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Commerce to initiate Growth Management Act rulemaking
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jan. 19, 2024
Rulemaking Notice
Commerce to initiate Growth Management Act rulemaking
The Washington State Department of Commerce is preparing to update administrative rules for the Growth Management Act (GMA). A CR-101, intent for rulemaking <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.ey
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DEifQ.EfSqcIlTZm6-bNf6utVCR3TrF5lluXQnEo-E2XlFutY/s/451240783/br/235712868172-l> , was filed on Jan. 17, 2024.
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1240783/br/235712868172-l> which calls for the addition of a new climate element in comprehensive plans. The rulemaking will address requirements for the climate element, including
the (1) climate resilience sub-element and (2) greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction sub-element (required of a smaller subset of jurisdictions). The rulemaking will also address Commerce’s
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What's next?
Over the next several months, Commerce will consider amending several chapters of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to address the requirements of HB 1181.
The subject of possible rulemaking includes:
* Chapter 365-196 WAC: Procedural Criteria for Adopting Comprehensive Plans and Development Regulations.
* Chapter 365-199 WAC: Procedures for Determination of Compliance for Jurisdictions Seeking Voluntary Reversion to Partial Planning Status.
* Chapter 365-195 WAC: Growth Management Act – Best Available Science.
* Chapter 365-190 WAC: Minimum Guideline to Classify Agriculture, Forest, Mineral Lands, and Critical Areas.
Aligned rulemaking efforts to address HB 1181 will also be conducted by the Washington Department of Health and Ecology.
More information
This notification is intended to provide initial information about the rulemaking process and where you can find additional information. Commerce's Growth Management Climate team will
seek public input in early 2024 to continue this rulemaking process.
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Contacts
Please contact Debra Srebnik <mailto:debra.srebnik@commerce.wa.gov> if you have questions, or comments, or want to learn more about this rulemaking effort.
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