HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCW 70A.300.350RCW 70A.300.350 Local governments to prepare local hazardous
waste plans—Basis—Elements required. (1) Each local government, or
combination of contiguous local governments, is directed to prepare a
local hazardous waste plan which shall be based on state guidelines
and include the following elements:
(a) A plan or program to manage moderate-risk wastes that are
generated or otherwise present within the jurisdiction. This element
shall include an assessment of the quantities, types, generators, and
fate of moderate-risk wastes in the jurisdiction. The purpose of this
element is to develop a system of managing moderate-risk waste,
appropriate to each local area, to ensure protection of the
environment and public health;
(b) A plan or program to provide for ongoing public involvement
and public education in regard to the management of moderate-risk
waste. This element shall provide information regarding:
(i) The potential hazards to human health and the environment
resulting from improper use and disposal of the waste; and
(ii) Proper methods of handling, reducing, recycling, and
disposing of the waste;
(c) An inventory of all existing generators of hazardous waste
and facilities managing hazardous waste within the jurisdiction. This
inventory shall be based on data provided by the department;
(d) A description of the public involvement process used in
developing the plan;
(e) A description of the eligible zones designated in accordance
with RCW 70A.300.370. However, the requirement to designate eligible
zones shall not be considered part of the local hazardous waste
planning requirements; and
(f) Other elements as deemed appropriate by local government.
(2) To the maximum extent practicable, the local hazardous waste
plan shall be coordinated with other hazardous materials-related plans
and policies in the jurisdiction.
(3) Local governments shall coordinate with those persons
involved in providing privately owned hazardous and moderate-risk
waste facilities and services as follows: If a local government
determines that a moderate-risk waste will be or is adequately managed
by one or more privately owned facilities or services at a reasonable
price, the local government shall take actions to encourage the use of
that private facility or service. Actions taken by a local government
under this subsection may include, but are not limited to, restricting
or prohibiting the land disposal of a moderate-risk waste at any
transfer station or land disposal facility within its jurisdiction.
(4)(a) The department shall prepare guidelines for the
development of local hazardous waste plans. The guidelines shall be
prepared in consultation with local governments and shall be completed
by December 31, 1986. The guidelines shall include a list of
substances identified as hazardous household substances.
(b) In preparing the guidelines under (a) of this subsection, the
department shall review and assess information on pilot projects that
have been conducted for moderate-risk waste management. The department
shall encourage additional pilot projects as needed to provide
information to improve and update the guidelines.
(5) The department shall consult with retailers, trade
associations, public interest groups, and appropriate units of local
government to encourage the development of voluntary public education
programs on the proper handling of hazardous household substances.
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(6) Local hazardous waste plans shall be completed and submitted
to the department no later than June 30, 1990. Local governments may
from time to time amend the local plan.
(7) Each local government, or combination of contiguous local
governments, shall submit its local hazardous waste plan or amendments
thereto to the department. The department shall approve or disapprove
local hazardous waste plans or amendments by December 31, 1990, or
within ninety days of submission, whichever is later. The department
shall approve a local hazardous waste plan if it determines that the
plan is consistent with this chapter and the guidelines under
subsection (4) of this section. If approval is denied, the department
shall submit its objections to the local government within ninety days
of submission. However, for plans submitted between January 1, 1990,
and June 30, 1990, the department shall have one hundred eighty days
to submit its objections. No local government is eligible for grants
under RCW 70A.300.390 for implementing a local hazardous waste plan
unless the plan for that jurisdiction has been approved by the
department.
(8) Each local government, or combination of contiguous local
governments, shall implement the local hazardous waste plan for its
jurisdiction by December 31, 1991.
(9) The department may waive the specific requirements of this
section for any local government if such local government demonstrates
to the satisfaction of the department that the objectives of the
planning requirements have been met. [2020 c 20 s 1297; 1992 c 17 s
1; 1986 c 210 s 1; 1985 c 448 s 6. Formerly RCW 70.105.220.]
Severability—1985 c 448: See note following RCW 70A.300.005.
Used oil recycling element: RCW 70A.224.020.
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