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WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5100 - Delegation of permit issuance and enforcement to political subdivisions.

RCW 70A.15.5100 Delegation of permit issuance and enforcement to political subdivisions.Whenever an air pollution control authority, or the department of ecology for areas outside the jurisdictional boundaries of an activated air pollution control authority, shall find that any fire protection agency, county, or conservation district is capable of effectively administering the issuance and enforcement of permits for any or all of the kinds of burning identified in RCW 70A.15.5090, 70A.15.5180, and 70A.15.5210 and desirous of doing so, the authority or the department of ecology, as appropriate, may delegate powers necessary for the issuance or enforcement, or both, of permits for any or all of the kinds of burning to the fire protection agency, county, or conservation district. Such delegation may be withdrawn by the authority or the department of ecology upon finding that the fire protection agency, county, or conservation district is not effectively administering the permit program.[ 2020 c 20 § 1141; 2009 c 118 § 402; 1993 c 353 § 2; 1991 c 199 § 409; 1973 1st ex.s. c 193 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.94.6530, 70.94.654.]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.15.5120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5120 - Burning permits for abating or prevention of forest fire hazards, management of ecosystems, instruction or silvicultural operations—Issuance—Fees.

RCW 70A.15.5120 Burning permits for abating or prevention of forest fire hazards, management of ecosystems, instruction or silvicultural operations—Issuance—Fees.(1) The department of natural resources is responsible for issuing and regulating burning permits required by it relating to the following activities for the protection of life or property and for the public health, safety, and welfare:(a) Abating or prevention of a forest fire hazard;(b) Reducing the risk of a wildfire under RCW 70A.15.5020(5);(c) Instruction of public officials in methods of forest firefighting;(d) Any silvicultural operation to improve the forestlands of the state, including but not limited to forest health and resiliency, decreasing forest insect or disease susceptibility, maintaining or restoring native vegetation, or otherwise enhancing resiliency to fire; and(e) Silvicultural burning used to improve or maintain fire dependent ecosystems for rare plants or animals within state, federal, and private natural area preserves, natural resource conservation areas, parks, and other wildlife areas.(2) The department of natural resources shall not retain such authority, but it shall be the responsibility of the appropriate fire protection agency for permitting and regulating outdoor burning on lands where the department of natural resources does not have fire protection responsibility, except for the issuance of permits for reducing the risk of wildfire under RCW 70A.15.5020(5). The department of natural resources may enter into cooperative agreements with local fire protection agencies to issue permits for reducing wildfire risk under RCW 70A.15.5020(5).(3) Permit fees shall be assessed for wildfire risk reduction and for silvicultural burning under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources and collected by the department of natural resources as provided for in this section. All fees shall be deposited in the air pollution control account, created in RCW 70A.15.1010. The legislature shall appropriate to the department of natural resources funds from the air pollution control account to enforce and administer the program under this section and RCW 70A.15.5130, 70A.15.5140, and 70A.15.5150. Fees shall be set by rule by the department of natural resources at the level necessary to cover the costs of the program after receiving recommendations on such fees from the public.[ 2020 c 20 § 1143; 2019 c 305 § 5; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 128; 2009 c 118 § 501; 1991 c 199 § 404; 1971 ex.s. c 232 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.94.6534, 70.94.660.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.Burning permits, issuance, air pollution a factor: RCW 76.04.205.Disposal of forest debris: RCW 76.04.650.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5150 - Cooperation between department of natural resources and state, local, or regional air pollution authorities—Withholding of permits.

RCW 70A.15.5150 Cooperation between department of natural resources and state, local, or regional air pollution authorities—Withholding of permits.In the regulation of outdoor burning not included in RCW 70A.15.5120 requiring permits from the department of natural resources, said department and the state, local, or regional air pollution control authorities will cooperate in regulating such burning so as to minimize insofar as possible duplicate inspections and separate permits while still accomplishing the objectives and responsibilities of the respective agencies. The department of natural resources shall include any local authority's burning regulations with permits issued where applicable pursuant to RCW 70A.15.5010, 70A.15.5020, 70A.15.5040, 70A.15.5050, 70A.15.5060, 70A.15.5070, and 70A.15.5080. The department shall develop agreements with all local authorities to coordinate regulations.Permits shall be withheld by the department of natural resources when so requested by the department of ecology if a forecast, alert, warning, or emergency condition exists as defined in the episode criteria of the department of ecology.[ 2020 c 20 § 1145; 2009 c 118 § 503; 1991 c 199 § 406; 1971 ex.s. c 232 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.94.6540, 70.94.690.]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.15.5160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5160 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 70A.15.5160 Adoption of rules.The department of natural resources and the department of ecology may adopt rules necessary to implement their respective responsibilities under the provisions of RCW 70A.15.5090, 70A.15.5100, 70A.15.5110, 70A.15.5120, 70A.15.5130, 70A.15.5140, 70A.15.5150, 70A.15.5160, and 70A.15.5170.[ 2020 c 20 § 1146; 2009 c 118 § 504; 1971 ex.s. c 232 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.94.6542, 70.94.700.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5170 - Burning permits for regeneration of rare and endangered plants.

RCW 70A.15.5170 Burning permits for regeneration of rare and endangered plants.Nothing in this chapter prohibits fires necessary to promote the regeneration of rare and endangered plants found within natural area preserves as identified under chapter 79.70 RCW. Permits issued for burning under this section shall be drafted to minimize emissions including denial of permission to burn during periods of adverse meteorological conditions.[ 2009 c 118 § 703; 1991 c 199 § 407. Formerly RCW 70.94.6544, 70.94.651.]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.15.5190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5190 - Outdoor burning allowed for managing storm or flood-related debris.

RCW 70A.15.5190 Outdoor burning allowed for managing storm or flood-related debris.Consistent with RCW 70A.15.5020, outdoor burning may be allowed anywhere in the state for the exclusive purpose of managing storm or flood-related debris.[ 2020 c 20 § 1148; 2009 c 118 § 701. Formerly RCW 70.94.6548.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5200 - Fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or smoke signals.

RCW 70A.15.5200 Fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or smoke signals.Nothing in this chapter prohibits fires necessary for Indian ceremonies or for the sending of smoke signals if part of a religious ritual. Permits issued for burning under this section shall be drafted to minimize emissions including denial of permission to burn during periods of adverse meteorological conditions.[ 2009 c 118 § 702. Formerly RCW 70.94.6550.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5210 - Permit to set fires for weed abatement.

RCW 70A.15.5210 Permit to set fires for weed abatement.Any person who proposes to set fires in the course of weed abatement shall obtain a permit from an air pollution control authority, the department of ecology, or a local entity delegated permitting authority under RCW 70A.15.5100. General permit criteria of statewide applicability shall be established by the department, by rule, after consultation with the various air pollution control authorities. Permits shall be issued under this section based on seasonal operations or by individual operations, or both. All permits shall be conditioned to insure that the public interest in air, water, and land pollution and safety to life and property is fully considered. In addition to any other requirements established by the department to protect air quality pursuant to other laws, applicants for permits must show that the setting of fires as requested is the most reasonable procedure to follow in safeguarding life or property under all circumstances or is otherwise reasonably necessary to successfully carry out the enterprise in which the applicant is engaged, or both. All burning permits will be designed to minimize air pollution insofar as practical. Nothing in this section relieves the applicant from obtaining permits, licenses, or other approvals required by any other law. An application for a permit to set fires in the course of weed abatement shall be acted upon within seven days from the date such application is filed.[ 2020 c 20 § 1149; 2009 c 118 § 704. Formerly RCW 70.94.6552.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.5220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.5220 - Disposal of tumbleweeds.

RCW 70A.15.5220 Disposal of tumbleweeds.Consistent with RCW 70A.15.5070, neither a permit nor the payment of a fee shall be required for outdoor burning for the purpose of disposal of tumbleweeds blown by wind. Such burning shall not be conducted during an air pollution episode or any stage of impaired air quality declared under RCW 70A.15.6010. This section shall only apply within counties with a population less than two hundred fifty thousand.[ 2020 c 20 § 1150; 2009 c 118 § 705. Formerly RCW 70.94.6554.]NOTES:Purpose—2009 c 118: See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6000 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6000 - Air pollution episodes—Legislative finding—Declaration of policy.

RCW 70A.15.6000 Air pollution episodes—Legislative finding—Declaration of policy.The legislature finds that whenever meteorological conditions occur which reduce the effective volume of air into which air contaminants are introduced, there is a high danger that normal operations at air contaminant sources in the area affected will be detrimental to public health or safety. Whenever such conditions, herein denominated as air pollution episodes, are forecast, there is a need for rapid short-term emission reduction in order to avoid adverse health or safety consequences.Therefore, it is declared to be the policy of this state that an episode avoidance plan should be developed and implemented for the temporary reduction of emissions during air pollution episodes.It is further declared that power should be vested in the governor to issue emergency orders for the reduction or discontinuance of emissions when such emissions and weather combine to create conditions imminently dangerous to public health and safety.[ 1971 ex.s. c 194 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.94.710.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6020 - Air pollution episodes—Declaration of air pollution emergency by governor.

RCW 70A.15.6020 Air pollution episodes—Declaration of air pollution emergency by governor.Whenever the governor finds that emissions from the operation of one or more air contaminant sources is causing imminent danger to public health or safety, he or she may declare an air pollution emergency and may order the person or persons responsible for the operation of such air contaminant source or sources to reduce or discontinue emissions consistent with good operating practice, safe operating procedures, and source emission reduction plans, if any, adopted by the department of ecology or any local air pollution control authority to which the department of ecology has delegated authority to adopt emission reduction plans. Orders authorized by this section shall be in writing and may be issued without prior notice or hearing. In the absence of the governor, any findings, declarations, and orders authorized by this section may be made and issued by his or her authorized representative.[ 2012 c 117 § 410; 1971 ex.s. c 194 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.94.720.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6030 - Air pollution episodes—Restraining orders, temporary injunctions to enforce orders—Procedure.

RCW 70A.15.6030 Air pollution episodes—Restraining orders, temporary injunctions to enforce orders—Procedure.Whenever any order has been issued pursuant to RCW 70A.15.6000 through 70A.15.6040, the attorney general, upon request from the governor, the director of the department of ecology, an authorized representative of either, or the attorney for a local air pollution control authority upon request of the control officer, shall petition the superior court of the county in which is located the air contaminant source for which such order was issued for a temporary restraining order requiring the immediate reduction or discontinuance of emissions from such source.Upon request of the party to whom a temporary restraining order is directed, the court shall schedule a hearing thereon at its earliest convenience, at which time the court may withdraw the restraining order or grant such temporary injunction as is reasonably necessary to prevent injury to the public health or safety.[ 2020 c 20 § 1153; 1971 ex.s. c 194 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.94.725.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6040 - Air pollution episodes—Orders to be effective immediately.

RCW 70A.15.6040 Air pollution episodes—Orders to be effective immediately.Orders issued to declare any stage of an air pollution episode avoidance plan under RCW 70A.15.6010, and to declare an air pollution emergency, under RCW 70A.15.6020, and orders to persons responsible for the operation of an air contaminant source to reduce or discontinue emissions, according to RCW 70A.15.6010 and 70A.15.6020 shall be effective immediately and shall not be stayed pending completion of review.[ 2020 c 20 § 1154; 1971 ex.s. c 194 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.94.730.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6050 - Plans approved pursuant to federal clean air act—Enforcement authority.

RCW 70A.15.6050 Plans approved pursuant to federal clean air act—Enforcement authority.Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, except RCW 70A.15.5120 through 70A.15.5150, the department of ecology, upon its approval of any plan (or part thereof) required or permitted under the federal clean air act, shall have the authority to enforce all regulatory provisions within such plan (or part thereof): PROVIDED, That departmental enforcement of any such provision which is within the power of an activated authority to enforce shall be initiated only, when with respect to any source, the authority is not enforcing the provisions and then only after written notice is given the authority.[ 2020 c 20 § 1155; 1973 1st ex.s. c 193 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.94.785.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6200 - Legislative declaration—Intent.

RCW 70A.15.6200 Legislative declaration—Intent.The legislature recognizes that:(1) Acid deposition resulting from commercial, industrial or other emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides pose a threat to the delicate balance of the state's ecological systems, particularly in alpine lakes that are known to be highly sensitive to acidification;(2) Failure to act promptly and decisively to mitigate or eliminate this danger may soon result in untold and irreparable damage to the fish, forest, wildlife, agricultural, water, and recreational resources of this state;(3) There is a direct correlation between emissions of sulphur dioxides and nitrogen oxides and increases in acid deposition;(4) Acidification is cumulative; and(5) Once an environment is acidified, it is difficult, if not impossible, to restore the natural balance.It is therefore the intent of the legislature to provide for early detection of acidification and the resulting environmental degradation through continued monitoring of acid deposition levels and trends, and major source changes, so that the legislature can take any necessary action to prevent environmental degradation resulting from acid deposition.[ 1985 c 456 § 1; 1984 c 277 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.94.800.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6210 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.15.6210 Definitions.As used in RCW 70A.15.6200 through 70A.15.6220, the following terms have the following meanings.(1) "Acid deposition" means wet or dry deposition from the atmosphere of chemical compounds with a pH of less than 5.6.(2) "Critical level of acid deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification" means the level at which irreparable damage may occur unless corrective action is taken.[ 2020 c 20 § 1156; 1985 c 456 § 2; 1984 c 277 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.94.805.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6220 - Monitoring by department of ecology.

RCW 70A.15.6220 Monitoring by department of ecology.The department of ecology shall maintain a program of periodic monitoring of acid rain deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification to ensure early detection of acidification and environmental degradation.[ 1987 c 505 § 61; 1985 c 456 § 5; 1984 c 277 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.94.820.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6230 - Emission credits banking program—Amount of credit.

RCW 70A.15.6230 Emission credits banking program—Amount of credit.The department of ecology and the local boards may implement an emission credits banking program. For the purposes of this section, an emission credits banking program means a program whereby an air contaminant source which reduces emissions of a given air contaminant by an amount greater than that required by applicable law, regulation, or order is granted credit for a given amount, which credit shall be administered by a credit bank operated by the appropriate agency. The amount of the credit shall be determined by the department or local board with jurisdiction, but it shall be less than the amount of the emissions reduction. The credit may be used, traded, sold, or otherwise expended for purposes established by regulation of state or local agencies consistent with the provisions of the prevention of significant deterioration program under RCW 70A.15.6240, the bubble program under RCW 70A.15.2240, and the new source review program under RCW 70A.15.2210, if there will be no net adverse impact on air quality.[ 2020 c 20 § 1157; 1984 c 164 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.94.850.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6240 - Department of ecology may accept delegation of programs.

RCW 70A.15.6240 Department of ecology may accept delegation of programs.The department of ecology may accept delegation of programs as provided for in the federal clean air act. Subject to federal approval, the department may, in turn, delegate such programs to the local authority with jurisdiction in a given area.[ 1991 c 199 § 312; 1984 c 164 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.94.860.]NOTES:Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6250 - Evaluation of information on acid deposition in Pacific Northwest—Establishment of critical levels—Notification of legislature.

RCW 70A.15.6250 Evaluation of information on acid deposition in Pacific Northwest—Establishment of critical levels—Notification of legislature.The department of ecology, in consultation with the appropriate committees of the house of representatives and of the senate, shall:(1) Continue evaluation of information and research on acid deposition in the Pacific Northwest region;(2) Establish critical levels of acid deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification; and(3) Notify the legislature if acid deposition or lake, stream, and soil acidification reaches the levels established under subsection (2) of this section.[ 1991 c 199 § 313; 1985 c 456 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.94.875.]NOTES:Finding—1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.15.6260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.15 - Washington Clean Air Act.|70A.15.6260 - Establishment of critical deposition and acidification levels—Considerations.

RCW 70A.15.6260 Establishment of critical deposition and acidification levels—Considerations.In establishing critical levels of acid deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification, the department of ecology shall consider:(1) Current acid deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification levels;(2) Changes in acid deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification levels;(3) Effects of acid deposition and lake, stream, and soil acidification on the environment; and(4) The need to prevent environmental degradation.[ 1985 c 456 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.94.880.]