Purpose: In order to comply with RCW 34.05.230(4) of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Department of Ecology submits the following: DRAFT guidance for public comment to assist local governments in the development and implementation of local solid waste management plans.

Document Title: Guidelines for the Development of Local Solid Waste Management Plans and Plan Revisions.

Subject: Local solid waste planning guidance.

Document Description: These guidelines have been developed to assist local governments develop and revise comprehensive solid waste management plans. Ecology believes that using these guidelines will result in improved plan quality and expedite ecology's review of draft plans.

Effective Date: The comment period will end August 9, 1999. The final document will be published by September 1, 1999.

To receive a copy of the interpretive statement contact Randy Martin, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600, phone (360) 407-6136, fax (360) 407-7157, e-mail rama461@ecy.wa.gov.

Responsible Official:

Cullen D. Stephenson

Program Manager

Solid Waste and Financial

Assistance Program

June 15, 1999

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