How the Plan Review Process Works
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.

