98 chapters · 1,453 sections in this title.
RCW 70.136.010 Legislative intent.
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It is the intent of the legislature to promote and encourage advance planning, cooperation, and mutual assistance between applicable political subdivisions of the state and persons with equipment, personnel, and expertise in the handling of hazardous materials incidents, by estab…
RCW 70.136.020 Definitions.
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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout RCW 70.136.010 through 70.136.070. (1) "Hazardous materials" means: (a) Materials which, if not contained may cause unacceptable risks to human life within a specified area adjacent to the spill, seepage, fire, explosion,…
RCW 70.136.030 Incident command agencies—Designation by political subdivisions.
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The governing body of each applicable political subdivision of this state shall designate a hazardous materials incident command agency within its respective boundaries, and file this designation with the director of commerce. In designating an incident command agency, the politi…
RCW 70.136.035 Incident command agencies—Assistance from state patrol.
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In political subdivisions where an incident command agency has been designated, the Washington state patrol shall continue to respond with a supervisor to provide assistance to the incident command agency. [ 1987 c 238 s 3.]