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WA Rev Code § 70A.15.3560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.3560 - Sale of unapproved woodstoves—Application of law to advertising media.

RCW 70A.15.3560 Sale of unapproved woodstoves—Application of law to advertising media.Nothing in RCW 70A.15.3540 or 70A.15.3550 shall apply to a radio station, television station, publisher, printer, or distributor of a newspaper, magazine, billboard, or other advertising medium that accepts advertising in good faith and without knowledge of its violation of RCW 70A.15.3510 through 70A.15.3620.[ 2020 c 20 § 1118; 1987 c 405 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.94.467.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 405: See note following RCW 70A.15.3500.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.3570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.3570 - Residential solid fuel burning devices—Opacity levels—Enforcement and public education.

RCW 70A.15.3570 Residential solid fuel burning devices—Opacity levels—Enforcement and public education.(1) The department shall establish, by rule under chapter 34.05 RCW, (a) a statewide opacity level of twenty percent for residential solid fuel burning devices for the purpose of enforcement on a complaint basis and (b) a statewide opacity of ten percent for purposes of public education.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter which may allow an authority to adopt a more stringent opacity level, no authority shall adopt or enforce an opacity level for solid fuel burning devices other than established in this section.(3) Actions of the department and local air pollution control authorities under this section shall preempt actions of other state agencies and local governments for the purposes of controlling air pollution from solid fuel burning devices, except where authorized by chapter 199, Laws of 1991.[ 1991 c 199 § 502; 1987 c 405 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.94.470.]NOTES:Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.Severability—1987 c 405: See note following RCW 70A.15.3500.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.3590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.3590 - Liability of condominium owners' association or resident association.

RCW 70A.15.3590 Liability of condominium owners' association or resident association.A condominium owners' association or an association formed by residents of a multiple-family dwelling are not liable for violations of RCW 70A.15.3580 by a resident of a condominium or multiple-family dwelling. The associations shall cooperate with local air pollution control authorities to acquaint residents with the provisions of this section.[ 2020 c 20 § 1120; 1990 c 157 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.94.475.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.3610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.3610 - Woodstove education program.

RCW 70A.15.3610 Woodstove education program.(1) The department of ecology shall establish a program to educate woodstove dealers and the public about:(a) The effects of woodstove emissions on health and air quality;(b) Methods of achieving better efficiency and emission performance from woodstoves;(c) Woodstoves that have been approved by the department;(d) The benefits of replacing inefficient woodstoves with stoves approved under RCW 70A.15.3530.(2) Persons selling new woodstoves shall distribute and verbally explain educational materials describing when a stove can and cannot be legally used to customers purchasing new woodstoves.[ 2020 c 20 § 1122; 1990 c 128 § 6; 1987 c 405 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.94.480.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 405: See note following RCW 70A.15.3500.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.3620 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.3620 - Woodstove education and enforcement account created—Fee imposed on solid fuel burning device sales.

RCW 70A.15.3620 Woodstove education and enforcement account created—Fee imposed on solid fuel burning device sales.(1) The woodstove education and enforcement account is hereby created in the state treasury. Money placed in the account shall include all money received under subsection (2) of this section and any other money appropriated by the legislature. Money in the account shall be spent for the purposes of the woodstove education program established under RCW 70A.15.3610 and for enforcement of the woodstove program, and shall be subject to legislative appropriation. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the woodstove education and enforcement account to the air pollution control account such amounts as specified in the omnibus operating budget bill.(2) The department of ecology, with the advice of the advisory committee, shall set a flat fee of thirty dollars, on the retail sale, as defined in RCW 82.04.050, of each solid fuel burning device after January 1, 1992. The fee shall be imposed upon the consumer and shall not be subject to the retail sales tax provisions of chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW. The fee may be adjusted annually above thirty dollars to account for inflation as determined by the state office of the economic and revenue forecast council. The fee shall be collected by the department of revenue in conjunction with the retail sales tax under chapter 82.08 RCW. If the seller fails to collect the fee herein imposed or fails to remit the fee to the department of revenue in the manner prescribed in chapter 82.08 RCW, the seller shall be personally liable to the state for the amount of the fee. The collection provisions of chapter 82.32 RCW shall apply. The department of revenue shall deposit fees collected under this section in the woodstove education and enforcement account.[ 2020 c 20 § 1123; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 932; 1991 sp.s. c 13 §§ 64, 65; 1991 c 199 § 505; 1990 c 128 § 5; 1987 c 405 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.94.483.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 19.28.351.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.Severability—1987 c 405: See note following RCW 70A.15.3500.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.3630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.3630 - Woodsmoke emissions—Findings.

RCW 70A.15.3630 Woodsmoke emissions—Findings.The legislature finds that there are some communities in the state in which the national ambient air quality standards for PM 2.5 are exceeded, primarily due to woodsmoke emissions, and that current strategies are not sufficient to reduce woodsmoke emissions to levels that comply with the federal standards or adequately protect public health. The legislature finds that it is in the state's interest and to the benefit of the people of the state to evaluate additional measures to reduce woodsmoke emissions and update the state woodsmoke control program.[ 2007 c 339 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.94.488.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4070 - Transportation demand management—Technical assistance.

RCW 70A.15.4070 Transportation demand management—Technical assistance.(1) The department of transportation shall provide staff support to the commute trip reduction board in carrying out the requirements of RCW 70A.15.4060.(2) The department of transportation shall provide technical assistance to regional transportation planning organizations, counties, cities, towns, state agencies, as defined in RCW 40.06.010, and other employers in developing and implementing commute trip reduction plans and programs. The technical assistance shall include: (a) Guidance in single measurement methodology and practice to be used in determining progress in attaining plan goals; (b) developing model plans and programs appropriate to different situations; and (c) providing consistent training and informational materials for the implementation of commute trip reduction programs. Model plans and programs, training, and informational materials shall be developed in cooperation with representatives of regional transportation planning organizations, local governments, transit agencies, and employers.(3) In carrying out this section the department of transportation may contract with statewide associations representing cities, towns, and counties to assist cities, towns, and counties in implementing commute trip reduction plans and programs.[ 2020 c 20 § 1129; 2009 c 427 § 1; 2006 c 329 § 8; 1996 c 186 § 515; 1991 c 202 § 16. Formerly RCW 70.94.541.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 186: See notes following RCW 43.330.904.Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 202:See notes following RCW 47.50.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4080 - Transportation demand management—Use of funds.

RCW 70A.15.4080 Transportation demand management—Use of funds.A portion of the funds made available for the purposes of this chapter shall be used to fund the commute trip reduction board in carrying out the responsibilities of RCW 70A.15.4060, and the department of transportation, including the activities authorized under RCW 70A.15.4070(2), and to assist regional transportation planning organizations, counties, cities, and towns implementing commute trip reduction plans. The commute trip reduction board shall determine the allocation of program funds made available for the purposes of this chapter to regional transportation planning organizations, counties, cities, and towns implementing commute trip reduction plans. If state funds for the purposes of this chapter are provided to those jurisdictions implementing voluntary commute trip reduction plans, the funds shall be disbursed based on criteria established by the commute trip reduction board under RCW 70A.15.4060.[ 2020 c 20 § 1130; 2006 c 329 § 9; 2001 c 74 § 1; 1991 c 202 § 17. Formerly RCW 70.94.544.]NOTES:Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 202: See notes following RCW 47.50.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4090 - Transportation demand management—Intent—State leadership.

RCW 70A.15.4090 Transportation demand management—Intent—State leadership.The legislature hereby recognizes the state's crucial leadership role in establishing and implementing effective commute trip reduction programs. Therefore, it is the policy of the state that the department of transportation and other state agencies, including institutions of higher education, shall aggressively develop substantive programs to reduce commute trips by state employees. Implementation of these programs will reduce energy consumption, congestion in urban areas, and air and water pollution associated with automobile travel.[ 2009 c 427 § 2; 2006 c 329 § 10; 1991 c 202 § 18. Formerly RCW 70.94.547.]NOTES:Captions not law—Effective date—Severability—1991 c 202:See notes following RCW 47.50.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4110 - Transportation demand management—Collective bargaining powers unaffected.

RCW 70A.15.4110 Transportation demand management—Collective bargaining powers unaffected.Nothing in chapter 329, Laws of 2006 preempts the ability of state employees to collectively bargain over commute trip reduction issues, including parking fees under chapter 41.80 RCW, or the ability of private sector employees to collectively bargain over commute trip reduction issues if previously such issues were mandatory subjects of collective bargaining.[ 2006 c 329 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.94.555.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4500 - Reports of authorities to department of ecology—Contents.

RCW 70A.15.4500 Reports of authorities to department of ecology—Contents.All authorities in the state shall submit quarterly reports to the department of ecology detailing the current status of air pollution control regulations in the authority and, by county, the progress made toward bringing all sources in the authority into compliance with authority standards.[ 1979 ex.s. c 30 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 168 § 52. Formerly RCW 70.94.600.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4510 - Burning used oil fuel in land-based facilities.

RCW 70A.15.4510 Burning used oil fuel in land-based facilities.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not burn used oil as fuel in a land-based facility or in state waters unless the used oil meets the following standards:(a) Cadmium: 2 ppm maximum(b) Chromium: 10 ppm maximum(c) Lead: 100 ppm maximum(d) Arsenic: 5 ppm maximum(e) Total halogens: 1000 ppm maximum(f) Polychlorinated biphenyls: 2 ppm maximum(g) Ash: .1 percent maximum(h) Sulfur: 1.0 percent maximum(i) Flash point: 100 degrees Fahrenheit minimum.(2) This section shall not apply to: (a) Used oil burned in space heaters if the space heater has a maximum heat output of not greater than 0.5 million btu's per hour or used oil burned in facilities permitted by the department or a local air pollution control authority; or (b) ocean-going vessels.(3) This section shall not apply to persons in the business of collecting used oil from residences when under authorization by a city, county, or the utilities and transportation commission.[ 1991 c 319 § 311. Formerly RCW 70.94.610.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4520 - Metals mining and milling operations permits—Inspections by department of ecology.

RCW 70A.15.4520 Metals mining and milling operations permits—Inspections by department of ecology.If a metals mining and milling operation is issued a permit pursuant to this chapter, then it will be subject to special inspection requirements. The department of ecology shall inspect these mining operations at least quarterly in order to ensure that the operation is in compliance with the conditions of any permit issued to it pursuant to this chapter. The department shall conduct additional inspections during the construction phase of the mining and milling operation in order to ensure compliance with this chapter.[ 1994 c 232 § 18. Formerly RCW 70.94.620.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 6-8 and 18-22: See RCW 78.56.902.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.4540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.4540 - Ammonia emissions from use as agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer—Regulation prohibited.

RCW 70A.15.4540 Ammonia emissions from use as agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer—Regulation prohibited.The department shall not regulate ammonia emissions resulting from the storage, distribution, transport, or application of ammonia for use as an agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer.[ 1996 c 204 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.94.645.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5000 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5000 - Definition of "outdoor burning."

RCW 70A.15.5000 Definition of "outdoor burning."As used in this subchapter, "outdoor burning" means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container without providing for the control of combustion or the control of emissions from the combustion.[ 2009 c 118 § 101. Formerly RCW 70.94.6511.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: "The purpose of this act is to make technical, nonsubstantive changes to outdoor burning provisions of the Washington clean air act, chapter 70.94 RCW, to improve clarity. No provision of this act may be construed as a substantive change to the Washington clean air act." [ 2009 c 118 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5010 - Outdoor burning—Fires prohibited—Exceptions.

RCW 70A.15.5010 Outdoor burning—Fires prohibited—Exceptions.Except as provided in RCW 70A.15.5180, no person shall cause or allow any outdoor fire:(1) Containing garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, rubber products, plastics, or any substance other than natural vegetation that normally emits dense smoke or obnoxious odors. Agricultural heating devices that otherwise meet the requirements of this chapter shall not be considered outdoor fires under this section;(2) During a forecast, alert, warning or emergency condition as defined in RCW 70A.15.6010 or impaired air quality condition as defined in RCW 70A.15.3580.[ 2020 c 20 § 1133; 2009 c 118 § 102; 1995 c 362 § 2; 1991 c 199 § 410; 1974 ex.s. c 164 § 1; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 11 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 193 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.94.6512, 70.94.775.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5030 - Outdoor burning—Permits issued by political subdivisions.

RCW 70A.15.5030 Outdoor burning—Permits issued by political subdivisions.In addition to any other powers granted to them by law, the fire protection agency, county, or conservation district issuing burning permits shall regulate or prohibit outdoor burning as necessary to prevent or abate the nuisances caused by such burning. No fire protection agency, county, or conservation district may issue a burning permit in an area where the department or local board has declared any stage of impaired air quality per RCW 70A.15.3580 or any stage of an air pollution episode. All burning permits issued shall be subject to all applicable fee, permitting, penalty, and enforcement provisions of this chapter. The permitted burning shall not cause damage to public health or the environment.Any entity issuing a permit under this section may charge a fee at the level necessary to recover the costs of administering and enforcing the permit program.[ 2020 c 20 § 1135; 1991 c 199 § 411; 1973 1st ex.s. c 193 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.94.6516, 70.94.780.]NOTES:Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5040 - Limited outdoor burning—Establishment of program.

RCW 70A.15.5040 Limited outdoor burning—Establishment of program.Each activated air pollution control authority, and the department of ecology in those areas outside the jurisdictional boundaries of an activated air pollution control authority, shall establish, through regulations, ordinances, or policy, a program implementing the limited burning policy authorized by RCW 70A.15.5020, 70A.15.5040, 70A.15.5050, 70A.15.5060, 70A.15.5070, and 70A.15.5080.[ 2020 c 20 § 1136; 2009 c 118 § 201; 1997 c 225 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 136 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.94.6518, 70.94.755.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5050 - Limited outdoor burning—Construction.

RCW 70A.15.5050 Limited outdoor burning—Construction.Nothing contained in RCW 70A.15.5020, 70A.15.5040, 70A.15.5050, 70A.15.5060, 70A.15.5070, and 70A.15.5080 is intended to alter or change the provisions of RCW 70A.15.5120, 70A.15.6000 through 70A.15.6040, and 76.04.205.[ 2020 c 20 § 1137; 2009 c 118 § 202; 1986 c 100 § 55; 1972 ex.s. c 136 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.94.6520, 70.94.760.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5060 - Limited outdoor burning—Authority of local air pollution control authority or department of ecology to allow outdoor fires not restricted.

RCW 70A.15.5060 Limited outdoor burning—Authority of local air pollution control authority or department of ecology to allow outdoor fires not restricted.Nothing in RCW 70A.15.5020, 70A.15.5040, 70A.15.5050, 70A.15.5060, 70A.15.5070, and 70A.15.5080 shall be construed as prohibiting a local air pollution control authority or the department of ecology in those areas outside the jurisdictional boundaries of an activated pollution control authority from allowing the burning of outdoor fires.[ 2020 c 20 § 1138; 2009 c 118 § 203; 1972 ex.s. c 136 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.94.6522, 70.94.765.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5080 - Limited outdoor burning—Permits issued by political subdivisions—Types of fires permitted.

RCW 70A.15.5080 Limited outdoor burning—Permits issued by political subdivisions—Types of fires permitted.The following outdoor fires described in this section may be burned subject to the provisions of this chapter and also subject to city ordinances, county resolutions, rules of fire districts and laws, and rules enforced by the department of natural resources if a permit has been issued by a fire protection agency, county, or conservation district:(1) Fires consisting of leaves, clippings, prunings and other yard and gardening refuse originating on lands immediately adjacent and in close proximity to a human dwelling and burned on such lands by the property owner or his or her designee.(2) Fires consisting of residue of a natural character such as trees, stumps, shrubbery or other natural vegetation arising from land clearing projects or agricultural pursuits for pest or disease control; except that the fires described in this subsection may be prohibited in those areas having a general population density of one thousand or more persons per square mile.[ 2009 c 118 § 302; 1991 c 199 § 412; 1972 ex.s. c 136 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.94.6526, 70.94.750.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.