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WA Rev Code § 70A.218.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.030 - Voluntary reduction plan—Fees.

RCW 70A.218.030 Voluntary reduction plan—Fees.Hazardous waste generators and hazardous substance users required to prepare plans under RCW 70A.214.110 shall pay an annual fee to support implementation of RCW 70A.214.110 and 70A.214.040. These fees are to be used by the department, subject to appropriation, for plan review, technical assistance to facilities that are required to prepare plans, other activities related to plan development and implementation, and associated indirect costs. The total fees collected under this subsection shall not exceed the department's costs of implementing RCW 70A.214.110 and 70A.214.040 and shall not exceed one million dollars per year. The annual fee for a facility shall not exceed ten thousand dollars per year. Any facility that generates less than two thousand six hundred forty pounds of hazardous waste per waste generation site in the previous calendar year shall be exempt from the fee imposed by this section. The annual fee for a facility generating at least two thousand six hundred forty pounds but not more than four thousand pounds of hazardous waste per waste generation site in the previous calendar year shall not exceed fifty dollars. A person that develops a plan covering more than one interrelated facility as provided for in RCW 70A.214.110 shall be assessed fees only for the number of plans prepared. The department shall adopt a fee schedule by rule after consultation with typical affected businesses and other interested parties. Hazardous waste generated and recycled for beneficial use, including initial amount of hazardous substances introduced into a process and subsequently recycled for beneficial use, shall not be used in the calculations of hazardous waste generated for purposes of this section.The annual fee imposed by this section shall be first due on July 1st of the year prior to the year that the facility is required to prepare a plan, and by July 1st of each year thereafter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1223; 1994 c 136 § 3; 1990 c 114 § 13. Formerly RCW 70.95E.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.040 - Fees—Generally.

RCW 70A.218.040 Fees—Generally.On an annual basis, the department shall adjust the fees provided for in RCW 70A.218.020 and 70A.218.030, including the maximum annual fee, and maximum total fees, by conducting the calculation in subsection (1) of this section and taking the actions set forth in subsection (2) of this section:(1) In November of each year, the fees, annual fee, and maximum total fees imposed in RCW 70A.218.020 and 70A.218.030, or as subsequently adjusted by this section, shall be multiplied by a factor equal to the most current quarterly "price deflator" available, divided by the "price deflator" used in the numerator the previous year. However, the "price deflator" used in the denominator for the first adjustment shall be defined by the second quarter "price deflator" for 1990.(2) Each year by March 1st the fee schedule, as adjusted in subsection (1) of this section will be published. The department will round the published fees to the nearest dollar.[ 2020 c 20 § 1224; 1990 c 114 § 14. Formerly RCW 70.95E.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.050 - Administration of fees.

RCW 70A.218.050 Administration of fees.In administration of this chapter for the enforcement and collection of the fees due and owing under RCW 70A.218.020 and 70A.218.030, the department may apply RCW 43.17.240.[ 2020 c 20 § 1225; 1995 c 207 § 3; 1994 c 136 § 4; 1990 c 114 § 15. Formerly RCW 70.95E.050.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 207: See note following RCW 70A.218.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.060 - Hazardous waste assistance account.

RCW 70A.218.060 Hazardous waste assistance account.The hazardous waste assistance account is hereby created in the state treasury. The following moneys shall be deposited into the hazardous waste assistance account:(1) Those revenues which are raised by the fees imposed under RCW 70A.218.020 and 70A.218.030;(2) Penalties and surcharges collected under chapter 70A.214 RCW and this chapter; and(3) Any other moneys appropriated or transferred to the account by the legislature. Moneys in the hazardous waste assistance account may be spent only for the purposes of this chapter following legislative appropriation.[ 2020 c 20 § 1226; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 75; 1990 c 114 § 18. Formerly RCW 70.95E.080.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.070 - Technical assistance and compliance education—Grants.

RCW 70A.218.070 Technical assistance and compliance education—Grants.The department may use funds in the hazardous waste assistance account to provide technical assistance and compliance education assistance to hazardous substance users and waste generators, to provide grants to local governments, and for administration of this chapter.Technical assistance may include the activities authorized under chapter 70A.214 RCW and RCW 70A.300.290 to encourage hazardous waste reduction and hazardous use reduction and the assistance provided for by RCW 70A.300.140(2).Compliance education may include the activities authorized under RCW 70A.300.140(2) to train local agency officials and to inform hazardous substance users and hazardous waste generators and owners and operators of hazardous waste management facilities of the requirements of chapter 70A.300 RCW and related federal laws and regulations. To the extent practicable, the department shall contract with private businesses to provide compliance education.Grants to local governments shall be used for small quantity generator technical assistance and compliance education components of their moderate risk waste plans as required by RCW 70A.300.350.[ 2020 c 20 § 1227; 1995 c 207 § 4; 1990 c 114 § 19. Formerly RCW 70.95E.090.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 207: See note following RCW 70A.218.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.080 - Exclusion from chapter.

RCW 70A.218.080 Exclusion from chapter.Nothing in this chapter relates to radioactive wastes or substances composed of both radioactive and hazardous components, and the department is precluded from using the funds of the hazardous waste assistance account for the regulation and control of such wastes.[ 1990 c 114 § 20. Formerly RCW 70.95E.100.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.220.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.220 - Labeling of Plastics.|70A.220.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.220.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Container," unless otherwise specified, refers to "rigid plastic container" or "plastic bottle" as those terms are defined in this section.(2) "Distributors" means those persons engaged in the distribution of packaged goods for sale in the state of Washington, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.(3) "Label" means a molded, imprinted, or raised symbol on or near the bottom of a plastic container or bottle.(4) "Person" means an individual, sole proprietor, partnership, association, or other legal entity.(5) "Plastic" means a material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that can be shaped by flow.(6) "Plastic bottle" means a plastic container intended for single use that has a neck that is smaller than the body of the container, accepts a screw-type, snap cap, or other closure and has a capacity of sixteen fluid ounces or more, but less than five gallons.(7) "Rigid plastic container" means a formed or molded container, other than a bottle, intended for single use, composed predominantly of plastic resin, and having a relatively inflexible finite shape or form with a capacity of eight ounces or more but less than five gallons.[ 1991 c 319 § 103. Formerly RCW 70.95F.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.220.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.220 - Labeling of Plastics.|70A.220.020 - Plastic bottle or rigid plastic container—Labeling requirements.

RCW 70A.220.020 Plastic bottle or rigid plastic container—Labeling requirements.Except as provided in RCW 70A.220.030(2), after January 1, 1992, no person may distribute, sell, or offer for sale in this state a plastic bottle or rigid plastic container unless the container is labeled with a code identifying the appropriate resin type used to produce the structure of the container. The numbers and letters used shall be as follows:(a) [(1)] 1.= PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)(b) [(2)] 2.= HDPE (high density polyethylene)(c) [(3)] 3.= V (vinyl) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride)(d) [(4)] 4.= LDPE (low density polyethylene)(e) [(5)] 5.= PP (polypropylene)(f) [(6)] 6.= PS (polystyrene)(g) [(7)] 7.= OTHER[ 2021 c 313 § 18; 2020 c 20 § 1228; 1991 c 319 § 104. Formerly RCW 70.95F.020.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.220.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.220 - Labeling of Plastics.|70A.220.030 - Violations, penalty.

RCW 70A.220.030 Violations, penalty.(1) A person who, after written notice from the department, violates RCW 70A.220.020 is subject to a civil penalty of fifty dollars for each violation up to a maximum of five hundred dollars and may be enjoined from continuing violations. Each distribution constitutes a separate offense.(2) Retailers and distributors shall have two years from May 21, 1991, to clear current inventory, delivered or received and held in their possession as of May 21, 1991.[ 2020 c 20 § 1229; 1991 c 319 § 105. Formerly RCW 70.95F.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.005 - Finding.

RCW 70A.222.005 Finding.The legislature finds and declares that:(1) The management of solid waste can pose a wide range of hazards to public health and safety and to the environment;(2) Packaging comprises a significant percentage of the overall solid waste stream;(3) The presence of heavy metals in packaging is a part of the total concern in light of their likely presence in emissions or ash when packaging is incinerated, or in leachate when packaging is landfilled;(4) Lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium, on the basis of available scientific and medical evidence, are of particular concern;(5) The intent of this chapter is to achieve a reduction in toxicity without impeding or discouraging the expanded use of postconsumer materials in the production of packaging and its components.[ 1991 c 319 § 106. Formerly RCW 70.95G.005.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.222.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Food package" means a package or packaging component that is intended for direct food contact and is comprised, in substantial part, of paper, paperboard, or other materials originally derived from plant fibers.(2) "Manufacturer" means a person, firm, partnership, organization, joint venture, or corporation that applies a package to a product for distribution or sale.(3) "Package" means a container providing a means of marketing, protecting, or handling a product and shall include a unit package, an intermediate package, and a shipping container. "Package" also means and includes unsealed receptacles such as carrying cases, crates, cups, pails, rigid foil and other trays, wrappers and wrapping films, bags, and tubs.(4) "Packaging component" means an individual assembled part of a package such as, but not limited to, any interior or exterior blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, exterior strapping, coatings, closures, inks, and labels.(5) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS chemicals" means, for the purposes of food packaging, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.(6) "Safer alternative" means an alternative substance or chemical, demonstrated by an alternatives assessment, that meets improved hazard and exposure considerations and can be practicably and economically substituted for the original chemical.[ 2018 c 138 § 1; 1991 c 319 § 107. Formerly RCW 70.95G.010.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.020 - Concentration levels.

RCW 70A.222.020 Concentration levels.The sum of the concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium present in any package or packaging component shall not exceed the following:(1) Six hundred parts per million by weight effective July 1, 1993;(2) Two hundred fifty parts per million by weight effective July 1, 1994; and(3) One hundred parts per million by weight effective July 1, 1995.This section shall apply only to lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium that has been intentionally introduced as an element during manufacturing or distribution.[ 1992 c 131 § 1; 1991 c 319 § 108. Formerly RCW 70.95G.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.030 - Exemptions.

RCW 70A.222.030 Exemptions.All packages and packaging components shall be subject to this chapter except the following:(1) Those packages or package components with a code indicating date of manufacture that were manufactured prior to May 21, 1991;(2) Those packages or packaging components that have been purchased by, delivered to, or are possessed by a retailer on or before twenty-four months following May 21, 1991, to permit opportunity to clear existing inventory of the proscribed packaging material;(3) Those packages or packaging components to which lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium have been added in the manufacturing, forming, printing, or distribution process in order to comply with health or safety requirements of federal law or for which there is no feasible alternative; or(4) Those packages and packaging components that would not exceed the maximum contaminant levels set forth in RCW 70A.222.020(1) but for the addition of postconsumer materials; and provided that the exemption for this subsection shall expire six years after May 21, 1991.[ 2020 c 20 § 1230; 1991 c 319 § 109. Formerly RCW 70.95G.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.040 - Certificate of compliance.

RCW 70A.222.040 Certificate of compliance.A certificate of compliance stating that a package or packaging component is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be developed by its manufacturer. For food packaging, a manufacturer shall develop a compliance certificate by the date of a prohibition taking effect under RCW 70A.222.070. If compliance is achieved under the exemption or exemptions provided in RCW 70A.222.030, the certificate shall state the specific basis upon which the exemption is claimed. The certificate of compliance shall be signed by an authorized official of the manufacturing company. The certificate of compliance shall be kept on file by the manufacturer for as long as the package or packaging component is in use, and for three years from the date of the last sale or distribution by the manufacturer. Certificates of compliance, or copies thereof, shall be furnished to the department of ecology upon request within sixty days. If manufacturers are required under any other state statute to provide a certificate of compliance, one certificate may be developed containing all required information.If the manufacturer or supplier of the package or packaging component reformulates or creates a new package or packaging component, the manufacturer shall develop an amended or new certificate of compliance for the reformulated or new package or packaging component.[ 2020 c 20 § 1231; 2018 c 138 § 3; 1991 c 319 § 110. Formerly RCW 70.95G.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.050 - Certificate of compliance—Public access.

RCW 70A.222.050 Certificate of compliance—Public access.Requests from a member of the public for any certificate of compliance shall be:(1) Made in writing to the department of ecology;(2) Made specific as to package or packaging component information requested; and(3) Responded to by the department of ecology within ninety days.[ 1991 c 319 § 111. Formerly RCW 70.95G.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.222.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.|70A.222.060 - Prohibition of sale of package.

RCW 70A.222.060 Prohibition of sale of package.The department of ecology may prohibit the sale of any package for which a manufacturer has failed to respond to a request by the department for a certificate of compliance within the allotted period of time pursuant to RCW 70A.222.040.[ 2020 c 20 § 1232; 1991 c 319 § 112. Formerly RCW 70.95G.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.224.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.224 - Used Oil Recycling.|70A.224.005 - Finding.

RCW 70A.224.005 Finding.(1) The legislature finds that:(a) Millions of gallons of used oil are generated each year in this state, and used oil is a valuable petroleum resource that can be recycled;(b) The improper collection, transportation, recycling, use, or disposal of used oil contributes to the pollution of air, water, and land, and endangers public health and welfare;(c) The private sector is a vital resource in the collection and recycling of used oil and should be involved in its collection and recycling whenever practicable.(2) In light of the harmful consequences of improper disposal and use of used oil, and its value as a resource, the legislature declares that the collection, recycling, and reuse of used oil is in the public interest.(3) The department, when appropriate, should promote the rerefining of used oil in its grants, public education, regulatory, and other programs.[ 1991 c 319 § 301. Formerly RCW 70.95I.005.]NOTES:Hazardous waste: Chapter 70A.214 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 70A.224.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.224 - Used Oil Recycling.|70A.224.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.224.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of ecology.(2) "Local government" means a city or county developing a local hazardous waste plan under RCW 70A.300.350.(3) "Lubricating oil" means any oil designed for use in, or maintenance of, a vehicle, including, but not limited to, motor oil, gear oil, and hydraulic oil. "Lubricating oil" does not mean petroleum hydrocarbons with a flash point below one hundred degrees Centigrade.(4) "Public used oil collection site" means a site where a used oil collection tank has been placed for the purpose of collecting household generated used oil. "Public used oil collection site" also means a vehicle designed or operated to collect used oil from the public.(5) "Rerefining used oil" means the reclaiming of base lube stock from used oil for use again in the production of lube stock. Rerefining used oil does not mean combustion or landfilling.(6) "Used oil" means (a) lubricating fluids that have been removed from an engine crankcase, transmission, gearbox, hydraulic device, or differential of an automobile, bus, truck, vessel, plane, heavy equipment, or machinery powered by an internal combustion engine; (b) any oil that has been refined from crude oil, used, and as a result of use, has been contaminated with physical or chemical impurities; and (c) any oil that has been refined from crude oil and, as a consequence of extended storage, spillage, or contamination, is no longer useful to the original purchaser. "Used oil" does not include used oil to which hazardous wastes have been added.(7) "Vehicle" includes every device physically capable of being moved upon a public or private highway, road, street, watercourse, or trail, and in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public or private highway, road, street, watercourse, or trail, except devices moved by human or animal power.[ 2020 c 20 § 1233; 1991 c 319 § 302. Formerly RCW 70.95I.010.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
WA Rev Code § 70A.224.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.224 - Used Oil Recycling.|70A.224.020 - Used oil recycling element.

RCW 70A.224.020 Used oil recycling element.(1) Each local government and its local hazardous waste plan under RCW 70A.300.350 is required to include a used oil recycling element. This element shall include:(a) A plan to reach the local goals for household used oil recycling established by the local government and the department under RCW 70A.224.030. The plan shall, to the maximum extent possible, incorporate voluntary agreements with the private sector and state agencies to provide sites for the collection of used oil. Where provided, the plan shall also incorporate residential collection of used oil;(b) A plan for enforcing the sign and container ordinances required by RCW 70A.224.040;(c) A plan for public education on used oil recycling;(d) A plan for addressing best management practices as provided for under RCW 70A.224.030; and(e) An estimate of funding needed to implement the requirements of this chapter. This estimate shall include a budget reserve for disposal of contaminated oil detected at any public used oil collection site administered by the local government.(2) By July 1, 1993, each local government or combination of contiguous local governments shall submit its used oil recycling element to the department. The department shall approve or disapprove the used oil recycling element by January 1, 1994, or within ninety days of submission, whichever is later. The department shall approve or disapprove the used oil recycling element if it determines that the element is consistent with this chapter and the guidelines developed by the department under RCW 70A.224.030.(3) Each local government, or combination of contiguous local governments, shall submit an annual statement to the department describing the number of used oil collection sites and the quantity of household used oil recycled for the jurisdiction during the previous calendar year. The first statement shall be due April 1, 1994. Subsequent statements shall be due April 1st of each year.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a city or county to construct or operate a public used oil collection site.[ 2020 c 20 § 1234; 2014 c 173 § 1; 1991 c 319 § 303. Formerly RCW 70.95I.020.]