Puget Sound Regional Council

Work Starts on Update or Amendments

  • Agency or planning body contacts PSRC regarding schedule and proposed work.
  • Use the Plan Review Manual to identify issues and topics to be addressed.

PSRC Support

  • PSRC staff is available as material is drafted for review and assistance.

Later Stages of Work on Draft Provisions

  • Craft a VISION 2040 Statement to be included in the final adopted set of policies or plan.
  • Use the checklist portion of the reporting tool to ensure key provisions have been addressed.

Final Pre-Adoption Review

  • If not previously submitted, provide a completed draft reporting tool to PSRC staff for review, along with the draft revisions – at least 60-days prior to adoption (Note: This time period corresponds with state agency review of draft amendments).
  • Work with PSRC comments to finalize policies or plan.

After Adoption

  • Submit adopted policies or plan to PSRC.
  • If changes were made to draft policies and plans during the adoption process, then related revisions to the reporting tool should also be submitted.
  • PSRC staff drafts a Plan Review Report and certification recommendation – which is first made available to submitter for review and comment.
  • Plan Review Report revised as needed and transmitted to PSRC’s boards for action.

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