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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 220. Fish and Wildlife, Department of (Fisheries) |
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Chapter 220-100. State Environmental Policy Act rules. |
Section 220-100-045. Agency policy—Substantive authority and mitigation.
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- (1) The policy of the department is to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental impacts that may result from department actions. This policy results from:(a) The legislated duties of the department with respect to fish and wildlife; and(b) Recognition of the fact that each person has a fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment and that each person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment (RCW 43.21C.020(31)).(2) If an action is subject to SEPA, and the proposed activity requires a permit from the department, and is reasonably likely to have an adverse environmental impact as identified in an environmental document, the department may:(a) Require reasonable alternatives to the action and/or proven measures which will mitigate or eliminate the identified potential adverse impact, and make such alternatives and/or proven mitigation measures conditions of the department's approval; or(b) Deny the proposal if significant adverse impacts as identified in a final or supplemental environmental impact statement prepared under chapter 197-11 WAC are not satisfactorily avoided or mitigated by proven techniques.
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