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In March 2003, the Washington State Legislature reauthorized - the Environmental Permit Streamlining Act (RCW 47.06) to coordinate and streamline the environmental permitting process for transportation projects. The bill extended the expiration date of the interagency Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC) through March 2006, to continue a sustained focus to achieve both the transportation and environment goals of the state. TPEAC products will be applied to Pilot Projects (see at end of column) and funded Projects of Statewide Significance.
Reauthorization Bill text (ESB 5279, March 2003) (pdf, 45 KB)
5279 Bill Summary (pdf, 60 KB)
Original Bill text (ESB 6188, May 2001) (pdf, 46 KB) |
Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC)
The committee includes senators and representatives from the state legislature, state agencies, local government, and business, trade and environmental organizations. Federal and tribal agencies are also invited to participate.
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Opportunities for Public Involvement
Streamlining will be an important tool to show the public that transportation dollars are used efficiently and effectively. Public involvement is an essential part of the streamlining process, through public outreach activities, performance reports, and public attendance at TPEAC meetings. TPEAC meets quarterly and the public is encouraged to participate. |
