Washington § 90.22.020 - Establishment of minimum water flows or levels — Hearings — Notice — Rules.

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§ 90.22.020. Establishment of minimum water flows or levels — Hearings — Notice — Rules.

Flows or levels authorized for establishment under RCW 90.22.010, or subsequent modification thereof by the department shall be provided for through the adoption of rules. Before the establishment or modification of a water flow or level for any stream or lake or other public water, the department shall hold a public hearing in the county in which the stream, lake, or other public water is located. If it is located in more than one county the department shall determine the location or locations therein and the number of hearings to be conducted. Notice of the hearings shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the stream, lake, or other public waters is located, once a week for two consecutive weeks before the hearing. The notice shall include the following:
(1) The name of each stream, lake, or other water source under consideration;
(2) The place and time of the hearing;
(3) A statement that any person, including any private citizen or public official, may present his or her views either orally or in writing.
Notice of the hearing shall also be served upon the administrators of the departments of social and health services, natural resources, fish and wildlife, and transportation.
[ 1994 c 264 s 87; 1987 c 506 s 97; 1985 c 196 s 1; 1984 c 7 s 384; 1969 ex.s. c 284 s 4.]

Notes

Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 284: See note following RCW 90.48.290.

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