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DC Code § 8-108.03 (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|§ 8-108.03. Restrictions on the use of perchloroethylene and n-propyl bromide in dry cleaning

(a) After January 1, 2014, no person or legal entity shall install a machine designed to use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a cleaning agent for clothes or other fabrics. (b) After January 1, 2029, no person or legal entity shall use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a cleaning agent for clothes or other fabrics. (c) For the purposes of this section, the term a “child-occupied facility” means a building, or portion of a building, which, as part of its function, receives children under 6 years of age on a regular basis and is required to obtain a certificate of occupancy as a precondition to performing that function. The term “child-occupied facility” includes a daycare center, nursery, preschool center, kindergarten classroom, child development center, child development home, child development facility, child-placing agency, infant care center, or similar entity. The location of a child-occupied facility as part of a larger structure does not make the entire structure a child-occupied facility. Only the portion of the facility occupied or regularly visited by children 6 years of age shall be considered the Child-occupied facility. (d) Beginning 12 months after April 20, 2013: (1) A dry cleaning establishment shall use perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide as a cleaning agent for clothes or other fabrics only after obtaining a source category permit from the District Department of the Environment in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (20 DCMR § 200 et seq.). (2) No permit shall be issued to a dry cleaning establishment to use perchloroethlyene or n-propyl bromide as a cleaning agent for clothes or other fabrics that is located within 200 feet of an existing child-occupied facility. The 200-foot restriction shall not apply at a location where a dry cleaning establishment has used perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide within 90 days before April 20, 2013.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-336, § 4, 58 DCR 605; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 302, 60 DCR 1300.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-262 rewrote the section heading, which formerly read: “Phase out of perchloroethylene in dry cleaning”; substituted “perchloroethylene or n-propyl bromide” for “perchloroethylene” in (a) and (b); and added (c) and (d).
DC Code § 8-108.04 (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|§ 8-108.04. Penalties

(a) A violation of this subchapter shall be a civil infraction for purposes of Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§  2-1801.01 et seq.]. Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this subchapter, or the rules issued under authority of this subchapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§ 2-1801.01 et seq.]. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 [§  2-1801.01 et seq.]. This section shall not limit the enforcement of subchapter IV of this chapter [§ 8-107.02]. (b) Pursuant to § 8-108.05, the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section 90 days after March 31, 2011.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-336, § 5, 58 DCR 605.)
DC Code § 8-108.04a (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|§ 8-108.04a. Certificate of compliance

(a) The Mayor may request a manufacturer of products subject to this subchapter and sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale in the District to provide a certificate demonstrating compliance with this subchapter with respect to those products. (b) Within 45 days of a request for a certificate of compliance, a manufacturer shall: (1) Provide the Mayor with a certificate declaring that its products comply with the requirements of this subchapter; or (2) Notify persons or entities located in the District that sell, offer for sale, or distribute a product made by the manufacturer that the product does not comply with this subchapter and that the sale, offer for sale, and distribution of the product is prohibited, and submit to the Mayor a list of the names and addresses of those notified.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-336, § 5a; as added May 12, 2016, D.C. Law 21-108, § 2(b), 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).
DC Code § 8-108.05 (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|§ 8-108.05. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.  (Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-336, § 6, 58 DCR 605.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-108.04. Cross References Public utilities, environmental impact statement requirements, see § 34-2601. Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970, see 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, see 42 U.S.C. § 4371 et seq.
DC Code § 8-109.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.01. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the health, safety and welfare of District of Columbia (“District”) residents, to afford the fullest possible preservation and protection of the environment through a requirement that the environmental impact of proposed District government and privately initiated actions be examined before implementation and to require the Mayor, board, commission, or authority to substitute or require an applicant to substitute an alternative action or mitigating measures for a proposed action, if the alternative action or mitigating measures will accomplish the same purposes as the proposed action with minimized or no adverse environmental effects.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 2, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-981. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 12 of the Solid Waste Facility Permit Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-144, October 23, 1995, 42 DCR 6044). Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-36, see Mayor’s Order 92-151, December 1, 1992. Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-116, the “Asbestos Licensing and Control Act of 1990”, see Mayor’s Order 98-51, April 15, 1998 ( 45 DCR 2697). Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-36, the “District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989”, see Mayor’s Order 98-86, May 29, 1998 ( 45 DCR 3980).
DC Code § 8-109.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.02. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Action” means (A) a new project or activity directly undertaken by the Mayor or a board, commission, or authority of the District government or (B) a project or activity that involves the issuance of a lease, permit, license, certificate, other entitlement, or permission to act by an agency of the District government. (2) “Major action” means any action that costs over $1,000,000 and that may have a significant impact on the environment, except that, subject to the exemptions in § 8-109.06, the Mayor, pursuant to rules issued in accordance with § 8-109.09, shall classify any action that costs less than $1,000,000 as a major action, if the action imminently and substantially affects the public health, safety, or welfare. The cost level of $1,000,000 shall be based on 1989 dollars adjusted annually according to the Consumer Price Index. (3) “Environment” means the physical conditions that will be affected by a proposed action, including but not limited to, the land, air, water, minerals, flora and fauna. (4) “Hazardous substance” means any solid, liquid, gaseous, or semisolid form or combination that, because of its nature, concentration, physical, chemical, or infectious characteristic, as established by the Mayor, may: (A) Cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in a serious, irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or (B) Pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment if improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed, including substances that are toxic, carcinogenic, flammable, irritants, strong sensitizers, or that generate pressure through decomposition, heat, or other means and containers and receptacles previously used in the transportation, storage, use, or application of hazardous substances. (5) “Lead agency” means the District agency designated by the Mayor to have primary responsibility for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”). (6) “Functional equivalent” means the full and adequate description and analysis of the environmental impact of a proposed action by an agency, board, commission, or authority of the District government that examines or imposes environmental controls under procedures that provide for notice, opportunity for public comment, and the creation of a reviewable record.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 3, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-982. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-151.03 and § 8-1051.
DC Code § 8-109.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.04. Adverse impact findings

If the EIS identifies an adverse effect from a proposed major action and contains a finding that the public health, safety, or welfare is imminently and substantially endangered by the action, the Mayor, board, commission, or authority of the District government shall disapprove the action, unless the applicant proposes mitigating measures or substitutes a reasonable alternative to avoid the danger.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 5, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-984.
DC Code § 8-109.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.05. Supplemental EIS

(a) The Mayor, or a board, commission, authority, or person shall prepare a supplemental EIS if: (1) The agency or applicant makes or proposes a substantial change in the proposed action that is relevant to environmental concerns; or (2) There are significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns that affect the proposed action or the impact of the proposed action. (b) The supplemental EIS shall be prepared, transmitted, and funded in accordance with the requirements of § 8-109.03.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 6, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-985.
DC Code § 8-109.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.06. Exemptions

(a) No EIS shall be required by this subchapter with respect to an action: (1) For which an EIS has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.) (“NEPA”), and its implementing regulations, or a determination has been made under NEPA and its implementing regulations that no impact statement is required due to a finding of no significant impact or a finding that the proposed action is categorically excluded from consideration; (2) For which a request has been made for the authorization or allocation of funds for a project that involves only a feasibility or planning study for a possible future action that has not been approved, adopted, or funded. The study, however, shall include consideration of environmental factors; (3) Whose impact on the environment has been considered in the functional equivalent of an EIS; (4) That has reached a critical stage of completion prior to October 18, 1989 and the cost of altering or abandoning the action for environmental reasons outweighs the benefits derived from the action; (5) Of an environmentally protective regulatory nature; (6) Exempted by rules approved pursuant to § 8-109.09(a); (7) Within the Central Employment Area as defined in the Zoning Regulations of the District of Columbia; (8) For which a lease, permit, certificate, or any other entitlement or permission to act by a District government agency has been approved before December 31, 1989; or (9) Granting an interim operating permit to an existing solid waste facility pursuant to § 8-1053. (b) The Mayor or a board, commission, authority, or person shall prepare a supplemental EIS for any action exempted pursuant to subsection (a)(1) or (a)(3) of this section, if a substantial and relevant question remains with regard to the impact of the action on the environment that would otherwise be addressed in an EIS prepared in accordance with this subchapter.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 7, 36 DCR 5741; Feb. 27, 1996, D.C. Law 11-94, § 12, 42 DCR 7172; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 13, 44 DCR 1271.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-986. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-109.02. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 12 of the Solid Waste Facility Permit Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-384, December 28, 1994, 42 DCR 45). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12 of Solid Waste Facility Permit Temporary Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-251, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1650). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 12 of Solid Waste Facility Permit Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-80, February 6, 1996, law notification 43 DCR 776).
DC Code § 8-109.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.07. Lead agencies; files

(a) The Mayor shall designate a lead agency to prepare an EIS or supplemental EIS when the preparation of the EIS requires the input of more than 1 agency. The lead agency shall, if necessary, oversee the preparation of a single, omnibus EIS, ensure reasoned consideration of and distinction among any inconsistent conclusions, and promote coordination with public and private organizations and individuals with a special expertise or recognized interest. (b) The Mayor shall maintain a file of all EIS’s and supplemental EIS’s for public review.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 8, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-987.
DC Code § 8-109.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.08. Judicial review

Where an EIS is prepared in connection with the issuance or approval of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or any other entitlement or permission to act by a District government agency that is subject to administrative or judicial review under applicable laws or regulations, the administrative or judicial review shall be governed by the applicable laws and regulations.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 9, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-988.
DC Code § 8-109.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.09. Rules

(a) Within 180 days of October 18, 1989, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter, including rules that establish categorical exemptions for major actions that would have no significant impact on the environment. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. (b) The District Department of the Environment shall issue rules to assist District agencies in the review of an environmental impact screening form and in the preparation of an EIS, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 10, 36 DCR 5741; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 6062(a), 57 DCR 6242.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-989. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-109.02, § 8-109.03, and § 8-109.06. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223 rewrote subsec. (b), which had read as follows: “(b) Within 180 days of October 18, 1989, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs shall issue rules to assist District agencies in the preparation of an EIS, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 6062(a) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542). Short Title Short title: Section 6061 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle G of title VI of the act may be cited as the “Environmental Impact Screening Forms and Environmental Impact Statements Amendment Act of 2010”. Editor's Notes Approval and disapproval of proposed Environmental Policy Act rules: Pursuant to Resolution 8-314, the “District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989 Proposed Rulemaking Approval & Disapproval Resolution of 1990,” effective December 21, 1990, the Council approved, in part, and disapproved, in part, the proposed rules to implement the District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989. District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act Proposed Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 1994: Pursuant to Proposed Resolution 11-25, deemed approved February 18, 1995, Council approved the proposed rulemaking adopting Chapter 72 (Environmental Policy Act Regulations) of Title 20, DCMR, issued pursuant to the “District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989.”
DC Code § 8-109.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.10. Construction

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to supercede the requirements of District government zoning statutes and regulations or federal and District government environmental statutes or regulations.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 11, 36 DCR 5741.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-990.
DC Code § 8-109.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.11. Required Environmental Impact Statements

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a full EIS shall be required for the construction of any new solid waste facility or the substantial modification of an existing structure presently used as, or intended to be used as, a solid waste facility, as the term “solid waste facility” is defined in Chapter 10 of Title 8, regardless of the cost of construction or modification.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 11a; as added Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 802, 45 DCR 1172.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-990.1.
DC Code § 8-109.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 1 - Environmental Controls|Subchapter V - Environmental Impact Statements|§ 8-109.12. Fees

Whenever the Mayor reviews an environmental impact screening form or prepares, or causes to be prepared, an EIS or supplemental EIS under this subchapter, the Mayor may impose a fee on the applicant to compensate the Mayor for the costs of reviewing the environmental impact screening form or preparing the EIS or supplemental EIS.  (Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 11b; as added Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 6062(b), 57 DCR 6242.)  Cross References Asbestos workers, scope of practice, see § 47-2853.51. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6062(b) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).