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WA Rev Code § 90.48.264 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.264 - Federal clean water act—Rules for on-site sewage disposal systems adjacent to marine waters.

RCW 90.48.264 Federal clean water act—Rules for on-site sewage disposal systems adjacent to marine waters.In implementing this chapter and in participating in programs under the federal clean water act, the department may consult with the department of social and health services concerning standards for repair of existing, failing on-site sewage disposal systems that are adjacent to marine waters. By January 1, 1989, the department of social and health services shall propose rules for adoption by the state board of health identifying the standards for repair of existing, failing on-site sewage disposal systems at single-family residences that were legally occupied prior to June 9, 1988, and that are adjacent to marine waters. The rules may specify the design, operation and maintenance standards for such repaired systems so as to ensure protection of the public health, attainment of state water quality standards and the protection of shellfish and other public resources. The rules shall also provide that any proposed discharge to marine water shall be considered only if on-site sewage disposal systems are not feasible and that such discharges shall meet the requirements of this chapter and department of ecology regulations. The state board of health shall adopt such proposed rules unless the board finds modification or rejection of them necessary to protect the public health.[ 1988 c 220 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.270 - Sewage drainage basins—Authority of department to delineate and establish.

RCW 90.48.270 Sewage drainage basins—Authority of department to delineate and establish.The department shall have authority to delineate and establish sewage drainage basins in the state for the purpose of developing and/or adopting comprehensive plans for the control and abatement of water pollution within such basins. Basins may include, but are not limited to, rivers and their tributaries, streams, coastal waters, sounds, bays, lakes, and portions or combinations thereof, as well as the lands drained thereby.[ 1987 c 109 § 142; 1967 c 13 § 26.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.Aquifer protection areas: Chapter 36.36 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.280 - Sewage drainage basins—Comprehensive plans for sewage drainage basins.

RCW 90.48.280 Sewage drainage basins—Comprehensive plans for sewage drainage basins.The department is authorized to prepare and/or adopt a comprehensive water pollution control and abatement plan and to make subsequent amendments thereto, for each basin established pursuant to RCW 90.48.270. Comprehensive plans for sewage drainage basins may be prepared by any municipality and submitted to the department for adoption.Prior to adopting a comprehensive plan for any basin or any subsequent amendment thereof the department shall hold a public hearing thereon. Notice of such hearing shall be given by registered mail, together with copies of the proposed plan, to each municipality, or other political subdivision, within the basin exercising a sewage disposal function, at least twenty days prior to the hearing date. Such hearing may be continued from time to time and, at the termination thereof, the department may reject the plan proposed or adopt it with such modifications as it shall deem proper.Following adoption of a comprehensive plan for any basin, the department shall require compliance with such plan by any municipality or person operating or constructing a sewage collection, treatment or disposal system or plant, or any improvement to or extension of an existing sewage collection, treatment or disposal system or plant, within the basin.[ 1987 c 109 § 143; 1967 c 13 § 27.]NOTES:Purpose—Short title—Construction—Rules—Severability—Captions—1987 c 109: See notes following RCW 43.21B.001.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.310 - Application of barley straw to waters of the state.

RCW 90.48.310 Application of barley straw to waters of the state.(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the application of barley straw to waters of the state for the purposes of water clarification does not require a state waste discharge permit as long as the following provisions are met:(a) The barley straw is applied at a rate of up to two hundred twenty-five pounds per acre of surface water;(b) Whole bales or tightly packed straw are not used. Straw must be loosely packed in nylon or mesh bags;(c) Bags of straw are placed where control is desired, such as around docks and swim areas, and around inlets to aid in aeration or mixing;(d) The bags must be staked or anchored in place;(e) Straw is placed in early spring, prior to the growth of algae; and(f) Bags are removed four to six months after placement and must not be left in the water over winter.(2) The placement of barley straw into waters of the state in any other instance is not authorized absent a permit.(3) This section does not alter any permit requirement that may exist under chapter 77.55 RCW.[ 2007 c 30 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.364 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.364 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Definitions.

RCW 90.48.364 Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter, "technical feasibility" or "technically feasible" means that given available technology, a restoration or enhancement project can be successfully completed at a cost that is not disproportionate to the value of the resource before the injury.[ 1991 c 200 § 811.]NOTES:Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.367 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.367 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Assessment of compensation.

RCW 90.48.367 Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Assessment of compensation.(1) After a spill or other incident causing damages to the natural resources of the state, the department shall conduct a formal preassessment screening as provided in RCW 90.48.368.(2) The department shall use the compensation schedule established under RCW 90.48.366 to determine the amount of damages if the preassessment screening committee determines that: (a) Restoration or enhancement of the injured resources is not technically feasible; (b) damages are not quantifiable at a reasonable cost; and (c) the restoration and enhancement projects or studies proposed by the liable parties are insufficient to adequately compensate the people of the state for damages.(3) If the preassessment screening committee determines that the compensation schedule should not be used, compensation shall be assessed for the amount of money necessary to restore any damaged resource to its condition before the injury, to the extent technically feasible, and compensate for the lost value incurred during the period between injury and restoration.(4) Restoration shall include the cost to restock such waters, replenish or replace such resources, and otherwise restore the stream, lake, or other waters of the state, including any estuary, ocean area, submerged lands, shoreline, bank, or other lands adjoining such waters to its condition before the injury, as such condition is determined by the department. The lost value of a damaged resource shall be equal to the sum of consumptive, nonconsumptive, and indirect use values, as well as lost taxation, leasing, and licensing revenues. Indirect use values may include existence, bequest, option, and aesthetic values. Damages shall be determined by generally accepted and cost-effective procedures, including, but not limited to, contingent valuation method studies.(5) Compensation assessed under this section shall be recoverable in an action brought by the attorney general on behalf of the people of the state of Washington and affected counties and cities in the superior court of Thurston county or any county in which damages occurred. Moneys recovered by the attorney general under this section shall be deposited in the coastal protection fund established under RCW 90.48.390, and shall only be used for the purposes stated in RCW 90.48.400.(6) Compensation assessed under this section shall preclude claims under this chapter by local governments for compensation for damages to publicly owned resources resulting from the same incident.[ 1991 c 200 § 813; 1989 c 388 § 3.]NOTES:Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.Intent—Application—Captions—Severability—1989 c 388: See notes following RCW 90.56.010.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.386 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.386 - Department of natural resources leases.

RCW 90.48.386 Department of natural resources leases.After May 15, 1991, the department of natural resources shall include in its leases for onshore and offshore facilities the following provisions:(1) Require those wishing to lease, sublease, or re-lease state-owned aquatic lands to comply with the provisions of this chapter;(2) Require lessees and sublessees to operate according to the plan of operations and to keep the plan current in compliance with this chapter; and(3) Include in its leases provisions that a violation by the lessee or sublessee of the provisions of this chapter may be grounds for termination of the lease.[ 1991 c 200 § 1101.]NOTES:Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.390 - Coastal protection fund—Established—Moneys credited to—Use.

RCW 90.48.390 Coastal protection fund—Established—Moneys credited to—Use.The coastal protection fund is established to be used by the department as a revolving fund for carrying out the purposes of restoration of natural resources under this chapter and chapter 90.56 RCW. To this fund there shall be credited penalties, fees, damages, charges received pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and chapter 90.56 RCW, compensation for damages received under this chapter and chapter 90.56 RCW, and an amount equivalent to one cent per gallon from each marine use refund claim under *RCW 82.36.330.Moneys in the fund not needed currently to meet the obligations of the department in the exercise of its powers, duties, and functions under RCW 90.48.142, 90.48.366, 90.48.367, and 90.48.368 shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the fund. During the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium, the coastal protection fund may also be used for a standby rescue tug at Neah Bay. During the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the coastal protection fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect excess fund balance derived from penalties, forfeits, and seizures.[ 2012 2nd sp.s. c 7 § 933; 2008 c 329 § 925; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 84; 1991 c 200 § 815; 1989 c 388 § 7; 1989 c 262 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 82.36 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.Effective date—2012 2nd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Severability—Effective date—2008 c 329: See notes following RCW 28B.105.110.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.Intent—Application—Captions—Severability—1989 c 388: See notes following RCW 90.56.010.Findings—1989 c 262: See note following RCW 90.48.142.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.400 - Coastal protection fund—Disbursal of moneys from.

RCW 90.48.400 Coastal protection fund—Disbursal of moneys from.(1) Moneys in the coastal protection fund shall be disbursed for the following purposes and no others:(a) Environmental restoration and enhancement projects intended to restore or enhance environmental, recreational, archaeological, or aesthetic resources for the benefit of Washington's citizens;(b) Investigations of the long-term effects of oil spills; and(c) Development and implementation of an aquatic land geographic information system.(2) The director may allocate a portion of the fund to be devoted to research and development in the causes, effects, and removal of pollution caused by the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances.(3) A steering committee consisting of representatives of the departments of ecology, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and the parks and recreation commission shall authorize the expenditure of the moneys collected under RCW 90.48.366 through 90.48.368, after consulting impacted local agencies and local and tribal governments.(4) Agencies may not be reimbursed from the coastal protection fund for the salaries and benefits of permanent employees for routine operational support. Agencies may only be reimbursed under this section if money for reconnaissance and damage assessment activities is unavailable from other sources.[ 1994 c 264 § 93; 1992 c 73 § 30; 1991 c 200 § 816; 1990 c 116 § 14. Prior: 1989 c 388 § 8; 1989 c 262 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 5.]NOTES:Effective dates—1992 c 73: See RCW 82.23B.902.Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.Findings—Severability—1990 c 116: See notes following RCW 90.56.210.Intent—Application—Captions—Severability—1989 c 388: See notes following RCW 90.56.010.Findings—1989 c 262: See note following RCW 90.48.142.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.422 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.422 - Water quality standards—Compliance methods—Department authority.

RCW 90.48.422 Water quality standards—Compliance methods—Department authority.(1) The legislature finds that the courts have rendered decisions in Elkhorn (Public Utility District No. 1 v. Washington Department of Ecology, 511 U.S. 700, 114 S. Ct. 1900, 128 L.Ed. 2d 716 (1994)) and Sullivan Creek (Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County v. Washington Department of Ecology, 146 Wn.2d 778, 51 P.3d 744 (2002)) related to water quality certifications issued under section 401 of the clean water act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. Enactment of this legislation does not expand or contract the legal holdings of these decisions and does not affect in any way the application of these holdings to any future case or fact pattern related to water quality certifications issued for federally licensed hydropower facilities under section 401 of the clean water act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.(2) When a water quality standard cannot be reasonably met through the issuance of permits or regulatory orders issued under the authority of this chapter, the department may use voluntary, incentive-based methods including funding of water conservation projects, lease and purchase of water rights, development of new storage projects, or habitat restoration projects in an attempt to meet water quality standards.(3) The department may not abrogate, supersede, impair, or condition the ability of a water right holder to fully divert or withdraw water under a water right permit, certificate, statutory exemption, or claim granted or recognized under chapter 90.03, 90.14, or 90.44 RCW through the authority granted to the department in this chapter. However, nothing in chapter 15, Laws of 2003 1st sp. sess. shall be construed to affect the department's authority related to the issuance of certifications under section 401 of the federal clean water act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., with respect to the application of federally authorized water quality standards, for federal energy regulatory commission licensed hydropower projects as provided under this chapter and chapter 90.74 RCW. With respect to federal energy regulatory commission licensed hydropower projects, the department may only require a person to mitigate or remedy a water quality violation or problem to the extent there is substantial evidence such person has caused such violation or problem.[ 2003 1st sp.s. c 15 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.425 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.425 - Forest practices act and regulations relating to water quality protection to be utilized to satisfy federal water pollution act.

RCW 90.48.425 Forest practices act and regulations relating to water quality protection to be utilized to satisfy federal water pollution act.The forest practices act, chapter 76.09 RCW, and the forest practices regulations adopted thereunder relating to water quality protection shall be utilized to satisfy the planning and program requirements of sections 208, 209, and 305 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act, as regards silvicultural activities, unless it is determined by the department of ecology that extraordinary conditions exist which make forest practices regulations unsuitable to satisfy such federal requirements.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 200 § 14.]NOTES:Provisions of state law pertaining to federal clean water act: RCW 90.48.260, 90.48.262.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.430 - Watershed restoration projects—Approval process—Waiver of public review.

RCW 90.48.430 Watershed restoration projects—Approval process—Waiver of public review.A permit, certification, or other approval required by the department for a watershed restoration project as defined in RCW 89.08.460 shall be processed in compliance with RCW 89.08.450 through 89.08.510. Public review of proposed watershed restoration projects may be shortened or waived by the department.[ 1995 c 378 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 90.48.448 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.448 - Eurasian water milfoil—Pesticide 2,4-D application.

RCW 90.48.448 Eurasian water milfoil—Pesticide 2,4-D application.(1) Subject to restrictions in this section, a government entity seeking to control a limited infestation of Eurasian water milfoil may use the pesticide 2,4-D to treat the milfoil infestation, without obtaining a permit under RCW 90.48.445, if the milfoil infestation is either recently documented or remaining after the application of other control measures, and is limited to twenty percent or less of the littoral zone of the lake. Any pesticide application made under this section must be made according to all label requirements for the product and must meet the public notice requirements of subsection (2) of this section.(2) Before applying 2,4-D, the government entity shall: (a) Provide at least twenty-one days' notice to the department of ecology, the department of fish and wildlife, the department of agriculture, the department of health, and all lake residents; (b) post notices of the intent to apply 2,4-D at all public access points; and (c) place informational buoys around the treatment area.(3) The department of fish and wildlife may impose timing restrictions on the use of 2,4-D to protect salmon and other fish and wildlife.(4) The department may prohibit the use of 2,4-D if the department finds the product contains dioxin in excess of the standard allowed by the United States environmental protection agency. Sampling protocols and analysis used by the department under this section must be consistent with those used by the United States environmental protection agency for testing this product.(5) Government entities using this section to apply 2,4-D may apply for funds from the freshwater aquatic weeds account consistent with the freshwater aquatic weeds management program as provided in RCW 43.21A.660.(6) Government entities using this section shall consider development of long-term control strategies for eradication and control of the Eurasian water milfoil.(7) For the purpose of this section, "government entities" includes cities, counties, state agencies, tribes, special purpose districts, and county weed boards.[ 1999 c 255 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—Effective date—1999 c 255: See notes following RCW 90.48.447.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.450 - Discharges from agricultural activity—Consideration to be given as to whether enforcement action would contribute to conversion of land to nonagricultural use—Minimize the possibility.

RCW 90.48.450 Discharges from agricultural activity—Consideration to be given as to whether enforcement action would contribute to conversion of land to nonagricultural use—Minimize the possibility.(1) Prior to issuing a notice of violation related to discharges from agricultural activity on agricultural land, the department shall consider whether an enforcement action would contribute to the conversion of agricultural land to nonagricultural uses. Any enforcement action shall attempt to minimize the possibility of such conversion.(2) As used in this section:(a) "Agricultural activity" means the growing, raising, or production of horticultural or viticultural crops, berries, poultry, livestock, grain, mint, hay and dairy products.(b) "Agricultural land" means at least five acres of land devoted primarily to the commercial production of livestock or agricultural commodities.[ 1981 c 297 § 31.]NOTES:Legislative finding, intent—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 70A.15.4530.Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
WA Rev Code § 90.48.455 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment|Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.|90.48.455 - Discharge of chlorinated organics—Engineering reports by pulp and paper mills—Permits limiting discharge.

RCW 90.48.455 Discharge of chlorinated organics—Engineering reports by pulp and paper mills—Permits limiting discharge.(1) The department may require each pulp mill and paper mill discharging chlorinated organics to conduct and submit an engineering report on the cost of installing technology designed to reduce the amount of chlorinated organic compounds discharged into the waters of the state. The department shall allow at least twenty-four months from June 11, 1992, for each pulp mill and each paper mill to submit an engineering report. (2) The department may not issue a permit establishing limits to the discharge of chlorinated organic compounds by a pulp mill or a paper mill under RCW 90.48.160 or 90.48.260 until at least nine months after receiving an engineering report from a kraft mill and at least fifteen months after receiving an engineering report from a sulfite mill.(3) Nothing in this section shall apply to dioxin compounds.[ 1992 c 201 § 1.]