(1) The department may authorize a recipient to certify compliance with selected program requirements. The recipient must:
(a) Request certification authority;
(b) Document that it has the capability and resources;
(c) Document that it is in the best interest of the state; and
(d) Demonstrate that the request is consistent with state and federal laws and rules.
(2) Determinations required in the environmental review process cannot be delegated to recipients.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
90.50A and
70.146 RCW. WSR 17-17-040 (Order 16-04), § 173-98-970, filed 8/9/17, effective 9/9/17. Statutory Authority: Chapter
90.50A RCW, RCW
90.48.035, and
43.21A.080. WSR 11-20-036 (Order 10-14), § 173-98-970, filed 9/27/11, effective 10/28/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
90.48.035. WSR 07-14-096 (Order 05-16), § 173-98-970, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.]