This part contains the rules for preparing environmental impact statements (EISs). The county adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by this part:
WAC 197-11-400
Purpose of EIS.
WAC 197-11-402
General requirements.
WAC 197-11-405
EIS types.
WAC 197-11-406
EIS timing.
WAC 197-11-408
Scoping.
WAC 197-11-410
Expanded scoping.
WAC 197-11-420
EIS preparation.
WAC 197-11-425
Style and size.
WAC 197-11-430
Format.
WAC 197-11-435
Cover letter or memo.
WAC 197-11-440
EIS contents.
WAC 197-11-442
Contents of EIS on nonproject proposals.
WAC 197-11-443
EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS.
WAC 197-11-444
Elements of environment.
WAC 197-11-448
Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
WAC 197-11-450
Cost-benefit analysis.
WAC 197-11-455
Issuance of DEIS.
WAC 197-11-460
Issuance of FEIS.
(Ord. 99-A (1991) § 4(A), 1991; Ord. 368 (2006) § 18, 2006; Ord. 416 (2008) § 15, 2008)
A. 
Preparation of draft and final EISs (DEIS and FEIS) and draft and final supplemental EISs (SEIS) is the responsibility of the department of community development under the direction of the responsible official. Before the county issues an EIS, the responsible official shall be satisfied that it complies with this chapter and WAC Chapter 197-11.
B. 
The DEIS and FEIS or draft and final SEIS may be prepared by county staff or by a consultant selected by the county or the applicant. If the responsible official requires an EIS for a proposal and determines that someone other than the county will prepare the EIS, the responsible official shall notify the applicant immediately after completion of the threshold determination. The responsible official shall also notify the applicant of the county’s procedure for EIS preparation, including approval of the DEIS and FEIS prior to distribution. The applicant is responsible for paying the costs associated with preparation of the EIS.
C. 
The county may require an applicant to provide information the county does not possess, including specific investigations. However, the applicant is not required to supply information that is not required under this chapter or that is being requested from another agency. (This does not apply to information the county may request under another ordinance, regulation, or statutes).
(Ord. 99-A (1991) § 4(B), 1991; Ord. 368 (2006) § 19, 2006; Ord. 416 (2008) § 16, 2008)
A. 
The analysis of the following additional elements may be included as part of the environment for the purpose of EIS content, but does not add to the criteria for threshold determinations or perform any other function or purpose under this chapter:
1. 
Economy;
2. 
Social policy analysis;
3. 
Cost-benefit analysis;
4. 
Any other element that may be dictated by special circumstances associated with the proposal.
B. 
Inclusion of these elements in an EIS will be at the discretion of the responsible official as determined by the scoping process.
(Ord. 99-A (1991) § 4(C), 1991; Ord. 368 (2006) § 20, 2006; Ord. 416 (2008) § 17, 2008)