Chapter 365-195 WAC
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT--BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE
Last Update: 1/19/10

WAC SECTIONS

PART NINE

BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE
365-195-900 Background and purpose.
365-195-905 Criteria for determining which information is the "best available science."
365-195-910 Criteria for obtaining the best available science.
365-195-915 Criteria for including the best available science in developing policies and development regulations.
365-195-920 Criteria for addressing inadequate scientific information.
365-195-925 Criteria for demonstrating "special consideration" has been given to conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
365-195-010 Background. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-010, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-020 Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-020, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-030 Applicability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-030, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-040 General method. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-040, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-050 Presumption of validity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-050, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-060 Regional and local variations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-060, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-070 Interpretations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-070, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-200 Statutory definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-200, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-210 Definitions of terms as used in this chapter. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-210, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-210, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-220 Additional definitions to be adopted locally. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-220, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-220, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-300 Mandatory elements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-300, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-305 Land use element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-305, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-310 Housing element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-310, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-315 Capital facilities element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-315, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-320 Utilities element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-320, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-325 Transportation element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-325, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-330 Rural element. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-330, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-335 Urban growth areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-335, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-340 Siting essential public facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-340, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-345 Optional elements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-345, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-400 Natural resource lands. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-400, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-410 Critical areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-410, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-420 Identification of open space corridors. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-420, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-430 Identification of lands useful for public purposes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-430, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-500 Internal consistency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-500, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-510 Concurrency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-510, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-520 Interjurisdictional consistency. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-520, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-530 Coordination with other plans. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-530, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-540 Analysis of cumulative effects. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-540, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-600 Public participation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-600, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-610 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-610, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-620 Submissions to state. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-620, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-620, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-630 Amendment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-630, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-640 Record of process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 92-23-065, § 365-195-640, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-700 Background. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-700, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-700, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-705 Basic assumptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-705, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-710 Identification of other laws. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-710, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-710, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-715 Integrating external considerations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-715, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-720 Sources of law. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-720, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-720, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-725 Constitutional provisions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-725, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-730 Federal authorities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-730, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-735 State and regional authorities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-735, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-740 Regional perspective. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-740, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-745 Special siting statutes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-745, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-750 Explicit statutory directions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-750, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-755 Voluntary interjurisdictional planning efforts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-755, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-760 Integration of SEPA process with creation and adoption of comprehensive plans and development regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-760, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-765 State agency compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-765, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-770 Compliance by regional agencies and special districts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-770, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-800 Relationship to comprehensive plans. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-800, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-800, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-805 Implementation strategy. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-805, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-810 Timing of initial adoption. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-810, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-810, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-815 Review for compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-815, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-820 Submissions to state. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-820, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-820, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-825 Regulations specifically required by the act. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-825, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-830 Optional authorizations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-830, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-830, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-835 Concurrency regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-835, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-840 Essential public facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-840, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93; 92-23-065, § 365-195-840, filed 11/17/92, effective 12/18/92.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-845 Permit process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-845, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-850 Impact fees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-850, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-855 Protection of private property. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-855, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-860 Housing for persons with handicaps. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-860, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190. 
365-195-865 Supplementing, amending and monitoring. [Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b). 93-17-040, § 365-195-865, filed 8/11/93, effective 9/11/93.]  Repealed by 10-03-085, filed 1/19/10, effective 2/19/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050 and 36.70A.190.