# WAC 197-11-070: WAC 197-11-070. Limitations on actions during SEPA process

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_197_11_070

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 197-11-070
- **Heading:** WAC 197-11-070. Limitations on actions during SEPA process
- **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 197-11-070

## Text

(1) Until the responsible official issues a final determination of nonsignificance or final environmental impact statement, no action concerning the proposal shall be taken by a governmental agency that would:
(a) Have an adverse environmental impact; or
(b) Limit the choice of reasonable alternatives.
(2) In addition, certain DNSs require a fourteen-day period prior to agency action (WAC 197-11-340 (2)), and FEISs require a seven-day period prior to agency action (WAC 197-11-460 (4)).
(3) In preparing environmental documents, there may be a need to conduct studies that may cause nonsignificant environmental impacts. If such activity is not exempt under WAC 197-11-800 (17), the activity may nonetheless proceed if a checklist is prepared and appropriate mitigation measures taken.
(4) This section does not preclude developing plans or designs, issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), securing options, or performing other work necessary to develop an application for a proposal, as long as such activities are consistent with subsection (1).

## 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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