# RCW 70A.02.070: RCW 70A.02.070: Obligation of a covered agency—Does not trigger chapter 43.21C RCW requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C02_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.02.070
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.02.070: Obligation of a covered agency—Does not trigger chapter 43.21C RCW requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 02 / Section 070

## Text

The obligation of a covered agency to conduct an environmental justice assessment pursuant to RCW 70A.02.060 for significant agency actions does not, by itself, trigger requirements in chapter 43.21C RCW.

## 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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