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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.035 - Environmental justice obligations of the department of natural resources.

RCW 43.30.035
Environmental justice obligations of the department of natural resources.
The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.
[ 2021 c 314 § 7.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.055 - Employees—Applicability of merit system.

RCW 43.30.055
Employees—Applicability of merit system.
All employees of the department shall be governed by any merit system which is now or may hereafter be enacted by law governing such employment.
[ 2003 c 334 § 119; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.270. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 27. Formerly RCW 43.30.270.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.105 - Administrator of department.

RCW 43.30.105
Administrator of department.
The commissioner of public lands shall be the administrator of the department.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.30.050. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.30.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.111 - Local wildland fire liaison.

RCW 43.30.111
Local wildland fire liaison.
(1) The commissioner must appoint a local wildland fire liaison that reports directly to the commissioner or the supervisor and generally represents the interests and concerns of landowners and the general public during any fire suppression activities of the department.
(2) The role of the local wildland fire liaison is to:
(a) Provide advice to the commissioner on issues such as access to land during fire suppression activities, the availability of local fire suppression assets, environmental concerns, and landowner interests; and
(b) Fulfill other duties as assigned by the commissioner or the legislature, including the recruitment of local wildland fire suppression contractors as provided in RCW 76.04.181.
(3) In appointing the local wildland fire liaison, the commissioner must consult with county legislative authorities either directly or through an organization that represents the interests of county legislative authorities.
(4) All requirements in this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the specific purposes described.
[ 2017 c 104 § 2; 2015 c 182 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 c 104: See note following RCW 76.04.181.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.155 - Supervisor of natural resources—Appointment.

RCW 43.30.155
Supervisor of natural resources—Appointment.
The supervisor shall be appointed by the administrator with the advice and consent of the board. The supervisor shall serve at the pleasure of the administrator.
[ 2003 c 334 § 105; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.060. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.30.060.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.205 - Board of natural resources—Composition.

RCW 43.30.205
Board of natural resources—Composition.
(1) The board shall consist of six members:
(a) The governor or the governor's designee;
(b) The superintendent of public instruction;
(c) The commissioner;
(d) The director of the University of Washington school of forest resources;
(e) The dean of the Washington State University college of agricultural, human, and natural resource sciences; and
(f) A representative of those counties that contain state forestlands acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020.
(2)(a) The county representative on the board shall be selected by the legislative authorities of those counties that contain state forestlands acquired or transferred under RCW 79.22.010, 79.22.040, and 79.22.020. In the selection of the county representative, each participating county shall have one vote. The Washington state association of counties shall convene a meeting for the purpose of making the selection and shall notify the board of the selection.
(b) The county representative must be a duly elected member of a county legislative authority who shall serve a term of four years unless the representative should leave office for any reason. The initial term shall begin on July 1, 1986.
[ 2010 c 189 § 1; 2003 c 334 § 104; 1986 c 227 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 57 § 9; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.040. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.30.040.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.215 - Powers and duties of board.

RCW 43.30.215
Powers and duties of board.
The board shall:
(1) Perform duties relating to appraisal, appeal, approval, and hearing functions as provided by law;
(2) Establish policies to ensure that the acquisition, management, and disposition of all lands and resources within the department's jurisdiction are based on sound principles designed to achieve the maximum effective development and use of such lands and resources consistent with laws applicable thereto;
(3) Constitute the board of appraisers provided for in Article 16, section 2 of the state Constitution;
(4) Constitute the commission on harbor lines provided for in Article 15, section 1 of the state Constitution as amended;
(5) Constitute the board on geographic names as provided for in RCW 43.30.291 through 43.30.295; and
(6) Adopt and enforce rules as may be deemed necessary and proper for carrying out the powers, duties, and functions imposed upon it by this chapter.
[ 2011 c 355 § 1; 2003 c 334 § 112; 1988 c 128 § 10; 1986 c 227 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 107; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.150. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.30.150.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.225 - Board's duties—Meetings—Organization.

RCW 43.30.225
Board's duties—Meetings—Organization.
The board shall:
(1) Hold regular monthly meetings at such times as it may determine, and such special meetings as may be called by the chair or majority of the board membership upon written notice to all members. However, the board may dispense with any regular meetings, except that the board shall not dispense with two consecutive regular meetings;
(2) Employ and fix the compensation of technical, clerical, and other personnel as deemed necessary for the performance of its duties;
(3) Appoint such advisory committees as deemed appropriate to advise and assist it to more effectively discharge its responsibilities. The members of such committees shall receive no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in attending committee meetings in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060;
(4) Meet and organize on the third Tuesday of each January following a state general election at which the elected ex officio members of the board are elected. The board shall select its own chair. The commissioner of public lands shall be the secretary of the board. The board may select a vice chair from among its members. In the absence of the chair and vice chair at a meeting of the board, the members shall elect a chair pro tem. No action shall be taken by the board except by the agreement of at least four members. The department and the board shall maintain its principal office at the capital;
(5) Be entitled to reimbursement individually for travel expenses incurred in the discharge of their official duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 2003 c 334 § 113.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.520 - Property transactions, restrictive conveyances, highway purpose—Existing law to continue.

RCW 43.30.520
Property transactions, restrictive conveyances, highway purpose—Existing law to continue.
Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as changing existing law with respect to:
(1) Property given to a state agency on restrictive conveyance with provision for reversion to the grantor or for the vesting of title in another if and when such property is not used by the agency concerned for the stipulated purposes;
(2) Land or other property acquired by any state agency for highway purposes.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.30.250. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 25. Formerly RCW 43.30.250.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.530 - Real property—Services and facilities available to other state agencies, cost.

RCW 43.30.530
Real property—Services and facilities available to other state agencies, cost.
Upon request by any state agency vested by law with the authority to acquire or manage real property, the department shall make available to such agency the facilities and services of the department with respect to such acquisition or management, upon condition that such agency reimburse the department for the costs of such services.
[ 2003 c 334 § 117; 1965 c 8 § 43.30.260. Prior: 1957 c 38 § 26. Formerly RCW 43.30.260.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.540 - Acting as harbor line commission.

RCW 43.30.540
Acting as harbor line commission.
The board acting as the harbor line commission shall keep a full and complete record of its proceedings relating to the establishment of harbor lines and the determination of harbor areas. The board shall have the power from time to time to make and enforce rules for the carrying out of the provisions of chapters 79.105 through 79.140 RCW relating to its duties not inconsistent with law.
[ 2005 c 155 § 103; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 14. Formerly RCW 79.90.080.]
NOTES:
Intent—2005 c 155: See RCW 79.105.001.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.545 - Washington conservation corps.

RCW 43.30.545
Washington conservation corps.
The department shall cooperate, when appropriate, as a partner in the Washington conservation corps established in chapter 43.220 RCW.
[ 2011 c 20 § 12.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 c 20: See note following RCW 43.220.020.
Intent—Application—2011 c 20: See RCW 43.220.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.550 - Department to make examples of forest practices applications and resulting approvals available to the public.

RCW 43.30.550
Department to make examples of forest practices applications and resulting approvals available to the public.
(1) By December 31, 2013, the department must make examples of complete, high quality forest practices applications and the resulting approvals readily available to the public on its internet site, as well as the internet site of the office of regulatory assistance established in RCW 43.42.010. The department must maximize assistance to the public and interested parties by seeking to make readily available examples from forest practices that generate significant permitting activity or frequent questions.
(2) The department must regularly review and update the examples required to be made available on the internet under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The department must obtain the written permission of an applicant before making publicly available that applicant's application or approval under this section and must work cooperatively with the applicant to ensure that no personal or proprietary information is made available.
[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 1 § 208.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Limitation—Jurisdiction/authority of Indian tribe under act—2012 1st sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 77.55.011.
Authority of department of fish and wildlife under act—2012 1st sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 76.09.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.555 - Geoduck harvest safety committee.

RCW 43.30.555
Geoduck harvest safety committee.
(1) The department shall establish a geoduck harvest safety committee. The geoduck harvest safety committee consists of one representative from the department, one representative from the department's geoduck diver advisory committee, one representative from an organization representing the interests of geoduck harvesters, and one representative from an organization representing the interests of geoduck divers. Each representative must be appointed by the administrator.
(2) The geoduck harvest safety committee must meet at least quarterly. By December 1, 2013, the committee must submit a recommendation to the department regarding the establishment of a geoduck diver safety program and safety requirements for geoduck divers licensed under RCW 77.65.410.
(3) Upon the establishment of the geoduck diver safety program under RCW 43.30.560, the geoduck harvest safety committee must continue to review and evaluate the safety program's success and effectiveness and recommend to the department appropriate changes to improve the geoduck diver safety program.
[ 2013 c 204 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.560 - Geoduck diver safety program—Rule-making authority—Limitation on civil suit or action.

RCW 43.30.560
Geoduck diver safety program—Rule-making authority—Limitation on civil suit or action.
(1) By December 1, 2014, the department must, by rule, create a geoduck diver safety program and establish safety requirements for geoduck divers licensed under RCW 77.65.410. The department must adopt rules based on the recommendation of the geoduck harvest safety committee established in RCW 43.30.555.
(2) The department may adopt, amend, or repeal rules as needed to ensure the success and effectiveness of the geoduck diver safety program created under subsection (1) of this section. The department must consider the recommendations provided by the geoduck harvest safety committee under RCW 43.30.555(3).
(3) The department may not adopt rules in conflict with commercial diving safety standards and regulations promulgated and implemented by the federal occupational safety and health administration established under the federal occupational safety and health act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1590 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. Sec. 651 et seq.).
(4) A civil suit or action may not be commenced or prosecuted against the administrator, department, or any other government officer or entity by reason of any actions taken in connection with the adoption or enforcement of the geoduck diver safety program and safety requirements established under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The state of Washington does not waive its sovereign immunity with respect to any actions taken by the department under this section.
[ 2013 c 204 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.565 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.

RCW 43.30.565
Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
(1) Prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall conduct a thorough review of the physical condition of the vessel, the vessel's operating capability, and any containers and other materials that are not fixed to the vessel.
(2) If the department determines that the vessel is in a state of advanced deterioration or poses a reasonably imminent threat to human health or safety, including a threat of environmental contamination, the department may: (a) Not transfer the vessel until the conditions identified under this subsection have been corrected; or (b) permanently dispose of the vessel by landfill, deconstruction, or other related method.
(3) Vessels taken into custody under chapter 79.100 RCW are not subject to this section or RCW 43.30.570.
[ 2013 c 291 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.570 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.

RCW 43.30.570
Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.
(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 43.30.565 and prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall obtain the following from the transferee:
(a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and
(b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the department.
(2)(a) The department shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020.
(b) However, the department may transfer a vessel with:
(i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and
(ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the department, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel, including initial destination following transfer.
(c) The department may consult with the department of ecology in carrying out the requirements of this subsection.
(3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a title or valid marine document, the department is required to apply for a certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550.
[ 2021 c 65 § 42; 2013 c 291 § 8.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.575 - Wildfire areas—Funding wildfire risk reduction in certain counties.

RCW 43.30.575
Wildfire areas—Funding wildfire risk reduction in certain counties.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, in order to prevent homelessness in any county located east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range that shares a common border with Canada and has a population of one hundred thousand or less, the department shall, to strengthen the local capacity for controlling risk to life and property that may result from wildfires, administer to these counties, funding for radio communication equipment; and fire protection service providers within these counties to provide residential wildfire risk reduction activities, including education and outreach, technical assistance, fuel mitigation and other residential risk reduction measures. For the purposes of this section, fire protection service providers include fire departments, fire districts, emergency management services, and regional fire protection service authorities. The department must prioritize funding to counties authorized in this section serving a disproportionately higher percentage of low-income residents, as defined in RCW 84.36.042, that are located in areas of higher wildfire risk, and whose fire protection service providers have a shortage of reliable equipment and resources.
[ 2017 c 280 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 c 280: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 10, 2017]." [ 2017 c 280 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.580 - Wildland urban interface areas—Grant program.

RCW 43.30.580
Wildland urban interface areas—Grant program.
(1) The department shall, to the extent practical within existing resources, establish a program of technical assistance to counties, cities, and towns for the development of findings of fact and maps establishing the wildland urban interface areas of jurisdictions in accordance with the requirements of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code as adopted by reference in RCW 19.27.560.
(2) The department shall develop and administer a grant program, subject to funding provided for this purpose, to provide direct financial assistance to counties, cities, and towns for the development of findings of fact and maps establishing wildland urban interface areas. Applications for grant funds must be submitted by counties, cities, and towns in accordance with regulations adopted by the department. The department is authorized to make and administer grants on the basis of applications, within appropriations authorized by the legislature, to any county, city, or town for the purpose of developing findings of fact and maps establishing wildland urban interface areas.
[ 2018 c 189 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.583 - Marbled murrelet advisory committee.

RCW 43.30.583
Marbled murrelet advisory committee. (Contingent expiration date.)
(1) To assist the department in developing and providing the report to the legislature required in RCW 43.30.582, the commissioner must appoint a marbled murrelet advisory committee.
(2) The marbled murrelet advisory committee may include one or more representatives from the following categories:
(a) State trust lands beneficiaries;
(b) Impacted state forestlands beneficiaries, including counties;
(c) Junior taxing districts;
(d) Environmental organizations;
(e) Local governments or an association representing local governments;
(f) Milling interests or an association representing milling interests;
(g) Private forestland owners or a statewide association representing private forestland owners; and
(h) Local public interest groups.
(3) The advisory committee required under this section may consult with relevant state and federal agencies and tribes.
[ 2018 c 255 § 3.]
NOTES:
Contingent expiration date—2018 c 255 §§ 2 and 3: See note following RCW 43.30.582.
Findings—Intent—2018 c 255: See note following RCW 43.30.582.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.30 - Department of Natural Resources. › 43.30.600 - State geological survey.

RCW 43.30.600
State geological survey.
The department shall assume full charge and supervision of the state geological survey and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law.
[ 2003 c 334 § 107; 1988 c 127 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.050. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 69; RRS § 10827. Formerly RCW 43.30.125, 43.21.050.]
NOTES:
Intent—2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.
Mining survey reports, forwarding to: RCW 78.06.030.
Provisions relating to geological survey: Chapter 43.92 RCW, RCW 43.27A.130.