RCW 70A.02.030
Authority of other agencies to opt in to environmental justice obligations.
(1) Any state agency, as the term "agency" is defined in RCW 34.05.010, including the governor's office and the office of the attorney general but excluding local governmental entities, may opt in to assume all of the substantive and procedural requirements of covered agencies under chapter 70A.02 RCW at any time by notifying the council established in RCW 70A.02.110.
(2) An agency that opts in to assume all of the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW is not subject to the deadlines or timelines established in RCW 70A.02.040, 70A.02.050, 70A.02.060, 70A.02.080, and 70A.02.110.
[ 2021 c 314 § 11.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety
Chapter 70A.02 - Environmental Justice.
70A.02.020 - Environmental justice obligations for all agencies.
70A.02.030 - Authority of other agencies to opt in to environmental justice obligations.
70A.02.040 - Incorporating environmental justice into agency strategic plans.
70A.02.050 - Equitable community engagement and public participation.
70A.02.060 - Environmental justice assessment.
70A.02.070 - Obligation of a covered agency—Does not trigger chapter 43.21C RCW requirements.
70A.02.080 - Environmental justice obligations of agencies relating to budgets and funding.
70A.02.090 - Reporting requirements.
70A.02.100 - Tribal consultation.
70A.02.110 - Environmental justice council.