86.16.900 – Chapter liberally construed.
RCW 86.16.900 Chapter liberally construed. The provisions of this chapter and all proceedings thereunder shall be liberally construed with a view to effect their object. [ 1935 c 159 § 19; RRS § 9663A-19.]
86.18.010 – Declaration of purpose.
RCW 86.18.010 Declaration of purpose. Economic development and growth of the state is dependent on the control of flood waters. The legislature declares, in the exercise of its sovereign and police powers, that the purpose of this chapter is to provide for contributions of funds for assisting political subdivisions of the state in the protection […]
86.18.030 – Conditions and limitations on expenditures and contributions from appropriations—Warrants.
RCW 86.18.030 Conditions and limitations on expenditures and contributions from appropriations—Warrants. Funds shall be expended and contributions made to a political subdivision of the state from flood control appropriations only after: (1) The project for which the funds are to be used has been approved by the department of ecology in accordance with the regulatory […]
86.18.900 – Construction—1967 ex.s. c 136.
RCW 86.18.900 Construction—1967 ex.s. c 136. This legislative proposal shall be complete authority for the accomplishment of purposes hereby authorized, and shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes. [ 1967 ex.s. c 136 § 4.]
86.24.010 – Declaration of policy.
RCW 86.24.010 Declaration of policy. It is the purpose of the state of Washington, in the exercise of its sovereign and police powers, and in the interests of public welfare, to establish a state policy for the control of floods to the extent practicable and by economically feasible methods. [ 1935 c 163 § 1; […]
86.16.081 – Enforcement of chapter—Civil penalty—Review by pollution control hearings board or local legislative authority.
RCW 86.16.081 Enforcement of chapter—Civil penalty—Review by pollution control hearings board or local legislative authority. (1) Except as provided in RCW 43.05.060 through 43.05.080 and 43.05.150, the attorney general or the attorney for the local government shall bring such injunctive, declaratory, or other actions as are necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. (2) Any […]
86.16.020 – Floodplain management regulation.
RCW 86.16.020 Floodplain management regulation. Statewide floodplain management regulation shall be exercised through: (1) Local governments’ administration of the national flood insurance program regulation requirements, (2) the establishment of minimum state requirements for floodplain management that equal the minimum federal requirements for the national flood insurance program, and (3) the issuance of regulatory orders. This […]
86.16.025 – Authority of department.
RCW 86.16.025 Authority of department. Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, with respect to such features as may affect flood conditions, the department shall have authority to examine, approve or reject designs and plans for any structure or works, public or private, to be erected or built or to be reconstructed or modified upon the banks or […]
86.16.031 – Duties of the department of ecology.
RCW 86.16.031 Duties of the department of ecology. The department of ecology shall: (1) Review and approve county, city, or town floodplain management ordinances pursuant to RCW 86.16.041; (2) When requested, provide guidance and assistance to local governments in development and amendment of their floodplain management ordinances; (3) Provide technical assistance to local governments in […]
86.16.035 – Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions.
RCW 86.16.035 Department of ecology—Control of dams and obstructions. Subject to RCW 43.21A.068, the department of ecology shall have supervision and control over all dams and obstructions in streams, and may make reasonable regulations with respect thereto concerning the flow of water which he or she deems necessary for the protection to life and property […]