# WAC 25-48-040: WAC 25-48-040. Agency policy

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 25-48-040
- **Heading:** WAC 25-48-040. Agency policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 25 / Chapter 25-48 / Section 25-48-040

## Text

The overriding policy of the department is to assure the protection of the archaeological resources of the state. This policy results from:
(1) The legislated duty of the department to preserve and protect the heritage of the state in a manner that does not impair the resources (RCW 27.34.220 ); and
(2) The public interest in the conservation, preservation, and protection of the state's archaeological resources, and the knowledge to be derived and gained from the scientific study of these resources (RCW 27.53.010 ).

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 25-48-010 WAC 25-48-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_010.md)
- [WAC 25-48-020 WAC 25-48-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_020.md)
- [WAC 25-48-030 WAC 25-48-030. Scope and coverage of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_030.md)
- [WAC 25-48-035 WAC 25-48-035. Delegation to state archaeologist and assistant state archaeologist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_035.md)
- [WAC 25-48-040 WAC 25-48-040. Agency policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_040.md)
- [WAC 25-48-041 WAC 25-48-041. Notice of violation—Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_041.md)
- [WAC 25-48-043 WAC 25-48-043. Procedure for selecting a mutually agreed upon independent professional archaeologist investigator and for determining site restoration costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_043.md)
- [WAC 25-48-044 WAC 25-48-044. Penalties—Adjustments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_044.md)
- [WAC 25-48-050 WAC 25-48-050. Application requirements and forms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_050.md)
- [WAC 25-48-060 WAC 25-48-060. Summary of information required of an applicant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_060.md)
- [WAC 25-48-070 WAC 25-48-070. Notification to Indian tribes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_070.md)
- [WAC 25-48-080 WAC 25-48-080. Public notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_080.md)
- [WAC 25-48-085 WAC 25-48-085. Applications for excavation and removal of previously registered shipwrecks and historic aircraft](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_085.md)
- [WAC 25-48-090 WAC 25-48-090. Issuance of permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_48_090.md)

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