2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 90.71.050: Work plans.

(1)(a) Each biennium, the action team shall prepare a Puget Sound work plan and budget for inclusion in the governor's biennial budget. The work plan shall prescribe the necessary federal, state, and local actions to maintain and enhance Puget Sound water quality, including but not limited to, enhancement of recreational opportunities, and restoration of a balanced population of indigenous shellfish, fish, and wildlife. The work plan and budget shall include specific actions and projects pertaining to salmon recovery plans.

     (b) In developing a work plan, the action team shall meet the following objectives:

     (i) Use the plan elements of the Puget Sound management plan to prioritize local and state actions necessary to restore and protect the biological health and diversity of Puget Sound;

     (ii) Consider the problems and priorities identified in local plans; and

     (iii) Coordinate the work plan activities with other relevant activities, including but not limited to, agencies' activities that have not been funded through the plan, local plans, and governmental and nongovernmental watershed restoration activities.

     (c) In developing a budget, the action team shall identify:

     (i) The total funds to implement local projects originating from the planning process developed for nonpoint pollution; and

     (ii) The total funds to implement any other projects designed primarily to restore salmon habitat.

     (2) In addition to the requirements identified under RCW 90.71.020(2)(a), the work plan and budget shall:

     (a) Identify and prioritize the local and state actions necessary to address the water quality problems in the following locations:

     (i) Area 1: Island and San Juan counties;

     (ii) Area 2: Skagit and Whatcom counties;

     (iii) Area 3: Clallam and Jefferson counties;

     (iv) Area 4: Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties; and

     (v) Area 5: Kitsap, Mason, and Thurston counties;

     (b) Provide sufficient funding to characterize local watersheds, provide technical assistance, and implement state responsibilities identified in the work plan. The number and qualifications of staff assigned to each region shall be determined by the types of problems identified pursuant to (a) of this subsection;

     (c) Provide sufficient funding to implement and coordinate the Puget Sound ambient monitoring plan pursuant to RCW 90.71.060;

     (d) Provide funds to assist local jurisdictions to implement elements of the work plan assigned to local governments and to develop and implement local plans;

     (e) Provide sufficient funding to provide support staff for the action team; and

     (f) Describe any proposed amendments to the Puget Sound management plan.

     (3) The work plan shall be submitted to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature by December 20th of each even-numbered year.

     (4) The work plan shall be implemented consistent with the legislative provisos of the biennial appropriation acts.

[1998 c 246 § 15; 1996 c 138 § 6.]