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WA Rev Code § 43.21C.0311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.0311 - Final environmental impact statements—Expeditious manner—Time limit—Reports.

RCW 43.21C.0311 Final environmental impact statements—Expeditious manner—Time limit—Reports.(1) A lead agency shall aspire to prepare a final environmental impact statement required by RCW 43.21C.030(2) in as expeditious a manner as possible while not compromising the integrity of the analysis.(a) For even the most complex government decisions associated with a broad scope of possible environmental impacts, a lead agency shall aspire to prepare a final environmental impact statement required by RCW 43.21C.030(2) within twenty-four months of a threshold determination of a probable significant, adverse environmental impact.(b) Wherever possible, a lead agency shall aspire to far outpace the twenty-four month time limit established in this section for more commonplace government decisions associated with narrower and more easily identifiable environmental impacts.(2) Beginning December 31, 2018, and every two years thereafter, the department of ecology must submit a report on the environmental impact statements produced by state agencies and local governments to the appropriate committees of the legislature. The report must include data on the average time, and document the range of time, it took to complete environmental impact statements within the previous two years.(3) Nothing in this section creates any civil liability for a lead agency or creates a new cause of action against a lead agency.[ 2017 c 289 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2017 c 289: "The legislature finds that the analysis of environmental impacts required under the state environmental policy act adds value to government decision-making processes in Washington state and helps minimize the potential environmental harm coming from those government decisions. However, the legislature also recognizes that excessive delays in the environmental impact analysis process adds uncertainty and burdensome costs to those seeking to do business in the state of Washington. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to promote timely completion of state environmental policy act processes. In doing so, the legislature intends to restore balance between the need to carefully consider environmental impacts and the need to maintain the economic competitiveness of state businesses." [ 2017 c 289 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.033 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.033 - Threshold determination to be made within ninety days after application is complete.

RCW 43.21C.033 Threshold determination to be made within ninety days after application is complete.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the responsible official shall make a threshold determination on a completed application within ninety days after the application and supporting documentation are complete. The applicant may request an additional thirty days for the threshold determination. The governmental entity responsible for making the threshold determination shall by rule, resolution, or ordinance adopt standards, consistent with rules adopted by the department to implement this chapter, for determining when an application and supporting documentation are complete.(2) This section shall not apply to a city, town, or county that:(a) By ordinance adopted prior to April 1, 1992, has adopted procedures to integrate permit and land use decisions with the requirements of this chapter; or(b) Is planning under RCW 36.70A.040 and is subject to the requirements of *RCW 36.70B.090.[ 1995 c 347 § 422; 1992 c 208 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 36.70B.090 expired June 30, 2000, pursuant to 1998 c 286 § 8.Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.Effective date—1992 c 208 § 1: "Section 1 of this act shall take effect September 1, 1992." [ 1992 c 208 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.034 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.034 - Use of existing documents.

RCW 43.21C.034 Use of existing documents.Lead agencies are authorized to use in whole or in part existing environmental documents for new project or nonproject actions, if the documents adequately address environmental considerations set forth in RCW 43.21C.030. The prior proposal or action and the new proposal or action need not be identical, but must have similar elements that provide a basis for comparing their environmental consequences such as timing, types of impacts, alternatives, or geography. The lead agency shall independently review the content of the existing documents and determine that the information and analysis to be used is relevant and adequate. If necessary, the lead agency may require additional documentation to ensure that all environmental impacts have been adequately addressed.[ 1993 c 23 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.035 - Certain irrigation projects decisions exempt from RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).

RCW 43.21C.035 Certain irrigation projects decisions exempt from RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).Decisions pertaining to applications for appropriation of fifty cubic feet of water per second or less for irrigation projects promulgated by any person, private firm, private corporation or private association without resort to subsidy by either state or federal government pursuant to RCW 90.03.250 through 90.03.340, as now or hereafter amended, to be used for agricultural irrigation shall not be subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c), as now or hereafter amended.[ 1974 ex.s. c 150 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.036 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.036 - Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements and documents to be integrated.

RCW 43.21C.036 Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements and documents to be integrated.In conducting a remedial action at a facility pursuant to a consent decree, order, or agreed order issued pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW, or if conducted by the department of ecology, the department of ecology to the maximum extent practicable shall integrate the procedural requirements and documents of this chapter with the procedures and documents under chapter 70A.305 RCW. Such integration shall at a minimum include the public participation procedures of chapter 70A.305 RCW and the public notice and review requirements of this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1039; 1994 c 257 § 21.]NOTES:Severability—1994 c 257: See note following RCW 36.70A.270.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.037 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.037 - Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to forest practices.

RCW 43.21C.037 Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to forest practices.(1) Decisions pertaining to applications for Class I, II, and III forest practices, as defined by rule of the forest practices board under RCW 76.09.050, are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) as now or hereafter amended.(2) When the applicable county, city, or town requires a license in connection with any proposal involving forest practices:(a) On forestlands that are being converted to another use; or(b) On lands which, pursuant to RCW 76.09.070 as now or hereafter amended, are not to be reforested because of the likelihood of future conversion to urban development, then the local government, rather than the department of natural resources, is responsible for any detailed statement required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).(3) Those forest practices determined by rule of the forest practices board to have a potential for a substantial impact on the environment, and thus to be Class IV practices, require an evaluation by the department of natural resources as to whether or not a detailed statement must be prepared pursuant to this chapter. The evaluation shall be made within ten days from the date the department receives the application. A Class IV forest practice application must be approved or disapproved by the department within thirty calendar days from the date the department receives the application, unless the department determines that a detailed statement must be made, in which case the application must be approved or disapproved by the department within sixty days from the date the department receives the application, unless the commissioner of public lands, through the promulgation of a formal order, determines that the process cannot be completed within such period. This section shall not be construed to prevent any local or regional governmental entity from determining that a detailed statement must be prepared for an action regarding a Class IV forest practice taken by that governmental entity concerning the land on which forest practices will be conducted.[ 2011 c 207 § 3; 1997 c 173 § 6; 1983 c 117 § 2; 1981 c 290 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.038 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.038 - Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to school closures.

RCW 43.21C.038 Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to school closures.Nothing in RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) shall be construed to require the preparation of an environmental impact statement or the making of a threshold determination for any decision or any action commenced subsequent to September 1, 1982, pertaining to a plan, program, or decision for the closure of a school or schools or for the school closure portion of any broader policy, plan or program by a school district board of directors.[ 1983 c 109 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.0381 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.0381 - Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to decisions pertaining to air operating permits.

RCW 43.21C.0381 Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to decisions pertaining to air operating permits.Decisions pertaining to the issuance, renewal, reopening, or revision of an air operating permit under RCW 70A.15.2260 are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).[ 2020 c 20 § 1040; 1995 c 172 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.0382 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.0382 - Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to watershed restoration projects—Fish habitat enhancement projects.

RCW 43.21C.0382 Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to watershed restoration projects—Fish habitat enhancement projects.(1) Decisions pertaining to watershed restoration projects as defined in RCW 89.08.460 are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).(2) Decisions pertaining to fish habitat enhancement projects meeting the criteria of RCW 77.55.181 and being reviewed and approved according to the provisions of RCW 77.55.181 are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).[ 2014 c 120 § 16; 2003 c 39 § 23; 1998 c 249 § 12; 1995 c 378 § 12.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Report—Effective date—1998 c 249: See notes following RCW 77.55.181.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.0383 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.0383 - Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to waste discharge permits.

RCW 43.21C.0383 Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to waste discharge permits.The following waste discharge permit actions are not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c):(1) For existing discharges, the issuance, reissuance, or modification of a waste discharge permit that contains conditions no less stringent than federal effluent limitations and state rules;(2) The issuance of a construction stormwater general permit under chapter 90.48 RCW for a proposal disturbing less than five acres. The exemption in this subsection does not apply if, under rules adopted by the department of ecology, the proposal would otherwise be subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).[ 2008 c 37 § 2; 1996 c 322 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—2008 c 37: "The legislature intends that the revised threshold adopted in 2005 for the department of ecology's construction stormwater general permit should not increase the scope of projects subject to state environmental policy act review. The department of ecology should pursue rule making to achieve the intent of this act." [ 2008 c 37 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.039 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.039 - Metals mining and milling operations—Environmental impact statements required.

RCW 43.21C.039 Metals mining and milling operations—Environmental impact statements required.Notwithstanding any provision in RCW 43.21C.030 and 43.21C.031 to the contrary, an environmental impact statement shall be prepared for any proposed metals mining and milling operation as required by RCW 78.56.050.[ 1994 c 232 § 25.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 1-5, 9-17, and 23-31: See RCW 78.56.901.Disclosures required with SEPA checklist, metals mining and milling operations: RCW 78.56.040.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.040 - Examination of laws, regulations, policies by state agencies and local authorities—Report of deficiencies and corrective measures.

RCW 43.21C.040 Examination of laws, regulations, policies by state agencies and local authorities—Report of deficiencies and corrective measures.All branches of government of this state, including state agencies, municipal and public corporations, and counties shall review their present statutory authority, administrative regulations, and current policies and procedures for the purpose of determining whether there are any deficiencies or inconsistencies therein which prohibit full compliance with the purposes and provisions of this chapter and shall propose to the governor not later than January 1, 1972, such measures as may be necessary to bring their authority and policies in conformity with the intent, purposes, and procedures set forth in this chapter.[ 1971 ex.s. c 109 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.050 - Specific statutory obligations not affected.

RCW 43.21C.050 Specific statutory obligations not affected.Nothing in RCW 43.21C.030 or 43.21C.040 shall in any way affect the specific statutory obligations of any agency (1) to comply with criteria or standards of environmental quality, (2) to coordinate or consult with any other public agency, or (3) to act, or refrain from acting contingent upon the recommendations or certification of any other public agency.[ 1971 ex.s. c 109 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.060 - Chapter supplementary—Conditioning or denial of governmental action.

RCW 43.21C.060 Chapter supplementary—Conditioning or denial of governmental action.The policies and goals set forth in this chapter are supplementary to those set forth in existing authorizations of all branches of government of this state, including state agencies, municipal and public corporations, and counties. Any governmental action may be conditioned or denied pursuant to this chapter: PROVIDED, That such conditions or denials shall be based upon policies identified by the appropriate governmental authority and incorporated into regulations, plans, or codes which are formally designated by the agency (or appropriate legislative body, in the case of local government) as possible bases for the exercise of authority pursuant to this chapter. Such designation shall occur at the time specified by RCW 43.21C.120. Such action may be conditioned only to mitigate specific adverse environmental impacts which are identified in the environmental documents prepared under this chapter. These conditions shall be stated in writing by the decision maker. Mitigation measures shall be reasonable and capable of being accomplished. In order to deny a proposal under this chapter, an agency must find that: (1) The proposal would result in significant adverse impacts identified in a final or supplemental environmental impact statement prepared under this chapter; and (2) reasonable mitigation measures are insufficient to mitigate the identified impact. Except for permits and variances issued pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW, when such a governmental action, not requiring a legislative decision, is conditioned or denied by a nonelected official of a local governmental agency, the decision shall be appealable to the legislative authority of the acting local governmental agency unless that legislative authority formally eliminates such appeals. Such appeals shall be in accordance with procedures established for such appeals by the legislative authority of the acting local governmental agency.[ 1983 c 117 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 278 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 109 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.065 - Impact fees and fees for system improvements.

RCW 43.21C.065 Impact fees and fees for system improvements.A person required to pay an impact fee for system improvements pursuant to RCW 82.02.050 through 82.02.090 shall not be required to pay a fee pursuant to RCW 43.21C.060 for those same system improvements.[ 1992 c 219 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.087 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.087 - List of filings required by RCW 43.21C.080.

RCW 43.21C.087 List of filings required by RCW 43.21C.080.The department of ecology shall prepare a list of all filings required by RCW 43.21C.080 each week and shall make such list available to any interested party. The list of filings shall include a brief description of the governmental action and the project involved in such action, along with the location of where information on the project or action may be obtained. Failure of the department to include any project or action shall not affect the running of the statute of limitations provided in RCW 43.21C.080.[ 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 14.]NOTES:Purpose—1974 ex.s. c 179: See note following RCW 43.21C.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.090 - Decision of governmental agency to be accorded substantial weight.

RCW 43.21C.090 Decision of governmental agency to be accorded substantial weight.In any action involving an attack on a determination by a governmental agency relative to the requirement or the absence of the requirement, or the adequacy of a "detailed statement", the decision of the governmental agency shall be accorded substantial weight.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 179 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 179: See note following RCW 43.21C.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.095 - State environmental policy act rules to be accorded substantial deference.

RCW 43.21C.095 State environmental policy act rules to be accorded substantial deference.The rules adopted under RCW 43.21C.110 shall be accorded substantial deference in the interpretation of this chapter.[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 1 § 312; 1983 c 117 § 5.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Limitation—Jurisdiction/authority of Indian tribe under act—2012 1st sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 77.55.011.Authority of department of fish and wildlife under act—2012 1st sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 76.09.040.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.120 - Rules, ordinances, resolutions and regulations—Adoption—Effective dates.

RCW 43.21C.120 Rules, ordinances, resolutions and regulations—Adoption—Effective dates.(1) All agencies of government of this state are directed, consistent with rules and guidelines adopted under RCW 43.21C.110, including any revisions, to adopt rules pertaining to the integration of the policies and procedures of this chapter (the state environmental policy act of 1971), into the various programs under their jurisdiction for implementation. Designation of polices [policies] under RCW 43.21C.060 and adoption of rules required under this section shall take place not later than one hundred eighty days after the effective date of rules and guidelines adopted pursuant to RCW 43.21C.110, or after the establishment of an agency, whichever shall occur later.(2) Rules adopted by state agencies under subsection (1) of this section shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW and shall be subject to the review procedures of RCW * 34.05.538 and 34.05.240.(3) All public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and counties of this state are directed, consistent with rules and guidelines adopted under RCW 43.21C.110, including any revisions, to adopt rules, ordinances, or resolutions pertaining to the integration of the policies and procedures of this chapter (the state environmental policy act of 1971), into the various programs under their jurisdiction for implementation. Designation of policies under RCW 43.21C.060 and adoption of the rules required under this section shall take place not later than one hundred eighty days after the effective date of rules and guidelines adopted pursuant to RCW 43.21C.110, or after the establishment of the governmental entity, whichever shall occur later.(4) Ordinances or regulations adopted prior to the effective date of rules and guidelines adopted pursuant to RCW 43.21C.110 shall continue to be effective until the adoptions of any new or revised ordinances or regulations which may be required: PROVIDED, That revisions required by this section as a result of rule changes under RCW 43.21C.110 are made within the time limits specified by this section.[ 1983 c 117 § 8; 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 8.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.538 was repealed by 1989 c 175 § 185, effective July 1, 1989.Purpose—1974 ex.s. c 179: See note following RCW 43.21C.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.130 - Model ordinances.

RCW 43.21C.130 Model ordinances.The department of ecology, in consultation with concerned state agencies, shall with the assistance of the associations of county prosecutors and city attorneys, the association of county elected officials, the Washington state association of counties, and the association of cities, draft model ordinances for use by counties, cities and towns in drafting their ordinances under this chapter.[ 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 10.]NOTES:Purpose—1974 ex.s. c 179: See note following RCW 43.21C.080.