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RCW 78.44.010 Legislative finding.
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The legislature recognizes that the extraction of minerals by surface mining is an essential activity making an important contribution to the economic well-being of the state and nation. It is not possible to extract minerals without producing some environmental impacts. At the s…
RCW 78.44.011 Intent.
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The legislature recognizes that the extraction of minerals through surface mining has historically included regulatory involvement by both state and local governments. It is the intent of the legislature to clarify that surface mining is an appropriate land use, subject to reclam…
RCW 78.44.020 Purposes.
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The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Provide that the usefulness, productivity, and scenic values of all lands and waters involved in surface mining within the state will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and reclamation at the earliest opportunity following…
RCW 78.44.031 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Approved subsequent use" means the post surface-mining land use contained in an approved reclamation plan and approved by the local land use authority. (2) "Complet…
