Environmental

In Washington, a property owner near a stream wants to install a culvert to allow vehicle access across the stream. This activity requires a permit from:

AOnly the local building department
BWashington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) under the Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) process✓ Correct
CThe Army Corps of Engineers only
DNo permit is required for private property access

Explanation

Any project that uses, diverts, diverts, obstructs, or changes the natural flow or bed of state waters requires a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife under RCW 77.55.

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