Washington Administrative Code
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Chapter 173-303 WAC
Last Update: 9/30/20

DANGEROUS WASTE REGULATIONS
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WAC Sections
173-303-010Purpose.
173-303-016Identifying solid waste.
173-303-017Recycling processes involving solid waste.
173-303-019Legitimacy criteria for recycling of hazardous secondary materials.
173-303-020Applicability.
173-303-030Abbreviations.
173-303-040Definitions.
173-303-045References to EPA's hazardous waste and permit regulations.
173-303-050Department of ecology cleanup authority.
173-303-060Notification, identification numbers, and annual reports.
173-303-070Designation of dangerous waste.
173-303-071Excluded categories of waste.
173-303-072Procedures and bases for exempting and excluding wastes.
173-303-073Conditional exclusion of special wastes.
173-303-075Certification of designation.
173-303-077Requirements for universal waste.
173-303-080Dangerous waste lists.
173-303-081Discarded chemical products.
173-303-082Dangerous waste sources.
173-303-083Deletion of certain dangerous waste codes following equipment cleaning and replacement.
173-303-090Dangerous waste characteristics.
173-303-100Dangerous waste criteria.
173-303-102Reserved.
173-303-104State-specific dangerous waste numbers.
173-303-110Sampling, testing methods, and analyses.
173-303-120Recycled, reclaimed, and recovered wastes.
173-303-140Land disposal restrictions.
173-303-141Treatment, storage, or disposal of dangerous waste.
173-303-145Spills and discharges into the environment.
173-303-150Division, dilution, and accumulation.
173-303-160Containers.
173-303-161Overpacked containers (labpacks).
173-303-169Quantity exclusion limitsGenerator category determinations.
173-303-170Requirements for generators of dangerous waste.
173-303-171Conditions for exemption for a small quantity generator.
173-303-172Conditions for exemption for a medium quantity generator that accumulates dangerous waste.
173-303-173Alternative standards for episodic generation.
173-303-174Satellite accumulation area regulations for medium quantity generators and large quantity generators.
173-303-180Manifest.
173-303-190Preparing dangerous waste for transport.
173-303-200Conditions for exemption for a large quantity generator that accumulates dangerous waste.
173-303-201Preparedness, prevention, emergency procedures and contingency plans for large quantity generators.
173-303-202Reserved.
173-303-210Generator recordkeeping.
173-303-220Generator reporting.
173-303-230Special conditions.
173-303-235Alternative requirements for eligible academic laboratories.
173-303-240Requirements for transporters of dangerous waste.
173-303-250Dangerous waste acceptance, transport, and delivery.
173-303-260Transporter recordkeeping.
173-303-270Discharges during transport.
173-303-280General requirements for dangerous waste management facilities.
173-303-281Notice of intent.
173-303-282Siting criteria.
173-303-283Performance standards.
173-303-290Required notices.
173-303-300General waste analysis.
173-303-310Security.
173-303-320General inspection.
173-303-330Personnel training.
173-303-335Construction quality assurance program.
173-303-340Preparedness and prevention.
173-303-350Contingency plan and emergency procedures.
173-303-355Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act Title III coordination.
173-303-360Emergencies.
173-303-370Manifest system.
173-303-380Facility recordkeeping.
173-303-390Facility reporting.
173-303-395Other general requirements.
173-303-400Interim status facility standards.
173-303-500Recycling requirements for state-only dangerous waste.
173-303-505Special requirements for recyclable materials used in a manner constituting disposal.
173-303-506Special requirements for the recycling of spent CFC or HCFC refrigerants.
173-303-510Special requirements for dangerous wastes burned for energy recovery.
173-303-515Standards for the management of used oil.
173-303-520Special requirements for reclaiming spent lead acid battery wastes.
173-303-522Special requirements for recycling spent antifreeze.
173-303-525Special requirements for recyclable material utilized for precious metal recovery.
173-303-555Special requirements for management of dangerous waste pharmaceuticals.
173-303-573Standards for universal waste management.
173-303-578Military munitions.
173-303-600Final facility standards.
173-303-610Closure and post-closure.
173-303-620Financial requirements.
173-303-630Use and management of containers.
173-303-640Tank systems.
173-303-645Releases from regulated units.
173-303-646Corrective action.
173-303-64610Purpose and applicability.
173-303-64620Requirements.
173-303-64630Use of the Model Toxics Control Act.
173-303-64640Grandfathered corrective action management units (CAMUs).
173-303-64650Corrective action management unit (CAMU).
173-303-64660Designation of a corrective action management unit.
173-303-64670Incorporation of a regulated unit within a CAMU.
173-303-64680Temporary units (TUs).
173-303-64690Staging piles.
173-303-646910Disposal of CAMU-eligible wastes into permitted dangerous waste landfills.
173-303-646920Disposal of CAMU-eligible wastes into permitted hazardous waste landfills located outside Washington.
173-303-650Surface impoundments.
173-303-655Land treatment.
173-303-660Waste piles.
173-303-665Landfills.
173-303-670Incinerators.
173-303-675Drip pads.
173-303-680Miscellaneous units.
173-303-690Air emission standards for process vents.
173-303-691Air emission standards for equipment leaks.
173-303-692Air emission standards for tanks, surface impoundments, and containers.
173-303-693Dangerous waste munitions and explosives storage.
173-303-695Containment buildings.
173-303-700Requirements for the Washington state extremely hazardous waste management facility at Hanford.
173-303-800Permit requirements for dangerous waste management facilities.
173-303-801Types of dangerous waste management facility permits.
173-303-802Permits by rule.
173-303-803Permit application requirements.
173-303-804Emergency permits.
173-303-805Interim status permits.
173-303-806Final facility permits.
173-303-807Trial burns for dangerous waste incinerator final facility permits.
173-303-808Demonstrations for dangerous waste land treatment final facility permits.
173-303-809Research, development and demonstration permits.
173-303-810General permit conditions.
173-303-811Permits for boilers and industrial furnaces burning hazardous waste.
173-303-815Facility-specific permit conditions.
173-303-830Permit changes.
173-303-840Procedures for decision making.
173-303-841Integration with maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards.
173-303-845Appeal of decision.
173-303-900Public involvement and participation.
173-303-902Citizen/proponent negotiations.
173-303-910Petitions.
173-303-950Violations and enforcement.
173-303-960Special powers and authorities of the department.
173-303-9901Reserved.
173-303-9903Discarded chemical products list.
173-303-9904Dangerous waste sources list.
173-303-9905Dangerous waste constituents list.
173-303-9906Special waste bill of lading.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
173-303-084Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 94-01-060 (Order 92-33), § 173-303-084, filed 12/8/93, effective 1/8/94. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW, 40 C.F.R. Part 271.3 and RCRA § 3006 (42 U.S.C. 3251). WSR 91-07-005 (Order 90-42), § 173-303-084, filed 3/7/91, effective 4/7/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-084, filed 6/26/87; WSR 86-12-057 (Order DE-85-10), § 173-303-084, filed 6/3/86; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-084, filed 4/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.260 and chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-084, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-101Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 94-01-060 (Order 92-33), § 173-303-101, filed 12/8/93, effective 1/8/94. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-101, filed 6/26/87; WSR 86-12-057 (Order DE-85-10), § 173-303-101, filed 6/3/86; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-101, filed 4/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.260 and chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-101, filed 2/10/82. Formerly chapter 173-302 WAC.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-103Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 94-01-060 (Order 92-33), § 173-303-103, filed 12/8/93, effective 1/8/94. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW, 40 C.F.R. Part 271.3 and RCRA § 3006 (42 U.S.C. 3251). WSR 91-07-005 (Order 90-42), § 173-303-103, filed 3/7/91, effective 4/7/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-103, filed 6/26/87; WSR 84-14-031 (Order DE 84-22), § 173-303-103, filed 6/27/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.260 and chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-103, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-121Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 86-12-057 (Order DE-85-10), § 173-303-121, filed 6/3/86; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-121, filed 4/18/84.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-130Containment and control of infectious wastes. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-130, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-275Transfer facilities (or collection facilities). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-275, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 84-14-031 (Order DE 84-22), filed 6/27/84. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-284Notice of intent. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-284, filed 3/11/88.] Repealed by WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), filed 9/6/88. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-285Location standards. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-285, filed 3/11/88.] Repealed by WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), filed 9/6/88. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-286Performance standards. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-286, filed 3/11/88.] Repealed by WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), filed 9/6/88. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-420Siting standards. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), § 173-303-420, filed 9/6/88; WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-420, filed 3/11/88; WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-420, filed 6/26/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.105.200 through 70.105.270. WSR 87-03-014 (Order 86-37), § 173-303-420, filed 1/13/87. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-420, filed 4/18/84.] Repealed by WSR 90-20-016, filed 9/21/90, effective 10/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.080 and 70.105.210, et seq.
173-303-430Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-430, filed 3/11/88; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-430, filed 4/18/84.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-440Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-440, filed 3/11/88; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-440, filed 4/18/84.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-550Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 95-22-008 (Order 94-30), § 173-303-550, filed 10/19/95, effective 11/19/95. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW, 40 C.F.R. Part 271.3 and RCRA § 3006 (42 U.S.C. 3251). WSR 91-07-005 (Order 90-42), § 173-303-550, filed 3/7/91, effective 4/7/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 89-02-059 (Order 88-24), § 173-303-550, filed 1/4/89; WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-550, filed 6/26/87; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-550, filed 4/18/84.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-560Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 95-22-008 (Order 94-30), § 173-303-560, filed 10/19/95, effective 11/19/95. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW, 40 C.F.R. Part 271.3 and RCRA § 3006 (42 U.S.C. 3251). WSR 91-07-005 (Order 90-42), § 173-303-560, filed 3/7/91, effective 4/7/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), § 173-303-560, filed 9/6/88; WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-560, filed 3/11/88; WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-560, filed 6/26/87; WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-560, filed 4/18/84.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-575Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-575, filed 4/18/84. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-575, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-820Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-820, filed 4/18/84. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-820, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-825Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 84-09-088 (Order DE 83-36), § 173-303-825, filed 4/18/84. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-825, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-901Response to requests for public records. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-07-039 (Order 87-37), § 173-303-901, filed 3/11/88.] Repealed by WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), filed 9/6/88. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-905Response to requests for public records. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 95-22-008 (Order 94-30), § 173-303-905, filed 10/19/95, effective 11/19/95. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 88-18-083 (Order 88-29), § 173-303-905, filed 9/6/88.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-9902Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 09-14-105 (Order 07-12), § 173-303-9902, filed 6/30/09, effective 7/31/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 86-12-057 (Order DE-85-10), § 173-303-9902, filed 6/3/86. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW and RCW 70.95.260. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-9902, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.
173-303-9907Reserved. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105, 70.105D, 15.54 RCW and RCW 70.105.007. WSR 00-11-040 (Order 99-01), § 173-303-9907, filed 5/10/00, effective 6/10/00. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW. WSR 94-01-060 (Order 92-33), § 173-303-9907, filed 12/8/93, effective 1/8/94. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.105 and 70.105D RCW, 40 C.F.R. Part 271.3 and RCRA § 3006 (42 U.S.C. 3251). WSR 91-07-005 (Order 90-42), § 173-303-9907, filed 3/7/91, effective 4/7/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 87-14-029 (Order DE-87-4), § 173-303-9907, filed 6/26/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.260 and chapter 70.105 RCW. WSR 82-05-023 (Order DE 81-33), § 173-303-9907, filed 2/10/82.] Repealed by WSR 15-01-123 (Order 13-07), filed 12/18/14, effective 1/18/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.105 RCW.