# WAC 173-183-250: WAC 173-183-250. Damage assessment studies

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_250

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-183-250
- **Heading:** WAC 173-183-250. Damage assessment studies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-183 / Section 173-183-250

## Text

(1) If the RDA committee, after considering the factors enumerated in WAC 173-183-240 (3), determines that the damages to be investigated are quantifiable at a reasonable cost and that proposed assessment studies are clearly linked to quantification of the damages incurred, then the RDA committee may authorize damage assessment studies.
(2) If the RDA committee authorizes damage assessment studies under RCW 90.48.367 (3), the RDA committee chair shall promptly notify the potentially liable party of this decision.
(3) The state trustee agency(ies) responsible for the potentially injured resource and habitat shall conduct the damage assessment studies and pursue all appropriate remedies with the responsible party. The RDA committee shall consider the proposed damage assessment studies and the effects of any proposed remedies in a timely manner, consistent with WAC 173-183-240 (3).
(4) As new information becomes available, the committee may reevaluate the scope of damage assessment studies using the factors listed in WAC 173-183-240 (3), and may reduce or expand the scope of damage assessment studies as appropriate.
(5) The department may negotiate with a potentially liable party to perform restoration and enhancement projects or studies which may substitute for all or part of the damages determined through the damage assessment studies.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-183-010 WAC 173-183-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_010.md)
- [WAC 173-183-020 WAC 173-183-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_020.md)
- [WAC 173-183-030 WAC 173-183-030. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_030.md)
- [WAC 173-183-100 WAC 173-183-100. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_100.md)
- [WAC 173-183-200 WAC 173-183-200. Preassessment screening process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_200.md)
- [WAC 173-183-210 WAC 173-183-210. Incident discovery and reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_210.md)
- [WAC 173-183-220 WAC 173-183-220. Initial site reconnaissance and notification of the RDA committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_220.md)
- [WAC 173-183-230 WAC 173-183-230. RDA committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_230.md)
- [WAC 173-183-240 WAC 173-183-240. Preassessment screening](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_240.md)
- [WAC 173-183-250 WAC 173-183-250. Damage assessment studies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_250.md)
- [WAC 173-183-260 WAC 173-183-260. Restoration and enhancement projects proposed by the PLP](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_260.md)
- [WAC 173-183-270 WAC 173-183-270. Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_270.md)
- [WAC 173-183-300 WAC 173-183-300. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_300.md)
- [WAC 173-183-310 WAC 173-183-310. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_183_310.md)

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