# WAC 246-03-040: WAC 246-03-040. Exemptions for emergency actions

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-03-040
- **Heading:** WAC 246-03-040. Exemptions for emergency actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-03 / Section 246-03-040

## Text

If the secretary makes a written declaration that actions must be undertaken immediately or within a time too short to allow full compliance with SEPA requirements; and that such actions are necessary to avoid an imminent threat to public health or safety, or to prevent an imminent danger to public or private property, or to prevent an imminent threat of serious environmental degradation; then such actions may be undertaken without complying with SEPA requirements: Provided, That the department is the lead agency for such actions.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-03-001 WAC 246-03-001. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_001.md)
- [WAC 246-03-010 WAC 246-03-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_010.md)
- [WAC 246-03-020 WAC 246-03-020. Adoption by reference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_020.md)
- [WAC 246-03-030 WAC 246-03-030. Timing and procedures for specified major actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_030.md)
- [WAC 246-03-040 WAC 246-03-040. Exemptions for emergency actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_040.md)
- [WAC 246-03-050 WAC 246-03-050. Determination of lead agency and responsible official](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_050.md)
- [WAC 246-03-060 WAC 246-03-060. Recommended timing for threshold determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_060.md)
- [WAC 246-03-070 WAC 246-03-070. Threshold determination process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_070.md)
- [WAC 246-03-080 WAC 246-03-080. Adjudicative proceeding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_080.md)
- [WAC 246-03-090 WAC 246-03-090. Scoping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_090.md)
- [WAC 246-03-100 WAC 246-03-100. Issuance of draft EIS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_100.md)
- [WAC 246-03-110 WAC 246-03-110. Policies and procedures for conditioning or denying permits or other approvals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_110.md)
- [WAC 246-03-120 WAC 246-03-120. Public hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_120.md)
- [WAC 246-03-130 WAC 246-03-130. Responsibilities of the department as a consulted agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_130.md)

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