(1) These rules shall become effective April 4, 1984.

(2) These rules shall apply to agency decision making under SEPA when one of the following occurs:

(a) An agency adopts policies, procedures, and practices for this chapter (WAC 197-11-902 and 197-11-904); or

(b) One hundred eighty days has elapsed from the effective date of these rules.

(3) The relationship of the effective date to ongoing actions is in WAC 197-11-916 and 197-11-917.

(4) Nothing in these rules shall delay agency compliance with any requirement in chapter 43.21C RCW, as amended, such as RCW 43.21C.031 and 43.21C.075 (as noted in WAC 197-11-916(3)).