# WAC 246-03-080: WAC 246-03-080. Adjudicative proceeding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_03_080

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-03-080
- **Heading:** WAC 246-03-080. Adjudicative proceeding
- **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 246-03-080

## Text

Any person has the right to an adjudicative proceeding to contest the department's final threshold determination that an EIS is or is not necessary and/or the sufficiency of the final EIS. The proceeding is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the rules in this chapter, and by chapter 246-08 WAC. If any provision in this chapter conflicts with chapter 246-08 WAC, the provision in this chapter governs.
(1) A person contesting a department's decision shall within twenty-eight days of the department's official notice of issuance of a final threshold determination or final EIS:
(a) File a written application for an adjudicative proceeding by a method showing proof of receipt by the department of health; and
(b) Include in or with the application:
(i) A specific statement of the issue or issues and law involved; and
(ii) The grounds for contesting the department decision.
(2) The initial order should be made within sixty days of the department's receipt of the application. When a party files a petition for administrative review, the review order should be made within sixty days of the department's receipt of the petition. The time to enter an order is extended by as many days as the proceeding is continued on motion by any party.
(3)(a) If the adjudicative order is that an EIS should be filed, the presiding officer or reviewing officer shall remand the matter to the department of health to file an EIS.
(b) If the adjudicative order is that the final EIS is not sufficient, the presiding officer or reviewing officer shall remand the matter to the department of health to correct the insufficiency.

## 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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