AGENDA
Semiannual Rule Agenda
July 31, 1999 - January 31, 2000
| WAC Chapter | Chapter Title |
Contact Person | CR-101 Filing Date | CR-102 Filing Date | CR-103 Filing Date | Scope of Changes / Sections to Amend |
| Air Quality | ||||||
| 173-409, AO# 99-10, 7/98 | Omnibus Air Fee Rule | Robert Huber, (360) 407-6776, rhub461@ecy.wa.gov |
6/1/99 | Sep-99 | Dec-99 | Omnibus air fee rule - consolidate fee provisions, including source registration fees, in one place; add inflation adjuster where appropriate. |
| 173-406, AO# 99-09, 1/98 | Acid Rain Regulation | Tom Todd, (360) 407-7528, ttod461@ecy.wa.gov |
6/22/99 | Sep-99 | Nov-99 | Revisions to conform to EPA requirements. Potential to handle as expedited rule. |
| 173-400, 173-405, 173-410, 173-433, 173-434, AO# 99-07, 7/96 | Emissions Standards for Solid Waste Incinerators; General regulation for air pollution sources; Kraft Pulping Mills; Sulfite Pulping Mills; Solid Fuel Burning Device Standards | Peter Lyon, (360) 407-7530, plyo461@ecy.wa.gov |
3/22/99 | Nov-99 | Mar-00 | Hog Fuel Boiler RACT; define terms related to wood derived fuels; reorganize state incinerator rule. Committee has been meeting for past year, in part to scope the rule changes. |
| 173-400, AO# 99-06, 7/98 | General Regulation for Air Pollution Sources | Elena Guilfoil, (360) 407-6855, egui461@ecy.wa.gov |
4/21/99 | Oct-99 | Dec-99 | This action focuses on two air quality programs located in WAC 173-400: The prevention of significant deterioration or PSD program which addresses major new air pollution sources; and the best available retrofit technology provisions, as well as the PSD provisions, of the visibility protection program. |
| 173-xxx (new chapter), or 173-460, 173-400, AO# 99-02, 1/98 | Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollution, General Regulation for Air Pollution Sources | Steve Cross, (360) 407-6875, stcr461@ecy.wa.gov |
Sep-99 | Nov-00 | Feb-01 | Incorporate de minimus levels; Tier two light; consolidate NSR processes from chapters 173-400 and 173-460 WAC. |
| 173-415, 173-481, AO# 98-09, 7/96 | Primary Aluminum Plants, Ambient Fluoride Standard | Carol Piening, (360) 407-6858, cpie461@ecy.wa.gov |
4/30/99 | Nov-99 | n/a | Determine if MACT equates to RACT; address fluoride monitoring requirement. |
| 173-400, AO# 98-27, 7/98 | General Regulation for Air Pollution Sources | Robert Huber, (360) 407-6776, rhub461@ecy.wa.gov |
2/3/99 | 6/1/99 | Aug-99 | Update NESHAP and NSPS delegations; (including medical waste combustors) revise definition of VOCs. |
| 173-425, AO# 97-39, 7/97 | Open Burning | Bruce Smith, (360) 407-6899, brsm461@ecy.wa.gov |
10/20/97 | 3/23/99 | Jul-99 | Incorporate state statutory changes; streamline program. |
| *173-422, AO# 99-19, 7/99 | Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection | Bob Saunders, (360) 407-6888, rsau461@ecy.wa.gov |
7/21/99 | Sep-99 | Nov-99 | Revisions based upon (1) 1999 legistlation, (2) revisions based on 1998 evaluation, and (3) EPA requires a rule change committing state to on-board diagnostic check. |
| Hazardous Waste | ||||||
| 173-303, AO# 99-01, 1/99 | Dangerous Waste Regulations | Patricia Hervieux, (360) 407-6756, pher461@ecy.wa.gov | 4/30/99 | Nov-99 | Apr-00 | Several federal hazardous waste regulations will be incorporated, the exemption for steel mill flue dust used as fertilizer will be deleted, transportation requirements will be modified, mercury-containing lamps will be added as a universal waste, plus technical corrections. |
| Shorelands and Environmental Assistance | ||||||
| 173-16, 173-26, AO# 95-17a, 7/97 | State Master Program Approval/ Amendment Procedures ( WAC 173-26), Shoreline Management Act Guidelines for Development of Master Programs | Peter Skowlund, (360) 407-6522, psko461@ecy.wa.gov |
10/30/95 | 4/7/99 | Oct-99 | To update and replace WAC 173-16 Shoreline Management Act guidelines for development of master programs; to implement regulatory reform measures integrating shorelines, growth management and related statutes; to create minimum requirements for local Shoreline Master Programs which regulate shoreline development; to protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat, including salmon, within shorelines of the state. |
| 197-11, AO# 97-02, 7/97 | SEPA Rules | Barbara Ritchie, (360) 407-6922, brit461@ecy.wa.gov |
1/22/97 | Jan-00 | Apr-00 | Revise categorical exemptions allowed under the State Environmental Policy Act. |
| 173-700 (new chapter), AO# 98-26, 1/99 | Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Banks | Judy Geier, (360) 407-7257, jgei461@ecy.wa.gov |
1/20/99 | Sep-99 | Jan-00 | This rule will outline procedures for the operation, monitoring, and implementation of wetland mitigation banks. The rule will also establish a predictable process for certifying mitigation banks. Among other concepts, the rule will address the definition. |
| 173-802, AO# n/a, 7/97 | SEPA Procedures | Marv Vialle, (360) 407-6928, mvia461@ecy.wa.gov |
Aug-99 | Sep-99 | Nov-99 | Revise ecology's own SEPA procedures to reflect current and proposed practices. |
| 197-11, AO# 95-16, 7/97 | SEPA Rules | Barbara Ritchie, (360) 407-6922, brit461@ecy.wa.gov |
12/5/95 | Jan-00 | Apr-00 | Finish revising environmental checklist (in response to ESHB 1724 and other changes). |
| *173-158, AO# n/a, 7/99 | Floodplain Management | Ted Olson, (509) 456-2862, tols461@ecy.wa.gov |
Aug-99 | Dec-99 | Mar-00 | Amend WAC to implement ESHB 1963, which allows reconstruction of farmhouse dwellings in floodways under certain circumstances, and provides a variance process for replacement of other residential structures under certain circumstances. |
| Solid Waste and Financial Assistance | ||||||
| 173-304, AO# n/a, 7/97 | Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling | Brian Farmer, (509) 456-6386, bfar461@ecy.wa.gov |
Aug-99 | Jun-00 | Dec-00 | Update approaches to nonmunicipal solid waste management. Respond to state legislation aimed at removing impediments to recycling. Executive order/ regulatory improvement. |
| Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response | ||||||
| *317-21, 317-31, AO# n/a, 7/99 | Tank Vessel Oil Spill Prevention Plans, Cargo and Passenger Vessels - Substantial Risk | Jeff Fishel, (360) 407-7504, jfis461@ecy.wa.gov |
Sep-99 | Jan-00 | Apr-00 | Changes will address technical problems (spelling, citation, declention, etc.), definitional issues, update requirements to meet changes in federal and international law, and clarify current requirements. |
| *317-10, 173-181, AO# n/a, 7/99 | Vessel Contingency Plan and Response Contractor Standards | Jeff Fishel, (360) 407-7504, jfis461@ecy.wa.gov |
Aug-99 | Mar-00 | Jul-00 | Incorporate response planning standards, and require an emergency towing vessel for certain waters. Address technical problems (spelling, citation, declention, etc.). |
| Toxics Cleanup | ||||||
| 173-340, AO# 97-09, 7/97 | Model Toxic Control Act (MTCA) Cleanup | Trish Akana, (360) 407-7230, taka461@ecy.wa.gov |
5/7/97 | Sep-99 | Mar-00 | Site specific assessment, petroleum cleanup method, ecological based cleanup standards, remedy selections, cleanup action laws, areawide contamination and brownfields, public participation in cleanup, and quality assurance. To implement recommendations from the MTCA policy advisory committee (a 22-member legislative task force charged with making statute and rule changes by 12/15/96). Regulatory improvement. |
| 173-321, AO# 97-09, 7/97 | Public Participation Grants | Trish Akana, (360) 407-7230, taka461@ecy.wa.gov |
5/7/97 | Sep-99 | Mar-00 | Implement $60,000 grant program. Recommendation from the MTCA Policy Advisory Committee (see WAC 173-340). |
| 173-322, AO# 97-09, 7/97 | Remedial Action Grants | Trish Akana, (360) 407-7230, taka461@ecy.wa.gov |
5/7/97 | Sep-99 | Mar-00 | Implement brownfields grant program. Recommendation from the MTCA Policy Advisory Committee see WAC 173-340). |
| 173-204, AO# 98-21, 7/95 | Sediment Management Standards | Brett Betts, (360) 407-6914, bbet461@ecy.wa.gov |
8/18/98 | Aug-99 | Dec-99 | Human health sediment criteria; revised chemical and biological criteria, revised cleanup implementation procedures, revised definitions in WAC 173-204. |
| Water Quality | ||||||
| 173-201A, AO# 98-20, 7/98 | Surface Water Quality Standards for the State of Washington | Mark Hicks, (360) 407-6477, mhic461@ecy.wa.gov |
2/16/99 | Nov-99 | Feb-00 | A. Develop regulatory language to guide the implementation of a water quality antidegradation policy. This would focus on protecting water quality standards, implementing technology-based pollution control requirements, and ensuring degradation that is allowed is in the overriding public interest. It would also include provisions to set aside waters constituting an outstanding national resource from all degradation. B. Ecology would also be looking at revising the way beneficial uses are assigned for protection to water bodies under the water quality standards. The change would provide a more direct linkage between the beneficial uses that occur in water bodies to those listed for protection in those waters in the water quality standards regulation. |
| 173-224, AO# 99-03, 1/99 | Wastewater Discharge Permit Fee Rule Amendment | Beverly Poston, (360) 407-6425, bpos461@ecy.wa.gov |
5/17/99 | Sep-99 | Jan-00 | To keep ecology in compliance with RCW 90.48.465 by recovering the program funding level appropriated by the legislature. |
| 173-230, AO# 98-18, 7/98 | Wastewater Operator Certification | Myra Barker, (360) 407-6449, mbar461@ecy.wa.gov |
9/1/98 | 6/15/99 (continue) | Dec-99 | Amend rule to implement advisory committee recommendations to streamline the process and to be able to use current exams-POTWs/operators. |
| Water Resources | ||||||
| 173-153, AO# 98-11, 1/98 | Water Rights Transfers by Water Conservancy Boards | Peggy Clifford, (360) 407-7262, pcli461@ecy.wa.gov |
7/17/98 | 6/2/99 | Aug-99 | To establish criteria for establishment of conservancy districts, training of district commissioners, and transfer procedures and criteria. |
| 173-548, AO# 94-32, 7/94 | Water Resource Program for Methow Basin--WRIA 48 | Bob Barwin, (509) 457-7107, bbar461@ecy.wa.gov |
6/5/95 | 4/21/99 | Sep-99 | Amend rule to establish trust water right water bank to assist with water management in the basin. |
| *173-503 (new chapter), AO# 99-05, 7/99 | Instream Resources Protection Program and Watershed Management Plan--Lower Skagit Basin, WRIA 3 | Rod Sakrison, (425) 649-4447, rsak461@ecy.wa.gov |
7/21/99 | n/a | n/a | Adoption of instream flow rules under HB 2514. |
| 173-517 (new chapter), AO# 95-03, 7/97 | Quilcene-Snow Water Resource Program Rules--WRIA 17 | Cynthia Nelson, (360) 407-0276, cyne461@ecy.wa.gov |
7/5/95 | 2001 | n/a | Recommendations of the Dungeness-Quilcene Regional Water Resources Plan and Chelan Agreement. |
| 173-518, AO# 95-03, 7/95 | Dungeness-Elwah Water Resources Program Rules--WRIA 18 | Cynthia Nelson, (360) 407-0276, cyne461@ecy.wa.gov |
7/5/95 | 2001 | n/a | Water Resources Management Program for the Sequim-Dungeness watershed. Instream flows, water conservation. |