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(5) $150,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account—state 1 appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the state 2 marine management plan and ongoing costs of the Washington coastal 3 marine advisory council to serve as a forum and provide 4 recommendations on coastal management issues. 5 (6) $2,000,000 of the model toxics control operating account— 6 state appropriation is provided solely for the department to convene 7 a stakeholder group, including representatives from overburdened 8 communities, to assist with developing a water quality implementation 9 plan for polychlorinated biphenyls and to address other emerging 10 contaminants in the Spokane river. The department must also consult 11 with the Spokane tribe of Indians and other interested tribes when 12 developing and implementing actions to address water quality in the 13 Spokane river. 14 (7) $4,002,000 of the natural climate solutions account—state 15 appropriation is provided solely to address flood prevention in the 16 Nooksack basin and Sumas prairie. Of this amount: 17 (a) $2,000,000 is provided solely to expand and sustain Whatcom 18 county's floodplain integrated planning (FLIP) team planning process, 19 including supporting communication, community participation, 20 coordination, technical studies and analysis, and development of 21 local solutions. 22 (b) $900,000 is provided solely for the department to support 23 transboundary coordination, including facilitation and technical 24 support to develop and evaluate alternatives for managing 25 transboundary flooding in Whatcom county and British Columbia. 26 (c) $1,102,000 is provided solely to support dedicated local and 27 department capacity for floodplain planning and technical support. Of 28 the amount in this subsection (c), $738,000 is solely for a grant to 29 Whatcom county. The remaining amount is for the department to provide 30 ongoing staff technical assistance and support to flood prevention 31 efforts in this area. 32 (8) $16,472,000 of the climate investment account—state 33 appropriation is provided solely for capacity grants to federally 34 recognized tribes for: (a) Consultation on spending decisions on 35 grants in accordance with RCW 70A.65.305; and (b) consultation on 36 clean energy siting projects. In order to meet the requirements of 37 RCW 70A.65.230(1)(b), tribal applicants are encouraged to include a 38 p. 404 ESSB 5187.SL