A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide County regulations implementing the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 (SEPA) which are consistent with the SEPA Rules.

B. This Chapter is applicable to all County departments/divisions, commissions, boards, committees, the County Council and Executive.

C. This Chapter is not intended to require County compliance with the National Environ-mental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). When the County is required by federal law or regulations to be in compliance with NEPA, such compliance shall be governed by the applicable federal statute and/or regulations and not by this Chapter.