RCW 77.57.040
Director may modify inadequate fishways and fish guards.
If the director determines that a fishway or fish guard described in *RCW 77.55.040 and 77.55.060 and in existence on September 1, 1963, is inadequate, in addition to other authority granted in this chapter, the director may remove, relocate, reconstruct, or modify the device, without cost to the owner. The director shall not materially modify the amount of flow of water through the device. After the department has completed the improvements, the fishways and fish guards shall be operated and maintained at the expense of the owner in accordance with *RCW 77.55.040 and 77.55.060.
[ 2000 c 107 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 73; 1963 c 153 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.55.070, 75.20.061.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 77.55.040 and 77.55.060 were recodified as RCW 77.57.010 and 77.57.030, respectively, pursuant to 2005 c 146 § 1002.
Director of fish and wildlife may modify, etc., inadequate fishways and protective devices: RCW 77.57.060.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 77.57 - Fishways, Flow, and Screening.
77.57.010 - Fish guards required on diversion devices—Penalties, remedies for failure.
77.57.020 - Review of permit applications to divert or store water—Water flow policy.
77.57.030 - Fishways required in dams, obstructions—Penalties, remedies for failure.
77.57.040 - Director may modify inadequate fishways and fish guards.
77.57.050 - If fishway is impractical, fish hatchery or cultural facility may be provided in lieu.
77.57.060 - Director may modify inadequate fishways and protective devices.
77.57.070 - Diversion of water—Screen, bypass required.
77.57.080 - Operation and maintenance of fish collection facility on Toutle river.