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Water Typing System Permanent Rule – CR-102 Proposed Rule Making

WSR 24-24-107 / Published December 18, 2024

The Forest Practices Board initiated rule making at their November 13, 2024, meeting to codify the permanent water typing system rule to accurately determine the extent of fish habitat and to inform the appropriate application of riparian protections needed while undertaking forest practice activities. The rule will replace the interim water typing system and includes a fish habitat assessment methodology for establishing the break between fish and nonfish bearing waters; a description of off-channel habitat for fish use; and direction on when to use a default physical criteria for fish use.

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