(1) The department shall establish permit fees for construction and industrial storm water general permits as necessary to fund the provisions of RCW 90.48.555 and 90.48.560. When calculating appropriate fee amounts, the department shall take into consideration differences between large and small businesses and the economic impacts caused by permit fees on those businesses. Fees established under this section shall be adopted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.

     (2) In its biennial discharge fees progress report required by RCW 90.48.465, the department shall include a detailed accounting regarding the method used to establish permit fees, the amount of permit fees collected, and the expenditure of permit fees. The detailed accounting shall include data on inspections conducted and the staff hired to implement the provisions of RCW 90.48.555 and 90.48.560.

[2004 c 225 § 5.]

NOTES:

     Expiration date -- Findings--Report to legislature--2004 c 225: See notes following RCW 90.48.555.