Wash. Admin. Code § 173-152-010

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

Section 173-152-010 - Purpose

This rule establishes the framework under which the department can:

(1) Provide for the organization of its work;

(2) Prioritize basins to be assessed;

(3) Conduct basin assessments;

(4) Prioritize investigations of water right applications by geographic areas; and

(5) Establish criteria for priority processing of applications for:

(a) New water rights; and

(b) Change or transfer of existing water rights.

Wash. Admin. Code § 173-152-010

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.064(9), 43.27A.090(11), chapters 90.03, 90.44, 90.54, and 90.82 RCW. 11-01-126 (Order 09-05), § 173-152-010, filed 12/20/10, effective 1/20/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.064(8) and 43.27A.090(11). 98-06-042 (Order 97-14), § 173-152-010, filed 2/27/98, effective 3/30/98.