Title 43, STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

(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 adequa…

(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 r…

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 …

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. [ …

(1) Adoption of ordinances, development regulations and amendments to such regulations, and other nonproject actions taken by a city to implement: The actions specified in section 2, chapter 246, Laws of 2022 unless the adoption of such ordinances, development regulations and ame…

The adoption of ordinances, amendments to comprehensive plans, amendments to development regulations, and other nonproject actions taken by a county or city pursuant to RCW 36.70A.070(9) (d) or (e) in order to implement measures specified by the department of commerce pursuant to…

(1) Project actions described in this section that pertain to residential, multifamily, or mixed-use development evaluated under this chapter by a city or town planning under RCW 36.70A.040 are exempt from appeals under this chapter on the basis of the evaluation of or impacts to…

Any applicant whose project qualifies as exempt or categorically exempt under either this chapter or under rules adopted pursuant to this chapter is not required to file an environmental checklist if other information is available to establish that a project qualifies for an exem…

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 s 34.] Notes: Short title—2021 c 316: See RCW 7…

Amendments to regulations and other nonproject actions taken by a city or county to adopt or implement the model ordinance created by the department under RCW 70A.207.030 is not subject to the requirements of this chapter. [ 2022 c 180 s 406.] Notes: Findings—Intent—Scope of auth…

(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Alternative energy resource" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 80.50.020. (b) "Alternative jet fuel" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 43.158.010. (c…

(1) The department of ecology shall prepare nonproject environmental impact statements, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030, that assess and disclose the probable significant adverse environmental impacts, and that identify related mitigation measures, for each of the following categories…

(1) A lead agency conducting a project-level environmental review under this chapter of a clean energy project identified in RCW 43.21C.535(1) must consider a nonproject environmental impact statement prepared pursuant to RCW 43.21C.535 in order to identify and mitigate project-l…

(1) Actions to mitigate light pollution at a utility-scale wind energy facility as required under RCW 70A.550.020, are categorically exempt from the requirements of this chapter. (2) For the purposes of this section, "utility-scale wind energy facility" has the same meaning as de…

In the event of a disagreement over the scope of a transit project, state agencies, cities, and counties shall accept the detailed statement prepared by the transit agency under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) as the sole environmental review document, rather than conducting separate enviro…

The following actions are categorically exempt from the requirements of this chapter, except when undertaken wholly or partly on lands covered by water: (1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the placement of an array of solar energy generation panels or associated …

If a county, city, or town has designated a permit responsible official under RCW 36.70B.060 on a residential project permit application, that official must also be designated as the responsible official when the county, city, or town is the lead agency responsible for complying …

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "State Environmental Policy Act" or "SEPA". [ 1995 c 347 s 207; 1971 ex.s. c 109 s 7.] Notes: Finding—Severability—Part headings and table of contents not law—1995 c 347: See notes following RCW 36.70A.470.

Section headings as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law. [ 1983 c 117 s 14.]

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 s 15.]

(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 thi…