We occasionally update our agency’s rules. View all our rulemaking activity, including rule changes we are now considering or have already made.
How rulemaking works
The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) is a compilation of the regulations of the executive branch agencies that interpret and implement state and federal laws. The regulations are commonly referred to as rules and the process of their adoption is known as rulemaking.
Each state agency has a chapter in the WAC, and our rules chapter is Title 463 WAC. The rules contained in Title 463 WAC provide more detail about how to implement the provisions of the Energy Facility—Site Locations Act (Chapter 80.50 Revised Code of Washington or RCW).
Rulemaking is the process we use to develop new rules or change existing ones. It typically involves several steps, including periods when members of the public can ask questions and share comments, and can take approximately five to six months. To learn more about the rulemaking process, visit the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation & Assistance (ORIA) Rulemaking Process page.
Throughout this process, we’ll update this page with new details about proposed rule changes and ways to get involved.
Contact our rulemaking coordinator
If you have questions about the rulemaking process, our rulemaking coordinator can provide more information and can be reached by emailing rulemaking@efsec.wa.gov.
All rulemaking
| Title | Status |
|---|---|
| Expedited housekeeping rulemaking | Proposed |
| State Implementation Plan (SIP) changes | Proposed |
| Air rule update | Proposed |
| Housekeeping rulemaking | Adopted |