Chapter 173-04 WAC
On June 25, 2021, Ecology repealed Chapter 173-04 WAC Practice and Procedure.
This chapter is no longer needed, as more contemporary rules and laws have replaced this chapter.
Rulemaking timeline
Rule proposal phase (CR-102)
Feb. 4, 2021
Comment period
Comments due April 6, 2021.
Ecology will review all comments received and plans to adopt the repeal on April 9, 2021 See above for documents related to the proposal phase of the rulemaking.
The comment period on the rule proposal ends April 6, 2021.
You can give us your comments in any of the following ways:
- At a public hearing (as described above)
- You can submit comments through one of the following ways:
- Submit comments online.
- Mail to:
Laura Ballard
Department of Ecology
Governmental Relations
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
For Parcel Service-
Laura Ballard
Department of Ecology
Governmental Relations
300 Desmond Dr SE
Lacey, WA 98503
- Attend a public hearing – see below
Public Hearing via webinar
Ecology will hold a public hearing on this rule repeal proposal. The hearing will begin with a short presentation and question-and-answer session, followed by the opportunity to provide testimony.
You can attend this hearing by joining our online webinar:
Date: March 24, 2021
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Join the webinar – This is an online meeting forum that you can attend from any computer with internet access. To join the webinar, click on the link above for more information and instructions:
For audio only, call US toll number +1-240-454-0887 and enter access code 803 394 380. Or to receive a free call back, provide your phone number when you join the event.
Ecology will accept comments at the hearing through the webinar. We recommend you provide your phone number when you join the event to receive a free call back from the system.
Any information (e.g., personal or contact) you provide may be publicly disclosed and posted on the internet.
To request ADA accommodations, contact Ecology’s ADA Coordinator by March 17, 2021:
- Phone: 360-407-6831 (voice)
- TTY: 877-833-6341 or 711 relay service
- Email:ecyadacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov
Rule adoption phase (CR-103)
June 25, 2021
July 25, 2021
Related links
Contact information
Katie Wolt
Rulemaking Lead
katie.wolt@ecy.wa.gov
360-763-2898
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Accessibility
To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, or printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact Ecology's ADA Coordinator by email at ecyadacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov, or call 360-407-6831. People with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. People with speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.