# WAC 197-11-020: WAC 197-11-020. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 197-11-020
- **Heading:** WAC 197-11-020. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 197 / Chapter 197-11 / Section 197-11-020

## Text

(1) The purpose of these rules is to establish uniform requirements for compliance with SEPA. Each agency must have its own SEPA procedures consistent with these statewide rules. The effective date of these rules is stated in WAC 197-11-955 .
(2) These rules replace the previous guidelines in chapter 197-10 WAC.
(3) The provisions of these rules and the act must be read together as a whole in order to comply with the spirit and letter of the law.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 197-11-010 WAC 197-11-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_010.md)
- [WAC 197-11-020 WAC 197-11-020. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_020.md)
- [WAC 197-11-030 WAC 197-11-030. Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_030.md)
- [WAC 197-11-040 WAC 197-11-040. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_040.md)
- [WAC 197-11-050 WAC 197-11-050. Lead agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_050.md)
- [WAC 197-11-055 WAC 197-11-055. Timing of the SEPA process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_055.md)
- [WAC 197-11-060 WAC 197-11-060. Content of environmental review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_060.md)
- [WAC 197-11-070 WAC 197-11-070. Limitations on actions during SEPA process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_070.md)
- [WAC 197-11-080 WAC 197-11-080. Incomplete or unavailable information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_080.md)
- [WAC 197-11-090 WAC 197-11-090. Supporting documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_090.md)
- [WAC 197-11-100 WAC 197-11-100. Information required of applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_100.md)
- [WAC 197-11-158 WAC 197-11-158. SEPA/GMA project review—Reliance on existing plans, laws, and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_158.md)
- [WAC 197-11-164 WAC 197-11-164. Planned actions — Definition and criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_164.md)
- [WAC 197-11-168 WAC 197-11-168. Ordinances or resolutions designating planned actions—Procedures for adoption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_168.md)

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