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WA Rev Code § 43.21A.702 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.702 - Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.

RCW 43.21A.702 Transfer of ownership of department-owned vessel—Further requirements.(1) Following the inspection required under RCW 43.21A.700 and prior to transferring ownership of a department-owned vessel, the department shall obtain the following from the transferee:(a) The purposes for which the transferee intends to use the vessel; and(b) Information demonstrating the prospective owner's intent to obtain legal moorage following the transfer, in the manner determined by the department.(2)(a) The department shall remove any containers or other materials that are not fixed to the vessel and contain hazardous substances, as defined under RCW 70A.305.020.(b) However, the department may transfer a vessel with:(i) Those containers or materials described under (a) of this subsection where the transferee demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that the container's or material's presence is consistent with the anticipated use of the vessel; and(ii) A reasonable amount of fuel as determined by the department, based on factors including the vessel's size, condition, and anticipated use of the vessel including initial destination following transfer.(3) Prior to sale, and unless the vessel has a valid marine document, the department is required to apply for a title or certificate of title for the vessel under RCW 88.02.510 and register the vessel under RCW 88.02.550.[ 2020 c 20 § 1032; 2013 c 291 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.711 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.711 - Used oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyl—Petition for reimbursement of extraordinary costs—Processing and prioritizing petitions—Prioritized list to the legislature.

RCW 43.21A.711 Used oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyl—Petition for reimbursement of extraordinary costs—Processing and prioritizing petitions—Prioritized list to the legislature.(1) Cities and counties may submit a petition to the department for reimbursement of extraordinary costs associated with managing unforeseen consequences of used oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyl and compliance with United States environmental protection agency enforcement orders and enforcement-related agreements.(2) The department, in consultation with city and county moderate risk waste coordinators, the United States environmental protection agency, and other stakeholders, must process and prioritize city and county petitions that meet the following conditions:(a) The petitioning city or county has followed and met:(i) The updated best management practices guidelines for the collection and management of used oil; and(ii) The best management practices for preventing and managing polychlorinated biphenyl contamination, as required under RCW 70A.224.030; and(b) The department has determined that:(i) The costs to the petitioning city or county for disposal of the contaminated oil or for compliance with United States environmental protection agency enforcement orders or enforcement-related agreements are extraordinary; and(ii) The city or county could not reasonably accommodate or anticipate the extraordinary costs in their normal budget processes by following and meeting the best management practices for oil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyl.(3) Before January 1st of each year, the department must develop and submit to the appropriate fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives a prioritized list of submitted petitions that the department recommends for funding by the legislature. It is the intent of the legislature that if funded, the reimbursement of extraordinary city or county costs associated with polychlorinated biphenyl management and compliance activities come from the model toxics control operating account created in RCW 70A.305.180.[ 2020 c 20 § 1033; 2014 c 173 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.721 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.721 - Grants to emergency responders—Assistance to meet the requirements of chapter 274, Laws of 2015.

RCW 43.21A.721 Grants to emergency responders—Assistance to meet the requirements of chapter 274, Laws of 2015.(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department of ecology shall provide grants to emergency responders to assist with oil spill and hazardous materials response and firefighting equipment and resources needed to meet the requirements of chapter 274, Laws of 2015.(2) For the purposes of determining grant allocations, the department of ecology, in consultation with emergency first responders, oil spill response cooperatives, representatives from the oil and rail industries, and businesses that are recipients of liquid bulk crude oil shall: (a) Conduct an evaluation of oil spill and hazardous materials response and firefighting equipment and resources currently available for oil spill and hazardous materials response activities throughout the state; (b) review the local emergency management coordinating efforts for oil spill and hazardous materials response; (c) determine the need for additional, new, or updated equipment and resources; and (d) identify areas or regions of the state that are in greatest need of resources and oil spill and hazardous materials response and firefighting equipment.(3) The department of ecology, in consultation with emergency first responders, oil spill response cooperatives, representatives from the oil and rail industries, and businesses that are recipients of liquid bulk crude oil shall review grant applications to prioritize grant awards using the evaluation of availability of oil spill and hazardous materials response and firefighting equipment and resources as determined in subsection (2) of this section.(a) The application review must include evaluation of equipment and resource requests, funding requirements, and coordination with existing equipment and resources in the area.(b) Funding must be prioritized for applicants from areas where the need for firefighting and oil spill and hazardous materials response equipment is the greatest as determined in subsection (2) of this section.(c) Grants must be coordinated to maximize currently existing equipment and resources that have been put in place by first responders and industry.[ 2015 c 274 § 26.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 274: See note following RCW 90.56.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.730 - Office of Chehalis basin.

RCW 43.21A.730 Office of Chehalis basin.(1) The office of Chehalis basin is established in the department. The primary purpose of the office is to aggressively pursue implementation of an integrated strategy and administer funding for long-term flood damage reduction and aquatic species restoration in the Chehalis river basin.(2) The office of Chehalis basin must be funded from appropriations specified for Chehalis river basin-related flood hazard reduction and habitat recovery activities.(3) In operating the office, the department must follow, to the greatest extent practicable, the model being used to administer the Columbia river basin water supply program established in chapter 6, Laws of 2006.[ 2016 c 194 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.732 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.732 - Chehalis basin strategy.

RCW 43.21A.732 Chehalis basin strategy.The Chehalis basin strategy must include a detailed set of actions to reduce flood damage and improve aquatic species habitat. The strategy must be amended by the Chehalis board as necessary to include new scientific information and needed changes to the actions to achieve the overall purpose of the strategy. The strategy must include an implementation schedule and quantified measures for evaluating the success of implementation.[ 2016 c 194 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.733 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.733 - Chehalis basin account.

RCW 43.21A.733 Chehalis basin account.The Chehalis basin account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from direct appropriations from the legislature, including the proceeds of tax exempt bonds, or moneys directed to the account from any other sources must be deposited in the account. Interest earned by deposits in the account will be retained in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes set out in RCW 43.21A.730 and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of bonds.[ 2016 c 194 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.734 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.734 - Chehalis basin taxable account.

RCW 43.21A.734 Chehalis basin taxable account.The Chehalis basin taxable account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from the proceeds of taxable bonds for the office of Chehalis basin, as well as other moneys directed to the account, must be deposited in the account. Interest earned by deposits in the account will be retained in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes set out in RCW 43.21A.730 and for the payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds.[ 2020 c 221 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.736 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.736 - Marijuana product testing—Fees—Rules.

RCW 43.21A.736 Marijuana product testing—Fees—Rules.By July 1, 2024, the department must, in consultation with the liquor and cannabis board, adopt rules to implement section 2, chapter 277, Laws of 2019.[ 2019 c 277 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.738 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.738 - Improvements to permitting processes for industrial projects and facilities—Recommendations—Greenhouse gas emissions limits.

RCW 43.21A.738 Improvements to permitting processes for industrial projects and facilities—Recommendations—Greenhouse gas emissions limits. (Expires June 30, 2023.)(1) The department, in coordination with the department of commerce and other agencies as appropriate, must develop recommendations for potential improvements to the permitting processes for industrial projects and facilities in Washington that would contribute to achieving greenhouse gas emissions limits established under RCW 70A.45.020 while maintaining standards for the protection of the environment and the preservation of tribal consultation and treaty rights. The department must provide increased clarity on areas in the state that may be suitable for siting projects that have a lower potential for negative environmental impacts, especially to highly impacted communities as defined in RCW 19.405.020 and identify strategies for minimizing and mitigating negative environmental impacts where possible. The department must provide clear guidance and direction intended to improve project proposals, recommend policy and administrative improvements necessary to improve the permitting process, and recommend any additional studies needed. The department shall convene businesses, local governments, community organizations, and environmental and labor stakeholders, and consult with tribes.(2) The department and the department of commerce shall produce and submit to the governor and the legislature an interim progress report with initial policy proposal recommendations for the 2022 legislative session by December 1, 2021, and a final report including findings, recommendations, and further policy proposals by December 1, 2022.(3) This section expires June 30, 2023.[ 2021 c 317 § 28.]NOTES:Severability—2021 c 317: See note following RCW 70A.535.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.740 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.740 - Environmental justice obligations of the department of ecology.

RCW 43.21A.740 Environmental justice obligations of the department of ecology.The department must apply and comply with the substantive and procedural requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW.[ 2021 c 314 § 5.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.900 - Chapter to be liberally construed.

RCW 43.21A.900 Chapter to be liberally construed.The rule of strict construction shall have no application to this chapter and it shall be liberally construed in order to carry out the broad purposes set forth in RCW 43.21A.020.[ 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21A.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21A - Department of Ecology.|43.21A.910 - Savings—Permits, standards not affected—Severability—Effective date—1970 ex.s. c 62.

RCW 43.21A.910 Savings—Permits, standards not affected—Severability—Effective date—1970 ex.s. c 62.See notes following RCW 43.21A.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.010 - Pollution control hearings board created—Purpose.

RCW 43.21B.010 Pollution control hearings board created—Purpose.There is hereby created within the environmental and land use hearings office a pollution control hearings board of the state of Washington.The purpose of the pollution control hearings board is to provide for a more expeditious and efficient disposition of designated environmental appeals as provided for in RCW 43.21B.110.[ 2010 c 210 § 6; (2010 c 210 § 5 expired July 1, 2011); 1979 ex.s. c 47 § 3; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 31.]NOTES:Intent—Effective dates—Application—Pending cases and rules—2010 c 210: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.Expiration dates—2010 c 210 §§ 3, 5, and 7: See note following RCW 43.21B.110.Intent—1979 ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 43.21B.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.020 - Members—Qualifications—Appointment.

RCW 43.21B.020 Members—Qualifications—Appointment.The hearings board shall consist of three members qualified by experience or training in pertinent matters pertaining to the environment, and at least one member of the hearings board shall have been admitted to practice law in this state and engaged in the legal profession at the time of his or her appointment. The hearings board shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, and no more than two of whom at the time of appointment or during their term shall be members of the same political party.[ 2009 c 549 § 5091; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.030 - Members—Terms—Filling vacancies, term.

RCW 43.21B.030 Members—Terms—Filling vacancies, term.Members of the hearings board shall be appointed for a term of six years and until their successors are appointed and have qualified. In case of a vacancy, it shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired portion of the term in which said vacancy occurs: PROVIDED, That the terms of the first three members of the hearings board shall be staggered so that one member shall be appointed to serve until July 1, 1972, one member until July 1, 1974, and one member until July 1, 1976.[ 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.040 - Removal of member, procedure—As disqualification for reappointment.

RCW 43.21B.040 Removal of member, procedure—As disqualification for reappointment.Any member of the hearings board may be removed for inefficiency, malfeasance and misfeasance in office, under specific written charges filed by the governor, who shall transmit such written charges to the member accused and to the chief justice of the supreme court. The chief justice shall thereupon designate a tribunal composed of three judges of the superior court to hear and adjudicate the charges. Such tribunal shall fix the time of the hearing which shall be public, and the procedure for the hearing, and the decision of such tribunal shall be final and not subject to review by the supreme court. Removal of any member of the hearings board by the tribunal shall disqualify such member for reappointment.[ 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 34.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.050 - Governor to determine basis for operation—Compensation if part-time basis, limitation—Reimbursement of travel expenses.

RCW 43.21B.050 Governor to determine basis for operation—Compensation if part-time basis, limitation—Reimbursement of travel expenses.The hearings board shall operate on either a part-time or a full-time basis, as determined by the governor. If it is determined that the hearings board shall operate on a full-time basis, each member of the hearings board shall receive an annual salary to be determined by the governor pursuant to RCW 43.03.040. If it is determined the hearings board shall operate on a part-time basis, each member of the hearings board shall receive compensation on the basis of seventy-five dollars for each day spent in performance of his or her duties but such compensation shall not exceed ten thousand dollars in a fiscal year. Each hearings board member shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the discharge of his or her duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.[ 2009 c 549 § 5092; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 101; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 35.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.060 - Restrictions upon conduct while member and upon termination of membership.

RCW 43.21B.060 Restrictions upon conduct while member and upon termination of membership.Each member of the hearings board: (1) Shall not be a candidate for nor hold any other public office or trust, and shall not engage in any occupation or business interfering with or inconsistent with his or her duty as a member of the hearings board, nor shall he or she serve on or under any committee of any political party; and (2) shall not for a period of one year after the termination of his or her membership on the hearings board, act in a representative capacity before the hearings board on any matter.[ 2009 c 549 § 5093; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 36.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.080 - Chair, biennial election of.

RCW 43.21B.080 Chair, biennial election of.The hearings board shall as soon as practicable after the initial appointment of the members thereof, meet and elect from among its members a chair, and shall at least biennially thereafter meet and elect such a chair.[ 2009 c 549 § 5094; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 38.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.090 - Principal office—Quorum—Hearings—Board powers and duties.

RCW 43.21B.090 Principal office—Quorum—Hearings—Board powers and duties.The principal office of the hearings board shall be at the state capitol, but it may sit or hold hearings at any other place in the state. A majority of the hearings board shall constitute a quorum for making orders or decisions, promulgating rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its powers and duties, or transacting other official business, and may act though one position of the hearings board be vacant. One or more members may hold hearings and take testimony to be reported for action by the hearings board when authorized by rule or order of the hearings board. The hearings board shall perform all the powers and duties specified in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.[ 1990 c 65 § 2; 1974 ex.s. c 69 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 39.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.100 - Board to make findings of fact and written decisions on each case considered—Effective upon signing and filing—Public information.

RCW 43.21B.100 Board to make findings of fact and written decisions on each case considered—Effective upon signing and filing—Public information.The hearings board shall make findings of fact and prepare a written decision in each case decided by it, and such findings and decisions shall be effective upon being signed by two or more members of the hearings board and upon being filed at the hearings board's principal office, and shall be open for public inspection at all reasonable times.[ 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 40.]
WA Rev Code § 43.21B.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.21B - Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office—Pollution Control Hearings Board.|43.21B.130 - Administrative procedure act to apply to appeal of board rules and regulations—Scope of board action on decisions and orders of others.

RCW 43.21B.130 Administrative procedure act to apply to appeal of board rules and regulations—Scope of board action on decisions and orders of others.The administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, shall apply to the appeal of rules and regulations adopted by the board to the same extent as it applied to the review of rules and regulations adopted by the directors and/or boards or commissions of the various departments whose powers, duties and functions were transferred by section 6, chapter 62, Laws of 1970 ex. sess. to the department. All other decisions and orders of the director and all decisions of air pollution control boards or authorities established pursuant to chapter 70A.15 RCW shall be subject to review by the hearings board as provided in this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1036; 1990 c 65 § 3; 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 43.]