Washington Statutes
§ 77.55.271 — Sediment dredging or capping actions—Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas—Mitigation not required.
Washington § 77.55.271
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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.55.271 (2026).
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The department shall not require mitigation for sediment dredging or capping actions that result in a cleaner aquatic environment and equal or better habitat functions and values, if the actions are taken under a state or federal cleanup action.
This chapter shall not be construed to require habitat mitigation for navigation and maintenance dredging of existing channels and berthing areas.
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Legislative History
[1997 c 424 s 5. Formerly RCW77.55.260,75.20.325.]
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Commission—Appointment.§ 77.04.040
Commission—Qualifications of members.§ 77.04.055
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