The department is the designated agency to coordinate implementation of the action plan and is authorized to hire such employees as are necessary to coordinate the action plan among state and federal agencies, the private sector, and interested public groups and organizations. The department is authorized to contract, through an open bidding process, with interested parties to act as the information clearinghouse for marine plastic debris related issues.
[ 2005 c 155 § 904; 1989 c 23 § 5. Formerly RCW 79.97.050, 79.81.050.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 79.145.050

  • Action plan: means the marine plastic debris action plan of October 1988 as presented to the commissioner by the marine plastic debris task force. See Washington Code 79.145.020
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the department of natural resources. See Washington Code 79.145.020