Section 197-11-768. Mitigation.  


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  • "Mitigation" means:
    (1) Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action;
    (2) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation, by using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative steps to avoid or reduce impacts;
    (3) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;
    (4) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the action;
    (5) Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources or environments; and/or
    (6) Monitoring the impact and taking appropriate corrective measures.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-768, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.]
RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-768, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.