The basic overview section is designed to provide participants with a general overview of the purpose of SEPA, the procedural requirements of the SEPA rules, and how SEPA can be used in decision-making. Participants will learn how to determine when SEPA environmental review is required, evaluate a proposal and make a threshold determination, issue SEPA documents, provide public notice, consider comments, and use SEPA supplemental authority to condition or deny a proposal.

The afternoon focuses on advanced SEPA topics such as GMA-SEPA integration and Climate Change. This section is designed to provide participants with some SEPA experience an in-depth discussion on specific topics and allow time for a general discussion by the participants.

Intended audience: This course is beneficial agency staff, tribes, attorneys, consultants, as well as members of environmental organizations and interested citizens.

Course Materials: Each participant will receive a binder containing the course proceedings (slides, exercises, and reference material).

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AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity [or many activities at this event]. 7.0 CM credits are available for this course. More information about AICP's CM program can be found at www.planning.org/cm.


Continuing Education Units: 0.7 CEUs

Registration: $150/150*
You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (425) 270-3274.
 
Please wait to receive a course confirmation email, roughly one month prior to the class, before making any travel arrangements.