WAC 173-700-201. Decision-making procedure

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 173 › Chapter 173-700 › Section 173-700-201

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(1) All decisions made by the department must fully consider IRT, tribal, and public comments submitted to the department as part of the certification evaluation process.

(2) The department shall strive to achieve consensus with the IRT on the terms and conditions of the instrument.

(3) If the department determines that consensus cannot otherwise be reached on any term, condition, or procedural element of the instrument within a reasonable time frame, the department shall be responsible for making the final decisions.

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