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

Date (subject to change)	Activity
Aug. 15, 2018	Announce rulemaking (file the CR-101 form)
Aug. 2018 – Jan. 2019	Develop and prepare the rule language and other information
Sep./Oct. 2018	Meet with tribes and stakeholders, as appropriate
Oct. 2018	Hold public workshop(s)
Jan. 17, 2019	Propose rule (file the CR-102 form) Start public comment period with rule text and supporting documents
Mar. 5, 2019	Hold public hearing(s)
Mar. 15, 2019	End public comment period
Mar. - June, 2019	Review public comments and prepare adoption packet
June 25, 2019	Adopt rule (file the CR-103 form)
July 26, 2019	Rule effective (usually 31 days after filing)

Announcement phase (CR-101)

Filing date:
Aug. 15, 2018

Announcement documents

Announcement Notice – CR-101 form

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:

Streamflow Restoration Funding rule: Preliminary draft rule language - Sept. 25, 2018

Please note: This rule does not apply to the 2018 Streamflow Restoration Grant funding cycle.

View the comments we received on the preliminary draft rule language

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.

View comments on the proposed rule

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 adoption documents:

Additional languages

Español (Spanish)

El Departamento de Ecología adoptó un nuevo reglamento, Capítulo 173-566 WAC – El Financiamiento de la Restauración del Flujo de Ríos (Streamflow Restoration Funding).

El reglamento se aplicará a las subvenciones y préstamos emitidos por el Departamento de Ecología para financiar propuestas de entidades públicas, con el fin de compensar los impactos adversos sobre los recursos de agua dentro de las corrientes por los nuevos usos domésticos de agua subterránea que no requieren permisos.

Para más información, favor de comunicarse con Rebecca Inman al 360-407-6450 y solicite un intérprete.

中文 (Chinese)

華盛頓州生態管理署(生管署)正開始進行一章新法令，華盛頓州行政法令173-566 - 溪流流量重整資金(Stream Restoration Funding)制訂作業。本法令適用於生管署為公家機構為彌補不需許可取用地下水為居家用水對溪流自然資源所造成不良影響的因應方案所提供的補助金或貸款。

若需更多訊息或翻譯員服務, 請聯絡 Rebecca Inman 電話: 360-407-6450。

Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

Bộ Môi Sinh đã phê chuẩn luật mới, Chương 173-566 WAC – Tài Trợ Phục Hồi Luồng Nước Chảy (Streamflow Restoration Funding). Luật sẽ áp dụng cho các khoản tài trợ và các khoản vay do Bộ Môi Sinh cung cấp để tài trợ các đề xuất của các tổ chức công, nhằm bù đắp tác động nguy hại đối với lợi ích trong luồng nước từ việc sử dụng nước ngầm tại gia được miễn giấy phép.

Để biết thêm thông tin hoặc cần thông dịch viên, xin liên lạc Rebecca Inman tại số 360-407-6450

한국어 (Korean)

와싱턴주 환경부는 하천흐름 재생 자금법 (Chapter 173-566 WAC - Streamflow Restoration Funding) 을 제정 발효한다. 이법은 현재 허가가 필요없는 가정용 지하수 사용으로 야기되는 영향으로부터 하천 수자원을 보존하기위해 환경부에서 지방 공공기관에 지급되는 융자금 혹은 보조금을 관리한다.

상세사항은 Rebecca Inman (연락처: 360-407-6450) 혹은 통역을 요청할것.

русский (Russian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)

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.