Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 70A.300 RCW
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Sections
70A.300.005Legislative declaration.
70A.300.007Purpose.
70A.300.010Definitions.
70A.300.020Standards and regulationsAdoptionNotice and hearingConsultation with other agencies.
70A.300.030Environmental excellence program agreementsEffect on chapter.
70A.300.040List and information to be furnished by depositor of hazardous wasteRules and regulations.
70A.300.050Solid wastesConditionally exempt from chapter.
70A.300.060Disposal site or facilityAcquisitionDisposal fee schedule.
70A.300.070Disposal at other than approved site prohibitedDisposal of radioactive wastes.
70A.300.080Criteria for receiving waste at disposal site.
70A.300.090ViolationsCivil penalties.
70A.300.100ViolationsCriminal penalties.
70A.300.110ViolationsGross misdemeanor.
70A.300.120ViolationsOrdersPenalty for noncomplianceAppeal.
70A.300.130Action for damages resulting from violationAttorneys' fees.
70A.300.140Powers and duties of department.
70A.300.150Duty of department to regulate PCB waste.
70A.300.160Regulation of wastes with radioactive and hazardous components.
70A.300.170Regulation of dangerous wastes associated with energy facilities.
70A.300.180Radioactive wastesAuthority of department of social and health services.
70A.300.190Application of chapter to special incinerator ash.
70A.300.200Hazardous substance remedial actionsProcedural requirements not applicable.
70A.300.210Authority of attorney general.
70A.300.220Department's powers as designated agency under federal act.
70A.300.230Copies of notification forms or annual reports to officials responsible for fire protection.
70A.300.240Rules implemented under RCW 70A.300.220Review.
70A.300.250Department's authority to participate in and administer federal act.
70A.300.260DeclarationManagement of hazardous wastePrioritiesDefinitions.
70A.300.270Waste management studyPublic hearingsAdoption or modification of rules.
70A.300.280Disposal of dangerous wastes at commercial off-site land disposal facilitiesLimitations.
70A.300.290Waste managementConsultative servicesTechnical assistanceConfidentiality.
70A.300.300Disposition of fines and penaltiesEarnings.
70A.300.310Hazardous waste management plan.
70A.300.320Hazardous waste management facilitiesDepartment to develop criteria for siting.
70A.300.330Department to adopt rules for permits for hazardous substances treatment facilities.
70A.300.340Local government regulatory authority to prohibit or condition.
70A.300.350Local governments to prepare local hazardous waste plansBasisElements required.
70A.300.360Local governments to prepare local hazardous waste plansUsed oil recycling element.
70A.300.370Local governments to designate zonesDepartmental guidelinesApproval of local government zone designations or amendmentsExemption.
70A.300.380Local governments to submit letter of intent to identify or designate zones and submit management plansDepartment to prepare plan in event of failure to act.
70A.300.390Grants to local governments for plan preparation, implementation, and designation of zonesMatching fundsQualifications.
70A.300.400State preemptionDepartment sole authorityLocal requirements supersededState authority over designated zone facilities.
70A.300.410Department may require notice of intent for management facility permit.
70A.300.420Appeals to pollution control hearings board.
70A.300.430Department to provide technical assistance with local plans.
70A.300.440Department to assist conflict resolution activities related to siting facilitiesAgreements may constitute conditions for permit.
70A.300.450Requirements of RCW 70A.300.310 through 70A.300.380 and 70A.300.400(4) not mandatory without legislative appropriation.
70A.300.460Service charges.
70A.300.470Metals mining and milling operations permitsInspections by department of ecology.
70A.300.480Radioactive mixed waste account.
70A.300.490Restitution following a criminal conviction.
70A.300.900Short title1985 c 448.
NOTES:
Environmental certification programsFeesRulesLiability: RCW 43.21A.175.
Hazardous materials incidents, handling and liability: RCW 70.136.010 through 70.136.070.
Radioactive and hazardous waste emergency response programs, state coordinator: RCW 38.52.030.
Transport of hazardous materials, state patrol authority over: Chapter 46.48 RCW.