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WA Rev Code § 70A.245.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.245 - Recycling, Waste, and Litter Reduction.|70A.245.050 - Penalties for registration, labeling, and reporting.

RCW 70A.245.050 Penalties for registration, labeling, and reporting.(1) For producers out of compliance with the registration, reporting, or labeling requirements of RCW 70A.245.020, 70A.245.030, or 70A.245.060, the department shall provide written notification and offer information to producers. For the purposes of this section, written notification serves as notice of the violation. The department must issue at least two notices of violation by certified mail prior to assessing a penalty under subsection (2) of this section.(2) A producer in violation of the registration, reporting, or labeling requirements in RCW 70A.245.020, 70A.245.030, or 70A.245.060 is subject to a civil penalty for each day of violation in an amount not to exceed $1,000.(3) Penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the recycling enhancement account created in RCW 70A.245.100.(4) Penalties issued under this section are appealable to the pollution control hearings board established in chapter 43.21B RCW.[ 2021 c 313 § 6.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.245.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.245 - Recycling, Waste, and Litter Reduction.|70A.245.060 - Trash bag labeling requirements.

RCW 70A.245.060 Trash bag labeling requirements.(1) Beginning January 1, 2023, producers shall label each package containing plastic trash bags sold, offered for sale, or distributed in or into Washington with:(a) The name of the producer and the city, state, and country where the producer is located, which may be designated as the location of the producer's corporate headquarters; or(b) A uniform resource locator or quick response code to an internet website that contains the information required pursuant to (a) of this subsection.(2)(a) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to a plastic bag that is designed and manufactured to hold, store, or transport dangerous waste or biomedical waste.(b) For the purposes of this subsection:(i) "Biomedical waste" means any waste defined as that term under RCW 70A.228.010; and(ii) "Dangerous waste" means any waste defined as dangerous wastes under RCW 70A.300.010.[ 2021 c 313 § 7.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.245.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.245 - Recycling, Waste, and Litter Reduction.|70A.245.090 - Department duties—Rule making.

RCW 70A.245.090 Department duties—Rule making.(1) The department may conduct audits and investigations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with RCW 70A.245.020 and 70A.245.040 based on the information reported under RCW 70A.245.030.(2) The department shall annually publish a list of registered producers of covered products and associated brand names, their compliance status, and other information the department deems appropriate on the department's website.(3) To assist regulated parties with the requirements specified under RCW 70A.245.070 and 70A.245.080, the department:(a) Must prepare and post on its website information regarding the prohibitions on the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene products as specified under RCW 70A.245.070 and restrictions on the provision of optional serviceware under RCW 70A.245.080;(b) For education and outreach to help implement RCW 70A.245.070 and 70A.245.080, may develop culturally appropriate and translated educational materials and resources for the state's diverse ethnic populations from existing materials used by local jurisdictions and other states.(4) The department may adopt rules as necessary to administer, implement, and enforce this chapter.[ 2021 c 313 § 12.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.245.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.245 - Recycling, Waste, and Litter Reduction.|70A.245.100 - Recycling enhancement account.

RCW 70A.245.100 Recycling enhancement account.The recycling enhancement account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All penalties collected by the department pursuant to RCW 70A.245.040 and 70A.245.050 must be deposited in the account. Only the director of the department or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. Expenditures from the account may be used by the department only for providing grants to local governments for the purpose of supporting local solid waste and financial assistance programs.[ 2021 c 313 § 13.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.245.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.245 - Recycling, Waste, and Litter Reduction.|70A.245.110 - Recycled content account.

RCW 70A.245.110 Recycled content account.The recycled content account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts received by the department under RCW 70A.245.020 must be deposited in the account. Only the director of the department or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. Expenditures from the account may be used by the department only for implementing, administering, and enforcing the requirements of RCW 70A.245.020 through 70A.245.060 and 70A.245.090 (1), (2), and (4).[ 2021 c 313 § 14.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.245.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.245 - Recycling, Waste, and Litter Reduction.|70A.245.120 - Market study.

RCW 70A.245.120 Market study. (Expires July 1, 2029.)(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose prior to January 1, 2028, the department shall contract with a research university or an independent third-party consultant to study the plastic resin markets for all of the following:(a) Analyzing market conditions and opportunities in the state's recycling industry for meeting the minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for covered products pursuant to RCW 70A.245.020 and 70A.245.030; and(b) Determining the data needs and tracking opportunities to increase the transparency and support of a more effective, fact-based public understanding of the recycling industry.(2) If funding is provided pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and the department undertakes the study, the study must be completed by May 1, 2029.(3) This section expires July 1, 2029.[ 2021 c 313 § 15.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2021 c 313: See note following RCW 70A.245.010.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.007 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.007 - Purpose.

RCW 70A.300.007 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive statewide framework for the planning, regulation, control, and management of hazardous waste which will prevent land, air, and water pollution and conserve the natural, economic, and energy resources of the state. To this end it is the purpose of this chapter:(1) To provide broad powers of regulation to the department of ecology relating to management of hazardous wastes and releases of hazardous substances;(2) To promote waste reduction and to encourage other improvements in waste management practices;(3) To promote cooperation between state and local governments by assigning responsibilities for planning for hazardous wastes to the state and planning for moderate-risk waste to local government;(4) To provide for prevention of problems related to improper management of hazardous substances before such problems occur; and(5) To assure that needed hazardous waste management facilities may be sited in the state, and to ensure the safe operation of the facilities.[ 1985 c 448 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.105.007.]NOTES:Severability—1985 c 448: See note following RCW 70A.300.005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.020 - Standards and regulations—Adoption—Notice and hearing—Consultation with other agencies.

RCW 70A.300.020 Standards and regulations—Adoption—Notice and hearing—Consultation with other agencies.The department after notice and public hearing shall:(1) Adopt regulations designating as extremely hazardous wastes subject to the provisions of this chapter those substances which exhibit characteristics consistent with the definition provided in RCW 70A.300.010(7);(2) Adopt and may revise when appropriate, minimum standards and regulations for disposal of extremely hazardous wastes to protect against hazards to the public, and to the environment. Before adoption of such standards and regulations, the department shall consult with appropriate agencies of interested local governments and secure technical assistance from the department of agriculture, the department of social and health services, the department of fish and wildlife, the department of natural resources, the department of labor and industries, and the department of commerce, through the director of fire protection.[ 2020 c 20 § 1279; 1994 c 264 § 42; 1988 c 36 § 28; 1986 c 266 § 119; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.105.020.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.030 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.

RCW 70A.300.030 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any legal requirement under this chapter, including any standard, limitation, rule, or order is superseded and replaced in accordance with the terms and provisions of an environmental excellence program agreement, entered into under chapter 43.21K RCW.[ 1997 c 381 § 23. Formerly RCW 70.105.025.]NOTES:Purpose—1997 c 381: See RCW 43.21K.005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.040 - List and information to be furnished by depositor of hazardous waste—Rules and regulations.

RCW 70A.300.040 List and information to be furnished by depositor of hazardous waste—Rules and regulations.(1) After the effective date of the regulations adopted by the department designating extremely hazardous wastes, any person planning to dispose of extremely hazardous waste as designated by the department shall provide the operator of the disposal site with a list setting forth the extremely hazardous wastes for disposal, the amount of such wastes, the general chemical and mineral composition of such waste listed by approximate maximum and minimum percentages, and the origin of any such waste. Such list, when appropriate, shall include information on antidotes, first aid, or safety measures to be taken in case of accidental contact with the particular extremely hazardous waste being disposed.(2) The department shall adopt and enforce all rules and regulations including the form and content of the list, necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes of subsection (1) of this section.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.105.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.050 - Solid wastes—Conditionally exempt from chapter.

RCW 70A.300.050 Solid wastes—Conditionally exempt from chapter.Solid wastes that designate as dangerous waste or extremely hazardous waste but do not designate as hazardous waste under federal law are conditionally exempt from the requirements of this chapter, if:(1) The waste is generated pursuant to a consent decree issued under chapter 70A.305 RCW;(2) The consent decree characterizes the solid waste and specifies management practices and a department-approved treatment or disposal location;(3) The management practices are consistent with RCW 70A.300.260 and are protective of human health and the environment as determined by the department of ecology; and(4) Waste treated or disposed of on-site will be managed in a manner determined by the department to be as protective of human health and the environment as clean-up standards pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW.This section shall not be interpreted to limit the ability of the department to apply any requirement of this chapter through a consent decree issued under chapter 70A.305 RCW, if the department determines these requirements to be appropriate. Neither shall this section be interpreted to limit the application of this chapter to a cleanup conducted under the federal comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seq., as amended).[ 2020 c 20 § 1280; 1994 c 254 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.105.035.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.060 - Disposal site or facility—Acquisition—Disposal fee schedule.

RCW 70A.300.060 Disposal site or facility—Acquisition—Disposal fee schedule.(1) The department through the *department of general administration, is authorized to acquire interests in real property from the federal government on the Hanford Reservation by gift, purchase, lease, or other means, to be used for the purpose of developing, operating, and maintaining an extremely hazardous waste disposal site or facility by the department, either directly or by agreement with public or private persons or entities: PROVIDED, That lands acquired under this section shall not be inconsistent with a local comprehensive plan approved prior to January 1, 1976: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That no lands acquired under this section shall be subject to land use regulation by a local government.(2) The department may establish an appropriate fee schedule for use of such disposal facilities to offset the cost of administration of this chapter and the cost of development, operation, maintenance, and perpetual management of the disposal site. If operated by a private entity, the disposal fee may be such as to provide a reasonable profit.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.105.040.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of general administration" was renamed the "department of enterprise services" by 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 107.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.070 - Disposal at other than approved site prohibited—Disposal of radioactive wastes.

RCW 70A.300.070 Disposal at other than approved site prohibited—Disposal of radioactive wastes.(1) No person shall dispose of designated extremely hazardous wastes at any disposal site in the state other than the disposal site established and approved for such purpose under provisions of this chapter, except:(a) When such wastes are going to a processing facility which will result in the waste being reclaimed, treated, detoxified, neutralized, or otherwise processed to remove its harmful properties or characteristics; or(b) When such wastes are managed on-site as part of a remedial action conducted by the department or by potentially liable persons under a consent decree issued by the department pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW.(2) Extremely hazardous wastes that contain radioactive components may be disposed at a radioactive waste disposal site that is (a) owned by the United States department of energy or a licensee of the nuclear regulatory commission and (b) permitted by the department and operated in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. However, prior to disposal, or as a part of disposal, all reasonable methods of treatment, detoxification, neutralization, or other waste management methodologies designed to mitigate hazards associated with these wastes shall be employed, as required by applicable federal and state laws and regulations.[ 2020 c 20 § 1281; 1994 c 254 § 6; 1987 c 488 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.105.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.080 - Criteria for receiving waste at disposal site.

RCW 70A.300.080 Criteria for receiving waste at disposal site.The department may elect to receive dangerous waste at the site provided under this chapter, provided(1) it is upon request of the owner, producer, or person having custody of the waste, and(2) upon the payment of a fee to cover disposal(3) it can be reasonably demonstrated that there is no other disposal sites in the state that will handle such dangerous waste, and(4) the site is designed to handle such a request or can be modified to the extent necessary to adequately dispose of the waste, or(5) if a demonstrable emergency and potential threat to the public health and safety exists.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.105.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.090 - Violations—Civil penalties.

RCW 70A.300.090 Violations—Civil penalties.(1) Except as provided in RCW 43.05.060 through 43.05.080 and 43.05.150, every person who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or of the rules adopted thereunder shall be subjected to a penalty in an amount of not more than ten thousand dollars per day for every such violation. Each and every such violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. In case of continuing violation, every day's continuance shall be a separate and distinct violation. Every person who, through an act of commission or omission, procures, aids, or abets in the violation shall be considered to have violated the provisions of this section and shall be subject to the penalty herein provided.(2) The penalty provided for in this section shall be imposed pursuant to the procedures in RCW 43.21B.300.[ 1995 c 403 § 631; 1987 c 109 § 12; 1983 c 172 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.105.080.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.Severability—1983 c 172: See note following RCW 70A.300.130.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.100 - Violations—Criminal penalties.

RCW 70A.300.100 Violations—Criminal penalties.(1) Any person who knowingly transports, treats, stores, handles, disposes of, or exports a hazardous substance in violation of this chapter is guilty of: (a) A class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW if the person knows at the time that the conduct constituting the violation places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury; or (b) a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW if the person knows that the conduct constituting the violation places any property of another person or any natural resources owned by the state of Washington or any of its local governments in imminent danger of harm.(2) As used in this section: (a) "Imminent danger" means that there is a substantial likelihood that harm will be experienced within a reasonable period of time should the danger not be eliminated; and (b) "knowingly" refers to an awareness of facts, not awareness of law.[ 2003 c 53 § 357; 1989 c 2 § 15 (Initiative Measure No. 97, approved November 8, 1988). Formerly RCW 70.105.085.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Short title—Captions—Construction—Existing agreements—Effective date—1989 c 2: See RCW 70A.305.900 through 70A.305.904, respectively.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.110 - Violations—Gross misdemeanor.

RCW 70A.300.110 Violations—Gross misdemeanor.In addition to the penalties imposed pursuant to RCW 70A.300.090, any person who violates any provisions of this chapter, or of the rules implementing this chapter, and any person who knowingly aids or abets another in conducting any violation of any provisions of this chapter, or of the rules implementing this chapter, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars, and/or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to three hundred sixty-four days, for each separate violation. Each and every such violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. In case of continuing violation, every day's continuance shall be a separate and distinct offense.[ 2020 c 20 § 1282; 2011 c 96 § 51; 1984 c 237 § 1; 1983 c 172 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.105.090.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.Severability—1983 c 172: See note following RCW 70A.300.130.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.120 - Violations—Orders—Penalty for noncompliance—Appeal.

RCW 70A.300.120 Violations—Orders—Penalty for noncompliance—Appeal.(1) Whenever on the basis on any information the department determines that a person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, the department may issue an order requiring compliance either immediately or within a specified period of time. The order shall be delivered by registered mail or personally to the person against whom the order is directed.(2) Any person who fails to take corrective action as specified in a compliance order shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars for each day of continued noncompliance. In addition, the department may suspend or revoke any permits and/or certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter to a person who fails to comply with an order directed against him or her.(3) Any order may be appealed pursuant to RCW 43.21B.310.[ 2012 c 117 § 417; 1987 c 109 § 16; 1983 c 172 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.105.095.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.Severability—1983 c 172: See note following RCW 70A.300.130.
WA Rev Code § 70A.300.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.300 - Hazardous Waste Management.|70A.300.130 - Action for damages resulting from violation—Attorneys' fees.

RCW 70A.300.130 Action for damages resulting from violation—Attorneys' fees.A person injured as a result of a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder may bring an action in superior court for the recovery of the damages. A conviction or imposition of a penalty under this chapter is not a prerequisite to an action under this section.The court may award reasonable attorneys' fees to a prevailing injured party in an action under this section.[ 1983 c 172 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.105.097.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 172: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1983 c 172 § 5.]