In order to comply with 2010 Washington laws, the Pollution Control Hearings Board will now absorb the authority and functions of both the Hydraulics Appeals Board and the Forest Practices Appeals Board. The laws also eliminate the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Board. The rules become effective September 23, 2010. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2010/18/10-18-021.htm.