The project approval process for the eligible municipal corporations' applications includes the following in the general sequence given.

(1) Ecology will review all projects for compliance with the requirements under this chapter and chapter 86.26 RCW.

(2) Ecology shall consult with the state department of fish and wildlife in the development of a project priority list. The state department of natural resources, affected Indian tribes, and other affected parties may review and comment on the proposed project plans before the approval of those plans.

(3) Thirty days public notice must be given that the project priority list will be the subject of a public hearing. Notice of this hearing shall appear in the Washington State Register in accordance with chapter 34.08 RCW.

(4) The project priority list will be available at the shorelands and environmental assistance program of the department of ecology, at least fifteen days before the public hearing.

(5) The public comments will be reviewed and ecology shall approve the project priority list as proposed or as revised in accordance with public comments.

(6) Ecology shall prepare and finalize the written agreements with the counties.

(7) The counties shall prepare and finalize the written agreements with the involved eligible municipal corporations within the county.

(8) The applicant shall prepare the construction plans and specifications for approval by the county engineer before submitting them to ecology for review and approval of each project for compliance with all requirements.

(9) The applicant shall acquire the necessary federal, state, and local permits or authorizations along with any other permission required to complete the project.