DRAFT Regulatory Analysis: Hydraulic Code Rules Chapter 220-660 WAC (2019 HPA Suction Dredge Rule Making)

This report presents Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) analyses and determinations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 34.05 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), for proposed amendments to Hydraulic Code Rules in 220-660-030, 220-660-300, and new section 220-660-305 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Analyses pursuant to the Regulatory Fairness Act, chapter 19.85 RCW, are provided in a separate document entitled 2019 HPA Suction Dredge Rule Making Small Business Economic Impact Statement.

WDFW writes and adopts Hydraulic Code Rules to implement Chapter 77.55 RCW titled Construction Projects in State Waters and also known as the Hydraulic Code.