Sediment dredging or capping actions — Dredging of existing channels and berthing areas — Mitigation not required.

RCW 77.55.271
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The department shall not require mitigation for sediment dredging or capping actions that result in a cleaner aquatic environment and equal or better habitat functions and values, if the actions are taken under a state or federal cleanup action. This chapter shall not be construed to require habitat mitigation for navigation and maintenance dredging of existing channels and berthing areas. The department shall not require mitigation for sediment dredging or capping actions that result in a cleaner aquatic environment and equal or better habitat functions and values, if the actions are taken under a state or federal cleanup action. This chapter shall not be construed to require habitat mitigation for navigation and maintenance dredging of existing channels and berthing areas.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.55&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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