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Chapter 173-566 WAC

On June 25, 2019, Ecology adopted a new rule: Chapter 173-566 WAC – Streamflow Restoration Funding for funding projects under Chapter 90.94 RCW.
 
In its 2018 session, the Washington Legislature directed Ecology to restore and enhance stream flows. In addition to fees collected from applicants for building permits where development would rely on permit-exempt wells, the Legislature authorized $300 million in capital funds over the next 15 years to:
  • Implement watershed restoration and enhancement projects developed under RCW 90.94.020 and RCW 90.94.030.
  • Collect data and complete studies necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate watershed restoration and enhancement projects under Chapter 1, Laws of 2018, codified in Chapter 90.94 RCW, statewide.
The Streamflow Restoration Funding Rule establishes process and criteria for prioritizing and approving grants consistent with legislative intent, thus making Ecology’s funding decisions and contracting more transparent, consistent, and defensible.

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Rulemaking timeline

Timeline

Announcement phase (CR-101)

Filing date:
Aug. 15, 2018


Announcement documents

Rule development phase

August 15, 2018 through December 2018



Public input & involvement

We developed a preliminary draft of Chapter 173-566 WAC - Streamflow Restoration Funding for public comment to gather input as we developed a rule proposal: Please note: This rule does not apply to the 2018 Streamflow Restoration Grant funding cycle.

The following    public workshops were held:

Ecology’s Central Regional Office
1250 W Alder St, Union Gap, 98903
1:00 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018

Omak Public Library
30 South Ash Street, Omak
1:00 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

Spokane Library – Shadle Branch
2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane 99205
1:00 pm, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018
 
Ecology Headquarters
300 Desmond Drive, Lacey,  98503
1:00 pm, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
 
Kitsap Regional Library
1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, 98310
2:00 pm, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018

Everett Public Library
2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett, 98201
1:00 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Rule proposal phase (CR-102)

Filing date:
Jan. 17, 2019

Rule proposal documents:

Comment period

The comment period closed at 5:00 pm Mar. 15, 2019.
 
A public hearing with concurrent webinar was held on March 5, 2:00, at Ecology’s Headquarters: 300 Desmond Drive, Lacey.  

Rule adoption phase (CR-103)

Adoption date:
June 25, 2019


Rule effective date:
July 26, 2019


Rule implementation information:

Additional languages

Español (Spanish) 中文 (Chinese) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) 한국어 (Korean)

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Contact information

Rebecca Inman
Rulemaking Lead
rebecca.inman@ecy.wa.gov
360-407-6450

Accessibility

To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, or printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact Ecology's ADA Coordinator by email at ecyadacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov, or call 360-407-6831. People with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. People with speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.