77.55.031 – Driving across established ford.
RCW 77.55.031 Driving across established ford. The act of driving across an established ford is exempt from a permit. Driving across streams or on wetted streambeds at areas other than established fords requires a permit. Work within the ordinary high water line of state waters to construct or repair a ford or crossing requires a […]
77.55.041 – Derelict fishing, crab, and other shellfish gear—Removal.
RCW 77.55.041 Derelict fishing, crab, and other shellfish gear—Removal. (1) The removal of derelict fishing gear does not require a permit under this chapter if the gear is removed according to the guidelines described in RCW 77.12.865. (2) The removal of crab and other shellfish gear does not require a permit under this chapter if […]
77.55.051 – Spartina/purple loosestrife—Removal or control.
RCW 77.55.051 Spartina/purple loosestrife—Removal or control. (1) An activity conducted solely for the removal or control of spartina does not require a permit. (2) An activity conducted solely for the removal or control of purple loosestrife and which is performed with handheld tools, handheld equipment, or equipment carried by a person does not require a […]
77.55.061 – Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable.
RCW 77.55.061 Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable. The procedural requirements of this chapter shall not apply to any person conducting a remedial action at a facility pursuant to a consent decree, order, or agreed order issued pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW, or to the department of ecology when it conducts a remedial action […]
77.55.081 – Removal or control of aquatic noxious weeds—Rules—Pamphlet.
RCW 77.55.081 Removal or control of aquatic noxious weeds—Rules—Pamphlet. (1) By June 30, 1997, the department shall develop rules for projects conducted solely for the removal or control of various aquatic noxious weeds other than spartina and purple loosestrife and for activities or hydraulic projects for controlling purple loosestrife not covered by RCW 77.55.051(2). Following […]
77.55.091 – Small scale prospecting and mining—Rules.
RCW 77.55.091 Small scale prospecting and mining—Rules. (1) Small scale prospecting and mining shall not require a permit under this chapter if the prospecting is conducted in accordance with rules established by the department. (2) By December 31, 1998, the department shall adopt rules applicable to small scale prospecting and mining activities subject to this […]
77.55.101 – Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.
RCW 77.55.101 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any legal requirement under this chapter, including any standard, limitation, rule, or order is superseded and replaced in accordance with the terms and provisions of an environmental excellence program agreement, entered into under chapter 43.21K RCW. [ 1997 c 381 § […]
77.55.111 – Habitat incentives agreement.
RCW 77.55.111 Habitat incentives agreement. When a private landowner is applying for a permit under this chapter and that landowner has entered into a habitat incentives agreement with the department and the department of natural resources as provided in RCW 77.55.121, the department shall comply with the terms of that agreement when evaluating the request […]
77.55.121 – Habitat incentives program—Goal—Requirements of agreement—Application evaluation factors.
RCW 77.55.121 Habitat incentives program—Goal—Requirements of agreement—Application evaluation factors. (1) Beginning in January 1998, the department and the department of natural resources shall implement a habitat incentives program based on the recommendations of federally recognized Indian tribes, landowners, the regional fisheries enhancement groups, the timber, fish, and wildlife cooperators, and other interested parties. The program […]
77.55.011 – Definitions.
RCW 77.55.011 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Bed” means the land below the ordinary high water lines of state waters. This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, stormwater runoff devices, or other artificial watercourses except where they exist in a natural watercourse […]