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WA Rev Code § 43.30.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.235 - Records—Rules.

RCW 43.30.235 Records—Rules.(1) The board shall keep its records in the office of the commissioner, and shall keep a full and complete record of its proceedings relating to the appraisal of lands granted for educational purposes.(2) Records for all forestlands acquired by the state and any lands owned by the state and designated as such by the department must be maintained by the department as provided in RCW 79.22.030.(3) The board shall have the power, from time to time, to make and enforce rules for carrying out the provisions of this title relating to its duties not inconsistent with law.[ 2003 c 334 § 304; 1988 c 128 § 51; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 149; 1927 c 255 § 13; RRS § 7797-13. Formerly RCW 79.01.052, 43.65.020.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Savings—Captions—Severability—Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 21: See RCW 79.135.900 through 79.135.904.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.291 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.291 - Board on geographic names—Created—Duties.

RCW 43.30.291 Board on geographic names—Created—Duties.The board on geographic names is created to establish a procedure for the retention and formal recognition of existing geographic names; to standardize the procedures for naming or renaming geographical features within the state of Washington; to identify one body as the responsible agency to coordinate this important activity between local, state, and federal agencies; to identify the responsible agency for the purpose of serving the public interest; to avoid the duplication of names for similar features whenever possible; and as far as possible, to retain the significance, spelling, and color of names associated with the early history of Washington.The board on geographic names has the following duties:(1) Establish the official names for the lakes, mountains, streams, places, towns, and other geographic features within the state and the spellings thereof except when a name is specified by law. For the purposes of this subsection, geographic features do not include human-made features or administrative areas such as parks, game reserves, and dams, but do include human-made lakes;(2) Assign names to lakes, mountains, streams, places, towns, and other geographic features in the state for which no generally accepted name has been in use;(3) Cooperate with county commissions, state departments, agencies, the state legislature, and the United States board on geographic names to establish, change, or determine the appropriate names of lakes, mountains, streams, places, towns, and other geographic features for the purposes of eliminating, as far as possible, duplications of place names within the state;(4) Serve as a state of Washington liaison with the United States board on geographic names;(5) Periodically issue a list of names approved by the board on geographic names; and(6) Establish policies to carry out the purposes of this section and RCW 43.30.292 through 43.30.294.[ 2011 c 355 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.292 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.292 - Board on geographic names—Committee on geographic names—Committee membership.

RCW 43.30.292 Board on geographic names—Committee on geographic names—Committee membership.(1) The board on geographic names shall establish a committee on geographic names to assist the board in performing its duties and to provide broader contextual, public, and tribal participation in naming geographic features in the state. The committee shall report to the board on geographic names and shall consist of:(a) The commissioner or representative;(b) The state librarian or the librarian's designee;(c) The director of the department of archaeology and historic preservation or the director's designee;(d) A representative of the Washington state tribes, to be appointed by the commissioner from nominations made by Washington's recognized tribal governments. The tribal representative serves a three-year term; and(e) Three members from the public to be appointed by the commissioner. Initial appointments of the public members appointed under this subsection shall be as follows: One member for a one-year term, one member for a two-year term, and one member for a three-year term. Thereafter, each public member shall be appointed for a three-year term.(2) Each member of the committee shall continue in office until a successor is appointed. The commissioner shall serve as chair of the board.[ 2011 c 355 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.293 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.293 - Committee on geographic names—Meetings—Rules—Reports and recommendations.

RCW 43.30.293 Committee on geographic names—Meetings—Rules—Reports and recommendations.(1) The committee on geographic names shall hold at least two meetings each year, and may hold special meetings as called by the chair or a majority of the members of the committee. All meetings must be open to the public.(a) Notice of all committee meetings shall be as provided in RCW 42.30.080. The notice must include the names to be considered by the committee and the names to be adopted by the board on geographic names.(b) Four committee members shall constitute a quorum.(2) The committee shall establish rules for the conduct of its affairs and to carry out the duties of this section.(3) The committee shall cooperate with the United States board on geographic names.(4) The committee shall make reports and recommendations to the board on geographic names following each meeting of the committee. Recommendations regarding adoption of names may only be made following consideration at two committee meetings.(5) In considering the names and spellings of geographic place names, the committee's recommendations to the board on geographic names may only be made after careful deliberation of all available information relating to such names, including the recommendations of the United States board on geographic names.[ 2011 c 355 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.294 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.294 - Board on geographic names—Adoption of names—Publication in the Washington State Register—Official names.

RCW 43.30.294 Board on geographic names—Adoption of names—Publication in the Washington State Register—Official names.(1) The board on geographic names shall consider the recommendations made by the committee on geographic names for adoption of names. The board on geographic names must either adopt the name as recommended, or refer the matter back to the committee on geographic names for further review.(2) All geographic names adopted by the board on geographic names shall be published in the Washington State Register.(3) Whenever the board on geographic names has given a name to any lake, stream, place, or other geographic feature within the state, the name must be used in all maps, records, documents, and other publications issued by the state or any of its departments and political subdivisions, and that name is the official name of the geographic feature.[ 2011 c 355 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.295 - Board on geographic names—Administrative services—Custodian of records.

RCW 43.30.295 Board on geographic names—Administrative services—Custodian of records.The department of natural resources shall provide secretarial and administrative services for the board on geographic names and shall serve as custodian of the records.[ 2011 c 355 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.305 - Natural resources equipment fund—Authorized—Purposes—Expenditure.

RCW 43.30.305 Natural resources equipment fund—Authorized—Purposes—Expenditure.A revolving fund in the custody of the state treasurer, to be known as the natural resources equipment fund, is hereby created to be expended by the department without appropriation solely for the purchase of equipment, machinery, and supplies for the use of the department and for the payment of the costs of repair and maintenance of such equipment, machinery, and supplies. During the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium the legislature may transfer such amounts as represent the excess balance of the fund to the state general fund.[ 2009 c 564 § 1809; 2005 c 518 § 928; 2003 c 334 § 120; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.280. Prior: 1963 c 141 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.30.280.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 564: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—2005 c 518: See note following RCW 28A.600.110.Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.315 - Natural resources equipment fund—Reimbursement.

RCW 43.30.315 Natural resources equipment fund—Reimbursement.The natural resources equipment fund shall be reimbursed by the department for all moneys expended from it. Reimbursement may be prorated over the useful life of the equipment, machinery, and supplies purchased by moneys from the fund. Reimbursement may be made from moneys appropriated or otherwise available to the department for the purchase, repair, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, and supplies and shall be prorated on the basis of relative benefit to the programs. For the purpose of making reimbursement, all existing and hereafter acquired equipment, machinery, and supplies of the department shall be deemed to have been purchased from the natural resources equipment fund.[ 2003 c 334 § 121; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.290. Prior: 1963 c 141 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.30.290.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.325 - Deposit of money and fees—Natural resources deposit fund—Repayments.

RCW 43.30.325 Deposit of money and fees—Natural resources deposit fund—Repayments.(1) The department shall deposit daily all moneys and fees collected or received by the commissioner and the department in the discharge of official duties as follows:(a) The department shall pay moneys received as advance payments, deposits, and security from successful bidders under RCW 79.15.100 and 79.11.150 to the state treasurer for deposit under (b) of this subsection. Moneys received from unsuccessful bidders shall be returned as provided in RCW 79.11.150;(b) The department shall pay all moneys received on behalf of a trust fund or account to the state treasurer for deposit in the trust fund or account after making the deduction authorized under RCW 79.64.110, 79.22.050, 79.64.040, and 79.15.520, except as provided in RCW 79.64.130;(c) The natural resources deposit fund is hereby created. The state treasurer is the custodian of the fund. All moneys or sums which remain in the custody of the commissioner of public lands awaiting disposition or where the final disposition is not known shall be deposited into the natural resources deposit fund. Disbursement from the fund shall be on the authorization of the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, without necessity of appropriation;(d) If it is required by law that the department repay moneys disbursed under (a) and (b) of this subsection the state treasurer shall transfer such moneys, without necessity of appropriation, to the department upon demand by the department from those trusts and accounts originally receiving the moneys.(2) Money shall not be deemed to have been paid to the state upon any sale or lease of land until it has been paid to the state treasurer.[ 2017 c 248 § 4. Prior: 2003 c 334 § 125; 2003 c 313 § 9; 1981 2nd ex.s. c 4 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.85.130; prior: (i) 1911 c 51 § 1; RRS § 5555. (ii) 1909 c 133 § 1, part; 1907 c 96 § 1, part; RRS § 5501, part. Formerly RCW 43.85.130.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.Findings—Severability—2003 c 313: See notes following RCW 79.15.500.Moneys received and invested prior to December 1, 1981: "Moneys received as deposits from successful bidders, advance payments, and security under RCW 79.01.132 and 79.01.204, which have been invested prior to December 1, 1981, in time deposits, shall be subject to RCW 43.85.130 as each time deposit matures." [ 1981 2nd ex.s. c 4 § 2.]Severability—1981 2nd ex.s. c 4: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1981 2nd ex.s. c 4 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.340 - Federal funds for management and protection of forests, forest and range lands.

RCW 43.30.340 Federal funds for management and protection of forests, forest and range lands.The department is authorized to receive funds from the federal government for cooperative work in management and protection of forests and forest and range lands as may be authorized by any act of Congress which is now, or may hereafter be, adopted for such purposes.[ 2003 c 334 § 202; 1988 c 128 § 13; 1957 c 78 § 1. Formerly RCW 76.01.040.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.345 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.345 - Federal funds for management and protection of forests, forest and range lands—Disbursement of funds.

RCW 43.30.345 Federal funds for management and protection of forests, forest and range lands—Disbursement of funds.The department is authorized to disburse such funds, together with any funds which may be appropriated or contributed from any source for such purposes, on management and protection of forests and forest and range lands.[ 2003 c 334 § 203; 1988 c 128 § 14; 1957 c 78 § 2. Formerly RCW 76.01.050.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.360 - Clarke-McNary fund.

RCW 43.30.360 Clarke-McNary fund.The department and Washington State University may each receive funds from the federal government in connection with cooperative work with the United States department of agriculture, authorized by sections 4 and 5 of the Clarke-McNary act of congress, approved June 7, 1924, providing for the procurement, protection, and distribution of forestry seed and plants for the purpose of establishing windbreaks, shelter belts, and farm wood lots and to assist the owners of farms in establishing, improving, and renewing wood lots, shelter belts, and windbreaks; and are authorized to disburse such funds as needed. During the 2001-2003 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the Clarke-McNary fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the Clarke-McNary fund.[ 2002 c 371 § 908; 1986 c 100 § 46.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2002 c 371: See notes following RCW 9.46.100.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.370 - Cooperative farm forestry funds.

RCW 43.30.370 Cooperative farm forestry funds.The department and Washington State University may each receive funds from the federal government for cooperative work, as authorized by the cooperative forest management act of congress, approved May 18, 1937, and as subsequently authorized by any amendments to or substitutions for that act, for all purposes authorized by those acts, and to disburse the funds in cooperation with the federal government in accordance therewith.[ 1986 c 100 § 47.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.411 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.411 - Department to exercise powers and duties—Indemnification of private parties.

RCW 43.30.411 Department to exercise powers and duties—Indemnification of private parties.(1) The department shall exercise all of the powers, duties, and functions now vested in the commissioner of public lands and such powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the department. However, nothing contained in this section shall effect the commissioner's ex officio membership on any committee provided by law.(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, and subject to the limitations of RCW 4.24.115, the department, in the exercise of any of its powers, may include in any authorized contract a provision for indemnifying the other contracting party against loss or damages.(b) When executing a right-of-way or easement contract over private land that involves forest management activities, the department shall indemnify the private landowner if the landowner does not receive a direct benefit from the contract.[ 2003 c 334 § 108; 2003 c 312 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.130. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 13. Formerly RCW 43.30.130.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 312 § 1 and by 2003 c 334 § 108, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.421 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.421 - Administrator.

RCW 43.30.421 Administrator.The administrator shall have responsibility for performance of all the powers, duties, and functions of the department except those specifically assigned to the board. In the performance of these powers, duties, and functions, the administrator shall conform to policies established by the board, and may employ and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be required to perform the duties of this office.[ 2003 c 334 § 114; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.160. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 16. Formerly RCW 43.30.160.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.430 - Supervisor.

RCW 43.30.430 Supervisor.The supervisor shall:(1) Be charged with the direct supervision of the department's activities as delegated by the administrator;(2) Perform his or her duties in conformance with the policies established by the board;(3) Organize the department, with approval of the administrator, into such subordinate divisions as the supervisor deems appropriate for the conduct of its operations;(4) Employ and fix the compensation of such technical, clerical, and other personnel as may be required to carry on activities under his or her supervision;(5) Delegate by order any assigned powers, duties, and functions to one or more deputies or assistants, as desired;(6) Furnish before entering upon the duties of this position a surety bond payable to the state in such amount as may be determined by the board, conditioned for the faithful performance of duties and for accounting of all moneys and property of the state that may come into possession of or under the control of this position.[ 2003 c 334 § 115; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.170. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 17. Formerly RCW 43.30.170.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.440 - Oaths may be administered by supervisor and deputies.

RCW 43.30.440 Oaths may be administered by supervisor and deputies.The supervisor and duly authorized deputies may administer oaths.[ 2003 c 334 § 116; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.180. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 18. Formerly RCW 43.30.180.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.450 - Right of entry in course of duty by representatives of department.

RCW 43.30.450 Right of entry in course of duty by representatives of department.Any authorized assistants, employees, agents, appointees, or representatives of the department may, in the course of their inspection and enforcement duties as provided for in chapters 76.04, 76.06, 76.09, and 76.36 RCW, enter upon any lands, real estate, waters, or premises except the dwelling house or appurtenant buildings in this state whether public or private and remain thereon while performing such duties. Similar entry by the department may be made for the purpose of making examinations, locations, surveys, and/or appraisals of all lands under the management and jurisdiction of the department; or for making examinations, appraisals and, after five days' written notice to the landowner, making surveys for the purpose of possible acquisition of property to provide public access to public lands. In no event other than an emergency such as firefighting shall motor vehicles be used to cross a field customarily cultivated, without prior consent of the owner. None of the entries herein provided for shall constitute trespass, but nothing contained herein shall limit or diminish any liability which would otherwise exist as a result of the acts or omissions of the department or its representatives.[ 2003 c 334 § 204; 2000 c 11 § 1; 1983 c 3 § 194; 1971 ex.s. c 49 § 1; 1963 c 100 § 1. Formerly RCW 76.01.060.]NOTES:Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.460 - Department to participate in and administer federal Safe Drinking Water Act in conjunction with other departments.

RCW 43.30.460 Department to participate in and administer federal Safe Drinking Water Act in conjunction with other departments.See RCW 43.21A.445.
WA Rev Code § 43.30.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.480 - Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing.

RCW 43.30.480 Watershed restoration projects—Permit processing.A permit required by the department for a watershed restoration project as defined in RCW 89.08.460 shall be processed in compliance with RCW 89.08.450 through 89.08.510.[ 1995 c 378 § 13. Formerly RCW 43.30.410.]
WA Rev Code § 43.30.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources.|43.30.510 - Administrator may designate substitute for member of board, commission, etc.

RCW 43.30.510 Administrator may designate substitute for member of board, commission, etc.When any officer, member, or employee of an agency abolished by provisions of this chapter is, under provisions of existing law, designated as a member ex officio of another board, commission, committee, or other agency, and no provision is made in this chapter with respect to a substitute, the administrator shall designate the officer or other person to serve hereafter in that capacity.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.30.210. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 21. Formerly RCW 43.30.210.]