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WA Rev Code § 70A.390.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.390 - Radioactive Waste Storage and Transportation Act of 1980.|70A.390.050 - Violations—Penalties—Injunctions—Jurisdiction and venue—Fees and costs.

RCW 70A.390.050 Violations—Penalties—Injunctions—Jurisdiction and venue—Fees and costs.(1) A violation of or failure to comply with the provisions of RCW 70A.390.030 or 70A.390.040 is a gross misdemeanor.(2) Any person or entity that violates or fails to comply with the provisions of RCW 70A.390.030 or 70A.390.040 is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for each violation or failure to comply.(3) Each day upon which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation for the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) of this section.(4) Any person or entity violating this chapter may be enjoined from continuing the violation. The attorney general or any person residing in the state of Washington may bring an action to enjoin violations of this chapter, on his or her own behalf and on the behalf of all persons similarly situated. Such action may be maintained in the person's own name or in the name of the state of Washington. No bond may be required as a condition to obtaining any injunctive relief. The superior courts have jurisdiction over actions brought under this section, and venue shall lie in the county of the plaintiff's residence, in the county in which the violation is alleged to occur, or in Thurston county. In addition to other relief, the court in its discretion may award attorney's and expert witness fees and costs of the suit to a party who demonstrates that a violation of this chapter has occurred.[ 2020 c 20 § 1270; 1981 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 383, approved November 4, 1980). Formerly RCW 70.99.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.390.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.390 - Radioactive Waste Storage and Transportation Act of 1980.|70A.390.060 - Interstate compact for regional storage.

RCW 70A.390.060 Interstate compact for regional storage.Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the state of Washington may enter into an interstate compact, which will become effective upon ratification by a majority of both houses of the United States Congress, to provide for the regional storage of radioactive wastes.[ 1981 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 383, approved November 4, 1980). Formerly RCW 70.99.060.]NOTES:Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management: Chapter 70A.380 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 70A.390.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.390 - Radioactive Waste Storage and Transportation Act of 1980.|70A.390.900 - Construction—1981 c 1.

RCW 70A.390.900 Construction—1981 c 1.This chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the individual citizens of the state of Washington.[ 1981 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 383, approved November 4, 1980). Formerly RCW 70.99.900.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.390.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.390 - Radioactive Waste Storage and Transportation Act of 1980.|70A.390.901 - Short title.

RCW 70A.390.901 Short title.This act may be known as the Radioactive Waste Storage and Transportation Act of 1980.[ 1981 c 1 § 9 (Initiative Measure No. 383, approved November 4, 1980). Formerly RCW 70.99.910.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.400.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.400 - Firefighting Agents and Equipment—Toxic Chemical Use.|70A.400.005 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.400.005 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Chemical plant" has the same meaning as in WAC 296-24-33001, as that section existed as of January 1, 2018.(2) "Class B firefighting foam" means foams designed for flammable liquid fires.(3) "Department" means the department of ecology.(4) "Firefighting personal protective equipment" means any clothing designed, intended, or marketed to be worn by firefighting personnel in the performance of their duties, designed with the intent for the use in fire and rescue activities, including jackets, pants, shoes, gloves, helmets, and respiratory equipment.(5) "Local governments" includes any county, city, town, fire district, regional fire protection authority, or other special purpose district that provides firefighting services.(6) "Manufacturer" includes any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, organization, joint venture, importer, or domestic distributor of firefighting agents or firefighting equipment. For the purposes of this subsection, "importer" means the owner of the product.(7) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS chemicals" means, for the purposes of firefighting agents and firefighting equipment, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.[ 2018 c 286 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.75A.005.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
WA Rev Code § 70A.400.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.400 - Firefighting Agents and Equipment—Toxic Chemical Use.|70A.400.010 - Discharge or use for training purposes of certain class B firefighting foam prohibited.

RCW 70A.400.010 Discharge or use for training purposes of certain class B firefighting foam prohibited.Beginning July 1, 2018, a person, local government, or state agency may not discharge or otherwise use for training purposes class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals.[ 2018 c 286 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.75A.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.400.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.400 - Firefighting Agents and Equipment—Toxic Chemical Use.|70A.400.030 - Sale of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS chemicals—Written notice to purchaser required—Retention.

RCW 70A.400.030 Sale of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS chemicals—Written notice to purchaser required—Retention.(1) Beginning July 1, 2018, a manufacturer or other person that sells firefighting personal protective equipment to any person, local government, or state agency must provide written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale if the firefighting personal protective equipment contains PFAS chemicals. The written notice must include a statement that the firefighting personal protective equipment contains PFAS chemicals and the reason PFAS chemicals are added to the equipment.(2) The manufacturer or person selling firefighting personal protective equipment and the purchaser of the equipment must retain the notice on file for at least three years from the date of the transaction. Upon the request of the department, a person, manufacturer, or purchaser must furnish the notice, or written copies, and associated sales documentation to the department within sixty days.[ 2018 c 286 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.75A.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.400.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.400 - Firefighting Agents and Equipment—Toxic Chemical Use.|70A.400.040 - Manufacturer of restricted class B firefighting foam—Notification to sellers—Recall of prohibited products.

RCW 70A.400.040 Manufacturer of restricted class B firefighting foam—Notification to sellers—Recall of prohibited products.(1) A manufacturer of class B firefighting foam restricted under RCW 70A.400.020 must notify, in writing, persons that sell the manufacturer's products in this state about the provisions of this chapter no less than one year prior to the effective date of the restrictions.(2) A manufacturer that produces, sells, or distributes a class B firefighting foam prohibited under RCW 70A.400.020 shall recall the product and reimburse the retailer or any other purchaser for the product.[ 2020 c 20 § 1067; 2018 c 286 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.75A.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.400.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.400 - Firefighting Agents and Equipment—Toxic Chemical Use.|70A.400.050 - Class B firefighting foam/firefighting personal protective equipment—Certificate of compliance—Department duties.

RCW 70A.400.050 Class B firefighting foam/firefighting personal protective equipment—Certificate of compliance—Department duties.(1) The department may request a certificate of compliance from a manufacturer of class B firefighting foam or firefighting personal protective equipment. A certificate of compliance attests that a manufacturer's product or products meets the requirements of this chapter.(2) Beginning July 1, 2018, the department shall assist the department of enterprise services, other state agencies, fire protection districts, and other local governments to avoid purchasing or using class B firefighting foams to which PFAS chemicals have been intentionally added. The department shall assist the department of enterprise services, other state agencies, fire protection districts, and other local governments to give priority and preference to the purchase of firefighting personal protective equipment that does not contain PFAS chemicals.[ 2018 c 286 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.75A.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.400.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.400 - Firefighting Agents and Equipment—Toxic Chemical Use.|70A.400.060 - Penalties.

RCW 70A.400.060 Penalties.A manufacturer of class B firefighting foam in violation of RCW 70A.400.020 or 70A.400.040 or a person in violation of RCW 70A.400.010 or 70A.400.030 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation in the case of a first offense. Manufacturers, local governments, or persons that are repeat violators are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each repeat offense. Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the model toxics control operating account created in RCW 70A.305.180.[ 2020 c 20 § 1068; 2019 c 422 § 403; 2018 c 286 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.75A.060.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—2019 c 422: See notes following RCW 82.21.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.005 - Findings.

RCW 70A.405.005 Findings.Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been used extensively as flame retardants in a large number of common household products for the past thirty years. Studies on animals show that PBDEs can impact the developing brain, affecting behavior and learning after birth and into adulthood, making exposure to fetuses and children a particular concern. Levels of PBDEs are increasing in people, and in the environment, particularly in North America. Because people can be exposed to these chemicals through house dust and indoor air as well as through food, it is important to phase out their use in common household products, provided that effective flame retardants that are safer and technically feasible are available at a reasonable cost.[ 2007 c 65 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.76.005.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.020 - Manufacture, sale, or distribution of noncomestible products containing PBDEs—Exemptions.

RCW 70A.405.020 Manufacture, sale, or distribution of noncomestible products containing PBDEs—Exemptions.After January 1, 2008, no person may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in this state noncomestible products containing PBDEs. Exemptions from the prohibition in this section are limited to the following:(1) Products containing deca-bde, except as provided in RCW 70A.405.030;(2) The sale or distribution of any used transportation vehicle manufactured before January 1, 2008, with component parts containing PBDEs;(3) The sale or distribution of any used transportation vehicle parts or new transportation vehicle parts manufactured before January 1, 2008, that contain PBDEs;(4) The manufacture, sale, repair, distribution, maintenance, refurbishment, or modification of equipment containing PBDEs and used primarily for military or federally funded space program applications. The exemption in this subsection (4) does not cover consumer-based goods with broad applicability;(5) Federal aviation administration fire worthiness requirements and recommendations;(6) The manufacture, sale, repair, distribution, maintenance, refurbishment, or modification of any new raw material or component part used in a transportation vehicle with component parts, including original spare parts, containing deca-bde;(7) The use of commercial deca-bde in the maintenance, refurbishment, or modification of transportation equipment;(8) The sale or distribution of any product containing PBDEs that has been previously owned, purchased, or sold in commerce, provided it was manufactured before the effective date of the prohibition;(9) The manufacture, sale, or distribution of any new product or product component consisting of recycled or used materials containing deca-bde;(10) The sale or purchase of any previously owned product containing PBDEs made in casual or isolated sales as defined in RCW 82.04.040 and to sales by nonprofit organizations;(11) The manufacture, sale, or distribution of new carpet cushion made from recycled foam containing less than one-tenth of one percent penta-bde; and(12) Medical devices.[ 2020 c 20 § 1069; 2007 c 65 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.76.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.040 - Fire safety committee.

RCW 70A.405.040 Fire safety committee.(1) The fire safety committee is created for the exclusive purpose of finding whether an alternative identified under RCW 70A.405.030(2)(b) meets applicable fire safety standards.(2) A majority vote of the members of the fire safety committee constitutes a finding that an alternative meets applicable fire safety standards.(3) The fire safety committee consists of the following members:(a) A representative from the department, who shall chair the fire safety committee, and serve as an ex officio nonvoting member.(b) Five voting members, appointed by the governor, as follows:(i) A representative of the office of the state fire marshal;(ii) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of fire chiefs;(iii) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of fire commissioners;(iv) A representative of a recognized statewide council, affiliated with an international association representing the interests of firefighters; and(v) A representative of a statewide association representing the interests of volunteer firefighters.[ 2020 c 20 § 1071; 2007 c 65 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.76.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.050 - Departments review of commercial deca-bde alternatives and effects of PBDEs in waste stream—Publication.

RCW 70A.405.050 Departments review of commercial deca-bde alternatives and effects of PBDEs in waste stream—Publication.The department and the department of health shall review risk assessments, scientific studies, and other relevant findings regarding alternatives to the use of commercial deca-bde in products not directly addressed in this chapter. If a flame retardant that is safer and technically feasible becomes available, the department shall convene the fire safety committee created in RCW 70A.405.040. The fire safety committee and the state fire marshal shall proceed as required in RCW 70A.405.030(2)(c) to determine if the identified alternative meets applicable fire safety standards. The department and the department of health shall also review risk assessments, scientific studies, and other findings regarding the potential effect of PBDEs in the waste stream. By December 31st of the year in which the finding is made, the department must publish the information required by this section in the Washington State Register and present it in a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature.[ 2020 c 20 § 1072; 2007 c 65 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.76.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.060 - Exclusions from chapter—Transportation and storage.

RCW 70A.405.060 Exclusions from chapter—Transportation and storage.Nothing in this chapter restricts the ability of a manufacturer, importer, or distributor from transporting products containing PBDEs through the state or storing the products in the state for later distribution outside the state.[ 2007 c 65 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.76.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.070 - Notification to sellers.

RCW 70A.405.070 Notification to sellers.A manufacturer of products containing PBDEs that are restricted under this chapter must notify persons that sell the manufacturer's products in this state about the provisions of this chapter no less than ninety days prior to the effective date of the restrictions.[ 2007 c 65 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.76.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.080 - Assistance to state agencies.

RCW 70A.405.080 Assistance to state agencies.The department shall assist state agencies to give priority and preference to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain PBDEs.[ 2007 c 65 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.76.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.090 - Retailers—Liability—Existing stock.

RCW 70A.405.090 Retailers—Liability—Existing stock.(1) Retailers who unknowingly sell products prohibited under RCW 70A.405.020 or 70A.405.030 are not liable under this chapter.(2) In-state retailers in possession of products on the date that restrictions on the sale of the products become effective under RCW 70A.405.020 or 70A.405.030 may exhaust their existing stock through sales to the public.(3) The department must assist in-state retailers in identifying potential products containing PBDEs.(4) If a retailer unknowingly possesses products that are prohibited for sale under RCW 70A.405.020 or 70A.405.030 and the manufacturer does not recall the products as required under RCW 70A.405.100(2), the retailer may exhaust its existing stock through sales to the public. However, no additional prohibited stock may be sold or offered for sale.[ 2020 c 20 § 1073; 2007 c 65 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.76.090.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.100 - Enforcement—Achieving compliance with chapter—Enforcement sequence—Recall—Penalties.

RCW 70A.405.100 Enforcement—Achieving compliance with chapter—Enforcement sequence—Recall—Penalties.(1) Enforcement of this chapter must rely on notification and information exchange between the department and manufacturers. The department must achieve compliance with this chapter using the following enforcement sequence:(a) Before the effective date of the product prohibition in RCW 70A.405.020 or 70A.405.030, the department must prepare and distribute information to in-state manufacturers and out-of-state manufacturers, to the maximum extent practicable, to assist them in identifying products prohibited for manufacture, sale, or distribution under this chapter.(b) The department may request a certificate of compliance from a manufacturer. A certificate of compliance attests that a manufacturer's product or products meets the requirements of this chapter.(c) The department may issue a warning letter to a manufacturer that produces, sells, or distributes prohibited products in violation of this chapter. The department must offer information or other appropriate assistance to the manufacturer in complying with this chapter. If, after one year, compliance is not achieved, penalties may be assessed under subsection (3) of this section.(2) A manufacturer that knowingly produces, sells, or distributes a product prohibited from manufacture, sale, or distribution in this state under this chapter must recall the product and reimburse the retailer or any other purchaser for the product and any applicable shipping and handling for returning the products.(3) A manufacturer of products containing PBDEs in violation of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation in the case of a first offense. Manufacturers who are repeat violators are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each repeat offense. Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the model toxics control operating account created in RCW 70A.305.180.[ 2020 c 20 § 1074; 2019 c 422 § 404; 2007 c 65 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.76.100.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—2019 c 422: See notes following RCW 82.21.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.405.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.405 - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers—Flame Retardants.|70A.405.110 - Rules.

RCW 70A.405.110 Rules.The department may adopt rules to fully implement this chapter.[ 2007 c 65 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.76.110.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.410.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.410 - Detergent Phosphorus Content.|70A.410.005 - Finding.

RCW 70A.410.005 Finding.The legislature hereby finds and declares that:(1) Phosphorus loading of surface waters can stimulate the growth of weeds and algae, and that such growth can have adverse environmental, health, and aesthetic effects;(2) Household detergents contribute to phosphorus loading, and that a limit on detergents containing phosphorus can significantly reduce the discharge of phosphorus into the state's surface and ground waters;(3) Household detergents containing no or very low phosphorus are readily available and that over thirty percent of the United States population lives in areas with a ban on detergents containing phosphorus; (4) Phosphorus limits on household detergents can significantly reduce treatment costs at those sewage treatment facilities that remove phosphorus from the waste stream; and(5) While significant reductions of phosphorus from laundry detergent have been accomplished, similar progress in reducing phosphorus contributions from dishwashing detergents has not been achieved.It is therefore the intent of the legislature to impose a statewide limit on the phosphorus content of household detergents.[ 2006 c 223 § 1; 1993 c 118 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.95L.005.]