Updates to Growth Management Administrative Rules for Climate Change Planning
Agency
Commerce, Department of
Title of action
Updates to Growth Management Administrative Rules for Climate Change Planning
Date significant agency action was initiated
Friday, December 29, 2023
Category
Significant legislative rules
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
Growth Management Services is updating Washington Administrative Codes to reflect recent legislation (HB 1181 - 2023 legislative session) regarding requirements for cities and counties to develop a climate change element within their comprehensive plans. A CR 101 has been submitted and was noticed January 19, 2024 to launch these efforts.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Commerce conducts a monthly state agency advisory group and is forming city/county planner and other stakeholder input groups with special emphasis on overburdened communities and vulnerable populations. Commerce will host community 'listening sessions' to review drafts and also welcomes email comments and phone calls. Commerce communicates with stakeholders via GovDelivery emails, planner newsletters, conferences and tribal meetings.
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
