WAC 173-700-350. Financial viability

(1) Certification of a bank under this chapter does not imply or guarantee the financial viability of the bank. (2) Sponsors are responsible for conducting any financial studies prior to implementation of an instrument to determine the financial risks and potential economic viability of the bank. (3) The department may not consider the economic standing of a bank when implementing mitigation sequencing, determining unavoidable impacts, or evaluating compensation alternatives for debit projects. (4) The sponsor is responsible for all costs associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, long-term management, permanent protection, financial assurances, and remedial actions, if required.