Washington § 77.55.400 Determination as to whether construction is a hydraulic project—Preapplication determination—Review and comment period—Written determination.

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§ 77.55.400 — Determination as to whether construction is a hydraulic project—Preapplication determination—Review and comment period—Written determination.

Washington § 77.55.400

Title 77FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 77.55CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN STATE WATERS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 77.55.400 (2026).

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(1)A person proposing construction or other work landward of the ordinary high water line that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of state waters shall submit a permit application to the department. However, if a person is unsure about whether the work requires a permit, they may request a preapplication determination from the department. The department must evaluate the proposed work and determine if the work is a hydraulic project and, if so, whether a permit from the department is required to ensure adequate protection of fish life.

(2)The preapplication determination request must be submitted through the department's online permitting system and must contain:

(a)A description of the proposed project;

(b)A map showing the location of the project site; a

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(1) A person proposing construction or other work landward of the ordinary high water line that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of state waters shall submit a permit application to the department. However, if a person is unsure about whether the work requires a permit, they may request a preapplication determination from the department. The department must evaluate the proposed work and determine if the work is a hydraulic project and, if so, whether a permit from the department is required to ensure adequate protection of fish life.

(2) The preapplication determination request must be submitted through the department's online permitting system and must contain:

(a) A description of the proposed project;

(b) A map showing the location of the project site; and

(c) Preliminary plans and specifications of the proposed construction or work, if available.

(3) The department shall provide tribes and local governments a seven calendar day review and comment period. The department shall consider all applicable written comments received before issuing a determination.

(4) The department shall issue a written determination, including the rationale for the decision, within twenty-one calendar days of receiving the request.

(5) Determinations made according to the provisions of this section are not subject to the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW.

Finding — Intent — 2019 c 290: See note following RCW 77.12.085 .