Washington SB5319 establishes fees for surface mine reclamation permits and annual permit fees.

SB5319 amends Washington law to set nonrefundable application fees for new or expanded surface mine reclamation permits and revisions to existing plans. Fees vary based on the type of application, with amounts specified in the bill. Annual permit fees are also established, with different rates for public and private permit holders, including lower fees for certain public works projects. All fees collected are deposited into the surface mining reclamation account. The bill also mandates confidentiality for certain submitted records.

Washington SB5319 establishes fees for surface mine reclamation permits and annual permit fees.

SB5319 amends Washington law to set nonrefundable application fees for new or expanded surface mine reclamation permits and revisions to existing plans. Fees vary based on the type of application, with amounts specified in the bill. Annual permit fees are also established, with different rates for public and private permit holders, including lower fees for certain public works projects. All fees collected are deposited into the surface mining reclamation account. The bill also mandates confidentiality for certain submitted records.