by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) general provisions regulations, what are the rules concerning the State Environmental Policy Act? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).
THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY (RCW)
RCW 49.60.120(3) is the statutory authority enabling the WSHRC to adopt regulations regarding the State Environmental Policy Act. See WAC 162-04-040, WA State Legislature Website (bottom of page body). The statute declares that the WSHRC has “the function[], power[], and dut[y] … [t]o adopt, amend, and rescind suitable rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and the policies and practices of the commission in connection therewith.” RCW 49.60.120(3) (hyperlinks added).
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
WAC 162-04-040 is the relevant regulation, and it addresses the State Environmental Policy Act as follows:
Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.120 and the SEPA guidelines, chapter 197-11 WAC, the commission has reviewed its authorized activities and has found them all to be exempt under the provisions of chapter 197-11 WAC.
WAC 162-04-040 (emphasis added) (hyperlinks added).
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