WAC 246-03-040
Exemptions for emergency actions. If the
secretary makes a written declaration that actions must be
undertaken immediately or within a time too short to allow full
compliance with SEPA requirements; and that such actions are
necessary to avoid an imminent threat to public health or safety,
or to prevent an imminent danger to public or private property,
or to prevent an imminent threat of serious environmental
degradation; then such actions may be undertaken without
complying with SEPA requirements: Provided, That the department
is the lead agency for such actions.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-050 (Order 122), §
246-03-040, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91.]