Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 173. Ecology, Department of (See Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508) |
Chapter 173-175. Dam safety. |
Section 173-175-260. Exceptions to construction permit process.
Latest version.
- If the department determines that emergency or exigency conditions exist at a dam and that it is in the best interests of public safety to expedite the construction or modification of a dam, the department may elect to temporarily suspend the normal construction permit process. To allow this exception, the department will issue a written conditional construction permit, which:(1) May initially be oral;(2) Will specify the construction activities to be allowed;(3) May be terminated at a time deemed appropriate by the department;(4) Shall incorporate, to the extent possible, and not inconsistent with the situation, all applicable requirements of this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.064, [43.21A.]080 and 86.16.061. WSR 92-12-055 (Order 91-17), § 173-175-260, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92.]
RCW 43.21A.064, [43.21A.]080 and 86.16.061. WSR 92-12-055 (Order 91-17), § 173-175-260, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92.