Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection
Agency
Commerce, Department of
Title of action
Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection
Date significant agency action was initiated
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Category
Agency-request legislation
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
Proposing a change to RCW 42.56 Public Records Act which would exclude critical energy infrastructure information from public disclosure. This would encourage energy providers such as electric utilities to report physical and cybersecurity threats and damage with the Energy Resilience & Emergency Management Office, State Fusion Center, and other relevant agencies for coordination on response and restoration activities.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Advisory Groups, Email Comments, Focus Groups, Stakeholder Interviews
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
Status
