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WA Rev Code § 43.21C.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.135 - Authority of local governmental units to adopt rules, guidelines and model ordinances by reference.

RCW 43.21C.135 Authority of local governmental units to adopt rules, guidelines and model ordinances by reference.(1) All public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and counties of the state are authorized to adopt rules, ordinances, and resolutions which incorporate any of the following by reference to the appropriate sections of the Washington Administrative Code:(a) Rules and guidelines adopted under RCW 43.21C.110(1) in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW;(b) Model ordinances adopted by the department of ecology under RCW 43.21C.130 in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) If any rule, ordinance, or resolution is adopted by reference pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, any publication of such rule, ordinance, or resolution shall be accompanied by a summary of the contents of the sections of the Washington Administrative Code referred to. Such summaries shall be provided to the adopting units of local government by the department of ecology: PROVIDED, That any proposal for a rule, ordinance or resolution which would adopt by reference rules and guidelines or model ordinances pursuant to this section shall be accompanied by the full text of the material to be adopted which need not be published but shall be maintained on file for public use and examination.(3) Whenever any rule, ordinance, or resolution is adopted by reference pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the corporation, political subdivision, or county of the state adopting the rule, ordinance, or resolution shall maintain on file for public use and examination not less than three copies of the sections of the Washington Administrative Code referred to.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 99 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.150 - RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) inapplicable when statement previously prepared pursuant to national environmental policy act.

RCW 43.21C.150 RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) inapplicable when statement previously prepared pursuant to national environmental policy act.The requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) pertaining to the preparation of a detailed statement by branches of government shall not apply when an adequate detailed statement has been previously prepared pursuant to the national environmental policy act of 1969, in which event said prepared statement may be utilized in lieu of a separately prepared statement under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 206 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 12.]NOTES:Purpose—1974 ex.s. c 179: See note following RCW 43.21C.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.160 - Utilization of statement prepared under RCW 43.21C.030 to implement chapter 90.62 RCW—Utilization of chapter 90.62 RCW procedures to satisfy RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).

RCW 43.21C.160 Utilization of statement prepared under RCW 43.21C.030 to implement *chapter 90.62 RCW—Utilization of *chapter 90.62 RCW procedures to satisfy RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).In the implementation of *chapter 90.62 RCW (the Environmental Coordination Procedures Act of 1973), the department of ecology, consistent with guidelines adopted by the council shall adopt rules which insure that one detailed statement prepared under RCW 43.21C.030 may be utilized by all branches of government participating in the processing of a master application. Whenever the procedures established pursuant to *chapter 90.62 RCW are used, those procedures shall be utilized wherever possible to satisfy the procedural requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The time limits for challenges provided for in RCW 43.21C.080(2) shall be applicable when such procedures are so utilized.[ 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 13.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 90.62 RCW was repealed by 1995 c 347 § 619.Purpose—1974 ex.s. c 179: See note following RCW 43.21C.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.170 - Council on environmental policy.

RCW 43.21C.170 Council on environmental policy.The legislature may establish a council on environmental policy to review and assist in the implementation of this chapter.[ 1983 c 117 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.21C.100.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.175 - Council on environmental policy—Personnel.

RCW 43.21C.175 Council on environmental policy—Personnel.The council may employ such personnel as are necessary for the performances of its duties.[ 1974 ex.s. c 179 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.21C.105.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.210 - Certain actions during state of emergency exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.210 Certain actions during state of emergency exempt from chapter.This chapter does not apply to actions authorized by RCW 70A.10.200 and 70A.10.210 which are undertaken during a state of emergency declared by the governor under RCW 43.06.210.[ 2020 c 20 § 1041; 1981 c 278 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.220 - Incorporation of city or town exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.220 Incorporation of city or town exempt from chapter.The incorporation of a city or town is exempted from compliance with this chapter.[ 1982 c 220 § 6.]NOTES:Severability—1982 c 220: See note following RCW 36.93.100.Incorporation proceedings exempt from chapter: RCW 36.93.170.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.222 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.222 - Annexation by city or town exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.222 Annexation by city or town exempt from chapter.Annexation of territory by a city or town is exempted from compliance with this chapter.[ 1994 c 216 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 216: See note following RCW 35.02.015.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.225 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.225 - Consolidation and annexation of cities and towns exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.225 Consolidation and annexation of cities and towns exempt from chapter.Consolidations of cities or towns, and the annexations of all of a city or town by another city or town, are exempted from compliance with this chapter.[ 1985 c 281 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.227 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.227 - Disincorporation of a city or town or reduction of city or town limits exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.227 Disincorporation of a city or town or reduction of city or town limits exempt from chapter.(1) The disincorporation of a city or town is exempt from compliance with this chapter.(2) The reduction of city or town limits is exempt from compliance with this chapter.[ 2002 c 93 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—2002 c 93: "Incorporations and annexations are exempt from the state environmental policy act. However, there are no comparable exemptions for reductions of city limits or disincorporations. It is the legislature's intent to provide that a reduction in city limits or disincorporation is not subject to the state environmental policy act." [ 2002 c 93 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.230 - Development and adoption of plan under chapter 43.180 RCW exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.230 Development and adoption of plan under chapter 43.180 RCW exempt from chapter.This chapter does not apply to the development or adoption of the plan required to be developed and adopted under chapter 43.180 RCW.[ 1983 c 161 § 29.]NOTES:Effective dates—1983 c 161: See RCW 43.180.904.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.250 - Forest practices board—Emergency rules—Exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.250 Forest practices board—Emergency rules—Exempt from chapter.The duration and process for adopting emergency rules by the forest practices board pertaining to forest practices and the protection of aquatic resources as provided in RCW 76.09.055 are exempt from the procedural requirements of this chapter.[ 1999 sp.s. c 4 § 203.]NOTES:Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 4 §§ 201, 202, and 203: See note following RCW 76.09.055.Part headings not law—1999 sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 77.85.180.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.260 - Certain actions not subject to RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c)—Threshold determination on a watershed analysis.

RCW 43.21C.260 Certain actions not subject to RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c)—Threshold determination on a watershed analysis.(1) Decisions pertaining to the following kinds of actions under chapter 4, Laws of 1999 sp. sess. are not subject to any procedural requirements implementing RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c): (a) Approval of forest road maintenance and abandonment plans under chapter 76.09 RCW and *RCW 77.55.100; (b) approval by the department of natural resources of future timber harvest schedules involving east-side clear cuts under rules implementing chapter 76.09 RCW; (c) acquisitions of forestlands in stream channel migration zones under RCW 76.09.040; and (d) acquisitions of conservation easements pertaining to forestlands in riparian zones under RCW 76.13.120.(2) For purposes of the department's threshold determination on a watershed analysis, the department shall not make a determination of significance unless the prescriptions themselves, compared to rules or prescriptions in place prior to the analysis, will cause probable significant adverse impact on elements of the environment other than those addressed in the watershed analysis process. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to effect the outcome of pending litigation regarding the department's authority in making a threshold determination on a watershed analysis.[ 2003 c 39 § 24; 1999 sp.s. c 4 § 1201.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 77.55.100 was repealed by 2005 c 146 § 1006.Part headings not law—1999 sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 77.85.180.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.300 - Workshops—Handbook.

RCW 43.21C.300 Workshops—Handbook.The department of ecology shall conduct annual statewide workshops and publish an annual state environmental policy act handbook or supplement to assist persons in complying with the provisions of this chapter and the implementing rules. The workshops and handbook shall include, but not be limited to, measures to assist in preparation, processing, and review of environmental documents, relevant court decisions affecting this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, legislative changes to this chapter, administrative changes to the rules, and any other information which will assist in orderly implementation of this chapter and rules.The department shall develop the handbook and conduct the workshops in cooperation with, but not limited to, state agencies, the association of Washington cities, the Washington association of counties, educational institutions, and other groups or associations interested in the state environmental policy act.[ 1983 c 117 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.400 - Unfinished nuclear power projects—Council action exempt from this chapter.

RCW 43.21C.400 Unfinished nuclear power projects—Council action exempt from this chapter.Council actions pursuant to the transfer of the site or portions of the site under RCW 80.50.300 are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.[ 1996 c 4 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 4: See RCW 80.50.904.Energy facility site evaluation council: RCW 80.50.030.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.410 - Battery charging and exchange station installation.

RCW 43.21C.410 Battery charging and exchange station installation.(1) The installation of individual battery charging stations and battery exchange stations, which individually are categorically exempt under the rules adopted under RCW 43.21C.110, may not be disqualified from such categorically exempt status as a result of their being parts of a larger proposal that includes other such facilities and related utility networks under the rules adopted under RCW 43.21C.110.(2) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(a) "Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meet or exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.(b) "Battery exchange station" means a fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged battery through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.[ 2009 c 459 § 8.]NOTES:Finding—Purpose—2009 c 459: See note following RCW 47.80.090.Regional transportation planning organizations—Electric vehicle infrastructure: RCW 47.80.090.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.430 - Certain fish protection standards exempt from compliance with chapter.

RCW 43.21C.430 Certain fish protection standards exempt from compliance with chapter.The incorporation of fish protection standards adopted under chapter 77.55 RCW into the forest practices rules as required under RCW 76.09.040(3) is exempt from compliance with this chapter.[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 1 § 213.]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.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.450 - Nonproject actions exempt from requirements of chapter.

RCW 43.21C.450 Nonproject actions exempt from requirements of chapter.The following nonproject actions are categorically exempt from the requirements of this chapter:(1) Amendments to development regulations that are required to ensure consistency with an adopted comprehensive plan pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040, where the comprehensive plan was previously subjected to environmental review pursuant to this chapter and the impacts associated with the proposed regulation were specifically addressed in the prior environmental review;(2) Amendments to development regulations that are required to ensure consistency with a shoreline master program approved pursuant to RCW 90.58.090, where the shoreline master program was previously subjected to environmental review pursuant to this chapter and the impacts associated with the proposed regulation were specifically addressed in the prior environmental review;(3) Amendments to development regulations that, upon implementation of a project action, will provide increased environmental protection, limited to the following:(a) Increased protections for critical areas, such as enhanced buffers or setbacks;(b) Increased vegetation retention or decreased impervious surface areas in shoreline jurisdiction; and(c) Increased vegetation retention or decreased impervious surface areas in critical areas;(4) Amendments to technical codes adopted by a county, city, or town to ensure consistency with minimum standards contained in state law, including the following:(a) Building codes required by chapter 19.27 RCW;(b) Energy codes required by chapter 19.27A RCW; and(c) Electrical codes required by chapter 19.28 RCW.[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 1 § 307.]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.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.460 - Environmental checklist—Authority of lead agency—Limitations of section.

RCW 43.21C.460 Environmental checklist—Authority of lead agency—Limitations of section.(1) The lead agency for an environmental review under this chapter utilizing an environmental checklist developed by the department of ecology pursuant to RCW 43.21C.110 may identify within the checklist provided to applicants instances where questions on the checklist are adequately covered by a locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority.(2) If a lead agency identifies an instance as described in subsection (1) of this section, it still must consider whether the action has an impact on the particular element or elements of the environment in question.(3) In instances where the locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority provide the necessary information to answer a specific question, the lead agency must explain how the proposed project satisfies the underlying local legal authority.(4) If the lead agency identifies instances where questions on the checklist are adequately covered by a locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority, an applicant may still provide answers to any questions on the checklist.(5) Nothing in this section authorizes a lead agency to ignore or delete a question on the checklist.(6) Nothing in this section changes the standard for whether an environmental impact statement is required for an action that may have a probable significant, adverse environmental impact pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030.(7) Nothing in this section affects the appeal provisions provided in this chapter.(8) Nothing in this section modifies existing rules for determining the lead agency, as defined in WAC 197-11-922 through 197-11-948, nor does it modify agency procedures for complying with the state environmental policy act when an agency other than a local government is serving as the lead agency.[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 1 § 308.]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.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.470 - Categorical exemption for structurally deficient bridges—Definition.

RCW 43.21C.470 Categorical exemption for structurally deficient bridges—Definition.(1) The department [of ecology] must amend the categorical exemption available to Washington department of transportation projects under WAC 197-11-800(26) as of July 24, 2015, so that the same categorical exemption applies to structurally deficient city, town, or county bridge repair or replacement projects.(2) For purposes of this section, "structurally deficient" means a bridge that is classified as in poor condition under the state bridge condition rating system and is reported by the state to the national bridge inventory as having a deck, superstructure, or substructure rating of four or below. Structurally deficient bridges are characterized by deteriorated conditions of significant bridge elements and potentially reduced load-carrying capacity. Bridges deemed structurally deficient typically require significant maintenance and repair to remain in service, and require major rehabilitation or replacement to address the underlying deficiency.[ 2015 c 144 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.480 - Repair or replacement of structurally deficient state bridges exempt from chapter.

RCW 43.21C.480 Repair or replacement of structurally deficient state bridges exempt from chapter.The repair or replacement of a state bridge deemed structurally deficient, as defined in RCW 47.04.010, is exempt from compliance with this chapter as long as the action occurs within the existing right-of-way, except that the repair or replacement may occur outside the existing right-of-way as needed to meet current engineering standards or state or local environmental permit requirements for highway construction as long as the repair or replacement does not result in additional lanes for automobiles. The issuance of applicable state and local agency permits or approvals associated with the repair or replacement of such bridges is also included in this exemption from compliance with this chapter.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 10 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 10: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [July 6, 2015]." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 10 § 5.]Findings—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 10: "The legislature finds that, as of November 2014, there were one hundred thirty state-owned bridges classified as structurally deficient. The legislature further finds that a span of the Skagit river bridge on Interstate 5, the Trooper Sean M. O'Connell Jr. Memorial bridge, recently collapsed when an oversized load struck the trusses that supported the bridge. Although the Skagit river bridge was not considered structurally deficient, this event underscores the importance of remedying bridge structural deficiencies as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Thus, it is the intent of the legislature to provide for expedited permitting and contracting for state bridges identified as structurally deficient by the Washington state department of transportation." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 10 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.490 - Formation of community facilities districts exempt from this chapter.

RCW 43.21C.490 Formation of community facilities districts exempt from this chapter.The formation of a community facilities district under chapter 36.145 RCW is exempted from compliance with this chapter, unless such formation constitutes a final agency decision to undertake construction of a structure or facility not otherwise exempt under state law or rule.[ 2019 c 260 § 2.]