# WAC 222-10-010: WAC 222-10-010. Policies and authorities

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_010

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 222-10-010
- **Heading:** WAC 222-10-010. Policies and authorities
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 222 / Chapter 222-10 / Section 222-10-010

## Text

(1) This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 76.09.010 , 43.21C.120 and chapter 197-11 WAC.
(2) The forest practices board, according to RCW 76.09.040 , possesses the authority to promulgate forest practices rules establishing minimum standards for forest practices and setting forth necessary administrative provisions.
(3) The forest practices board adopts by reference the policies of SEPA as set forth in RCW 43.21C.020 .
(4) A forest practices application or notification which requires a threshold determination will be conditioned when necessary to mitigate specific adverse impacts which are identified in the environmental documents prepared under SEPA. An application or notification will be disapproved when the proposal would result in significant adverse impacts identified in a final or supplemental environmental impact statement prepared under SEPA, and reasonable mitigation measures are insufficient to mitigate the identified impacts and denial is consistent with all provisions of the acts cited in subsection (1) of this section.
(5) SEPA policies and procedures shall be implemented by the department of natural resources.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 222-10-010 WAC 222-10-010. Policies and authorities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_010.md)
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- [WAC 222-10-035 WAC 222-10-035. *Watershed analysis SEPA policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_035.md)
- [WAC 222-10-040 WAC 222-10-040. Class IV-Special threatened and endangered species SEPA policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_040.md)
- [WAC 222-10-041 WAC 222-10-041. Northern spotted owls](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_041.md)
- [WAC 222-10-042 WAC 222-10-042. Marbled murrelets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_042.md)
- [WAC 222-10-050 WAC 222-10-050. Adoption by reference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_050.md)
- [WAC 222-10-070 WAC 222-10-070. Additional definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_070.md)
- [WAC 222-10-090 WAC 222-10-090. Designation of responsible official](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_090.md)
- [WAC 222-10-110 WAC 222-10-110. Board's SEPA public information center](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_110.md)
- [WAC 222-10-120 WAC 222-10-120. Exemption for emergency actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_120.md)
- [WAC 222-10-125 WAC 222-10-125. Exemption from RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_125.md)
- [WAC 222-10-130 WAC 222-10-130. Lead agency, agency with jurisdiction, consulted agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_222_10_130.md)

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