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WA Rev Code § 70A.450.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.450 - Labeling of Building Materials Containing Asbestos.|70A.450.050 - Enforcement of chapter—Penalties.

RCW 70A.450.050 Enforcement of chapter—Penalties.(1) The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the department, local air authorities, or their designees.(2) A person found in violation of this chapter is subject to the penalties provided under RCW 70A.15.3160.[ 2020 c 20 § 1428; 2013 c 51 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.310.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.450.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.450 - Labeling of Building Materials Containing Asbestos.|70A.450.060 - Use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction—Prohibition—Exceptions.

RCW 70A.450.060 Use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction—Prohibition—Exceptions.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the use of asbestos-containing building materials in new construction or renovations is prohibited.(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:(a) The use of asbestos-containing building materials in residential construction;(b) The use of asbestos-containing building materials that are, as of June 11, 2020, already ordered by a contractor or currently in the possession of the contractor; or(c) The use of asbestos-containing building materials if complying with subsection (1) of this section would result in the breach of a contract existing as of June 11, 2020.[ 2020 c 100 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.450.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.450 - Labeling of Building Materials Containing Asbestos.|70A.450.070 - Inspection of certain facilities for asbestos-containing building materials—Asbestos management plan—Content—Penalties.

RCW 70A.450.070 Inspection of certain facilities for asbestos-containing building materials—Asbestos management plan—Content—Penalties.(1) Every owner of a facility that is engaged in activities described in codes 31 through 33 of the North American industry classification system must:(a) Perform an inspection of the facility to determine whether asbestos-containing building materials are present and, if asbestos-containing building materials are found during the initial inspection, reinspect asbestos-containing building materials every five years thereafter. The inspections must be conducted by persons meeting the accreditation requirements of the federal toxic substances control act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 2646 (b) or (c); and(b) Develop, maintain, and update an asbestos management plan and keep a copy at the facility. The asbestos management plan must be updated every five years and after any material changes in asbestos-containing building materials in the facility. The asbestos management plan must include:(i) The name and address of the facility and whether the facility has asbestos-containing building materials, and the type of asbestos-containing building material;(ii) The date of the original facility inspection;(iii) A plan for reinspections;(iv) A blueprint of the facility that clearly identifies the location of asbestos-containing building materials;(v) A description of any response action or prevention measures taken to reduce asbestos exposure;(vi) A copy of the analysis of any building or facility, and the name and address of any laboratory that sampled the material;(vii) The name, address, and telephone number of a designated contact to whom the owner has assigned responsibility for ensuring that the duties of the owner are carried out; and(viii) A description of steps taken to inform workers about inspections, reinspections, response actions, and periodic surveillance of the asbestos-containing building materials.(2) Upon request, the asbestos management plan required under subsection (1)(b) of this section must be made available to the department, the department of labor and industries, local air pollution control authorities in jurisdictions where they have been created under this chapter, and any interested party. In addition to the penalties established by this chapter, failure to create or maintain a required asbestos management plan is a violation of chapter 49.17 RCW and subject to the penalties established under RCW 49.17.180 and 49.17.190.[ 2020 c 100 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.010 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 70A.455.010 Findings—Intent.(1) The legislature finds and declares that it is the public policy of the state that:(a) Environmental marketing claims for plastic products, whether implicit or implied, should adhere to uniform and recognized standards for "compostability" and "biodegradability," since misleading, confusing, and deceptive labeling can negatively impact local composting programs and compost processors. Plastic products marketed as being "compostable" should be readily and easily identifiable as meeting these standards;(b) Legitimate and responsible packaging and plastic product manufacturers are already properly labeling their compostable products, but many manufacturers are not. Not all compost facilities and their associated processing technologies accept or are required to accept compostable packaging as feedstocks. However, implementing a standardized system and test methods may create the ability for them to take these products in the future.(2) Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to authorize the state's attorney general and local governments to pursue false or misleading environmental claims and "greenwashing" for plastic products claiming to be "compostable" or "biodegradable" when in fact they are not.[ 2019 c 265 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.360.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.030 - Use of terms on label.

RCW 70A.455.030 Use of terms on label.(1) Except as provided in this chapter, no manufacturer or supplier may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for use in this state a plastic product that is labeled with the term "biodegradable," "degradable," "decomposable," "oxo-degradable," or any similar form of those terms, or in any way imply that the plastic product will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or other environment.(2) This section does not apply to biodegradable mulch film that meets the required testing and has the appropriate third-party certifications.[ 2019 c 265 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.360.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.040 - Requirements for a product labeled "compostable."

RCW 70A.455.040 Requirements for a product labeled "compostable."(1)(a) A product labeled as "compostable" that is sold, offered for sale, or distributed for use in Washington by a supplier or manufacturer must:(i) Meet ASTM standard specification D6400;(ii) Meet ASTM standard specification D6868; or(iii) Be comprised of wood, which includes renewable wood, or fiber-based substrate only;(b) A product described in (a)(i) or (ii) of this subsection must:(i) Meet labeling requirements established under the United States federal trade commission's guides; and(ii) Feature labeling that:(A) Meets industry standards for being distinguishable upon quick inspection in both public sorting areas and in processing facilities;(B) Uses a logo indicating the product has been certified by a recognized third-party independent verification body as meeting the ASTM standard specification; and(C) Displays the word "compostable," where possible, indicating the product has been tested by a recognized third-party independent body and meets the ASTM standard specification.(2) A compostable product described in subsection (1)(a)(i) or (ii) of this section must be considered compliant with the requirements of this section if it:(a) Has green or brown labeling;(b) Is labeled as compostable; and(c) Uses distinctive color schemes, green or brown color striping, or other adopted symbols, colors, marks, or design patterns that help differentiate compostable items from noncompostable materials.[ 2019 c 265 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.360.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.050 - Film bags—Identification.

RCW 70A.455.050 Film bags—Identification.(1) A manufacturer or supplier of a film bag that meets ASTM standard specification D6400 and is distributed or sold by retailers must ensure that the film bag is readily and easily identifiable from other film bags in a manner that is consistent with the federal trade commission guides.(2) For purposes of this section, "readily and easily identifiable" products must meet the following requirements:(a) Be labeled with a certification logo indicating the bag meets the ASTM D6400 standard specification if the bag has been certified as meeting that standard by a recognized third-party independent verification body;(b) Be labeled in accordance with one of the following:(i) The bag is made of a uniform color of green or brown and labeled with the word "compostable" on one side of the bag and the label must be at least one inch in height; or(ii) Be labeled with the word "compostable" on both sides of the bag and the label must be one of the following:(A) Green or brown color lettering at least one inch in height; or(B) Within a contrasting green or brown color band of at least one inch in height on both sides of the bag with color contrasting lettering of at least one-half inch in height;(c) Meet industry standards for being distinguishable upon quick inspection in both public sorting areas and in processing facilities.(3) If a bag is smaller than fourteen inches by fourteen inches, the lettering and stripe required under subsection (2)(b)(ii) of this section must be in proportion to the size of the bag.(4) A film bag that meets ASTM standard specification D6400 that is sold or distributed in this state may not display a chasing arrow resin identification code or recycling type of symbol in any form.(5) A manufacturer or supplier is required to comply with this section only to the extent that the labeling requirements do not conflict with the federal trade commission guides.[ 2019 c 265 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.360.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.060 - Food service products/film products—Identification.

RCW 70A.455.060 Food service products/film products—Identification.(1)(a) A manufacturer or supplier of food service products or film products that meet ASTM standard specification D6400 or ASTM standard specification D6868 must ensure that the items are readily and easily identifiable from other plastic food service products or plastic film products in a manner that is consistent with the federal trade commission guides.(b) Film bags are exempt from the requirements of this section, and are instead subject to the requirements of RCW 70A.455.050.(2) For the purposes of this section, "readily and easily identifiable" products must:(a) Be labeled with a logo indicating the product has been certified by a recognized third-party independent verification body as meeting the ASTM standard specification;(b) Be labeled with the word "compostable," where possible, indicating the food packaging or film product has been tested by a recognized third-party independent body and meets the ASTM standard specification; and(c) Meet industry standards for being distinguishable upon quick inspection in both public sorting areas and in processing facilities.(3) A compostable product described in subsection (1) of this section must be considered compliant with the requirements of this section if it:(a) Has green or brown labeling;(b) Is labeled as compostable; and(c) Uses distinctive color schemes, green or brown color striping, or other adopted symbols, colors, marks, or design patterns that help differentiate compostable items from noncompostable materials.(4) It is encouraged that each product described in subsection (1) of this section:(a) Display labeling language via printing, embossing, or compostable adhesive stickers using, when possible, either the colors green or brown that contrast with background product color for easy identification; or(b) Be tinted green or brown.(5) Graphic elements are encouraged to increase legibility of the word "compostable" and overall product distinction that may include text boxes, stripes, bands, or a green or brown tint of the product.(6) A manufacturer or supplier is required to comply with this section only to the extent that the labeling requirements do not conflict with the federal trade commission guides.[ 2020 c 20 § 1446; 2019 c 265 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.360.060.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 20 §§ 1446-1450: "Sections 1446 through 1450 of this act take effect July 1, 2020." [ 2020 c 20 § 104.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.070 - Manufacturer or supplier of film or food service products—Prohibited, discouraged, and encouraged acts.

RCW 70A.455.070 Manufacturer or supplier of film or food service products—Prohibited, discouraged, and encouraged acts.A manufacturer or supplier of film products or food service products sold, offered for sale, or distributed for use in Washington that does not meet the applicable ASTM standard specifications provided in RCW 70A.455.050 and 70A.455.060 is:(1) Prohibited from using tinting, labeling, and terms that are required of products that meet the applicable ASTM standard specifications under RCW 70A.455.050 and 70A.455.060;(2) Discouraged from using coloration, labeling, images, and terms that confuse consumers into believing that noncompostable bags and food service packaging are compostable; and(3) Encouraged to use coloration, labeling, images, and terms to help consumers identify noncompostable bags and food service packaging as either: (a) Suitable for recycling; or (b) necessary to dispose as waste.[ 2020 c 20 § 1447; 2019 c 265 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.360.070.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 20 §§ 1446-1450: See note following RCW 70A.455.060.
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.080 - Submission of information demonstrating compliance with chapter—Other information.

RCW 70A.455.080 Submission of information demonstrating compliance with chapter—Other information.(1) Upon the request by a person, a manufacturer or supplier shall submit to that person, within ninety days of the request, nonconfidential business information and documentation demonstrating compliance with this chapter, in a format that is easy to understand and scientifically accurate.(2) Upon request by a commercial compost processing facility, manufacturers of compostable products are encouraged to provide the facility with information regarding the technical aspects of a commercial composting environment, such as heat or moisture, in which the manufacturer's product has been field tested and found to degrade.[ 2019 c 265 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.360.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.090 - Enforcement of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement costs.

RCW 70A.455.090 Enforcement of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement costs.(1) The state, acting through the attorney general, and cities and counties have concurrent authority to enforce this chapter and to collect civil penalties for a violation of this chapter, subject to the conditions in this section. An enforcing government entity may impose a civil penalty in the amount of up to two thousand dollars for the first violation of this chapter, up to five thousand dollars for the second violation of this chapter, and up to ten thousand dollars for the third and any subsequent violation of this chapter. If a manufacturer or supplier has paid a prior penalty for the same violation to a different government entity with enforcement authority under this subsection, the penalty imposed by a government entity is reduced by the amount of the payment.(2) Any civil penalties collected pursuant to this section must be paid to the office of the city attorney, city prosecutor, district attorney, or attorney general, whichever office brought the action. Penalties collected by the attorney general on behalf of the state must be deposited in the compostable products revolving account created in RCW 70A.455.110.(3) The remedies provided by this section are not exclusive and are in addition to the remedies that may be available pursuant to chapter 19.86 RCW or other consumer protection laws, if applicable.(4) In addition to penalties recovered under this section, the enforcing government entity may recover reasonable enforcement costs and attorneys' fees from the liable manufacturer or supplier.[ 2020 c 20 § 1448; 2019 c 265 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.360.090.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 20 §§ 1446-1450: See note following RCW 70A.455.060.
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.100 - Manufacturers and suppliers in violation of chapter.

RCW 70A.455.100 Manufacturers and suppliers in violation of chapter.Manufacturers and suppliers who violate the requirements of this chapter are subject to civil penalties described in RCW 70A.455.090. A specific violation is deemed to have occurred upon the sale of noncompliant product by stock-keeping unit number or unique item number. The repeated sale of the same noncompliant product by stock-keeping unit number or unique item number is considered a single violation. A city, county, or the state must send a written notice and a copy of the requirements to a noncompliant manufacturer or supplier of an alleged violation, who will have ninety days to become compliant. A city, county, or the state may assess a first penalty if the manufacturer or supplier has not met the requirements ninety days following the date the notification was sent. A city, county, or the state may impose second, third, and subsequent penalties on a manufacturer or supplier that remains noncompliant with the requirements of this chapter for every month of noncompliance.[ 2020 c 20 § 1449; 2019 c 265 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.360.100.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 20 §§ 1446-1450: See note following RCW 70A.455.060.
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.110 - Compostable products revolving account.

RCW 70A.455.110 Compostable products revolving account.The compostable products revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from civil penalties or other amounts recovered by the state in enforcement actions under RCW 70A.455.090 must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account must be used by the attorney general for the payment of costs, expenses, and charges incurred in the enforcement of this chapter. Only the attorney general or the attorney general's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2020 c 20 § 1450; 2019 c 265 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.360.110.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 20 §§ 1446-1450: See note following RCW 70A.455.060.
WA Rev Code § 70A.455.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.|70A.455.900 - Effective date—2019 c 265.

RCW 70A.455.900 Effective date—2019 c 265.This act takes effect July 1, 2020.[ 2019 c 265 § 13. Formerly RCW 70.360.900.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.010 - Findings.

RCW 70A.500.010 Findings.The legislature finds that a convenient, safe, and environmentally sound system for the collection, transportation, and recycling of covered electronic products must be established. The legislature further finds that the system must encourage the design of electronic products that are less toxic and more recyclable. The legislature further finds that the responsibility for this system must be shared among all stakeholders, with manufacturers financing the collection, transportation, and recycling system.[ 2006 c 183 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.95N.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.500.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.500 - Electronic Product Recycling.|70A.500.030 - Manufacturer participation.

RCW 70A.500.030 Manufacturer participation.(1) A manufacturer must participate in an independent plan or the standard plan to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of covered electronic products.(2) An independent plan or the standard plan must be implemented and fully operational no later than January 1, 2009.(3) The manufacturers participating in an approved plan are responsible for covering all administrative and operational costs associated with the collection, transportation, and recycling of their plan's equivalent share of covered electronic products. If costs are passed on to consumers, it must be done without any fees at the time the unwanted electronic product is delivered or collected for recycling. However, this does not prohibit collectors providing premium or curbside services from charging customers a fee for the additional collection cost of providing this service, when funding for collection provided by an independent plan or the standard plan does not fully cover the cost of that service. (4) Nothing in this chapter changes or limits the authority of the Washington utilities and transportation commission to regulate collection of solid waste in the state of Washington, including curbside collection of residential recyclable materials, nor does this chapter change or limit the authority of a city or town to provide such service itself or by contract pursuant to RCW 81.77.020.(5) Manufacturers are encouraged to collaborate with electronic product retailers, certificated waste haulers, processors, recyclers, charities, and local governments within the state in the development and implementation of their plans.[ 2006 c 183 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.95N.030.]