RCW 90.03.665(10) directs ecology to establish and collect fees for the examination, certification, and renewal of certification for certified water right examiners. Table 1 summarizes ecology's fee structure related to CWRE examination and certification under this chapter. Further detail on fees is contained in WAC 173-165-070 and 173-165-080.
Table 1
Type of fee | Amount | Due | |
Application | No fee to apply | Applicants should NOT include any fee when submitting their application | |
Examination | $300 | At least two weeks prior to the testing date | |
Certification fee | $200 | Prior to receiving certification | |
Certification renewal fee | $100 | Annually, prior to expiration of the current certification | |
Additional late fee for renewal up to 30 days after expiration | $50 | Within 30 days following expiration of the certification | |
Additional late fee for renewal 31 to 90 days after expiration | $100 | Within 90 days of expiration |
Wash. Admin. Code § 173-165-040
Statutory Authority: RCW 90.03.665(11), 43.27A.090(11), and 43.21A.064(9). 12-24-031 (Order 11-03), § 173-165-040, filed 11/28/12, effective 12/29/12.