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WA Rev Code § 70A.05.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.05 - Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy.|70A.05.020 - Requirements of strategy—Initial climate change response strategy.

RCW 70A.05.020 Requirements of strategy—Initial climate change response strategy.(1) The integrated climate change response strategy should address the impact of and adaptation to climate change, as well as the regional capacity to undertake actions, existing ecosystem and resource management concerns, and health and economic risks. In addition, the departments of ecology, agriculture, *community, trade, and economic development, fish and wildlife, natural resources, and transportation should include a range of scenarios for the purposes of planning in order to assess project vulnerability and, to the extent feasible, reduce expected risks and increase resiliency to the impacts of climate change.(2)(a) By December 1, 2011, the department of ecology shall compile an initial climate change response strategy, including information and data from the departments of fish and wildlife, agriculture, *community, trade, and economic development, natural resources, and transportation that: Summarizes the best known science on climate change impacts to Washington; assesses Washington's vulnerability to the identified climate change impacts; prioritizes solutions that can be implemented within and across state agencies; and identifies recommended funding mechanisms and technical and other essential resources for implementing solutions.(b) The initial strategy must include: (i) Efforts to identify priority planning areas for action, based on vulnerability and risk assessments;(ii) Barriers challenging state and local governments to take action, such as laws, policies, regulations, rules, and procedures that require revision to adequately address adaptation to climate change;(iii) Opportunities to integrate climate science and projected impacts into planning and decision making; and(iv) Methods to increase public awareness of climate change, its projected impacts on the community, and to build support for meaningful adaptation policies and strategies.[ 2009 c 519 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.21M.020.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 70A.05.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.05 - Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy.|70A.05.030 - Assistance with developing strategy.

RCW 70A.05.030 Assistance with developing strategy.The departments of ecology, agriculture, *community, trade, and economic development, fish and wildlife, natural resources, and transportation may consult with qualified nonpartisan experts from the scientific community as needed to assist with developing an integrated climate change response strategy. The qualified nonpartisan experts from the scientific community may assist the department of ecology on the following components: (1) Identifying the timing and extent of impacts from climate change;(2) Assessing the effects of climate variability and change in the context of multiple interacting stressors or impacts;(3) Developing forecasting models;(4) Determining the resilience of the environment, natural systems, communities, and organizations to deal with potential or actual impacts of climate change and the vulnerability to which a natural or social system is susceptible to sustaining damage from climate change impacts; and(5) Identifying other issues, as determined by the department of ecology, necessary to develop policies and actions for the integrated climate change response strategy.[ 2009 c 519 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.21M.030.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 70A.05.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.05 - Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy.|70A.05.040 - Incorporation of adaptation plans of action by state agencies.

RCW 70A.05.040 Incorporation of adaptation plans of action by state agencies.State agencies shall strive to incorporate adaptation plans of action as priority activities when planning or designing agency policies and programs. Agencies shall consider: The integrated climate change response strategy when designing, planning, and funding infrastructure projects; and incorporating natural resource adaptation actions and alternative energy sources when designing and planning infrastructure projects.[ 2009 c 519 § 13. Formerly RCW 43.21M.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.05.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.05 - Integrated Climate Change Response Strategy.|70A.05.900 - Findings—2009 c 519.

RCW 70A.05.900 Findings—2009 c 519.The legislature finds that in chapter 14, Laws of 2008, the legislature established greenhouse gas emission reduction limits for Washington state, including a reduction of overall emissions by 2020 to emission levels in 1990, a reduction by 2035 to levels twenty-five percent below 1990 levels, and by 2050 a further reduction below 1990 levels. Based upon estimated 2006 emission levels in Washington, this will require a reduction from present emission levels of over twenty-five percent in the next eleven years. The legislature further finds that state government activities are a significant source of emissions, and that state government should meet targets for reducing emissions from its buildings, vehicles, and all operations that demonstrate that these reductions are achievable, cost-effective, and will help to promote innovative energy efficiency technologies and practices.[ 2009 c 519 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.21M.900.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.010 - Definitions.

RCW 70A.10.010 Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Department" means the department of ecology;(2) "Operation" means the performance of weather modification and control activities pursuant to a single contract entered into for the purpose of producing or attempting to produce, a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding one year; or, in case the performance of weather modification and control activities is to be undertaken individually or jointly by a person or persons to be benefited and not undertaken pursuant to a contract, "operation" means the performance of weather modification and control activities entered into for the purpose of producing, or attempting to produce, a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding one year;(3) "Research and development" means theoretical analysis exploration and experimentation, and the extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature into practical application for experimental and demonstration purposes, including the experimental production and testing of models, devices, equipment, materials, and processes;(4) "Weather modification and control" means changing or controlling, or attempting to change or control, by artificial methods, the natural development of any or all atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation forms which occur in the troposphere.[ 1973 c 64 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.010. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.37.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.020 - Powers and duties.

RCW 70A.10.020 Powers and duties.In the performance of its functions the department may, in addition to any other acts authorized by law:(1) Establish advisory committees to advise with and make recommendations to the department concerning legislation, policies, administration, research, and other matters;(2) Establish by regulation or order such standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in weather modification and control as the department may deem necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health or property; and make such rules and regulations as are necessary in the performance of its powers and duties;(3) Make such studies, investigations, obtain such information, and hold such hearings as the department may deem necessary or proper to assist it in exercising its authority or in the administration or enforcement of this chapter or any regulations or orders issued thereunder;(4) Appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel, including specialists and consultants, as are necessary to perform its duties and functions;(5) Acquire, in the manner provided by law, such materials, equipment, and facilities as are necessary to perform its duties and functions;(6) Cooperate with public or private agencies in the performance of the department's functions or duties and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter;(7) Represent the state in any and all matters pertaining to plans, procedures, or negotiations for interstate compacts relating to weather modification and control.[ 1973 c 64 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.030. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.37.030.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.030 - Promotion of research and development activities—Contracts and agreements.

RCW 70A.10.030 Promotion of research and development activities—Contracts and agreements.The department shall exercise its powers in such manner as to promote the continued conduct of research and development activities in the fields specified below by private or public institutions or persons and to assist in the acquisition of an expanding fund of theoretical and practical knowledge in such fields. To this end the department may conduct, and make arrangements, including contracts and agreements, for the conduct of, research and development activities relating to:(1) The theory and development of methods of weather modification and control, including processes, materials, and devices related thereto;(2) Utilization of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and other purposes;(3) The protection of life and property during research and operational activities.[ 1973 c 64 § 3; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.040. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.37.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.040 - Hearing procedure.

RCW 70A.10.040 Hearing procedure.In the case of hearings pursuant to RCW 70A.10.160 the department shall, and in other cases may, cause a record of the proceedings to be taken and filed with the department, together with its findings and conclusions. For any hearing, the director of the department or a representative designated by him or her is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and issue, in the name of the department, notice of the hearing or subpoenas requiring any person to appear and testify, or to appear and produce documents, or both, at any designated place.[ 2020 c 20 § 1044; 2009 c 549 § 5113; 1973 c 64 § 4; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.050. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.37.050.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.050 - Acceptance of gifts, donations, etc.

RCW 70A.10.050 Acceptance of gifts, donations, etc.(1) The department may, subject to any limitations otherwise imposed by law, receive and accept for and in the name of the state any funds which may be offered or become available from federal grants or appropriations, private gifts, donations, or bequests, or any other source, and may expend such funds, subject to any limitations otherwise provided by law, for the encouragement of research and development by a state, public, or private agency, either by direct grant, by contract or other cooperative means.(2) All license and permit fees paid to the department shall be deposited in the state general fund.[ 1973 c 64 § 5; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.060. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.37.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.060 - License and permit required.

RCW 70A.10.060 License and permit required.Except as provided in RCW 70A.10.070, no person shall engage in activities for weather modification and control except under and in accordance with a license and a permit issued by the department authorizing such activities.[ 2020 c 20 § 1045; 1973 c 64 § 6; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.080. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 8. Formerly RCW 43.37.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.070 - Exemptions.

RCW 70A.10.070 Exemptions.The department, to the extent it deems practical, shall provide by regulation for exempting from license, permit, and liability requirements, (1) research and development and experiments by state and federal agencies, institutions of higher learning, and bona fide nonprofit research organizations; (2) laboratory research and experiments; (3) activities of an emergent character for protection against fire, frost, sleet, or fog; and (4) activities normally engaged in for purposes other than those of inducing, increasing, decreasing, or preventing precipitation or hail.[ 1973 c 64 § 7; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.090. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.37.090.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.080 - Licenses—Requirements, duration, renewal, fees.

RCW 70A.10.080 Licenses—Requirements, duration, renewal, fees.(1) Licenses to engage in activities for weather modification and control shall be issued to applicants therefor who pay the license fee required and who demonstrate competence in the field of meteorology to the satisfaction of the department, reasonably necessary to engage in activities for weather modification and control. If the applicant is an organization, these requirements must be met by the individual or individuals who will be in control and in charge of the operation for the applicant.(2) The department shall issue licenses in accordance with such procedures and subject to such conditions as it may by regulation establish to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. Each license shall be issued for a period to expire at the end of the calendar year in which it is issued and, if the licensee possesses the qualifications necessary for the issuance of a new license, shall upon application be renewed at the expiration of such period. A license shall be issued or renewed only upon the payment to the department of one hundred dollars for the license or renewal thereof.[ 1973 c 64 § 8; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.100. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.37.100.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.090 - Permits—Requirements—Hearing as to issuance.

RCW 70A.10.090 Permits—Requirements—Hearing as to issuance.The department shall issue permits in accordance with such procedures and subject to such conditions as it may by regulation establish to effectuate the provisions of this chapter only:(1) If the applicant is licensed pursuant to this chapter;(2) If a sufficient notice of intention is published and proof of publication is filed as required by RCW 70A.10.120;(3) If the applicant furnishes proof of financial responsibility, as provided in RCW 70A.10.130, in an amount to be determined by the department but not to exceed twenty thousand dollars;(4) If the fee for a permit is paid as required by RCW 70A.10.140;(5) If the weather modification and control activities to be conducted under authority of the permit are determined by the department to be for the general welfare and public good;(6) If the department has held an open public hearing in Olympia as to such issuance.[ 2020 c 20 § 1046; 1973 c 64 § 9; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.110. Prior: 1961 c 154 § 2; 1957 c 245 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.37.110.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.100 - Separate permit for each operation—Filing and publishing notice of intention—Activities restricted by permit and notice.

RCW 70A.10.100 Separate permit for each operation—Filing and publishing notice of intention—Activities restricted by permit and notice.A separate permit shall be issued for each operation. Prior to undertaking any weather modification and control activities the licensee shall file with the department and also cause to be published a notice of intention. The licensee, if a permit is issued, shall confine his or her activities for the permitted operation within the time and area limits set forth in the notice of intention, unless modified by the department; and his or her activities shall also conform to any conditions imposed by the department upon the issuance of the permit or to the terms of the permit as modified after issuance.[ 2009 c 549 § 5114; 1973 c 64 § 10; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.120. Prior: 1961 c 154 § 3; 1957 c 245 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.37.120.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.110 - Notice of intention—Contents.

RCW 70A.10.110 Notice of intention—Contents.The notice of intention shall set forth at least all the following:(1) The name and address of the licensee;(2) The nature and object of the intended operation and the person or organization on whose behalf it is to be conducted;(3) The area in which and the approximate time during which the operation will be conducted;(4) The area which is intended to be affected by the operation;(5) The materials and methods to be used in conducting the operation.[ 1965 c 8 § 43.37.130. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 13. Formerly RCW 43.37.130.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.120 - Notice of intention—Publication.

RCW 70A.10.120 Notice of intention—Publication.(1) The applicant shall cause the notice of intention, or that portion thereof including the items specified in RCW 70A.10.110, to be published at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper having a general circulation and published within any county in which the operation is to be conducted and in which the affected area is located, or, if the operation is to be conducted in more than one county or if the affected area is located in more than one county or is located in a county other than the one in which the operation is to be conducted, then in a legal newspaper having a general circulation and published within each of such counties. In case there is no legal newspaper published within the appropriate county, publication shall be made in a legal newspaper having a general circulation within the county;(2) Proof of publication, made in the manner provided by law, shall be filed by the licensee with the department within fifteen days from the date of the last publication of the notice.[ 2020 c 20 § 1047; 1973 c 64 § 11; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.140. Prior: 1961 c 154 § 4; 1957 c 245 § 14. Formerly RCW 43.37.140.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.130 - Financial responsibility.

RCW 70A.10.130 Financial responsibility.Proof of financial responsibility may be furnished by an applicant by his or her showing, to the satisfaction of the department, his or her ability to respond in damages for liability which might reasonably be attached to or result from his or her weather modification and control activities in connection with the operation for which he or she seeks a permit.[ 2009 c 549 § 5115; 1973 c 64 § 12; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.150. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.37.150.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.140 - Fees—Sanctions for failure to pay.

RCW 70A.10.140 Fees—Sanctions for failure to pay.The fee to be paid by each applicant for a permit shall be equivalent to one and one-half percent of the estimated cost of such operation, the estimated cost to be computed by the department from the evidence available to it. The fee is due and payable to the department as of the date of the issuance of the permit; however, if the applicant is able to give to the department satisfactory security for the payment of the balance, he or she may be permitted to commence the operation, and a permit may be issued therefor, upon the payment of not less than fifty percent of the fee. The balance due shall be paid within three months from the date of the termination of the operation as prescribed in the permit. Failure to pay a permit fee as required shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license of the delinquent permit holder and grounds for refusal to renew his or her license or to issue any further permits to such person.[ 2009 c 549 § 5116; 1973 c 64 § 13; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.160. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 16. Formerly RCW 43.37.160.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.10.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.10 - Weather Modification.|70A.10.150 - Records and reports—Open to public examination.

RCW 70A.10.150 Records and reports—Open to public examination.(1) Every licensee shall keep and maintain a record of all operations conducted by him or her pursuant to his or her license and each permit, showing the method employed, the type of equipment used, materials and amounts thereof used, the times and places of operation of the equipment, the name and post office address of each individual participating or assisting in the operation other than the licensee, and such other general information as may be required by the department and shall report the same to the department at the time and in the manner required.(2) The department shall require written reports in such manner as it provides but not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, covering each operation for which a permit is issued. Further, the department shall require written reports from such organizations as are exempted from license, permit, and liability requirements as provided in RCW 70A.10.070.(3) The reports and records in the custody of the department shall be open for public examination.[ 2020 c 20 § 1048; 2009 c 549 § 5117; 1973 c 64 § 14; 1965 c 8 § 43.37.170. Prior: 1957 c 245 § 17. Formerly RCW 43.37.170.]