Rulemaking

What is rulemaking?

The rulemaking process gives the public an opportunity to participate in the development of regulations that guide BCDC’s work.

Changes to BCDC’s regulations must be approved by the Office of Administrative Law.

Current actions

No pending actions.

Recently approved regulatory actions

Proposed rulemaking to update BCDC permitting regulations

Type: Regular rulemaking

Status: Approved. Effective July 1, 2026.

Summary: BCDC is proposing rules to:

• Streamline and improve the regionwide permit program
• Reduce permitting burdens for straightforward and routine activities
• Make other targeted updates to clarify and improve permitting rules