Bill > HB1646

This bill expands the jurisdiction of the Pollution Control Hearings Board to include civil enforcement decisions made by the Washington Department of Natural Resources under RCW 76.04.205. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to add a new provision (section (1)(p)) that allows appeals of the Department of Natural Resources' decisions under this specific statute to be heard by the Pollution Control Hearings Board. The hearings board is an administrative body that reviews environmental and natural resource-related decisions made by various state agencies. By adding this provision, the bill provides a formal mechanism for individuals or entities to challenge certain civil enforcement decisions made by the Department of Natural Resources, ensuring a standardized process for addressing potential disputes. The change appears to be part of a broader effort to provide consistent administrative review processes for environmental and natural resource management decisions in Washington state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1646&Year=2025&Initiative=false