Washington Administrative Code Title 400 - Puget Sound Partnership
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 400 – Puget Sound Partnership
WAC Title 400 contains the administrative rules adopted by the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP), the Washington state agency responsible for leading the recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem. The Partnership collaborates with tribes, local governments, businesses, and community groups to protect and restore the environmental health of the Sound.
Key Chapters in WAC Title 400 (as of latest codification):
WAC 400-01 – Public Records
Governs public access to records held by the Puget Sound Partnership.
Outlines procedures for requesting documents under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56).
WAC 400-02 – Ecosystem Recovery Plan Review and Approval
Establishes processes for reviewing and approving local and regional ecosystem recovery plans.
Defines criteria and timelines for plan submission and review.
WAC 400-03 – Salmon Recovery Grants
Details administrative procedures related to the allocation of salmon recovery funding.
Provides rules for grant eligibility, prioritization, and monitoring.
WAC 400-04 – Monitoring and Adaptive Management
Provides the framework for tracking environmental progress and making science-informed decisions.
Encourages use of performance measures and outcomes for adaptive planning.
Agency Role:
The Puget Sound Partnership was created by the legislature to coordinate the implementation of the Puget Sound Action Agenda, the strategic plan for Puget Sound recovery. Its mission includes:
Restoring water quality and salmon habitat
Reducing pollution
Improving nearshore and marine ecosystems
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