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Washington Statutes, Title 70A

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Title 70A, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

87 chapters · 1,258 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 70A1,258 Ch 70A.15, Washington clean air act.151 Ch 70A.205, Solid waste management—Reduction and…102 Ch 70A.300, Hazardous waste management.52 Ch 70A.65, Greenhouse gas emissions—Cap and inv…44 Ch 70A.500, Electronic product recycling.36 Ch 70A.208, Solid waste—Packaging and paper prod…29 Ch 70A.388, Nuclear energy and radiation.25 Ch 70A.305, Hazardous waste cleanup—Model toxics…24 Ch 70A.10, Weather modification.22 Ch 70A.125, Public water systems—Penalties and c…22 Ch 70A.200, Waste reduction, recycling, and mode…20 Ch 70A.535, Transportation fuel—Clean fuels program.20 Ch 70A.120, Public water supply systems—Operators.19 Ch 70A.505, Mercury-containing lights—Proper dis…19

8 sections·Filtered byTitle 70A✕Ch 70A.390✕

RCW 70A.390.010 Finding.
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The people of the state of Washington find that: (1) Radioactive wastes are highly dangerous, in that releases of radioactive materials and emissions to the environment are inimical to the health and welfare of the people of the state of Washington, and contribute to the occurren…
RCW 70A.390.020 Definitions.
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The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Radioactive waste" means unwanted radioactive material, including radioactive residues produced as a result of electric power generation or other reactor operation. (2) "Medical waste" means radioactive…
RCW 70A.390.030 Storage of radioactive waste from outside the state prohibited—Exceptions.
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Notwithstanding any law, order, or regulation to the contrary, after July 1, 1981, no area within the geographic boundaries of the state of Washington may be used by any person or entity as a temporary, interim, or permanent storage site for radioactive waste, except medical wast…
RCW 70A.390.040 Transportation of radioactive waste from outside the state for storage within the state prohibited—Exception.
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Notwithstanding any law, order, or regulation to the contrary, after July 1, 1981, no person or entity may transport radioactive waste, except medical waste, generated or otherwise produced outside the geographic boundaries of the state of Washington to any site within the geogra…

RCW 70A.390.050 Violations—Penalties—Injunctions—Jurisdiction and venue—Fees and costs.

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(1) A violation of or failure to comply with the provisions of RCW 70A.390.030 or 70A.390.040 is a gross misdemeanor. (2) Any person or entity that violates or fails to comply with the provisions of RCW 70A.390.030 or 70A.390.040 is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand doll…

RCW 70A.390.060 Interstate compact for regional storage.

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Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the state of Washington may enter into an interstate compact, which will become effective upon ratification by a majority of both houses of the United States Congress, to provide for the regional storage of radioactive wastes.…

RCW 70A.390.900 Construction—1981 c 1.

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This chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the individual citizens of the state of Washington. [ 1981 c 1 s 7 (Initiative Measure No. 383, approved November 4, 1980). Formerly RCW 70.99.900.]

RCW 70A.390.901 Short title.

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This act may be known as the Radioactive Waste Storage and Transportation Act of 1980. [ 1981 c 1 s 9 (Initiative Measure No. 383, approved November 4, 1980). Formerly RCW 70.99.910.]