# WAC 25-42-030: WAC 25-42-030. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_030

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 25-42-030
- **Heading:** WAC 25-42-030. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 25 / Chapter 25-42 / Section 25-42-030

## Text

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to implement chapter 197-11 WAC, SEPA rules, as applicable to the department.
(2) These policies and procedures are developed to implement SEPA in a manner which reduces duplication, establishes effective and uniform guidelines, encourages public involvement, and promotes certainty with respect to the requirements of the act.
(3) These policies and procedures are not intended to cover compliance by the department with respect to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In those situations where the department is required by federal law or regulations to perform some element of compliance with NEPA, compliance will be governed by the applicable federal statute and regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 25-42-010 WAC 25-42-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_010.md)
- [WAC 25-42-020 WAC 25-42-020. Impact of SEPA on department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_020.md)
- [WAC 25-42-030 WAC 25-42-030. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_030.md)
- [WAC 25-42-040 WAC 25-42-040. Scope and coverage of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_040.md)
- [WAC 25-42-050 WAC 25-42-050. Agency policy—Substantive authority and mitigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_050.md)
- [WAC 25-42-060 WAC 25-42-060. Timing of the SEPA process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_060.md)
- [WAC 25-42-070 WAC 25-42-070. Summary of information which may be required of an applicant](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_070.md)
- [WAC 25-42-080 WAC 25-42-080. Assumption of lead agency status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_080.md)
- [WAC 25-42-090 WAC 25-42-090. Designation of responsible official](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_090.md)
- [WAC 25-42-100 WAC 25-42-100. Mitigated DNS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_100.md)
- [WAC 25-42-110 WAC 25-42-110. SEPA public information center](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_110.md)
- [WAC 25-42-120 WAC 25-42-120. Public notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_120.md)
- [WAC 25-42-130 WAC 25-42-130. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_25_42_130.md)

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