(1) Any violation of this chapter is a violation of chapter
70A.15 RCW and subject to enforcement as provided in that chapter.
(2) In enforcing the requirements of this chapter, ecology will adhere to the provisions of chapter
43.05 RCW regarding site inspections, technical assistance visits, notices of correction, and the issuance of civil penalties, to the extent that these provisions are not in conflict with federal requirements described in RCW
43.05.901.
(3) Ecology may elect to refrain from or cease administering or enforcing a requirement of this chapter if EPA adopts requirements that:
(a) Are substantially duplicative of the requirements of this chapter and that negate the additional emission reduction benefits of state implementation of any requirement of this chapter; or
(b) Preempt state authority under this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
70A.60 RCW. WSR 23-24-041 (Order 21-02), § 173-443-245, filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23.]