Title 70A — Title 70A ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
87 chapters · 1,249 sections in this title.
RCW 70A.445.005 Intent.
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Antifouling paints and coatings are necessary for the proper performance and preservation of boats and other marine craft. However, many of these substances contain copper, biocides, and other chemicals that are toxic to many aquatic organisms, including salmon. The legislature i…
RCW 70A.445.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of ecology.(2) "Director" means the director of the department of ecology.(3)(a) "Recreational water vessel" means any vessel that is …
RCW 70A.445.020 Antifouling paint—Review—Report to the legislature—Restrictions on sale and application.
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(1) The department will conduct a review of information about antifouling paints and ingredients, including information received from manufacturers and others pursuant to this chapter; information on the feasibility of best management practices and nonbiocidal antifouling alterna…
RCW 70A.445.030 Recreational water vessel hull cleaning—Best practices.
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The department, in consultation and cooperation with other state natural resources agencies, must increase educational efforts regarding recreational water vessel hull cleaning to reduce the spread of invasive species. This effort must include a review of best practices that cons…
RCW 70A.445.040 Civil penalty.
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(1) The department must enforce the requirements of this chapter.(2)(a) A person or entity that violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty. The department may assess and collect a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars per day per violation.(b) All penalties collect…
RCW 70A.445.050 Statewide advisory committee—Survey—Report to the legislature.
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(1) On or after January 1, 2016, the director may establish and maintain a statewide advisory committee to assist the department in implementing the requirements of this chapter.(2)(a) By January 1, 2017, the department shall survey the manufacturers of antifouling paints sold or…
RCW 70A.445.060 Rule-making authority.
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The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.[ 2011 c 248 s 7. Formerly RCW 70.300.060.]
RCW 70A.445.070 Prohibition on sales of new recreational water vessels containing certain antifouling paint.
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(1) Beginning January 1, 2023, no manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or distributor may sell or offer for sale in this state any new recreational water vessel manufactured on or after January 1, 2023, with antifouling paint containing cybutryne, chemical abstracts service regist…
RCW 70A.445.080 Notice to the department.
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(1) The department may require a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer of antifouling paints or related substances to submit a notice to the department containing the following information:(a) A list of products, including a brief description of each product or product component …