Chapter 173-446B WAC – Climate Commitment Act Funds Reporting
On October 8, 2024, we adopted a new rule Chapter 173-446B WAC, Climate Commitment Act Funds Reporting. The rule establishes reporting requirements for recipients of funding from the Climate Commitment Act accounts, so we can complete annual reports to the Legislature, as required by the Climate Commitment Act (RCW 70A.65.300).
This rule:
- Defines what information recipients must report to Ecology.
- Sets requirements for recipients to report on the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions reductions that are expected to result from their funded projects.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
May 25, 2023
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
May 25, 2023 – April 23, 2024Public input & involvement
Public comment period (informal)
Nov. 15, 2023 – Dec. 19, 2023
Read comments about what reporting requirements for recipients of cap-and-invest auction revenue should be.
Public comment period (informal)
Aug. 29, 2023 – Sept. 26, 2023
Read comments about what reporting requirements for recipients of cap-and-invest auction revenue should be.
Public comment period (informal)
June 29, 2023 – Aug. 25, 2023
Read comments about what reporting requirements for recipients of cap-and-invest auction revenue should be.
Ecology's meetings with stakeholders
| Date | Documents | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Aug. 1, 2023 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Agenda Presentation |
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| Thursday Aug. 10, 2023 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Agenda Presentation |
webinar recording 1 |
| Thursday Sept. 7, 2023 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Agenda Presentation |
webinar recording 1 |
| Tuesday Sept. 12, 2023 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Agenda Presentation |
webinar recording 1 |
| Thursday Nov. 30, 2023 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Draft rule language Agenda Presentation |
webinar recording 1 |
| Tuesday Dec. 5, 2023 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Draft rule language Agenda Presentation |
webinar recording 1 |
1 Webinar information:
Register for each webinar to get your meeting ID and passcode.
To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 253‑215‑8782.
Rule proposal phase (CR-102)
April 23, 2024
- Proposal Notice – CR-102 form
- Proposed rule language
- Preliminary Regulatory Analyses
- SEPA – Determination of Non-Significance
Comment period
Comments were due by June 28, 2024 at 11:50 p.m.
Ecology will review all comments received and plans for rule adoption in October, 2024. See above for documents related to the Proposal Phase of the rulemaking.
Comments were submitted one of the following ways:
- Read comments online
- Mail to:
For standard US Mail-
Department of Ecology
Climate Pollution Reduction Program
Harrison Ashby
PO BOX 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
For Parcel Service-
Department of Ecology
Climate Pollution Reduction Program
Harrison Ashby
300 Desmond Dr SE
Lacey, WA 98503
- Attend a Public Hearing – see below
Public hearings
The hearings began with a short presentation and question and answer session, followed by the opportunity to provide testimony.
Date/Time: June 5, 2024, 6:00 p.m. online (webinar)
June 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m. online (webinar)
Location: online (webinar)
Register for the webinar to get your meeting ID and passcode.
To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 253‑215‑8782.
Agenda: Presentation, question-and-answer session, followed by public hearing
Accessibility: To request ADA accommodation for the public hearing, email Ecology’s ADA coordinator by May 29, 2024. Or call 360-407-6831, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY).
Rule adoption phase (CR-103)
Oct. 8, 2024
Nov. 8, 2024
Related links
Contact information
Harrison Ashby
Rulemaking Lead
harrison.ashby@ecy.wa.gov
360-485-2771
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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.