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Chapter 308-200A WAC

Last Update: 10/20/10

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

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DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
308-200A-025Scope and coverage of this chapter. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-025, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-025.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-030Integration of SEPA procedures with other governmental operations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-030, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-030.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-040Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-040, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-040.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-050Use of the environmental checklist form. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-050, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-050.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-055Timing of the EIS process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-055, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-055.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-060Scope of a proposal and its impacts for the purposes of lead agency determination, threshold determination, and EIS preparation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-060, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-060.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-100Summary of information which may be required of a private applicant. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-100, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-100.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-150Exemptions exclusiveโ€”CEP approval of changes in exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-150, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-150.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-160No presumption of significance for nonexempt actions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-160, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-160.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-170Categorical exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-170, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-170.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-175Exemptions and nonexemptions applicable to the department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-175, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-175.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-177Environmentally sensitive areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-177, filed 8/3/78.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-180Exemptions for emergency actions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-180, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-180.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-190Use and effect of categorical exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-190, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-190.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-200Lead agencyโ€”Responsibilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-200, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-200.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-203Determination of lead agencyโ€”Procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-203, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-203.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-205Lead agency designationโ€”Governmental proposals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-205, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-205.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-210Lead agency designationโ€”Proposals involving both private and public construction activity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-210, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-210.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-215Lead agency designationโ€”Private projects for which there is only one agency with jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-215, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-215.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-220Lead agency designationโ€”Private projects requiring licenses from more than one agency, when one of the agencies is a county/city. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-220, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-220.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-225Lead agency designationโ€”Private projects requiring licenses from more than one state agency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-225, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-225.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-230Lead agency designationโ€”Specific proposals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-230, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-230.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-235Local agency transfer of lead agency status to a state agency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-235, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-235.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-240Agreements as to lead agency status. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-240, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-240.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-245Agreements between agencies as to division of lead agency duties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-245, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-245.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-260Dispute as to lead agency determinationโ€”Resolution by CEP. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-260, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-260.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-270Assumption of lead agency status by another agency with jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-270, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-270.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-300Threshold determination requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-300, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-300.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-305Recommended timing for threshold determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-305, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-305.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-310Threshold determination proceduresโ€”Environmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-310, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-310.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-320Threshold determination proceduresโ€”Initial review of environmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-320, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-320.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-330Threshold determination proceduresโ€”Information in addition to checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-330, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-330.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-340Threshold determination proceduresโ€”Negative declarations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-340, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-340.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-345Assumption of lead agency status by another agency with jurisdiction over a proposalโ€”Prerequisites, effect and form of notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-345, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-345.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-350Affirmative threshold determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-350, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-350.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-355Form of declaration of significance/nonsignificance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-355, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-355.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-360Threshold determination criteriaโ€”Application of environmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-360, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-360.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-365Environmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-365, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-365.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-370Withdrawal of affirmative threshold determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-370, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-370.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-375Withdrawal of negative threshold determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-375, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-375.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-390Effect of threshold determination by lead agency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-390, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-390.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-400Duty to begin preparation of a draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-400, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-400.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-405Purpose and function of a draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-405, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-405.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-410Predraft consultation procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-410, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-410.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-420Preparation of EIS by persons outside the lead agency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-420, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-420.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-425Organization and style of a draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-425, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-425.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-440Contents of a draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-440, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-440.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-442Special considerations regarding contents of an EIS on a nonproject action. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-442, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-442.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-444List of elements of the environment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-444, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-444.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-446Draft EISโ€”Optional additional elementsโ€”Limitation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-446, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-446.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-450Public awareness of availability of draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-450, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-450.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-455Circulation of the draft EISโ€”Review period. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-455, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-455.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-460Specific agencies to which draft EIS shall be sent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-460, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-460.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-465Agencies possessing environmental expertise. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-465, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-465.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-470Cost to the public for reproduction of environmental documents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-470, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-470.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-480Public hearing on a proposalโ€”When required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-480, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-480.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-485Notice of public hearing on environmental impact of the proposal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-485, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-485.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-490Public hearing on the proposalโ€”Use of environmental documents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-490, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-490.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-495Preparation of amended or new draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-495, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-495.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-500Responsibilities of consulted agenciesโ€”Local agencies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-500, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-500.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-510Responsibilities of consulted agenciesโ€”State agencies with jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-510, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-510.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-520Responsibilities of consulted agenciesโ€”State agencies with environmental expertise. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-520, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-520.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-530Responsibilities of consulted agenciesโ€”When predraft consultation has occurred. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-530, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-530.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-535Cost of performance of consulted agency responsibilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-535, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-535.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-540Limitations on responses to consultation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-540, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-540.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-545Effect of no written comment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-545, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-545.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-550Preparation of the final EISโ€”Time period allowed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-550, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-550.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-570Preparation of the final EISโ€”Contentsโ€”When no critical comments received on the draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-570, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-570.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-580Preparation of the final EISโ€”Contentsโ€”When critical comments received on the draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-580, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-580.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-600Circulation of the final EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-600, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-600.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-650Effect of an adequate final EIS prepared pursuant to NEPA. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-650, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-650.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-652Supplementation by a lead agency of an inadequate final NEPA EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-652, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-652.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-660Use of previously prepared EIS for a different proposed action. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-660, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-660.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-690Use of lead agency's EIS by other acting agencies for the same proposal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-690, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-690.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-695Draft and final supplements to a revised EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-695, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-695.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-700No action for seven days after publication of the final EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-700, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-700.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-710EIS combined with existing planning and review processes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-710, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-710.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-820Designation of responsible official. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-820, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-820.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-831Responsibility of agenciesโ€”SEPA public information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-831, filed 8/3/78.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-840Application of agency rules to ongoing actions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-840, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-840.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-860Fees to cover the costs of SEPA compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-860, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-860.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-900Applicability of this chapter. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-900, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-900.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.
308-200A-910Severability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-910, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-910.] Repealed by WSR 10-21-087, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120.


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Authority.

These rules are promulgated under RCW 43.21C.120 (the State Environmental Policy Act) and chapter 197-11 WAC (SEPA rules).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 10-21-087, ยง 308-200A-010, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10; WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-010, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-010.]



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Purpose.

This chapter implements the statewide rules in chapter 197-11 WAC as they apply to the department of licensing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 10-21-087, ยง 308-200A-020, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10; WSR 78-09-002 (Order 500-DOL), ยง 308-200A-020, filed 8/3/78. Formerly WAC 308-200-020.]



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Adoption by reference.

The department of licensing adopts the following sections of chapter 197-11 WAC by reference.
Definitions.
Lead agency.
Timing of the SEPA process.
Content of environmental review.
Limitations on actions during SEPA process.
Incomplete or unavailable information.
Supporting documents.
Information required of applicants.
Purpose of this part.
Categorical exemptions.
Threshold determination required.
Environmental checklist.
Threshold determination process.
Additional information.
Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
Mitigated DNS.
Determination of significance (DS)/initiation of scoping.
Effect of threshold determination.
Purpose of EIS.
General requirements.
EIS types.
EIS timing.
Scoping.
Expanded scoping. (Optional)
EIS preparation.
Style and size.
Format.
Cover letter or memo.
EIS contents.
Contents of EIS on nonproject proposals.
EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS.
Elements of the environment.
Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
Cost-benefit analysis.
Issuance of DEIS.
Issuance of FEIS.
Purpose of this part.
Inviting comment.
Availability and cost of environmental documents.
SEPA register.
Public hearings and meetings.
Effect of no comment.
Specificity of comments.
FEIS response to comments.
Consulted agency costs to assist lead agency.
When to use existing environmental documents.
Use of NEPA documents.
Supplemental environmental impact statementโ€”Procedures.
Addendaโ€”Procedures.
Adoptionโ€”Procedures.
Incorporation by referenceโ€”Procedures.
Combining documents.
Purpose of this part.
Implementation.
Substantive authority and mitigation.
Appeals.
Definitions.
Act.
Action.
Addendum.
Adoption.
Affected tribe.
Affecting.
Agency.
Applicant.
Built environment.
Categorical exemption.
Consolidated appeal.
Consulted agency.
Cost-benefit analysis.
County/city.
Decision maker.
Department.
Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
Determination of significance (DS).
EIS.
Environment.
Environmental checklist.
Environmental document.
Environmental review.
Environmentally sensitive area.
Expanded scoping.
Impacts.
Incorporation by reference.
Lands covered by water.
Lead agency.
License.
Local agency.
Major action.
Mitigated DNS.
Mitigation.
Natural environment.
NEPA.
Nonproject.
Phased review.
Preparation.
Private project.
Probable.
Proposal.
Reasonable alternative.
Responsible official.
SEPA.
Scope.
Scoping.
Significant.
State agency.
Threshold determination.
Underlying governmental action.
Categorical exemptions.
Exemptions and nonexemptions applicable to specific state agencies.
Department of ecology.
Emergencies.
Petitioning DOE to change exemptions.
Purpose of this part.
Critical areas.
Procedures of consulted agencies.
Application to ongoing actions.
Relationship to chapter 197-10 WAC.
Agencies with environmental expertise.
Lead agency rules.
Determining the lead agency.
Lead agency for governmental proposals.
Lead agency for public and private proposals.
Lead agency for private projects with one agency with jurisdiction.
Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from more than one agency, when one of the agencies is a county/city.
Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from a local agency, not a county/city, and one or more state agencies.
Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from more than one state agency.
Lead agencies for specific proposals.
Transfer of lead agency status to a state agency.
Agreements on lead agency status.
Agreements on division of lead agency duties.
DOE resolution of lead agency disputes.
Assumption of lead agency status.
Environmental checklist.
Adoption notice.
Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
Determination of significance and scoping notice (DS).
Notice of assumption of lead agency status.
Notice of action.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120. WSR 10-21-087, ยง 308-200A-022, filed 10/20/10, effective 11/20/10.]