The purpose of this chapter is to comply with RCW 43.21C.120, which requires all agencies of government in the state of Washington, consistent with the rules and guidelines adopted under RCW 43.21C.110, to adopt rules pertaining to the integration of policies and procedures of the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, into the various programs under their jurisdiction for implementation.

As a precontract condition the board requires all construction award recipients to attest that the local government or federally recognized Indian tribe has complied with the provisions of the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA, chapter 43.21C RCW) as applicable. The board provides the attestment for the award recipient.