State Environmental Policy Act. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides a manner to identify possible environmental impacts that may result from governmental decisions. These decisions may be related to issuing permits for private projects, constructing public facilities, or, adopting regulations, policies or plans. SEPA applies to decisions by every state and local agency within Washington State, including state agencies, counties, cities, ports, and special districts (such as a school or water district). One distinct agency is usually identified as the "lead agency" for a specific proposal. The lead agency is responsible for identifying and evaluating the potential adverse environmental impacts of a proposal. This evaluation is documented and is provided to other agencies and the public for review and comment. The lead agency for most private projects will be the city or county where the project is located. For actions covered under this Agreement, the lead agency will be WDFW, as they will have regulatory review and will be responsible for issuing a state permit for maintenance actions.
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Samples: Implementation Agreement, Implementation Agreement, Implementation Agreement
