# RCW 80.50.075: RCW 80.50.075: Expedited processing of applications

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S075

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 80.50.075
- **Heading:** RCW 80.50.075: Expedited processing of applications
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 80 / Chapter 50 / Section 075

## Text

(1) Any person filing an application for certification of any facility pursuant to this chapter may apply to the council for an expedited processing of such an application. The application for expedited processing shall be submitted to the council in such form and manner and accompanied by such information as may be prescribed by council rule. The council may grant an applicant expedited processing of an application for certification upon finding that the environmental impact of the proposed facility is not significant or will be mitigated to a nonsignificant level under RCW 43.21C.031 and the project is found under RCW 80.50.090 (2) to be consistent and in compliance with city, county, or regional land use plans or zoning ordinances. (2) Upon granting an applicant expedited processing of an application for certification, the council shall not be required to: (a) Commission an independent study to further measure the consequences of the proposed facility on the environment, notwithstanding the other provisions of RCW 80.50.071 ; nor (b) Hold an adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, on the application. (3) The council shall adopt rules governing the expedited processing of an application for certification pursuant to this section.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 80.50.010 RCW 80.50.010: Legislative finding—Policy—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S010.md)
- [RCW 80.50.020 RCW 80.50.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S020.md)
- [RCW 80.50.030 RCW 80.50.030: Energy facility site evaluation council—Created—Membership—Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S030.md)
- [RCW 80.50.040 RCW 80.50.040: Energy facility site evaluation council—Powers enumerated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S040.md)
- [RCW 80.50.045 RCW 80.50.045: Recommendations to secretary, federal energy regulatory commission—Siting electrical transmission corridors—Council designated as state authority for siting transmission facilities—Review under national environmental policy act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S045.md)
- [RCW 80.50.060 RCW 80.50.060: Energy facilities to which chapter applies—Applications for certification—Forms—Council's duties—Potential effects to tribal cultural resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S060.md)
- [RCW 80.50.065 RCW 80.50.065: Use of fully coordinated permitting process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S065.md)
- [RCW 80.50.071 RCW 80.50.071: Council to receive applications—Payment of costs incurred by the council—Notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S071.md)
- [RCW 80.50.075 RCW 80.50.075: Expedited processing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S075.md)
- [RCW 80.50.080 RCW 80.50.080: Counsel for the environment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S080.md)
- [RCW 80.50.085 RCW 80.50.085: Council staff to assist applicants, make recommendations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S085.md)
- [RCW 80.50.090 RCW 80.50.090: Public hearings—Opportunity for public comment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S090.md)
- [RCW 80.50.100 RCW 80.50.100: Recommendations to governor—Expedited processing—Approval or rejection of certification—Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S100.md)
- [RCW 80.50.105 RCW 80.50.105: Transmission facilities for petroleum products—Recommendations to governor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T80_C50_S105.md)

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