PDFWAC 197-11-712

Affecting.

"Affecting" means having, or may be having, an effect on (see WAC 197-11-752 on impacts). For purposes of deciding whether an EIS is required and what the EIS must cover, "affecting" refers to having probable, significant adverse environmental impacts (RCW 43.21C.031 and 43.21C.110 (1)(c)).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.110. WSR 84-05-020 (Order DE 83-39), § 197-11-712, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84.]