In the absence of any direct federal funding or direction, the department may contract with a private developer of a selected project proposal to conduct environmental impact studies and engineering and technical studies.

[ 2025 c 417 s 1212.]

Notes:

Effective date—2025 c 417 ss 304 and 1201-1224: See note following RCW 46.63.200.

Findings—Intent—2025 c 417: See note following RCW 82.38.030.