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WA Rev Code § 43.21C.495 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.495 - Amendments to development regulations and other nonproject actions taken by a city to implement RCW 36.70A.600 not subject to administrative or judicial appeals.

RCW 43.21C.495 Amendments to development regulations and other nonproject actions taken by a city to implement RCW 36.70A.600 not subject to administrative or judicial appeals.If adopted by April 1, 2023, amendments to development regulations and other nonproject actions taken by a city to implement RCW 36.70A.600 (1) or (4), with the exception of the action specified in RCW 36.70A.600(1)(f), are not subject to administrative or judicial appeals under this chapter.[ 2020 c 173 § 2; 2019 c 348 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.501 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.501 - Certain project actions evaluated under this chapter by a city or town planning under RCW 36.70A.040—When exempt from appeals under this chapter.

RCW 43.21C.501 Certain project actions evaluated under this chapter by a city or town planning under RCW 36.70A.040—When exempt from appeals under this chapter.(1) A project action pertaining to residential, multifamily, or mixed use development evaluated under this chapter by a city or town planning under RCW 36.70A.040 is exempt from appeals under this chapter on the basis of the evaluation of or impacts to transportation elements of the environment, so long as the project does not present significant adverse impacts to the state-owned transportation system as determined by the department of transportation and the project is:(a)(i) Consistent with a locally adopted transportation plan; or(ii) Consistent with the transportation element of a comprehensive plan; and(b)(i) A project for which traffic or parking impact fees are imposed pursuant to RCW 82.02.050 through 82.02.090; or(ii) A project for which traffic or parking impacts are expressly mitigated by an ordinance, or ordinances, of general application adopted by the city or town.(2) For purposes of this section, "impacts to transportation elements of the environment" include impacts to transportation systems; vehicular traffic; waterborne, rail, and air traffic; parking; movement or circulation of people or goods; and traffic hazards.[ 2019 c 348 § 6.]NOTES:Reviser's note: Section 6, chapter 348, Laws of 2019 was erroneously codified as RCW 43.21C.500. RCW 43.21C.500 expired June 30, 1995, and appears in the Disposition of Former RCW Sections. Section 6, chapter 348, Laws of 2019 is now codified as RCW 43.21C.501.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.515 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.515 - Projects permitted pursuant to RCW 77.55.480—Not subject to RCW 43.21C.030(2).

RCW 43.21C.515 Projects permitted pursuant to RCW 77.55.480—Not subject to RCW 43.21C.030(2). (Expires June 30, 2025.)(1) A project that receives a permit pursuant to RCW 77.55.480 is not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2).(2) This section expires June 30, 2025.[ 2021 c 75 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2021 c 75: See note following RCW 77.55.480.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.520 - Review of greenhouse gas emissions from a new or expanded facility.

RCW 43.21C.520 Review of greenhouse gas emissions from a new or expanded facility.The review under this chapter of greenhouse gas emissions from a new or expanded facility subject to the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements of chapter 70A.65 RCW must occur consistent with RCW 70A.65.080(9).[ 2021 c 316 § 34.]NOTES:Short title—2021 c 316: See RCW 70A.65.900.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.900 - Short title.

RCW 43.21C.900 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "State Environmental Policy Act" or "SEPA".[ 1995 c 347 § 207; 1971 ex.s. c 109 § 7.]NOTES:Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.911 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.911 - Section headings not part of law—1983 c 117.

RCW 43.21C.911 Section headings not part of law—1983 c 117.Section headings as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1983 c 117 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.912 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.912 - Applicability—1983 c 117.

RCW 43.21C.912 Applicability—1983 c 117.Sections 3 and 4 of this act apply to agency decisions and to appeal proceedings prospectively only and not retrospectively. Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of this act may be applied by agencies retrospectively.[ 1983 c 117 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21C.914 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21C - State Environmental Policy.|43.21C.914 - Effective dates—1983 c 117.

RCW 43.21C.914 Effective dates—1983 c 117.(1) Sections 1, 2, and 4 through 16 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 23, 1983].(2) Section 3 of this act shall take effect one hundred eighty days after the remainder of this act goes into effect under subsection (1) of this section.[ 1983 c 117 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21E.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21E - Grass Burning Research Advisory Committee.|43.21E.010 - Committee created—Members.

RCW 43.21E.010 Committee created—Members.Within thirty days of May 15, 1975 the director of the Washington state department of ecology shall appoint a grass burning research advisory committee consisting of five voting members.Two members shall be grass growers selected from the area of the state east of the Cascade mountain range, one representing irrigated and one representing dryland growing areas. One member shall be a grass grower selected from the area of the state west of the Cascade mountain range. One member shall be a representative of the Washington state department of agriculture, and one member shall represent the public, and may be selected at large. The committee shall select its own chair. The state department of ecology shall provide an ex officio, nonvoting member to the committee to act as secretary.[ 2009 c 549 § 5097; 1975 1st ex.s. c 44 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21E.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21E - Grass Burning Research Advisory Committee.|43.21E.020 - Duties of committee.

RCW 43.21E.020 Duties of committee.The grass burning research advisory committee as provided for in RCW 43.21E.010 shall solicit and review research proposals for reducing or to develop alternates to open burning of grass fields. The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the director of the Washington state department of ecology regarding research priorities and the expenditure of mandatory research permit fees and such other grass burning research funds that may be provided by the legislature or from any other sources.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 44 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21E.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21E - Grass Burning Research Advisory Committee.|43.21E.030 - Travel expenses.

RCW 43.21E.030 Travel expenses.Travel expenses shall be paid to the grass burning research advisory committee members not otherwise employed by the state for meetings called by the director of the department of ecology in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended upon vouchers approved by said director and paid from funds budgeted for operation purposes of the state department of ecology.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 102; 1975 1st ex.s. c 44 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 43.21E.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21E - Grass Burning Research Advisory Committee.|43.21E.900 - Termination and dissolution of committee.

RCW 43.21E.900 Termination and dissolution of committee.It is the intent and purpose of this chapter that as soon as an alternative means of grass burning is developed for the state, or by January 1, 1980, whichever is sooner the grass burning research advisory committee shall be dissolved and its actions terminated, and the director of the state department of ecology shall see that such purpose is so carried out.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 44 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21E.905 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21E - Grass Burning Research Advisory Committee.|43.21E.905 - Reactivation of committee—Application of chapter.

RCW 43.21E.905 Reactivation of committee—Application of chapter.Notwithstanding RCW 43.21E.900, within thirty days or after June 30, 1982, the director shall reactivate the grass burning research advisory committee by appointing new members to the committee. The provisions of this chapter, other than RCW 43.21E.900, shall apply to the reactivated committee.[ 1982 c 163 § 15.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1982 c 163: See notes following RCW 2.10.052.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.010 - Legislative findings and declaration.

RCW 43.21F.010 Legislative findings and declaration.(1) The legislature finds that the state needs to implement a comprehensive energy planning process that:(a) Is based on high quality, unbiased analysis;(b) Engages public agencies and stakeholders in a thoughtful, deliberative process that creates a cohesive plan that earns sustained support of the public and organizations and institutions that will ultimately be responsible for implementation and execution of the plan; and(c) Establishes policies and practices needed to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy.(2) The legislature further finds that energy drives the entire modern economy from petroleum for vehicles to electricity to light homes and power businesses. The legislature further finds that the nation and the world have started the transition to a clean energy economy, with significant improvements in energy efficiency and investments in new clean and renewable energy resources and technologies. The legislature further finds this transition may increase or decrease energy costs and efforts should be made to mitigate cost increases.(3) The legislature finds and declares that it is the continuing purpose of state government, consistent with other essential considerations of state policy, to foster wise and efficient energy use and to promote energy self-sufficiency through the use of indigenous and renewable energy sources, consistent with the promotion of reliable energy sources, the general welfare, and the protection of environmental quality.(4) The legislature further declares that a successful state energy strategy must balance three goals to:(a) Maintain competitive energy prices that are fair and reasonable for consumers and businesses and support our state's continued economic success;(b) Increase competitiveness by fostering a clean energy economy and jobs through business and workforce development; and(c) Meet the state's obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.[ 2010 c 271 § 401; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 1.]NOTES:Purpose—Effective date—2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108: "If any provision of this 1976 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 45.]Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108: "This 1976 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect March 15, 1976." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 46.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.025 - Definitions.

RCW 43.21F.025 Definitions.(1) "Assistant director" means the assistant director of the department of commerce responsible for energy policy activities;(2) "Department" means the department of commerce;(3) "Director" means the director of the department of commerce;(4) "Distributor" means any person, private corporation, partnership, individual proprietorship, utility, including investor-owned utilities, municipal utility, public utility district, joint operating agency, or cooperative, which engages in or is authorized to engage in the activity of generating, transmitting, or distributing energy in this state;(5) "Energy" means petroleum or other liquid fuels; natural or synthetic fuel gas; solid carbonaceous fuels; fissionable nuclear material; electricity; solar radiation; geothermal resources; hydropower; organic waste products; wind; tidal activity; any other substance or process used to produce heat, light, or motion; or the savings from nongeneration technologies, including conservation or improved efficiency in the usage of any of the sources described in this subsection;(6) "Person" means an individual, partnership, joint venture, private or public corporation, association, firm, public service company, political subdivision, municipal corporation, government agency, public utility district, joint operating agency, or any other entity, public or private, however organized; and(7) "State energy strategy" means the document developed and updated by the department as allowed in RCW 43.21F.090.[ 2010 c 271 § 402. Prior: 2009 c 565 § 27; 1996 c 186 § 102; 1994 c 207 § 2; 1987 c 330 § 501; 1981 c 295 § 2.]NOTES:Purpose—Effective date—2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.Finding—1994 c 207: "The legislature finds that the state energy strategy presented to the legislature in 1993 was developed by a dedicated and talented committee of hard-working representatives of the industries and people of this state and that the strategy document should serve to guide energy-related policy decisions by the legislature and other entities within this region." [ 1994 c 207 § 1.]Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.055 - Intervention in certain regulatory proceedings prohibited—Application to energy facility site evaluation council—Avoidance of duplication of activity.

RCW 43.21F.055 Intervention in certain regulatory proceedings prohibited—Application to energy facility site evaluation council—Avoidance of duplication of activity.The department shall not intervene in any regulatory proceeding before the Washington utilities and transportation commission or proceedings of utilities not regulated by the commission. Nothing in this chapter abrogates or diminishes the functions, powers, or duties of the energy facility site evaluation council pursuant to chapter 80.50 RCW, the utilities and transportation commission pursuant to Title 80 RCW, or other state or local agencies established by law.The department shall avoid duplication of activity with other state agencies and officers and other persons.[ 1996 c 186 § 104; 1981 c 295 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.060 - Additional duties and authority of department—Obtaining information—Confidentiality, penalty—Receiving and expending funds.

RCW 43.21F.060 Additional duties and authority of department—Obtaining information—Confidentiality, penalty—Receiving and expending funds.In addition to the duties prescribed in RCW 43.21F.045, the department shall have the authority to:(1) Obtain all necessary and existing information from energy producers, suppliers, and consumers, doing business within the state of Washington, from political subdivisions in this state, or any person as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of chapter 43.21G RCW: PROVIDED, That if the information is available in reports made to another state agency, the department shall obtain it from that agency: PROVIDED FURTHER, That, to the maximum extent practicable, informational requests to energy companies regulated by the utilities and transportation commission shall be channeled through the commission and shall be accepted in the format normally used by the companies. Such information may include but not be limited to:(a) Sales volume;(b) Forecasts of energy requirements; and(c) Energy costs.Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, information furnished under this subsection shall be confidential and maintained as such, if so requested by the person providing the information, if the information is proprietary.It shall be unlawful to disclose such information except as hereinafter provided. A violation shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars for each offense. In addition, any person who wilfully or with criminal negligence, as defined in RCW 9A.08.010, discloses confidential information in violation of this subsection may be subject to removal from office or immediate dismissal from public employment notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary.Nothing in this subsection prohibits the use of confidential information to prepare statistics or other general data for publication when it is so presented as to prevent identification of particular persons or sources of confidential information.(2) Receive and expend funds obtained from the federal government or other sources by means of contracts, grants, awards, payments for services, and other devices in support of the duties enumerated in this chapter.[ 1996 c 186 § 105; 1981 c 295 § 6; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 108 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.062 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.062 - Renewable energy facilities in coastal and estuarine marine waters—Guidance.

RCW 43.21F.062 Renewable energy facilities in coastal and estuarine marine waters—Guidance.(1) In addition to the duties prescribed in RCW 43.21F.045, the department must develop guidance applicable to all state agencies for achieving a unified state position upon matters involving the siting and operation of renewable energy facilities in the state's coastal and estuarine marine waters. The guidance must provide procedures for coordinating the views and responsibilities of any state agency with jurisdiction or expertise over the matter under consideration, which may include federal policy proposals, activities, permits, licenses, or the extension of funding for activities in or affecting the state's marine waters. In developing the guidance, the director must consult with agencies with primary responsibilities for permitting and management of marine waters and bedlands, including the departments of natural resources, ecology, transportation, and fish and wildlife, and the state parks and recreation commission, the Puget Sound partnership, and the energy facility site evaluation council. The director must also consult and incorporate relevant information from the regional activities related to renewable energy siting in marine waters, including those under the west coast governors' agreement on ocean health.(2) The director may not commence development of the guidance until federal, private, or other nonstate funding is secured for this activity. The director must adopt the guidance within one year of securing such funds.(3) This section is intended to promote consistency and multiple agency coordination in developing positions and exercising jurisdiction in matters involving the siting and operation of renewable energy facilities and does not diminish or abrogate the authority or jurisdiction of any state agency over such matters established under any other law.[ 2010 c 145 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.405 - Western interstate nuclear compact—State board member—Appointment, term—May designate representative.

RCW 43.21F.405 Western interstate nuclear compact—State board member—Appointment, term—May designate representative.The board member from Washington shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The board member may designate another person as his or her representative to attend meetings of the board.[ 2009 c 549 § 5098; 1969 c 9 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.31.405.]NOTES:Severability—1969 c 9: See note following RCW 43.21F.400.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.410 - Western interstate nuclear compact—State and local agencies and officers to cooperate.

RCW 43.21F.410 Western interstate nuclear compact—State and local agencies and officers to cooperate.All departments, agencies and officers of this state and its subdivisions are directed to cooperate with the board in the furtherance of any of its activities pursuant to the compact.[ 1969 c 9 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.31.410.]NOTES:Severability—1969 c 9: See note following RCW 43.21F.400.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.415 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.415 - Western interstate nuclear compact—Bylaws, amendments to, filed with secretary of state.

RCW 43.21F.415 Western interstate nuclear compact—Bylaws, amendments to, filed with secretary of state.Pursuant to Article II(j) of the compact, the western interstate nuclear board shall file copies of its bylaws and any amendments thereto with the secretary of state of the state of Washington.[ 1969 c 9 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.31.415.]NOTES:Severability—1969 c 9: See note following RCW 43.21F.400.
WA Rev Code § 43.21F.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21F - State Energy Office.|43.21F.420 - Western interstate nuclear compact—Application of state laws, benefits, when persons dispatched to another state.

RCW 43.21F.420 Western interstate nuclear compact—Application of state laws, benefits, when persons dispatched to another state.The laws of the state of Washington and any benefits payable thereunder shall apply and be payable to any persons dispatched to another state pursuant to Article VI of the compact. If the aiding personnel are officers or employees of the state of Washington or any subdivisions thereof, they shall be entitled to the same workers' compensation or other benefits in case of injury or death to which they would have been entitled if injured or killed while engaged in coping with a nuclear incident in their jurisdictions of regular employment.[ 1987 c 185 § 15; 1969 c 9 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.31.420.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.Severability—1969 c 9: See note following RCW 43.21F.400.