# WAC 197-11-050: WAC 197-11-050. Lead agency

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 197-11-050
- **Heading:** WAC 197-11-050. Lead agency
- **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 197-11-050

## Text

(1) A lead agency shall be designated when an agency is developing or is presented with a proposal, following the rules beginning at WAC 197-11-922 .
(2) The lead agency shall be the agency with main responsibility for complying with SEPA's procedural requirements and shall be the only agency responsible for:
(a) The threshold determination; and
(b) Preparation and content of environmental impact statements.

## 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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