonmotorized vehicle is the basic speed rule on department-managed roads. The basic speed rule means no person shall drive a motor…

(1) Where is a person prohibited from parking a vehicle on department-managed lands?(a) Persons shall not park on department-managed lands if the vehicle:(i) Blocks or impedes the passage of normal traffic or commercial activity.(ii) Blocks, interferes with or obstructs a gate, r…

(1) Where are snowmobiles permitted to travel on department-managed land?(a) Persons may operate snowmobiles on department managed lands only when there is adequate snow cover to prevent resource damage.(b) Persons operating snowmobiles may only travel over the snow:(i) On roads,…

(1) What is the purpose of these rules? The purpose of this section is to set site-specific standards for public use on the Milwaukee Road Corridor managed by the department. These rules promote public safety and protect department-managed lands, property, and resources. Unless o…

Where can I find the public access and recreation rules? The department will make public access and recreation rules available to the public through such means as:(1) Posted on-site on kiosks or signboards;(2) Published on the department's internet site;(3) Published in a site-sp…

What is the penalty for not complying with posted restrictions? Persons failing to abide by posted restrictions on department-managed lands are subject to the applicable penalty that governs the restricted activity.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.30 RCW and RCW 43.12.065. WSR 09…

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 79.70.030 and 79.70.090.[Statutory Authority: RCW 79.70.030 and 79.70.090. WSR 83-24-067 (Order 407), § 332-60-010, filed 12/7/83.]

The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules for implementing a statewide system of registration of natural areas and creation of natural area preserves.[Statutory Authority: RCW 79.70.030 and 79.70.090. WSR 83-24-067 (Order 407), § 332-60-020, filed 12/7/83.]