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DC Code § 8-105.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III - Wastewater Control|§ 8-105.05. Tampering and misuse

No person shall break, alter, damage, tamper with, or otherwise interfere with or impair the wastewater system.  (Mar. 12, 1986, D.C. Law 6-95, § 6, 33 DCR 577.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-955.
DC Code § 8-105.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III - Wastewater Control|§ 8-105.08. Inspection authority

In order to determine compliance with this subchapter or any rule issued pursuant to this subchapter, WASA, a WASA authorized representative, and the Mayor shall have a right to enter upon or through any premises subject to this subchapter at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, and testing. The right to enter and inspect shall include the right to copy records related to compliance with this subchapter. Where a user has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry, the user shall make necessary security arrangements so that, upon presentation of suitable identification, the Mayor or WASA will be permitted entry without delay.  (Mar. 12, 1986, D.C. Law 6-95, § 9, 33 DCR 577; May 8, 1998, D.C. Law 12-106, § 2(d), 45 DCR 1724; Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-256, § 2(f), 57 DCR 8082.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-958. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-256 substituted “WASA, a WASA authorized representative, and the Mayor” for “WASA and the Mayor”.
DC Code § 8-105.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III - Wastewater Control|§ 8-105.11. Injunction

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, WASA may seek appropriate civil action to secure a temporary restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or declaratory or other appropriate relief to restrain, minimize, halt, or eliminate the violation of, or attempted violation of, any provision of this subchapter or its implementing rules.  (Mar. 12, 1986, D.C. Law 6-95, § 12, 33 DCR 577; Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-256, § 2(i), 57 DCR 8082.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-961. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-256 substituted “WASA may seek” for “the Mayor may authorize”.
DC Code § 8-105.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III - Wastewater Control|§ 8-105.12. Emergency suspension of service

(a)(1) In the event of an actual or threatened discharge to the District’s wastewater system which, in the sole discretion of WASA, reasonably appears to present an imminent danger to the health or welfare of persons, WASA may, after informal notice to the discharger, suspend water service to any user who is or may be responsible for the discharge as is necessary to avoid or abate the danger. WASA is not required to conduct a hearing before taking such action. (2) In the event of an actual or threatened discharge to the District’s wastewater system which, in the sole discretion of WASA, reasonably appears to present an imminent danger to the environment or the operation or integrity of the District’s wastewater system, WASA may, after providing notice and an opportunity to respond to the user, suspend water service to any user who is or may be responsible for the discharge as is necessary to avoid or abate the danger. (3) Any notice or opportunity to respond to which WASA is required under the United States Constitution to provide to a user as a result of any action taken by WASA pursuant to subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section, is not required to be provided or conducted pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) The services shall be restored by WASA as soon as practicable after the emergency situation has been corrected. (c) WASA’s decision to suspend service may be appealed by filing a petition for an administrative hearing as set forth in § 8-105.10. (d) An appeal of WASA’s decision shall not stay suspension of service.  (Mar. 12, 1986, D.C. Law 6-95, § 13, 33 DCR 577; May 8, 1998, D.C. Law 12-106, § 2(g), 45 DCR 1724; Apr. 12, 2000, D.C. Law 13-91, § 139(c), 47 DCR 520; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 19(b), 52 DCR 2638; Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-256, § 2(j), 57 DCR 8082.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-962. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-105.13. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-91, in subsec. (d), substituted “WASA” for “the Mayor”. D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (c), substituted “Office of Administrative Hearings” for “Board of Appeals and Review”. D.C. Law 18-256 rewrote subsec. (c), which had read as follows: “(c) WASA’s decision to suspend service may be appealed to the Office of Administrative Hearings as set forth in § 8-105.10.”
DC Code § 8-105.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III - Wastewater Control|§ 8-105.14. Penalties

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter or the rules issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be liable for a civil fine not exceeding $10,000 for each day during which each violation continues, and shall be required to perform any other action needed to correct any harm caused by any violation or to ensure that future violations do not occur. All prosecutions under this provision shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia, and shall be instituted by the Office of the Attorney General. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, any person who intentionally, willfully, or recklessly violates any provision of this subchapter or the rules issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be punished by a criminal fine not to exceed $10,000 for each day each violation continues, or imprisonment not to exceed one year for each day each violation continues, or both, and to perform any other action needed to correct any harm caused by any violation or to ensure that future violations do not occur. All prosecutions pursuant to this provision shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (c) Any person who violates any provision of this subchapter or the rules issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be liable to the District and WASA for all expenses, losses, or damages incurred by the District and WASA by reason of the violation.  (Mar. 12, 1986, D.C. Law 6-95, § 15, 33 DCR 577; May 8, 1998, D.C. Law 12-106, § 2(i), 45 DCR 1724; Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-256, § 2(l), 57 DCR 8082.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-964. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-105.04. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-256, in subsec. (a), substituted “Office of the Attorney General” for “Corporation Counsel”; and, in subsec. (c), substituted “the District and WASA” for “the District”.
DC Code § 8-105.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III - Wastewater Control|§ 8-105.15. Authority to issue regulations

The Board of Directors of WASA is authorized to issue regulations consistent with the authority granted to it by this subchapter, in order to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Mar. 12, 1986, D.C. Law 6-95, § 16; as added May 8, 1998, D.C. Law 12-106, § 2(j), 45 DCR 1724.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-965. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-105.02.
DC Code § 8-105.51 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.51. Definitions. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 2, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.52 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.52. Backwater valve program. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 3, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.53 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.53. Appeals. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 4, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.54 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.54. Stormwater and sewage cleanup plan. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 5, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.55 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.55. Sandbag analysis and distribution. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 6, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.56 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.56. Analysis of Rhode Island Avenue. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 7, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.57 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.57. Applicability. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 8, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.58 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-A - Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Backwater Valves. [Expired]|§ 8-105.58. Sunset. [Expired]

[Expired].  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-292, § 9, 60 DCR 2354.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-292 provided that the act shall expire on September 30, 2014.
DC Code § 8-105.71 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-B - District of Columbia Flood Assistance Fund|§ 8-105.71. Definitions. [Expired]

Expired.  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-293, § 2, 60 DCR 2613.)
DC Code § 8-105.72 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-B - District of Columbia Flood Assistance Fund|§ 8-105.72. Flood Assistance Fund Program. [Expired]

Expired.  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-293, § 3, 60 DCR 2613.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-105.71 and § 8-105.73.
DC Code § 8-105.73 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-B - District of Columbia Flood Assistance Fund|§ 8-105.73. District of Columbia Flood Assistance Fund. [Expired]

Expired.  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-293, § 4, 60 DCR 2613.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-105.71 and § 8-105.72.
DC Code § 8-105.74 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-B - District of Columbia Flood Assistance Fund|§ 8-105.74. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-293, § 5, 60 DCR 2613; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 7013, 60 DCR 12472.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 5 of the Fiscal Year 2013 Revised Budget Request Emergency Adjustment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-74, May 23, 2013, 60 DCR 7592). For temporary repeal of section, see § 7013 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384). For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 5 of the Fiscal Year 2013 Revised Budget Request Emergency Adjustment Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-74, May 23, 2013, 60 DCR 7592, 20 DCSTAT 1424). For temporary repeal of this section, see § 7013 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary repeal of this section, see § 7013 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) repeal of this section, see § 5 of the Fiscal Year 2013 Revised Budget Request Temporary Adjustment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-14, September 19, 2013, 60 DCR 9554, 20 DCSTAT 1764). Short Title Section 7001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle A of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Subject to Appropriations Repealers Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 8-105.75 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter III-B - District of Columbia Flood Assistance Fund|§ 8-105.75. Sunset

This subchapter shall expire on September 30, 2014.  (Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-293, § 6, 60 DCR 2613.)
DC Code § 8-107.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter IV - Restrictions on Phosphate Cleaners|§ 8-107.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Cleaning agent” means soaps and detergents used for domestic or commercial cleaning purposes, including the purposes of cleaning fabrics, dishes, eating and cooking utensils, homes, or commercial premises, but the term does not include cosmetics and personal hygiene products like toothpaste, shampoo, and hand soap. (2) “Trace quantity of phosphorus” means the portion of a cleaning agent, not more than 0.5% of the weight of the cleaning agent, that constitutes all of the phosphorus in the cleaning agent.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-98, § 2, 33 DCR 723.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-971.
DC Code § 8-107.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter IV - Restrictions on Phosphate Cleaners|§ 8-107.03. Seller’s burden in civil action

Concerning a civil action against the seller for injuries resulting from violations of this subchapter, a seller has the burden of proving that the cleaning agent complies with § 8-107.02.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-98, § 4, 33 DCR 723; Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-192, § 6, 33 DCR 7836.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-973.
DC Code § 8-107.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter IV - Restrictions on Phosphate Cleaners|§ 8-107.04. Criminal prosecutions; penalties for violations of subchapter

(a) If the Mayor determines that a cleaning agent does not comply with § 8-107.02(a) or (b) and has not been exempted according to § 8-107.02(e), then the Mayor shall bring an action for criminal violation of this subchapter in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (b) A person who uses a cleaning agent in violation of this subchapter shall be fined no more than $15. (c) A person who offers for sale at retail or furnishes a cleaning agent in violation of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine, upon conviction, not to exceed $500 for the 1st offense and a fine not to exceed $1,000 for the second and subsequent offenses. (d) The Mayor may seize any cleaning agent held for sale in violation of this subchapter. Cleaning agents seized under this subsection shall be forfeited to the District of Columbia. (e) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infraction of this subchapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-98, § 5, 33 DCR 723; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 17, 38 DCR 314.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-974. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-98, see Mayor’s Order 87-48, February 17, 1987.
DC Code § 8-108.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter IV-A - Restrictions on Bisphenol-A, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, and Perchloroethylene|§ 8-108.01. Restrictions on bisphenol-A

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no individual or legal entity shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute in commerce any empty bottle, cup, or other container that: (1) Contains bisphenol-A; and (2) Is designed or intended by the manufacturer to be filled with food or liquid for consumption by a child under the age of 4. (b) Facilities licensed to provide medical care may use Food and Drug Administration-approved, medically essential products containing bisphenol-A if a suitable alternative is unavailable.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-336, § 2, 58 DCR 605.)  Editor's Notes Section 8 of D.C. Law 18-336 provided: “Sec. 8. Applicability. This act shall apply as of July 1, 2011.” Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority under D.C. Law 18-336, to the Director of the District Department of the Environment under the Human and Environmental Health Protection Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2011-153, September 7, 2011 ( 58 DCR 8091).
DC Code § 8-108.02b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter IV-A - Restrictions on Bisphenol-A, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, and Perchloroethylene|§ 8-108.02b. Replacement of regulated flame retardants

A manufacturer shall not replace the penta or octa mixtures of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, the deca mixture of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (chemical abstract service number 13674-87-8), or Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (chemical abstract service number 115-1496-8) in a product prohibited in this subchapter with a chemical that is: (1) Classified as "known to be a human carcinogen" or "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen" in the most recent report on carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; (2) Classified as "carcinogenic to humans" or "likely to be carcinogenic to humans" in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent list of chemicals evaluated for carcinogenic potential; or (3) Identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the National Institutes of Health as causing birth defects, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity, or harm to reproduction or development.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-336, § 3b; as added May 12, 2016, D.C. Law 21-108, § 2(a), 63 DCR 4315.)  Applicability Section 7012 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 3 of D.C. Law 21-108. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-108 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-108: Section 3 of D.C. Law 21-108 provided (a) that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusions of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; (b) that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and (c) that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 3 of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7012 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 3 of D.C. Law 21-108, see § 7012 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).