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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I view copies of the proposed WACs?
Click below to see the proposed rules.  The proposed rules will be published in the Washington State Register on August 5, 2009.  Further announcements will go out when this date approaches.
 
  • Chapter 365-190 WAC   Minimum guidelines to classify agriculture, forest, mineral lands and critical areas.
  • Chapter 365-195 WAC   (Formerly) Procedural criteria for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations.
  • NEW Chapter 365-196 WAC  Procedural criteria for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations.
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    Where can I read the scope of work?
    The scope of work for both WAC chapters, including a section-by-section listing of Department of Commerce survey results, can be viewed below:
    WAC 365-190 - click here
    WAC 365-195 - click here
     
     
    Which WAC sections are proposed for rule-making?
    Commerce will review those portions of the administrative guidelines that were adopted in 1991 and 1992. 
     
    This includes WAC 365-195, Procedural criteria for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations and WAC 365-190, Minimum guidelines to classify agricultural, forest, mineral lands and critical areas. 
     
    In addition, Commerce proposes to repeal WAC 365-195-010 thorugh 365-195-865 and create a new chapter 365-196 for these amended sections.  This new chapter will allow for re-organization of the WAC and better clarity.  The remainder of chapter 365-195 WAC will be renamed to better reference those sections remaining in that chapter without change.
     
    This proposed rule-making does not include     WAC 365-197, Project Consistency or WAC 365-195 (Part Nine), Best Available Science, adopted in 2000.
     
     
    How did Commerce decide which rules to amend?
    Commerce is prioritizing its review and update of the administrative guidelines based on the following:
        (1) Review of amendments to the GMA since its original adoption, which have not yet been incorporated into the WAC. 
        (2) Incorporation of significant clarifications of the statute by the courts and the Growth Management Hearings Boards.
        (3) Consideration of comments heard from stakeholders. 
     
     
    How do I sign-up for E-mail alerts and news? 
    To monitor progress throughout the project, sign up for the ListServ, which will provide announcements directly via E-mail and alert subscribers when new proposed amendments are released for review and comment.
     
     
     
    How can I monitor the project on an ongoing basis? 
    Please bookmark this webpage to follow the current status of the project and learn how to provide your comments.  We will update this page regularly with new information, as well as continually update the draft rules webpage as new proposed amendments are released for review.
     
     
    How can I send a suggestion or comment now? 
    Please address all written comments to wacupdate@cted.wa.gov or mail to:
     
    Department of Commerce
    Growth Management Services 
    Attn: WAC Update
    PO Box 42525
    906 Columbia St. SW
    Olympia, WA 98504-2525 

       
    For more information about this WAC update project contact     David Andersen, Planning and Review Team Manager at dave.andersen@commerce.wa.gov or (360) 725-3052.
     
     

    When is the comment period?

    The comment period for the proposed rule is open until Ocober 2, 2009. 
     
    We will also hold three public hearings on the draft rule where comments will be accepted:
     
    MOSES LAKE
    Wednesday, September 30. 2009, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am*
    Big Bend Community College, ATEC Building
    7662 Chanute St NE
    Moses Lake, WA
     
    OLYMPIA
    Thursday, October 1, 2009, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am*
    General Administration Building, Auditorium
    210 11th Avenue SW
    Olympia, WA
     
    EVERETT
    Friday, October 2, 2009, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am*
    Everett Community College, Whitehorse Hall
    801 Wetmore Ave.
    Everett, WA  
    		 
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