WAC 173-700-102. Applicability to tribal banks

(1) For proposed tribal banks which are located exclusively in Indian Country, the following section applies:

(a) If the tribal bank has been approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) under existing federal rules, the bank will be deemed state certified, solely to allow the use of credits for projects under state jurisdiction, provided that:

(i) The department was a member of the IRT for the proposed bank;

(ii) Any concerns raised by the department, through the IRT process, have been resolved to the department's satisfaction; and

(iii) The department has notified the Corps in writing that it concurs with their approval of the bank.

(b) The department shall determine whether to allow the use of bank credits for projects under state jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis.

(c) Certification under this section does not imply any extension of state jurisdiction or authority by the state on tribal land use activities.

(2) Proposed tribal banks which are located outside of Indian Country and partially or wholly on lands under state jurisdiction are not covered under this section and are subject to the requirements of this chapter.