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SB 5609 - Cultural resources/land use

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Section 1

  1. Decisions listed in subsection (3) of this section are subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) pertaining to cultural resources, unless the branch of government has:

    1. A data-sharing agreement with the department of archaeology and historic preservation;

    2. Either a local ordinance protecting archaeological and historic properties or a cultural resource management plan approved by the department of archaeology and historic preservation; and

    3. A written consultation agreement approved by affected federally recognized tribes.

  2. The department of archaeology and historic preservation shall develop minimum standards that must be included in a local ordinance protecting archaeological and historic properties under subsection (1)(b) of this section.

  3. This section applies to decisions pertaining to proposed actions that are categorically exempt:

    1. Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.229;

    2. Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.240;

    3. As identified through rule making conducted pursuant to RCW 43.21C.110; and

    4. Pursuant to other statutes enacted or rules adopted establishing a categorical exemption on or after the effective date of this section.

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