The following actions and licenses of the department of natural resources are exempted:
- (1) Forest closures, shutdowns and permit suspensions due to extreme unusual fire hazards.
- (2) Operating permits to use power equipment on forest land.
- (3) Permits to use fuse on forest land.
- (4) Log patrol licenses.
- (5) Permits for drilling for which no public hearing is required under RCW 78.60.070 (geothermal test drilling).
- (6) Permits for the dumping of forest debris and wood waste in forested areas.
- (7) Those sales of timber from public lands that the department of natural resources determines, by rules adopted pursuant to RCW 43.21C.120 do not have potential for a substantial impact on the environment.
- (8) Except on aquatic lands under state control, leases for mineral prospecting under RCW 79.14.300 or 79.14.470, but not including issuance of subsequent contracts for mining.
- (9) Sales of rock from public lands involving rock pits less than three acres in size that are used for activities regulated under a forest practices application that is exempt under RCW 43.21C.037.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 16-13-012 (Order 15-09), § 197-11-830, filed 6/2/16, effective 7/3/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110 and 43.21C.100 [43.21C.170]. WSR 14-09-026 (Order 13-01), § 197-11-830, filed 4/9/14, effective 5/10/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-830, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.]