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WA Rev Code § 70A.410.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.410 - Detergent Phosphorus Content.|70A.410.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.410.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 70A.410.005 through 70A.410.030.(1) "Department" means the department of ecology.(2) "Dishwashing detergent" means a cleaning agent sold, used, or manufactured for the purpose of cleaning dishes, whether by hand or by household machine.(3) "Laundry detergent" means a cleaning agent sold, used, or manufactured for the purpose of cleaning laundry, whether by hand or by household machine.(4) "Person" means an individual, firm, association, copartnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, public or private corporation, or any other entity whatsoever.(5) "Phosphorus" means elemental phosphorus.[ 2020 c 20 § 1243; 1993 c 118 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.95L.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.410.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.410 - Detergent Phosphorus Content.|70A.410.020 - Phosphorus content regulated.

RCW 70A.410.020 Phosphorus content regulated.(1) After July 1, 1994, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight.(2)(a) After July 1, 1994, and until the dates specified in this subsection, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 8.7 percent or more phosphorus by weight.(b) Beginning July 1, 2008, in counties located east of the crest of the Cascade mountains with populations greater than four hundred thousand, as determined by office of financial management population estimates, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight.(c) From July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2010, in counties located west of the crest of the Cascade mountains with populations greater than one hundred eighty thousand and less than two hundred twenty thousand, as determined by office of financial management population estimates, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight except in a single-use package containing no more than 2.0 grams of phosphorus.(d) Beginning July 1, 2010, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight in the state.(e) For purposes of this section, "single-use package" means a tablet or other form of dishwashing detergent that is constituted and intended for use in a single washing.(3) This section does not apply to the sale or distribution of detergents for commercial and industrial uses.[ 2008 c 193 § 1; 2006 c 223 § 2; 1993 c 118 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.95L.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.410.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.410 - Detergent Phosphorus Content.|70A.410.030 - Notice to distributors and wholesalers.

RCW 70A.410.030 Notice to distributors and wholesalers.The department is responsible for notifying major distributors and wholesalers of the statewide limit on phosphorus in detergents.[ 1993 c 118 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.95L.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.410.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.410 - Detergent Phosphorus Content.|70A.410.040 - Injunction.

RCW 70A.410.040 Injunction.The attorney general or appropriate city or county prosecuting attorney is authorized to bring an appropriate action to enjoin any violation of the provisions of RCW 70A.410.020.[ 2020 c 20 § 1244; 1993 c 118 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.95L.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.415.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.415 - Hazardous Substance Information.|70A.415.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.415.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions in this section shall apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Agency" means any state agency or local government entity.(2) "Hazardous household substances" means those substances identified by the department as hazardous household substances in the guidelines developed by the department.(3) "Department" means the department of ecology.(4) "Director" means the director of the department.(5) "Hazardous substances" or "hazardous materials" means those substances or materials identified as such under regulations adopted pursuant to the federal hazardous materials transportation act, the toxic substances control act, the resource recovery and conservation act, the comprehensive environmental response compensation and liability act, the federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act, the occupational safety and health act hazardous communications standards, and the state hazardous waste act.(6) "Moderate risk waste" means any waste that exhibits any of the properties of dangerous waste but is exempt from regulation under this chapter solely because the waste is generated in quantities below the threshold for regulation and any household wastes that are generated from the disposal of substances identified by the department as hazardous household substances.[ 1985 c 410 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.102.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.415.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.415 - Hazardous Substance Information.|70A.415.020 - Hazardous substance information and education office—Duties.

RCW 70A.415.020 Hazardous substance information and education office—Duties.There is hereby created the hazardous substance information and education office. Through this office the department shall:(1) Facilitate access to existing information on hazardous substances within a community;(2) Request and obtain information about hazardous substances at specified locations and facilities from agencies that regulate those locations and facilities. The department shall review, approve, and provide confidentiality as provided by statute. Upon request of the department, each agency shall provide the information within forty-five days;(3) At the request of citizens or public health or public safety organizations, compile existing information about hazardous substance use at specified locations and facilities. This information shall include but not be limited to:(a) Point and nonpoint air and water emissions;(b) Extremely hazardous, moderate risk wastes and dangerous wastes as defined in chapter 70A.300 RCW produced, used, stored, transported from, or disposed of by any facility;(c) A list of the hazardous substances present at a given site and data on their acute and chronic health and environmental effects;(d) Data on governmental pesticide use at a given site;(e) Data on commercial pesticide use at a given site if such data is only given to individuals who are chemically sensitive; and(f) Compliance history of any facility.(4) Provide education to the public on the proper production, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances, including but not limited to:(a) A technical resource center on hazardous substance management for industry and the public;(b) Programs, in cooperation with local government, to educate generators of moderate risk waste, and provide information regarding the potential hazards to human health and the environment resulting from improper use and disposal of the waste and proper methods of handling, reducing, recycling, and disposing of the waste;(c) Public information and education relating to the safe handling and disposal of hazardous household substances; and(d) Guidelines to aid counties in developing and implementing a hazardous household substances program.Requests for information from the hazardous substance information and education office may be made by letter or by a toll-free telephone line, if one is established by the department. Requests shall be responded to in accordance with chapter 42.56 RCW.This section shall not require any agency to compile information that is not required by existing laws or rules.[ 2020 c 20 § 1271; 2005 c 274 § 339; 1985 c 410 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.102.020.]NOTES:Worker and community right to know fund, use to provide hazardous substance information under chapter 70A.415 RCW: RCW 49.70.175.
WA Rev Code § 70A.420.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.420 - Lead-Based Paint.|70A.420.040 - Certification and accreditation—Rules.

RCW 70A.420.040 Certification and accreditation—Rules.(1) The department shall establish a program for certification of persons involved in lead-based paint activities and for accreditation of training providers in compliance with federal laws and rules.(2) Rules adopted under this section shall:(a) Establish minimum accreditation requirements for lead-based paint activities for training providers;(b) Establish work practice standards for conduct of lead-based paint activities;(c) Establish certification requirements for individuals and firms engaged in lead-based paint activities including provisions for recognizing certifications accomplished under existing certification programs;(d) Require the use of certified personnel in any lead-based paint hazard reduction activity;(e) Be revised as necessary to comply with federal law and rules and to maintain eligibility for federal funding;(f) Facilitate reciprocity and communication with other states having a lead-based paint certification program;(g) Provide for decertification, deaccreditation, and financial assurance for a person certified or accredited by the department; and(h) Be issued in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW.(3) This program shall equal, but not exceed, legislative authority under federal requirements as set forth in Title IV of the toxic substances control act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq.), the residential lead-based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4851 et seq.), 40 C.F.R. Part 745 (1996), Subparts L and Q, and Title X of the housing and community development act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550).(4) Any rules adopted by the department shall be consistent with federal laws, regulations, and requirements relating to lead-based paint activities specified by the residential lead-based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4851 et seq.) and Title X of the housing and community development act of 1992 (P.L. 102-550), and rules adopted pursuant to chapter 70A.305 RCW, to ensure consistency in regulatory action. The rules may not be more restrictive than corresponding federal and state regulations unless such stringency is specifically authorized by this chapter.(5) The department may accept federal funds for the administration of the program.(6) For the purposes of certification under the federal requirements as set forth in section 2682 of the toxic substances control act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 2682), the department may require renovators and dust sampling technicians to apply for a certification badge issued by the department. The department may impose a fee on the applicant for processing the application. The application shall include a photograph of the applicant and a fee in the amount imposed by the department.[ 2020 c 20 § 1273; 2010 c 158 § 4; 2003 c 322 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.103.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.420.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.420 - Lead-Based Paint.|70A.420.050 - Rules—Report.

RCW 70A.420.050 Rules—Report.The department shall adopt rules to:(1) Establish procedures and requirements for the accreditation of lead-based paint activities training programs including, but not limited to, the following:(a) Training curriculum;(b) Training hours;(c) Hands-on training;(d) Trainee competency and proficiency;(e) Training program quality control;(f) Procedures for the reaccreditation of training programs;(g) Procedures for the oversight of training programs; and(h) Procedures for the suspension, revocation, or modification of training program accreditations, or acceptance of training offered by an accredited training provider in another state or Indian tribe authorized by the environmental protection agency;(2) Establish procedures for the purposes of certification, for the acceptance of training offered by an accredited training provider in a state or Indian tribe authorized by the environmental protection agency;(3) Certify individuals involved in lead-based paint activities to ensure that certified individuals are trained by an accredited training program and possess appropriate educational or experience qualifications for certification;(4) Establish procedures for recertification;(5) Require the conduct of lead-based paint activities in accordance with work practice standards;(6) Establish procedures for the suspension, revocation, or modification of certifications;(7) Establish requirements for the administration of third-party certification exams;(8) Use laboratories accredited under the environmental protection agency's national lead laboratory accreditation program;(9) Establish work practice standards for the conduct of lead-based paint activities, as defined in RCW 70A.420.020;(10) Establish an enforcement response policy that shall include:(a) Warning letters, notices of noncompliance, notices of violation, or the equivalent;(b) Administrative or civil actions, including penalty authority, including accreditation or certification suspension, revocation, or modification; and(c) Authority to apply criminal sanctions or other criminal authority using existing state laws as applicable.The department shall prepare and submit a biennial report to the legislature regarding the program's status, its costs, and the number of persons certified by the program.[ 2020 c 20 § 1274; 2010 c 158 § 5; 2003 c 322 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.103.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.420.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.420 - Lead-Based Paint.|70A.420.060 - Lead paint account.

RCW 70A.420.060 Lead paint account.The lead paint account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from RCW 70A.420.030 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1275; 2003 c 322 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.103.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.420.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.420 - Lead-Based Paint.|70A.420.070 - Inspections.

RCW 70A.420.070 Inspections.(1)(a) The director or the director's designee is authorized to inspect at reasonable times and, when feasible, with at least twenty-four hours prior notification:(i) Premises or facilities where those engaged in training for lead-based paint activities conduct business; and(ii) The business records of, and take samples at, the businesses accredited or certified under this chapter to conduct lead-based paint training or activities.(b) Any accredited training program or any firm or individual certified under this chapter that denies access to the department for the purposes of (a) of this subsection is subject to deaccreditation or decertification under RCW 70A.420.040.(2) The director or the director's designee is authorized to inspect premises or facilities, with the consent of the owner or owner's agent, where violations may occur concerning lead-based paint activities, as defined under RCW 70A.420.020, at reasonable times and, when feasible, with at least forty-eight hours prior notification of the inspection.(3) Prior to receipt of federal lead-based paint abatement funding, all premise or facility owners shall be notified by any entity that receives and disburses the federal funds that an inspection may be conducted. If a premise or facility owner does not wish to have an inspection conducted, that owner is not eligible to receive lead-based paint abatement funding.[ 2020 c 20 § 1276; 2003 c 322 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.103.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.420.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.420 - Lead-Based Paint.|70A.420.080 - Certification required to perform lead-based paint activities—Certificate revocation—Penalties.

RCW 70A.420.080 Certification required to perform lead-based paint activities—Certificate revocation—Penalties.(1) The department is designated as the official agency of this state for purposes of cooperating with, and implementing the state lead-based paint activities program under the jurisdiction of the United States environmental protection agency.(2) No individual or firm can perform, offer, or claim to perform lead-based paint activities without certification from the department to conduct these activities.(3) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate for failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter. No person whose certificate is revoked under this chapter shall be eligible to apply for a certificate for one year from the effective date of the final order of revocation. A certificate may be denied, suspended, or revoked on any of the following grounds:(a) A risk assessor, inspector, contractor, project designer, worker, dust sampling technician, or renovator violates work practice standards established by the United States environmental protection agency or the United States department of housing and urban development governing work practices and procedures; or(b) The certificate was obtained by error, misrepresentation, or fraud.(4) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. A conviction is an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure the defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilt on a violation of this chapter, regardless of whether imposition of sentence is deferred or the penalty is suspended, and shall be treated as a violation conviction for purposes of certification forfeiture under this chapter. Violations of this chapter include:(a) Failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter;(b) Failure or refusal to establish, maintain, provide, copy, or permit access to records or reports as required;(c) Obtaining certification through fraud or misrepresentation;(d) Failure to obtain certification from the department and performing work requiring certification at a jobsite; or(e) Fraudulently obtaining certification and engaging in any lead-based paint activities requiring certification.[ 2010 c 158 § 6; 2003 c 322 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.103.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.420.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.420 - Lead-Based Paint.|70A.420.090 - Chapter contingent on federal action.

RCW 70A.420.090 Chapter contingent on federal action.(1) The department's duties under chapter 322, Laws of 2003 are subject to authorization of the state program from the federal government within two years of July 27, 2003. Chapter 322, Laws of 2003 expires if the federal environmental protection agency does not authorize a state program within two years of July 27, 2003.(2) The department's duties under chapter 322, Laws of 2003, as amended, are subject to the availability of sufficient funding from the federal government for this purpose. The director or his or her designee shall seek funding of the department's efforts under this chapter from the federal government. By October 15th of each year, the director shall determine if sufficient federal funding has been provided or guaranteed by the federal government. If the director determines sufficient funding has not been provided, the department shall:(a) Cease efforts under this chapter due to the lack of federal funding; and(b) Inform the code reviser that it has ceased its efforts due to the lack of federal funding.[ 2010 c 158 § 7; 2003 c 322 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.103.090.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The federal environmental protection agency authorized Washington's program which was established June 10, 2004.
WA Rev Code § 70A.425.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.425 - Poison Prevention—Labeling and Packaging.|70A.425.010 - Purpose.

RCW 70A.425.010 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to provide for special packaging to protect children from personal injury, serious illness or death resulting from handling, using or ingesting household substances, and to provide penalties.[ 1974 ex.s. c 49 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.106.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.425.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.425 - Poison Prevention—Labeling and Packaging.|70A.425.020 - Short title.

RCW 70A.425.020 Short title.This chapter shall be cited as the Washington Poison Prevention Act of 1974.[ 1974 ex.s. c 49 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.106.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.425.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.425 - Poison Prevention—Labeling and Packaging.|70A.425.030 - Definitions—Construction.

RCW 70A.425.030 Definitions—Construction.The definitions in RCW 70A.425.040 through 70A.425.090 unless the context otherwise requires shall govern the construction of this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1322; 1974 ex.s. c 49 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.106.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.425.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.425 - Poison Prevention—Labeling and Packaging.|70A.425.040 - "Director" defined.

RCW 70A.425.040 "Director" defined."Director" means the director of the department of agriculture of the state of Washington, or his or her duly authorized representative.[ 2012 c 117 § 418; 1974 ex.s. c 49 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.106.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.425.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.425 - Poison Prevention—Labeling and Packaging.|70A.425.050 - "Sale" defined.

RCW 70A.425.050 "Sale" defined."Sale" means to sell, offer for sale, hold for sale, handle or use as an inducement in the promotion of a household substance or the sale of another article or product.[ 1974 ex.s. c 49 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.106.050.]