AN ACT
Relating to local hazardous waste plans; and amending RCW 70.105.220.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec.
1. RCW
70.105.220 and 1986 c 210 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
Each local government, or combination of contiguous local governments, is
directed to prepare a local hazardous waste plan which shall be based on state
guidelines and include the following elements:
(a) A
plan or program to manage moderate-risk wastes that are generated or otherwise
present within the jurisdiction. This element shall include an assessment of
the quantities, types, generators, and fate of moderate-risk wastes in the
jurisdiction. The purpose of this element is to develop a system of managing
moderate-risk waste, appropriate to each local area, to ensure protection of
the environment and public health;
(b) A
plan or program to provide for ongoing public involvement and public education
in regard to the management of moderate-risk waste. This element shall provide
information regarding:
(i)
The potential hazards to human health and the environment resulting from
improper use and disposal of the waste; and
(ii)
Proper methods of handling, reducing, recycling, and disposing of the waste;
(c) An
inventory of all existing generators of hazardous waste and facilities managing
hazardous waste within the jurisdiction. This inventory shall be based on data
provided by the department;
(d) A
description of the public involvement process used in developing the plan;
(e) A
description of the eligible zones designated in accordance with RCW
70.105.225. However, the requirement to designate eligible zones shall not be
considered part of the local hazardous waste planning requirements; and
(f)
Other elements as deemed appropriate by local government.
(2) To
the maximum extent practicable, the local hazardous waste plan shall be
coordinated with other hazardous materials-related plans and policies in the
jurisdiction.
(3) ((In
recognition of the role of the private sector in providing hazardous and
moderate-risk waste management facilities and transportation services, and in
addition to other public involvement activities that may be required,)) Local
governments shall coordinate with those persons involved in providing ((such))
privately owned hazardous and moderate-risk waste facilities and
services as follows: If a local government determines that a moderate-risk
waste will be or is adequately managed by one or more privately owned
facilities or services at a reasonable price, the local government shall take
actions to encourage the use of that private facility or service. Actions
taken by a local government under this subsection may include, but are not
limited to, restricting or prohibiting the land disposal of a moderate-risk
waste at any transfer station or land disposal facility within its jurisdiction.
(4)(a)
The department shall prepare guidelines for the development of local hazardous
waste plans. The guidelines shall be prepared in consultation with local
governments and shall be completed by December 31, 1986. The guidelines shall
include a list of substances identified as hazardous household substances.
(b) In
preparing the guidelines under (a) of this subsection, the department shall
review and assess information on pilot projects that have been conducted for
moderate-risk waste management. The department shall encourage additional
pilot projects as needed to provide information to improve and update the
guidelines.
(5)
The department shall consult with retailers, trade associations, public
interest groups, and appropriate units of local government to encourage the
development of voluntary public education programs on the proper handling of
hazardous household substances.
(6)
Local hazardous waste plans shall be completed and submitted to the department
no later than June 30, 1990. Local governments may from time to time amend the
local plan.
(7)
Each local government, or combination of contiguous local governments, shall
submit its local hazardous waste plan or amendments thereto to the department.
The department shall approve or disapprove local hazardous waste plans or
amendments by December 31, 1990, or within ninety days of submission, whichever
is later. The department shall approve a local hazardous waste plan if it
determines that the plan is consistent with this chapter and the guidelines
under subsection (4) of this section. If approval is denied, the department
shall submit its objections to the local government within ninety days of
submission. However, for plans submitted between January 1, 1990, and June 30,
1990, the department shall have one hundred eighty days to submit its
objections. No local government is eligible for grants under RCW 70.105.235
for implementing a local hazardous waste plan unless the plan for that
jurisdiction has been approved by the department.
(8)
Each local government, or combination of contiguous local governments, shall
implement the local hazardous waste plan for its jurisdiction by December 31,
1991.
(9)
The department may waive the specific requirements of this section for any
local government if such local government demonstrates to the satisfaction of
the department that the objectives of the planning requirements have been met.
