State requirements may be established for specific flood plains that exceed the minimum federal requirements of the NFIP, in accordance with RCW 86.16.031(8) and the following:
- (1) A written request must be submitted to the department of ecology by the affected county, city, or town to initiate the process.
- (2) The location of the one hundred-year flood plain must be reexamined by the affected community and the department of ecology, and has been certified by the department as being accurate for the affected areas.
- (3) The department of ecology shall negotiate with the affected community to determine the content of proposed additional requirements.
- (4) The department of ecology shall notify the public of related public meetings and public hearings.
- (5) The department of ecology must find that the proposed increased requirements are necessary due to local circumstances and general public safety.
- (6) The area where the additional requirements apply is to be clearly identified.
- (7) Additional state requirements shall be established as needed in accordance with the required state rule-making procedures.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 86.16.061. WSR 90-21-089, § 173-158-064, filed 10/19/90, effective 11/19/90.]