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WA Rev Code § 90.48.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.480 - Reduction of sewer overflows—Plans—Compliance schedule.

RCW 90.48.480 Reduction of sewer overflows—Plans—Compliance schedule.The department of ecology shall work with local governments to develop reasonable plans and compliance schedules for the greatest reasonable reduction of combined sewer overflows. The plan shall address various options, including construction of storage tanks for sewage and separation of sewage and stormwater transport systems. The compliance schedule shall be designed to achieve the greatest reasonable reduction of combined sewer overflows at the earliest possible date. The plans and compliance schedules shall be completed by January 1, 1988. A compliance schedule will be a condition of any waste discharge permit issued or renewed after January 1, 1988.[ 1998 c 245 § 174; 1985 c 249 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.490 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.490 - Sewage treatment facilities—Plans to upgrade or construct.

RCW 90.48.490 Sewage treatment facilities—Plans to upgrade or construct.Plans for upgrading sewage treatment facilities and plans for new sewage treatment facilities shall address the greatest reasonable reduction of combined sewer overflows and implementation of pretreatment standards.[ 1985 c 249 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.495 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.495 - Water conservation measures to be considered in sewer plans.

RCW 90.48.495 Water conservation measures to be considered in sewer plans.The department of ecology shall require sewer plans to include a discussion of water conservation measures considered or underway that would reduce flows to the sewerage system and an analysis of their anticipated impact on public sewer service and treatment capacity.[ 2003 1st sp.s. c 5 § 11; 1989 c 348 § 10.]NOTES:Severability—2003 1st sp.s. c 5: See note following RCW 90.03.015.Severability—1989 c 348: See note following RCW 90.54.020.Rights not impaired—1989 c 348: See RCW 90.54.920.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.520 - Review of operations before issuance or renewal of wastewater discharge permits—Incorporation of permit conditions.

RCW 90.48.520 Review of operations before issuance or renewal of wastewater discharge permits—Incorporation of permit conditions.In order to improve water quality by controlling toxicants in wastewater, the department of ecology shall in issuing and renewing state and federal wastewater discharge permits review the applicant's operations and incorporate permit conditions which require all known, available, and reasonable methods to control toxicants in the applicant's wastewater. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to: (1) Limits on the discharge of specific chemicals, and (2) limits on the overall toxicity of the effluent. The toxicity of the effluent shall be determined by techniques such as chronic or acute bioassays. Such conditions shall be required regardless of the quality of receiving water and regardless of the minimum water quality standards. In no event shall the discharge of toxicants be allowed that would violate any water quality standard, including toxicant standards, sediment criteria, and dilution zone criteria.[ 1987 c 500 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.530 - Construction projects involving fill material—Leaching test.

RCW 90.48.530 Construction projects involving fill material—Leaching test.(1) In order to ensure that construction projects involving the use of fill material do not pose a threat to water quality, the department may require that the suitability of potential fill material be evaluated using a leaching test included in the soil clean-up rules adopted by the department under chapter 70A.305 RCW in any water quality certification issued under section 401 of the federal clean water act and in any administrative order issued under this chapter, where such certification or administrative order authorizes the placement of fill material, some or all of which will be placed in waters of the state. Any such requirement imposed by the department in a water quality certification or administrative order issued prior to May 9, 2003, is ratified and approved by the legislature as a valid and reliable method for determining concentrations of chemical constituents that can be present in fill material without posing an unacceptable risk of violating water quality standards, and shall be in effect as imposed by the department for all work not completed by June 1, 2003.(2) Nothing in this section limits, in any way, the department's authority under this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1502; 2003 c 210 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 210: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 9, 2003]." [ 2003 c 210 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.531 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.531 - Leaching tests—Identification—Report to the legislature.

RCW 90.48.531 Leaching tests—Identification—Report to the legislature.The department shall identify the leaching tests utilized for evaluating the potential impacts to water quality in situations where fill material is imported. The tests may include those identified in the soil clean-up rules adopted by the department under chapter 70A.305 RCW. Within existing resources, the department shall assess whether this list of leaching tests provides appropriate methods for analyzing water quality impacts for all types of projects and in all circumstances where fill material is imported. The department shall also identify any gaps in leaching test methodology. The department shall report both the leaching test list and the list of test methodology gaps to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, 2003.[ 2020 c 20 § 1503; 2003 c 210 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2003 c 210: See note following RCW 90.48.530.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.540 - Use attainability analysis of water within federal reclamation project boundaries—Rules.

RCW 90.48.540 Use attainability analysis of water within federal reclamation project boundaries—Rules.(1) The department, as resources allow, shall at the request of the United States bureau of reclamation or federal reclamation project irrigation districts cooperatively conduct a use attainability analysis of water bodies located within the boundaries of the federal reclamation project.(2) If necessary because of the use attainability analysis conducted under subsection (1) of this section, the department, consistent with applicable federal water quality laws and regulations, shall adopt rules designating uses for water bodies within the federal reclamation project that support beneficial uses consistent with the primary authorized project purposes of constructed storage and conveyance facilities and other water transport systems and that recognize the unique site-specific characteristics of the arid and semiarid regions of the state of Washington where federal reclamation projects are located. The rules shall also recognize the need to deliver project irrigation water and to construct, operate, and maintain project facilities.[ 2004 c 214 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.545 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.545 - Stormwater technical resource center—Duties—Advisory committee—Report to legislative committees.

RCW 90.48.545 Stormwater technical resource center—Duties—Advisory committee—Report to legislative committees.(1) As funding to do so becomes available, the department shall create a stormwater technical resource center in partnership with a university, nonprofit organization, or other public or private entity to provide tools for stormwater management. The center shall use its authority to support the duties listed in this subsection through research, development, technology demonstration, technology transfer, education, outreach, recognition, and training programs. The center may:(a) Review and evaluate emerging stormwater technologies;(b) Research and develop innovative and cost-effective technical solutions to remove pollutants from runoff and to reduce or eliminate stormwater discharges;(c) Conduct pilot projects to test technical solutions;(d) Serve as a clearinghouse and outreach center for information on stormwater technology;(e) Assist in the development of stormwater control methods to better protect water quality, including source control, product substitution, pollution prevention, and stormwater treatment;(f) Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations in administering programs related to stormwater control measures; and(g) Collaborate with existing stormwater outreach programs.(2) The department shall consult with an advisory committee in the development of the stormwater technical resource center. The advisory committee must include representatives from relevant state agencies, local governments, the business community, the environmental community, tribes, and the building and development industry.(3) The department, in consultation with the stormwater technical resource center advisory committee, shall identify a funding strategy for funding the stormwater technical resource center.(4) The department shall encourage all interested parties to help and support the technical resource center with in-kind services.(5) The department and other partners in the center shall in even-numbered years inform the appropriate legislative committees of the progress made in achieving the objectives of this section.[ 2014 c 76 § 11; 2009 c 449 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.570 - Water quality data—Findings—Intent.

RCW 90.48.570 Water quality data—Findings—Intent.(1) The legislature finds that:(a) The proper collection and review of credible water quality data is necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of the federal clean water act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.);(b) The state needs to assemble and evaluate all existing and readily available water quality-related data and information from sources other than the state water quality agency, such as federal agencies, tribes, universities, and volunteer monitoring groups, if the data meets the state's requirements for data quality; and(c) Developing and implementing water quality protection measures based on credible water quality data ensures that the financial resources of state and local governments and regulated entities are prioritized to address our state's most important water quality issues.(2) The legislature intends to ensure that credible water quality data is used as the basis for the assessment of the status of a water body relative to the surface water quality standards.(3) It is the intent of the legislature that a water body in which pollutant loadings from naturally occurring conditions are the sole cause of a violation of applicable surface water quality standards not be listed as impaired.[ 2004 c 228 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.575 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.575 - Water quality data—Definitions.

RCW 90.48.575 Water quality data—Definitions.The definitions in this section apply to RCW 90.48.580 and 90.48.585 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Credible data" means data meeting the requirements of RCW 90.48.585.(2) "Department" means the Washington state department of ecology.(3) "Impaired water" means a water body or segment for which credible data exists that: (a) Satisfies the requirements of RCW 90.48.580 and 90.48.585; and (b) demonstrates the water body should be identified pursuant to 33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d).(4) "Naturally occurring condition" means any condition affecting water quality that is not caused by human influence.(5) "Section 303(d)" has the same meaning as in the federal clean water act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d)).(6) "Total maximum daily load" has the same meaning as in the federal clean water act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d)).[ 2004 c 228 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.580 - Water quality data—Credible data, information, literature.

RCW 90.48.580 Water quality data—Credible data, information, literature.(1) The department shall use credible information and literature for developing and reviewing a surface water quality standard or technical model used to establish a total maximum daily load for any surface water of the state.(2) The department shall use credible data for the following actions after June 10, 2004:(a) Determining whether any water of the state is to be placed on or removed from any section 303(d) list;(b) Establishing a total maximum daily load for any surface water of the state; or(c) Determining whether any surface water of the state is supporting its designated use or other classification.(3) The department shall respond to questions regarding the data, literature, and other information it uses under this section. The department shall reply to requests within five business days acknowledging that the department has received the request and provide a reasonable estimate of the time the department will require to respond to the request.(4) The department, the United States environmental protection agency, and the Indian tribes in Washington state have developed a voluntary agreement relating to the cooperative management of the clean water act section 303(d) program. The department shall consider water quality data that has been collected by Indian tribes under a quality assurance project plan that has been approved by the United States environmental protection agency if that data meets the objectives of the plan.[ 2004 c 228 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.585 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.585 - Water quality data—When credible.

RCW 90.48.585 Water quality data—When credible.(1) In collecting and analyzing water quality data for any purpose identified in RCW 90.48.580(2), data is considered credible data if:(a) Appropriate quality assurance and quality control procedures were followed and documented in collecting and analyzing water quality samples;(b) The samples or measurements are representative of water quality conditions at the time the data was collected;(c) The data consists of an adequate number of samples based on the objectives of the sampling, the nature of the water in question, and the parameters being analyzed; and(d) Sampling and laboratory analysis conform to methods and protocols generally acceptable in the scientific community as appropriate for use in assessing the condition of the water.(2) Data interpretation, statistical, and modeling methods shall be those methods generally acceptable in the scientific community as appropriate for use in assessing the condition of the water.(3) The department shall develop policy:(a) Explaining how it uses scientific research and literature for developing and reviewing any water quality standard or technical model used to establish a total maximum daily load for any water of the state;(b) Describing the specific criteria that determine data credibility; and (c) Recommending the appropriate training and experience for collection of credible data.[ 2004 c 228 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.590 - Water quality data—Falsified data—Penalty.

RCW 90.48.590 Water quality data—Falsified data—Penalty.Any person who knowingly falsifies data is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2004 c 228 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.595 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.595 - On-site sewage disposal system repair and replacement—Loan and grant programs.

RCW 90.48.595 On-site sewage disposal system repair and replacement—Loan and grant programs.The department shall offer financial and technical assistance to local governments and tribal entities in Puget Sound counties to establish or expand on-site sewage disposal system repair and replacement through local loan and grant programs. The programs must give priority to low-income and financially distressed homeowners.[ 2006 c 18 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.605 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.605 - Amending state water quality standards—Compliance schedules in excess of ten years authorized.

RCW 90.48.605 Amending state water quality standards—Compliance schedules in excess of ten years authorized.The department shall amend the state water quality standards to authorize compliance schedules in excess of ten years for discharge permits issued under this chapter that implement allocations contained in a total maximum daily load under certain circumstances. Any such amendment must be submitted to the United States environmental protection agency under the clean water act. Compliance schedules for the permits may exceed ten years if the department determines that:(1) The permittee is meeting its requirements under the total maximum daily load as soon as possible;(2) The actions proposed in the compliance schedule are sufficient to achieve water quality standards as soon as possible;(3) A compliance schedule is appropriate; and(4) The permittee is not able to meet its waste load allocation solely by controlling and treating its own effluent.[ 2009 c 457 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.906 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.906 - Short title—1971 ex.s. c 180.

RCW 90.48.906 Short title—1971 ex.s. c 180.This 1971 amendatory act may be cited as the "Coastal Waters Protection Act of 1971".[ 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 90.50A.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.50A - Water Pollution Control Facilities—Federal Capitalization Grants.|90.50A.005 - Purpose.

RCW 90.50A.005 Purpose.The long-range health and environmental goals for the state of Washington require the protection of the state's surface and underground waters for the health, safety, use, enjoyment, and economic benefit of its people. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide an account to receive federal capitalization grants to provide financial assistance to the state and to local governments for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of water pollution control facilities and related activities in the achievement of state and federal water pollution control requirements for the protection of the state's waters.[ 1988 c 284 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.50A.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.50A - Water Pollution Control Facilities—Federal Capitalization Grants.|90.50A.020 - Water pollution control revolving fund.

RCW 90.50A.020 Water pollution control revolving fund.(1) The water pollution control revolving fund is hereby established in the state treasury. Moneys in this fund may be spent only after legislative appropriation. Moneys in the fund may be spent only in a manner consistent with this chapter.(2) The water pollution control revolving fund shall consist of:(a) All capitalization grants provided by the federal government under the clean water act;(b) All state matching funds appropriated or authorized by the legislature;(c) Any other revenues derived from gifts or bequests pledged to the state for the purpose of providing financial assistance for water pollution control projects;(d) All repayments of moneys borrowed from the fund;(e) All interest payments made by borrowers from the fund;(f) Any other fee or charge levied in conjunction with administration of the fund; and(g) Any new funds as a result of leveraging.(3) The state treasurer may invest and reinvest moneys in the water pollution control revolving fund in the manner provided by law. All earnings from such investment and reinvestment shall be credited to the water pollution control revolving fund.[ 2016 c 88 § 2; 1993 c 329 § 1; 1992 c 235 § 9; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 102; 1988 c 284 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 c 329: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 12, 1993]." [ 1993 c 329 § 3.]Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
WA Rev Code § 90.50A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.50A - Water Pollution Control Facilities—Federal Capitalization Grants.|90.50A.040 - Administration of fund.

RCW 90.50A.040 Administration of fund.Moneys deposited in the water pollution control revolving fund shall be administered by the department. In administering the fund, the department shall:(1) Consistent with RCW 90.50A.030 and 90.50A.080, allocate funds for loans in accordance with the annual project priority list in accordance with the clean water act;(2) Use accounting, audit, and fiscal procedures that conform to generally accepted government accounting standards;(3) Prepare any reports required by the federal government as a condition to awarding federal capitalization grants;(4) Adopt by rule any procedures or standards necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;(5) Enter into agreements with the federal environmental protection agency;(6) Cooperate with local, substate regional, and interstate entities regarding state assessment reports and state management programs related to the nonpoint source management programs as noted in the clean water act;(7) Comply with provisions of the clean water act; and(8) After January 1, 2010, not provide funding for projects designed to address the restoration of Puget Sound that are in conflict with the action agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310.[ 2016 c 88 § 4; 2007 c 341 § 39; 1988 c 284 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 90.50A.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.50A - Water Pollution Control Facilities—Federal Capitalization Grants.|90.50A.050 - Loans from fund—Requirements for recipients.

RCW 90.50A.050 Loans from fund—Requirements for recipients.Any public body receiving a loan from the fund shall:(1) Appear on the annual project priority list to be identified for funding under the clean water act;(2) Submit an application to the department;(3) Establish and maintain a dedicated source of revenue or other acceptable source of revenue for the repayment of the loan; and(4) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that it has sufficient legal authority to incur the debt for which it is applying.[ 2016 c 88 § 5; 1988 c 284 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 90.50A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.50A - Water Pollution Control Facilities—Federal Capitalization Grants.|90.50A.060 - Defaults.

RCW 90.50A.060 Defaults.If a public body defaults on payments due to the fund, the state may withhold any amounts otherwise due to the public body and direct that such funds be applied to the indebtedness and deposited into the account.[ 1988 c 284 § 7.]