Coordinated Water System Plan - Kitsap County Government

Kitsap County May 9, 2005
Coordinated Water System Plan
Regional Supplement 2005 Revision
agency is responsible for certain data. The evolving, distributed GIS system supported
by the county, cities, and special purpose districts will be a primary repository of the
data. A common base/parcel map is a key component for an inter-agency management
program.
10.5.3 Recommended Actions
Based on the existing management programs in Kitsap County, and the data management
program outlined above, a list of recommended actions has been developed. These
recommendations are categorized by water resource management program goals, and are
shown in Exhibit 10-4.
10.6 State and County Administrative Action
Implementation of this Plan will require administrative action at both the State and County level.
New legislation enacted by the State Legislature must be phased into CWSP plan
implementation. Program areas where new or amended laws, regulations, and/or ordinances may
be necessary are as follows:
10.6.1 State Authority
The passage of The Municipal Water Law (2E2SHB 1338 in the 2003 Legislature
significantly broadened the definition of municipal water suppliers and the utilization of
water rights. The Departments of Health and Ecology will influence implementation of
this landmark bill. Their decisions regarding the process for water right applications,
place of use service areas, conservation requirements, reporting requirements, and future
planning criteria will be major considerations for all water purveyors.
10.7 Coordinated Water System Plan Update
The CWSP no longer requires an update every five years. Rather, periodic updates may be
initiated by the WUCC or as required at the direction of the County
Commissioners or DOH. In accordance with Chapter 70.116.060(8)
RCW, if DOH initiates an update or revision of the CWSP, the State
shall pay for the cost of updating or revising the Plan.
10.8 Periodic Committee Review
The WUCC should continue as a standing committee and meet at
least annually to review issues of regional significance and to review
implementation issues regarding the CWSP. A subcommittee should
be established within the WUCC with responsibility to meet at least
The WUCC should
continue as a standing
committee and meet
at least annually to
review issues of
regional significance
and to review
implementation issues
regarding the CWSP.
annually to review the effectiveness of the Minimum Design Standards and recommend needed
changes.
Section 10 - Plan Implementation 10-7