Washington Administrative Code Title 342 - Oceanographic Commission
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 342 – Oceanographic Commission
🔹 Overview:
WAC Title 342 was originally designated for rules related to the Washington State Oceanographic Commission. However, this commission is now defunct, and Title 342 is currently inactive in the Washington Administrative Code.
🔸 The Oceanographic Commission was historically tasked with coordinating and supporting marine and oceanographic research within the state, particularly in areas such as:
Coastal zone management
Marine resources and fisheries
Environmental and oceanographic research
Federal grant coordination and planning
However, over time, its responsibilities were likely absorbed by other active agencies such as:
Department of Ecology (WAC Title 173)
Puget Sound Partnership (WAC Title 286)
Department of Natural Resources (WAC Title 332)
Fish and Wildlife Department (WAC Title 220)
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