Washington Code 70A.300.140 – Powers and duties of department
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The department in performing its duties under this chapter may:
Terms Used In Washington Code 70A.300.140
- Department: means the department of ecology. See Washington Code 70A.300.010
- Extremely hazardous waste: means any dangerous waste which:
Washington Code 70A.300.010Hazardous waste: means and includes all dangerous and extremely hazardous waste, including substances composed of both radioactive and hazardous components. See Washington Code 70A.300.010
(1) Conduct studies and coordinate research programs pertaining to extremely hazardous waste management;
(2) Render technical assistance to generators of dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes and to state and local agencies in the planning and operation of hazardous waste programs;
(3) Encourage and provide technical assistance to waste generators to form and operate a “waste exchange” for the purpose of finding users for dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes that would otherwise be disposed of: PROVIDED, That such technical assistance shall not violate the confidentiality of manufacturing processes; and
(4) Provide for appropriate surveillance and monitoring of extremely hazardous waste disposal practices in the state.
[1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.105.100.]