HB1646 expands the jurisdiction of the Pollution Control Hearings Board to include appeals of certain civil enforcement decisions by the Department.

HB1646 amends the jurisdiction of the Pollution Control Hearings Board to include appeals of civil enforcement decisions made by the Department of Natural Resources under RCW 76.04.205. This bill allows the board to hear appeals related to specific enforcement actions taken by the Department of Natural Resources, expanding the scope of cases the board can review. The changes are intended to ensure that the board has the authority to address certain enforcement decisions, providing an additional layer of review for affected parties.

HB1646 expands the jurisdiction of the Pollution Control Hearings Board to include appeals of certain civil enforcement decisions by the Department.

HB1646 amends the jurisdiction of the Pollution Control Hearings Board to include appeals of civil enforcement decisions made by the Department of Natural Resources under RCW 76.04.205. This bill allows the board to hear appeals related to specific enforcement actions taken by the Department of Natural Resources, expanding the scope of cases the board can review. The changes are intended to ensure that the board has the authority to address certain enforcement decisions, providing an additional layer of review for affected parties.