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WA Rev Code § 43.21A.415 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.415 - Marine pollution—Baseline study program—Scope of database produced.

RCW 43.21A.415 Marine pollution—Baseline study program—Scope of database produced.The database produced by such studies should include chemical, physical, and biological parameters of the waters, complete information on marine pollution accidents, and an economic evaluation of the marine resources and shoreline properties that may be damaged or impaired by oil pollution. Where oceanographic and water quality instrumentation is used to gather data, such instruments shall be standardized and intercalibrated.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 30 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.420 - Marine pollution—Baseline study program—Priority factors.

RCW 43.21A.420 Marine pollution—Baseline study program—Priority factors.In planning the state baseline studies program, priority shall be given to those waters (1) in which the greatest risk of damage from oil spills exists; (2) which contain marine and freshwater life that is particularly sensitive to toxins contained in crude oil, oil products, and oil wastes; and (3) which are used or may be used for the harvesting, gathering, or production of food or food products.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 30 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.430 - Catalytic converters in police, ambulance or emergency aid vehicles—Department's powers restricted in respect thereto.

RCW 43.21A.430 Catalytic converters in police, ambulance or emergency aid vehicles—Department's powers restricted in respect thereto.The department of ecology may not adopt, maintain in effect, or enforce any rule requiring the installation or maintenance of a catalytic converter in the exhaust system of any motor vehicle used as a police vehicle, or ambulance, an emergency aid vehicle, or a fire department vehicle, and any catalytic converter in the exhaust system of any such vehicle may be lawfully removed.[ 1977 ex.s. c 264 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.440 - Department authorized to participate in and administer federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

RCW 43.21A.440 Department authorized to participate in and administer federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.The department of ecology is authorized to participate fully in and is empowered to administer all programs of the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), as it exists on July 24, 1983, contemplated for state participation and administration under that act.[ 1983 c 270 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 270: See note following RCW 90.48.260.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.445 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.445 - Departments authorized to participate in and administer federal Safe Drinking Water Act—Agreements with other departments.

RCW 43.21A.445 Departments authorized to participate in and administer federal Safe Drinking Water Act—Agreements with other departments.The department of ecology, the department of natural resources, the department of health, and the *oil and gas conservation committee are authorized to participate fully in and are empowered to administer all programs of Part C of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300h et seq.), as it exists on June 19, 1986, contemplated for state participation in administration under the act.The department of ecology, in the implementation of powers provided herein shall enter into agreements of administration with the departments of health and natural resources and the *oil and gas conservation committee to administer those portions of the state program, approved under the federal act, over which the said departments and committee have primary subject-matter authority under existing state law. The departments of health and natural resources and the *oil and gas conservation committee are empowered to enter into such agreements and perform the administration contained therein.[ 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 218; 1988 c 279 § 1; 1983 c 270 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The duties of the oil and gas conservation committee were transferred to the department of natural resources by 1994 sp.s. c 9.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Severability—1983 c 270: See note following RCW 90.48.260.Adoption of rules for on-site sewage disposal systems adjacent to marine waters: RCW 90.48.264.Drinking water quality consumer complaints: RCW 80.04.110.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.450 - Control of outflow and level of Lake Osoyoos—Lake Osoyoos International Water Control Structure authorized.

RCW 43.21A.450 Control of outflow and level of Lake Osoyoos—Lake Osoyoos International Water Control Structure authorized.(1) The legislature recognizes the need for the state of Washington to implement an understanding reached with the Province of British Columbia in relation to a joint venture with British Columbia for controlling the outflow and level of Lake Osoyoos, an international lake, and in connection therewith to replace an existing lake control structure on the Okanogan river in Washington state which has been classified as deteriorated and unsafe.(2) For the purpose of implementing subsection (1) of this section, the department of ecology may acquire, design, construct, own, operate, and maintain a project to be known as the Lake Osoyoos International Water Control Structure and may acquire all real property interests necessary thereto by purchase, grant, gift, or eminent domain; provided that the authority of eminent domain as granted to the department under this section is limited to acquiring property necessary for access to the control structure, location of abutments for the control structure, and flowage easements if necessary.(3) The department may accept and administer grants or gifts from any source for the purpose of carrying out subsection (2) of this section.(4) The department may exercise its powers under subsection (2) of this section directly or through contracts, except that it may not delegate its authority of eminent domain. The department may also enter into agreements with any public or municipal corporation with respect to operation and maintenance of the project authorized under subsection (2) of this section.[ 1985 c 27 § 1; 1982 c 76 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—1985 c 27; 1982 c 76: "It is the intent of this legislature in enacting RCW 43.21A.450 that total capital costs for the said project be shared equally by Washington state and British Columbia." [ 1985 c 27 § 2; 1982 c 76 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.470 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.470 - Yakima enhancement project—Duties—Request for congressional authorization for pipeline.

RCW 43.21A.470 Yakima enhancement project—Duties—Request for congressional authorization for pipeline.(1) The director of the department of ecology shall:(a) Continue to participate with the federal government in its studies of the Yakima enhancement project and of options for future development of the second half of the Columbia Basin project;(b) Vigorously represent the state's interest in said studies, particularly as they relate to protection of existing water rights and resolution of conflicts in the adjudication of the Yakima river within the framework of state water rights law and propose means of resolving the conflict that minimize adverse effects on the various existing uses;(c) As a cooperative federal and nonfederal effort, work with members of the congressional delegation to identify and advance, subject to the limitations in subsection (2) of this section, for federal authorization elements of the Yakima enhancement project which: Have general public support and acceptable cost-sharing arrangements, meet study objectives, and otherwise have potential for early implementation; and(d) In developing acceptable cost-sharing arrangements, request federal recognition of state credit for expenditures of moneys from Washington state utility ratepayers.(2) In the interest of promoting cooperation between all interested parties and to effectuate the efficient and satisfactory implementation of the Yakima enhancement project, the state requests that Congress authorize the construction of a pipeline between Keechelus Lake and Kachess Lake as one of the elements of early implementation of the Yakima enhancement project for the purpose of supplying the water which is demanded for and caused by the operation of the fish passage facilities at the Easton Dam. The department, in concert with other state agencies, shall work diligently to assure that the pipeline element is included in the federal legislation.[ 1987 c 517 § 1; 1986 c 316 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.510 - State environmental profile.

RCW 43.21A.510 State environmental profile.In order to assist the *department of community, trade, and economic development in providing information to businesses interested in locating in Washington state, the department shall develop an environmental profile of the state. This profile shall identify the state's natural resources and describe how these assets are valuable to industry. Examples of information to be included are water resources and quality, air quality, and recreational opportunities related to natural resources.[ 1995 c 399 § 66; 1985 c 466 § 51; 1984 c 94 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.Effective date—Severability—1985 c 466: See notes following RCW 43.31.125.Findings—1984 c 94: "The legislature finds (1) that a locality's natural environment is an important factor in determining where new businesses will locate, (2) that environmental regulations that preserve the quality of the environment can enhance economic development and the determination by new businesses where to locate and can lead to the creation of jobs and new industries, and (3) that some areas of the state have been and might be handicapped in their economic development efforts because of perceived environmental problems. Thus, the legislature declares that it is the policy of this state to recognize and emphasize the importance of the state's natural environment in its economic development efforts in attracting and maintaining businesses." [ 1984 c 94 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.515 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.515 - Assistance to businesses interested in locating in Washington required—Information on environmental laws and regulations to be provided.

RCW 43.21A.515 Assistance to businesses interested in locating in Washington required—Information on environmental laws and regulations to be provided.In order to emphasize the importance of the state's environmental laws and regulations and to facilitate compliance with them, the department of ecology shall provide assistance to businesses interested in locating in Washington state. When the *department of community, trade, and economic development receives a query from an interested business through its industrial marketing activities, it shall arrange for the department of ecology to provide information on the state's environmental laws and regulations and methods of compliance. This section shall facilitate compliance with state environmental laws and regulations and shall not weaken their application or effectiveness.[ 1995 c 399 § 67; 1985 c 466 § 52; 1984 c 94 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.Effective date—Severability—1985 c 466: See notes following RCW 43.31.125.Findings—1984 c 94: See note following RCW 43.21A.510.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.520 - Environmental excellence awards program for products.

RCW 43.21A.520 Environmental excellence awards program for products.(1) The department of ecology shall develop and implement an environmental excellence awards program that recognizes products that are produced, labeled, or packaged in a manner that helps ensure environmental protection. The award shall be in recognition of products that are made from recycled materials, easy to recycle, substitute for more hazardous products, or otherwise help protect the environment. Application for the award shall be voluntary. The awards may be made in a variety of product categories including, but not limited to:(a) Paint products;(b) Cleaning products;(c) Pest control products;(d) Automotive, marine, and related maintenance products;(e) Hobby and recreation products; and(f) Any other product available for retail or wholesale sale.(2) Products receiving an environmental excellence award pursuant to this section shall be entitled to display a logo or other symbol developed by the department to signify the award. Awards shall be given each year to as many products as qualify. The award logo may be displayed for a period to be determined by the department.[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 87; 1989 c 431 § 47; 1987 c 67 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.600 - Powers and duties—Electric power resources.

RCW 43.21A.600 Powers and duties—Electric power resources.The department shall make studies and surveys, collect, compile and disseminate information and statistics to facilitate development of the electric power resources of the state by public utility districts, municipalities, electric cooperatives, joint operating agencies and public utility companies. The director may cause studies to be made relating to the construction of steam generating plants using any available fuel and their integration with hydro-electric facilities. He or she may cause designs for any such plant to be prepared. He or she shall employ such engineers and other experts and assistants as may be necessary to carry out his or her power resources functions.[ 2009 c 549 § 5086; 1988 c 127 § 8; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.220. Prior: 1957 c 284 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.21.220.]NOTES:Joint operating agencies: Chapter 43.52 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.605 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.605 - Development of electric power resources—Cooperation with governmental units.

RCW 43.21A.605 Development of electric power resources—Cooperation with governmental units.The director may represent the state and aid and assist the public utilities therein to the end that its resources shall be properly developed in the public interest insofar as they affect electric power and to this end he or she shall cooperate and may negotiate with Canada, the United States, the states thereof and their agencies to develop and integrate the resources of the region.[ 2009 c 549 § 5087; 1988 c 127 § 9; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.230. Prior: 1957 c 284 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.21.230.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.610 - Steam electric generating plant—Study—Construction.

RCW 43.21A.610 Steam electric generating plant—Study—Construction.The director shall continue the study of the state power commission made in 1956 relating to the construction of a steam power electric generating plant, and if the construction of a steam electric generating plant is found to be feasible by the director, the director may construct such plant at a site determined by him or her to be feasible and operate it as a state owned facility.[ 2009 c 549 § 5088; 1988 c 127 § 10; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.250. Prior: 1957 c 275 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.21.250.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.614 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.614 - Steam electric generating plant—Powers of director in constructing, operating and maintaining.

RCW 43.21A.614 Steam electric generating plant—Powers of director in constructing, operating and maintaining.In order to construct, operate and maintain the single steam power electric generating plant provided for in RCW 43.21A.610 the director shall have authority:(1) To generate, produce, transmit, deliver, exchange, purchase or sell electric energy and to enter into contracts for any or all such purposes.(2) To construct, condemn, purchase, lease, acquire, add to, extend, maintain, improve, operate, develop and regulate such steam electric power plant, work and facilities for the generation and/or transmission of electric energy and to take, condemn, purchase, lease and acquire any real or personal, public or private property, franchise and property rights, including but not limited to state, county and school lands and properties, for any of the purposes herein set forth and for any facilities or works necessary or convenient for use in the construction, maintenance or operation of such work, plant and facilities; providing that the director shall not be authorized to acquire by condemnation any plant, work and facility owned and operated by any city or district, or by a privately owned public utility.(3) To apply to the appropriate agencies of the state of Washington, the United States or any state thereof, or to any other proper agency for such permits, licenses or approvals as may be necessary, and to construct, maintain and operate facilities in accordance with such licenses or permits, and to obtain, hold and use such licenses and permits in the same manner as any other person or operating unit.(4) To establish rates for electric energy sold or transmitted by the director. When any revenue bonds or warrants are outstanding the director shall have the power and shall be required to establish and maintain and collect rates or charges for electric energy furnished or supplied by the director which shall be fair and nondiscriminatory and adequate to provide revenues sufficient for the payment of the principal and interest on such bonds or warrants and all payments which the director is obligated to set aside in any special fund or funds created for such purposes, and for the proper operation and maintenance of the public utility owned by the director and all necessary repairs, replacements and renewals thereof.(5) To employ legal, engineering and other professional services and fix the compensation of a managing director and such other employees as the director may deem necessary to carry on its business, and to delegate to such manager or other employees such authority as the director shall determine. Such manager and employees shall be appointed for an indefinite time and be removable at the will of the director.[ 1988 c 127 § 12; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.270. Prior: 1957 c 275 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.21.270.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.616 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.616 - Steam electric generating plant—Eminent domain.

RCW 43.21A.616 Steam electric generating plant—Eminent domain.For the purpose of carrying out any or all of the powers herein granted the director shall have the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of either real or personal property used or useful in connection with the construction of facilities authorized hereunder. Actions in eminent domain pursuant to RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642 shall be brought in the name of the state in any court of competent jurisdiction under the procedure set out in chapter 8.04 RCW. The director may institute condemnation proceedings in the superior court of any county in which any of the property sought to be condemned is located or in which the owner thereof does business, and the court in any such action shall have jurisdiction to condemn property wherever located within the state. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove any offer to purchase or inability to agree with the owners thereof for the purchase of any such property in said proceedings. Upon the filing of a petition for condemnation, as provided in this section, the court may issue an order restraining the removal from the jurisdiction of the state of any personal property sought to be acquired by the proceedings during the pendency thereof. The court shall further have the power to issue such orders or process as shall be necessary to place the director into possession of any property condemned.[ 1988 c 127 § 13; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.280. Prior: 1957 c 275 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.21.280.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.618 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.618 - Steam electric generating plant—State not financially obligated—Separation and expenditure of funds.

RCW 43.21A.618 Steam electric generating plant—State not financially obligated—Separation and expenditure of funds.The director shall have no right or power to impose any debt nor to suffer or create any financial obligation upon the state of Washington or its subdivisions in the execution of RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642.No revenues received by the director for the sale of electricity or otherwise, shall be expended except for the payment of lawful obligations of the director and all such revenues and receipts shall be kept and maintained in a separate fund.[ 1988 c 127 § 14; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.290. Prior: 1957 c 275 § 7. Formerly RCW 43.21.290.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.620 - Steam electric generating plant—Revenue bonds and warrants.

RCW 43.21A.620 Steam electric generating plant—Revenue bonds and warrants.For the purposes provided for in RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642, the state finance committee shall, upon being notified to do so by the director, issue revenue bonds or warrants payable from the revenues from the steam electric plant provided for in RCW 43.21A.610. When the director deems it advisable that he or she acquire or construct said steam electric plant or make additions or betterments thereto, he or she shall so notify the state finance committee and he or she shall also notify the state finance committee as to the plan proposed, together with the estimated cost thereof. The state finance committee, upon receiving such notice, shall provide for the construction thereof and the issuance of revenue bonds or warrants therefor by a resolution which shall specify and adopt the system or plan proposed, and declare the estimated cost thereof, as nearly as may be, including as part of the cost, funds necessary for working capital for the operation of such utility and the payment of the expenses incurred in the acquisition or construction thereof. Such resolution shall specify that utility revenue bonds are to be issued to defray the cost thereof and the amount of such bonds to be issued. Bonds issued under the provisions of RCW 43.21A.610 through 43.21A.642 shall distinctly state that they are not a general obligation of the state.[ 2009 c 549 § 5089; 1988 c 127 § 15; 1965 c 8 § 43.21.300. Prior: 1957 c 275 § 8. Formerly RCW 43.21.300.]