Title 47 — Title 47 PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION
45 chapters · 1,269 sections in this title.
RCW 47.85.005 Intent.
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It is the intent of the legislature to achieve transportation regulatory reform that expedites the delivery of transportation projects through a streamlined approach to environmental decision making. The department of transportation should work cooperatively and proactively with …
RCW 47.85.010 Legislative declaration.
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The legislature recognizes the value that tribal governments provide in the review of transportation projects. The legislature expects the department to continue its efforts to provide consistent consultation and communication during the environmental review of proposed transport…
RCW 47.85.020 Multiagency permit program—Federal act compliance—Permit application guidance, quality control—Multiagency effort to streamline permit and approval process.
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The department must streamline the permitting process by developing and maintaining positive relationships with the regulatory agencies and the Indian tribes. The department can reduce the time it takes to obtain permits by incorporating impact avoidance and minimization measures…
RCW 47.85.030 Finding—Environmental review and oversight.
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The legislature finds that an essential component of streamlined permit decision making is the ability of the department to demonstrate the capacity to meet environmental responsibilities. Therefore, the legislature directs that:(1) Qualified environmental staff within the depart…
RCW 47.85.040 Environmental training and compliance.
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The legislature expects the department to continue its efforts to improve training and compliance. The department must:(1) Provide training in environmental procedures and permit requirements for those responsible for project delivery activities;(2) Require wetland mitigation sit…
RCW 47.85.050 Finding—Local land use review procedures.
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The legislature finds that local land use reviews under chapter 90.58 RCW need to be harmonized with the efficient accomplishment of necessary maintenance and improvement to state transportation facilities. Local land use review procedures are highly variable and pose distinct ch…
RCW 47.85.100 Construction—Judicial review.
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Nothing in this chapter may be interpreted to create a private right of action or right of review. Judicial review of the department's environmental review is limited to that available under chapter 43.21C RCW or applicable federal law.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 17 s 7.]Notes:Effective d…