Contracted studies.

In the absence of any direct federal funding or direction, the department may contract with a private developer of a selected project proposal to conduct environmental impact studies and engineering and technical studies.[ 2025 c 417 s 1212.]Notes:Effective date—2025 c 417 ss 304 and 1201-1224: See note following RCW 46.63.200.Findings—Intent—2025 c 417: See note following RCW 82.38.030.