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WA Rev Code § 70A.214.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.214 - Waste Reduction.|70A.214.100 - Waste reduction and recycling awards program in K-12 public schools—Encouraging waste reduction and recycling in private schools.

RCW 70A.214.100 Waste reduction and recycling awards program in K-12 public schools—Encouraging waste reduction and recycling in private schools.The office of waste reduction shall develop, in consultation with the superintendent of public instruction, an awards program to achieve waste reduction and recycling in public schools, and to encourage waste reduction and recycling in private schools, grades kindergarten through high school. The office shall develop guidelines for program development and implementation. Each public school shall, and each private school may, implement a waste reduction and recycling program conforming to guidelines developed by the office.For the purpose of granting awards, the office may group all participating schools into not more than three classes, based upon student population, distance to markets for recyclable materials, and other criteria, as deemed appropriate by the office. Except as otherwise provided, five or more awards may be granted to each of the three classes. Each award shall be no more than five thousand dollars. Awards shall be granted each year to the schools that achieve the greatest levels of waste reduction and recycling. A single award of not less than five thousand dollars may be presented to the school having the best recycling program as measured by the total amount of materials recycled, including materials generated outside of the school. A single award of not less than five thousand dollars may be presented to the school having the best waste reduction program as determined by the office.The superintendent of public instruction shall distribute guidelines and other materials developed by the office to implement programs to reduce and recycle waste generated in administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, cafeterias, and maintenance operations.[ 2008 c 178 § 1; 1991 c 319 § 114; 1989 c 431 § 54. Formerly RCW 70.95C.120.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.214.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.214 - Waste Reduction.|70A.214.120 - Voluntary reduction plan—Exemption.

RCW 70A.214.120 Voluntary reduction plan—Exemption.A person required to prepare a plan under RCW 70A.214.110 because of the quantity of hazardous waste generated may petition the director to be excused from this requirement. The person must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that the quantity of hazardous waste generated was due to unique circumstances not likely to be repeated and that the person is unlikely to generate sufficient hazardous waste to require a plan in the next five years.[ 2020 c 20 § 1217; 1990 c 114 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.95C.210.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.214.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.214 - Waste Reduction.|70A.214.140 - Appeal of department order or surcharge.

RCW 70A.214.140 Appeal of department order or surcharge.A user or generator may appeal from a department order or a surcharge under RCW 70A.214.130 to the pollution control hearings board pursuant to chapter 43.21B RCW.[ 2020 c 20 § 1219; 1990 c 114 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.95C.230.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.214.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.214 - Waste Reduction.|70A.214.150 - Public inspection of plans, summaries, progress reports.

RCW 70A.214.150 Public inspection of plans, summaries, progress reports.(1) The department shall make available for public inspection any executive summary or annual progress report submitted to the department. Any hazardous substance user or hazardous waste generator required to prepare an executive summary or annual progress report who believes that disclosure of any information contained in the executive summary or annual progress report may adversely affect the competitive position of the user or generator may request the department pursuant to RCW 43.21A.160 to delete from the public record those portions of the executive summary or annual progress report that may affect the user's or generator's competitive position. The department shall not disclose any information contained in an executive summary or annual progress report pending a determination of whether the department will delete any information contained in the report from the public record.(2) Any ten persons residing within ten miles of a hazardous substance user or hazardous waste generator required to prepare a plan may file with the department a petition requesting the department to examine a plan to determine its adequacy. The department shall report its determination of adequacy to the petitioners and to the user or generator within a reasonable time. The department may deny a petition if the department has within the previous year determined the plan of the user or generator named in the petition to be adequate.(3) The department shall maintain a record of each plan, executive summary, or annual progress report it reviews, and a list of all plans, executive summaries, or annual progress reports the department has determined to be inadequate, including descriptions of corrective actions taken. This information shall be made available to the public.[ 1990 c 114 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.95C.240.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.214.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.214 - Waste Reduction.|70A.214.160 - Multimedia permit pilot program—Air, water, hazardous waste management.

RCW 70A.214.160 Multimedia permit pilot program—Air, water, hazardous waste management.(1) Not later than January 1, 1995, the department shall designate an industry type and up to ten individual facilities within that industry type to be the focus of a pilot multimedia program. The program shall be designed to coordinate department actions related to environmental permits, plans, approvals, certificates, registrations, technical assistance, and inspections. The program shall also investigate the feasibility of issuing facility-wide permits. The director shall determine the industry type and facilities based on:(a) A review of at least three industry types; and(b) Criteria which shall include at least the following factors:(i) The potential for the industry to serve as a statewide model for multimedia environmental programs including pollution prevention;(ii) Whether the industry type is subject to regulatory requirements relating to at least two of the following subject areas: Air quality, water quality, or hazardous waste management;(iii) The existence within the industry type of a range of business sizes; and(iv) Voluntary participation in the program.(2) In developing the program, the department shall consult with and seek the cooperation of the environmental protection agency.(3) For purposes of this section, "facility-wide permit" means a single multimedia permit issued by the department to the owner or operator of a facility incorporating the permits and any other relevant department approvals previously issued to the owner or operator or currently required by the department.[ 1998 c 245 § 134; 1994 c 248 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.95C.250.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 248: "If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned." [ 1994 c 248 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.216.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Certificate" means a certificate of competency issued by the director stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program.(2) "Department" means the department of ecology.(3) "Director" means the director of ecology.(4) "Incinerator" means a facility which has the primary purpose of burning or which is designed with the primary purpose of burning solid waste or solid waste derived fuel, but excludes facilities that have the primary purpose of burning hog fuel.(5) "Landfill" means a landfill as defined under RCW 70A.205.015.(6) "Owner" means, in the case of a town or city, the city or town acting through its chief executive officer or the lessee if operated pursuant to a lease or contract; in the case of a county, the chief elected official of the county legislative authority or the chief elected official's designee; in the case of a board of public utilities, association, municipality, or other public body, the president or chief elected official of the body or the president's or chief elected official's designee; in the case of a privately owned landfill or incinerator, the legal owner.(7) "Solid waste" means solid waste as defined under RCW 70A.205.015.[ 2020 c 20 § 1220; 1995 c 269 § 2801; 1989 c 431 § 65. Formerly RCW 70.95D.010.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.020 - Incineration facilities—Owner and operator certification requirements.

RCW 70A.216.020 Incineration facilities—Owner and operator certification requirements.(1) By January 1, 1992, the owner or operator of a solid waste incineration facility shall employ a certified operator. At a minimum, the individual on-site at a solid waste incineration facility who is designated by the owner as the operator in responsible charge of the operation and maintenance of the facility on a routine basis shall be certified by the department.(2) If a solid waste incinerator is operated on more than one daily shift, the operator in charge of each shift shall be certified.(3) Operators not required to be certified are encouraged to become certified on a voluntary basis.(4) The department shall adopt and enforce such rules as may be necessary for the administration of this section.[ 1989 c 431 § 66. Formerly RCW 70.95D.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.030 - Landfills—Owner and operator certification requirements.

RCW 70A.216.030 Landfills—Owner and operator certification requirements.(1) By January 1, 1992, the owner or operator of a landfill shall employ a certified landfill operator.(2) For each of the following types of landfills defined in existing regulations: Inert, demolition waste, problem waste, and municipal solid waste, the department shall adopt rules classifying all landfills in each class. The factors to be considered in the classification shall include, but not be limited to, the type and amount of waste in place and projected to be disposed of at the site, whether the landfill currently meets state and federal operating criteria, the location of the landfill, and such other factors as may be determined to affect the skill, knowledge, and experience required of an operator to operate the landfill in a manner protective of human health and the environment.(3) The rules shall identify the landfills in each class in which the owner or operator will be required to employ a certified landfill operator who is on-site at all times the landfill is operating. At a minimum, the rule shall require that owners and operators of landfills are required to employ a certified landfill operator who is on call at all times the landfill is operating.[ 1989 c 431 § 67. Formerly RCW 70.95D.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.050 - Ad hoc advisory committees.

RCW 70A.216.050 Ad hoc advisory committees.The director may establish ad hoc advisory committees, as necessary, to obtain advice and technical assistance on the certification of solid waste incinerator and landfill operators.[ 1995 c 269 § 2804. Formerly RCW 70.95D.051.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.060 - Revocation of certification.

RCW 70A.216.060 Revocation of certification.(1) The director may revoke a certificate:(a) If it were found to have been obtained by fraud or deceit;(b) For gross negligence in the operation of a solid waste incinerator or landfill;(c) For violating the requirements of this chapter or any lawful rule or order of the department; or(d) If the facility operated by the certified employee is operated in violation of state or federal environmental laws.(2) A person whose certificate is revoked under this section shall not be eligible to apply for a certificate for one year from the effective date of the final order of revocation.[ 1995 c 269 § 2802; 1989 c 431 § 70. Formerly RCW 70.95D.060.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.070 - Certification of inspectors.

RCW 70A.216.070 Certification of inspectors.Any person who is employed by a public agency to inspect the operation of a landfill or a solid waste incinerator to determine the compliance of the facility with state or local laws or rules shall be required to be certified in the same manner as an operator under this chapter.[ 1989 c 431 § 71. Formerly RCW 70.95D.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.080 - Authority of director.

RCW 70A.216.080 Authority of director.To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the director may:(1) Enter into agreements, contracts, or cooperative arrangements, under such terms and conditions as the director deems appropriate, with other state, federal, or interstate agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, or other organizations or individuals.(2) Receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government, other public agencies, and private agencies.(3) Participate in related programs of the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, other public agencies, or private agencies or organizations.(4) Upon request, furnish reports, information, and materials relating to the certification program authorized by this chapter to federal, state, or interstate agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and other organizations and individuals.(5) Establish adequate fiscal controls and accounting procedures to assure proper disbursement of and accounting for funds appropriated or otherwise provided for the purpose of carrying out this chapter.(6) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1989 c 431 § 72. Formerly RCW 70.95D.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.090 - Unlawful acts—Variance from requirements.

RCW 70A.216.090 Unlawful acts—Variance from requirements.After January 1, 1992, it is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, municipal corporation, or other governmental subdivision or agency to operate a solid waste incineration or landfill facility unless the operators are duly certified by the director under this chapter or any lawful rule or order of the department. It is unlawful for any person to perform the duties of an operator without being duly certified under this chapter. The department shall adopt rules that allow the owner or operator of a landfill or solid waste incineration facility to request a variance from this requirement under emergency conditions. The department may impose such conditions as may be necessary to protect human health and the environment during the term of the variance.[ 1989 c 431 § 73. Formerly RCW 70.95D.090.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.100 - Penalties.

RCW 70A.216.100 Penalties.(1) Any person, including any firm, corporation, municipal corporation, or other governmental subdivision or agency, with the exception of incinerator operators, violating any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(2) Any incinerator operator who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.(3) Each day of operation in violation of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.(4) The prosecuting attorney or the attorney general, as appropriate, shall secure injunctions of continuing violations of any provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.[ 2003 c 53 § 356; 1989 c 431 § 74. Formerly RCW 70.95D.100.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 70A.216.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.216 - Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Operators.|70A.216.110 - Deposit of receipts.

RCW 70A.216.110 Deposit of receipts.All receipts realized in the administration of this chapter shall be paid into the general fund.[ 1989 c 431 § 75. Formerly RCW 70.95D.110.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.218.010 Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Dangerous waste" shall have the same definition as set forth in RCW 70A.300.010(1) and shall include those wastes designated as dangerous by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 70A.300 RCW.(2) "Department" means the department of ecology.(3) "EPA/state identification number" means the number assigned by the EPA (environmental protection agency) or by the department of ecology to each generator and/or transporter and treatment, storage, and/or disposal facility.(4) "Extremely hazardous waste" shall have the same definition as set forth in RCW 70A.300.010(7) and shall specifically include those wastes designated as extremely hazardous by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 70A.300 RCW.(5) "Fee" means the annual fees imposed under this chapter.(6) "Generate" means any act or process which produces hazardous waste or first causes a hazardous waste to become subject to regulation.(7) "Hazardous waste" means and includes all dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes but for the purposes of this chapter excludes all radioactive wastes or substances composed of both radioactive and hazardous components.(8) "Hazardous waste generator" means all persons whose primary business activities are identified by the department to generate any quantity of hazardous waste in the calendar year for which the fee is imposed.(9) "Person" means an individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, partnership, association, state, public or private or municipal corporation, commission, political subdivision of a state, interstate body, the federal government including any agency or officer thereof, and any Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization.(10) "Price deflator" means the United States department of commerce bureau of economic analysis, "Implicit Price Deflator for Gross National Product" for "Government Purchases of Goods and Services," for "State and Local Government."(11) "Recycled for beneficial use" means the use of hazardous waste, either before or after reclamation, as a substitute for a commercial product or raw material, but does not include: (a) Use constituting disposal; (b) incineration; or (c) use as a fuel.(12) "Waste generation site" means any geographical area that has been assigned an EPA/state identification number.[ 2020 c 20 § 1221; 1995 c 207 § 1; 1994 c 136 § 1; 1990 c 114 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.95E.010.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 207: "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 3, 1995]." [ 1995 c 207 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.218.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.218 - Hazardous Waste Fees.|70A.218.020 - Hazardous waste generation—Fee.

RCW 70A.218.020 Hazardous waste generation—Fee.A fee is imposed for the privilege of generating hazardous waste in the state. The annual amount of the fee shall be thirty-five dollars upon every hazardous waste generator doing business in Washington in the current calendar year or any part thereof. This fee shall be collected by the department or its designee. A hazardous waste generator shall be exempt from the fee imposed under this section if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or gross income of the business, from all business activities of the hazardous waste generator, is less than twelve thousand dollars in the current calendar year. The department shall, subject to appropriation, use the funds collected from the fees assessed in this subsection to support the activities of the office of waste reduction as specified in RCW 70A.214.030. The fee imposed pursuant to this section is due annually by July 1 of the year following the calendar year for which the fee is imposed.[ 2020 c 20 § 1222; 1995 c 207 § 2. Prior: 1994 sp.s. c 2 § 3; 1994 c 136 § 2; 1990 c 114 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.95E.020.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 207: See note following RCW 70A.218.010.Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 82.04.4451.