# RCW 70A.02.020: RCW 70A.02.020: Environmental justice obligations for all agencies

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.02.020
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.02.020: Environmental justice obligations for all agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 02 / Section 020

## Text

Covered agencies are required to comply with all provisions of this chapter. All other state agencies should strive to apply the laws of the state of Washington, and the rules and policies of the agency, in accordance with the policies of this chapter including, to the extent feasible, incorporating the principles of environmental justice assessment processes set forth in RCW 70A.02.060 into agency decisions.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.02.005 RCW 70A.02.005: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S005.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.010 RCW 70A.02.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.020 RCW 70A.02.020: Environmental justice obligations for all agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.030 RCW 70A.02.030: Authority of other agencies to opt in to environmental justice obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.040 RCW 70A.02.040: Incorporating environmental justice into agency strategic plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.050 RCW 70A.02.050: Equitable community engagement and public participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.060 RCW 70A.02.060: Environmental justice assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.070 RCW 70A.02.070: Obligation of a covered agency—Does not trigger chapter 43.21C RCW requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.080 RCW 70A.02.080: Environmental justice obligations of agencies relating to budgets and funding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.090 RCW 70A.02.090: Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.100 RCW 70A.02.100: Tribal consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.110 RCW 70A.02.110: Environmental justice council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.120 RCW 70A.02.120: Legal obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.02.130 RCW 70A.02.130: Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S130.md)

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