WSSPC Public Policy
WSSPC continues to fulfill its mission of developing, recommending and supporting seismic policies and programs.  WSSPC member agencies, Affiliate Members, and partners can participate in the policy development process of WSSPC.

WSSPC Policy Recommendations
Currently adopted policy recommendations may be viewed here.

WSSPC Policy Committees
Four committees develop policy recommendations on regional and national seismic issues.

Basin and Range Province Committee
Seeks to promote the understanding and study of seismic hazards in the Basin and Range Province (BRP) of the western U.S., and to provide advice and recommendations to policy-making bodies regarding seismic hazard and risk in that region.
 
Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Committee
Coordinates and implements tsunami hazards mitigation plans and focuses on developing policies based on the current technology and science.

Risk Communication and Education Committee
Looks at ways to more effectively communicate the risk and to translate knowledge into action.

Committee for Engineering, Construction, and Building Codes
Considers the need for and requirements of seismic building codes and incentives for building owners to retrofit older buildings.


WSSPC Policy Recommendation Development Procedure
Approved by the Board of Directors in March 2002, WSSPC has implemented a procedure which will allow thoughtful and practical policy recommendations to be developed. To view procedure, click here.


U.S. Congress Legislative Search Engine
To search "Thomas" the Congress web server, click here.


WSSPC State Legislative Search Engines
Click here to access links to WSSPC State legislative assemblies for bill searching.