31 chapters · 660 sections in this title.
RCW 90.74.005 Findings—Intent.
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(1) The legislature finds that: (a) The state lacks a clear policy relating to the mitigation of wetlands and aquatic habitat for infrastructure development; (b) Regulatory agencies have generally required project proponents to use compensatory mitigation only at the site of the …
RCW 90.74.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Compensatory mitigation" means the restoration, creation, enhancement, or preservation of uplands, wetlands, or other aquatic resources for the purposes of compensati…
RCW 90.74.020 Mitigation plans.
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(1) Project proponents may use a mitigation plan to propose compensatory mitigation within a watershed. A mitigation plan shall: (a) Contain provisions that guarantee the long-term viability of the created, restored, enhanced, or preserved habitat, including assurances for protec…
RCW 90.74.030 Regulatory decisions, guidance—Multiple requests for review of mitigation plans.
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(1) In making regulatory decisions relating to wetland or aquatic resource mitigation, the departments of ecology and fish and wildlife shall, at the request of the project proponent, follow the guidance of this chapter. (2) If the department of ecology or the department of fish …