Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 197. Ecology, Department of (Environmental Policy, Council on) |
Chapter 197-11. SEPA rules. |
Section 197-11-500. Purpose of this part.
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- This part provides rules for:(1) Notice and public availability of environmental documents, especially environmental impact statements;(2) Consultation and comment by agencies and members of the public on environmental documents;(3) Public hearings and meetings; and(4) Lead agency response to comments and preparation of final environmental impact statements. Review, comment, and responsiveness to comments on a draft EIS are the focal point of the act's commenting process because the DEIS is developed as a result of scoping and serves as the basis for the final statement.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-500, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.]
RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-500, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.