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RCW 43.143.005 Legislative findings.
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(1) Washington's coastal waters, seabed, and shorelines are among the most valuable and fragile of its natural resources. (2) Ocean and marine-based industries and activities, such as fishing, aquaculture, tourism, and marine transportation have played a major role in the history…
RCW 43.143.010 Legislative policy and intent—Moratorium on leases for oil and gas exploration, development, or production—Appeals from regulation of recreational uses—Participation in federal ocean and marine resource decisions.
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(1) The purpose of this chapter is to articulate policies and establish guidelines for the exercise of state and local management authority over Washington's coastal waters, seabed, and shorelines. (2) There shall be no leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands extending f…
RCW 43.143.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Coastal counties" means Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, and Pacific counties. (2) "Coastal waters" means the waters of the Pacific Ocean seaward from Cape Flattery…
RCW 43.143.030 Planning and project review criteria.
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(1) When the state of Washington and local governments develop plans for the management, conservation, use, or development of natural resources in Washington's coastal waters, the policies in RCW 43.143.010 shall guide the decision-making process. (2) Uses or activities that requ…
