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State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)What is the Purpose of this Permit?The Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides a way to identify possible environmental impacts that may result from governmental decisions. These decisions may be related to issuing permits for private projects, constructing public facilities, or adopting regulations, policies or plans. Information provided during the SEPA review process helps agency decision-makers, applicants, and the public understand how a proposal will affect the environment. This information can be used to change a proposal to reduce likely impacts, or to condition or deny a proposal when adverse environmental impacts are identified. What Activities Require this Permit?Any proposal that requires a state or local agency decision to license, fund, or undertake a project, or the proposed adoption of a policy, plan, or program can trigger environmental review under SEPA. (See WAC 197-11-704 for a complete definition of agency action.) How Much Will this Permit Cost?Variable. Depends on the SEPA lead agency. Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?Depends on SEPA lead agency. SEPA environmental review usually starts with the applicant completing an environmental checklist that is submitted to the SEPA lead agency. The standard checklist form is in WAC 197-11-960. Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?SEPA is a process, not a permit. The SEPA review process is a tool to help agencies identify and evaluate the likely environmental consequences of a proposal. This environmental information is used by agency decision makers to decide whether or not to approve the proposal. Permit Time Frame:Depends on the SEPA lead agency. Where do I Submit my Application?Depends on the SEPA lead agency. What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?Depends on the SEPA lead agency. Notes / Comments:For additional information on SEPA go to links and click on the SEPA home page. Legal Authority:Links:Statewide Contact:Department of Ecology |
