First Annual Report

Washington's Environmental Laws:
Potential Conflicts and Perceived Inconsistencies

Washington State Permit Assistance Center

Report to the 55th Session
Washington State Legislature

December 1996
Publication No. 96-254

1. The large number of environmental laws and regulations creates the potential for conflicts and inconsistencies among agencies and programs
2. Permit applicants and the general public perceive there are many instances of inconsistencies between various laws and regulations
3. The Permit Assistance Center found no clear statutory conflicts
4. The Permit Assistance Center identified a number of areas where agencies have initiated efforts to improve coordination and communication
5. Agencies have begun to make the types of resource investments that will be required to integrate multiple agency efforts under multiple statutory directives

Appendices

• Appendix A: Chapter 90.60 RCW - Note: This RCW has expired since the creation of this publication.
• Appendix B: Permit Handbook
• Appendix C: Coordinated Permit Process
• Appendix D: Work In or Near Water
• Appendix E: Partner Agency Plan
• Comments Sheet

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