77.55.271 - Sediment dredging or capping actions -- Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas -- Mitigation not required.

Sediment dredging or capping actions — Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas — Mitigation not required.

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.

[1997 c 424 § 5. Formerly RCW 77.55.260, 75.20.325.]