Title 80 — Title 80 PUBLIC UTILITIES
23 chapters · 368 sections in this title.
RCW 80.70.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Applicant" has the meaning provided in RCW 80.50.020 and includes an applicant for a permit for a fossil-fueled thermal electric generation facility subject to RCW 70A…
RCW 80.70.020 Applicability of chapter—Carbon dioxide mitigation plan—Mitigation by a third party.
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(1) The provisions of this chapter apply to:(a) New fossil-fueled thermal electric generation facilities with station-generating capability of three hundred fifty thousand kilowatts or more and fossil-fueled floating thermal electric generation facilities of one hundred thousand …
RCW 80.70.030 Permanent carbon credits.
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(1) Carbon dioxide mitigation plans relying on purchase of permanent carbon credits must meet the following criteria:(a) Credits must derive from real, verified, permanent, and enforceable carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalents emission mitigation not otherwise required by …
RCW 80.70.040 Direct investment mitigation projects—Enforcement—Federal requirements may replace this section.
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(1) The carbon dioxide mitigation option that provides for direct investment shall be implemented through mitigation projects conducted directly by, or under the control of, the certificate holder or order of approval holder.(2) Mitigation projects must be approved by the council…
RCW 80.70.050 Independent qualified organizations with experience in mitigation activities—Council oversight—Reports.
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(1) The council shall maintain a list of independent qualified organizations with proven experience in emissions mitigation activities and a demonstrated ability to carry out their activities in an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manner.(2) An independent qualified organi…
RCW 80.70.060 Costs to be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements.
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Reasonable and necessary costs incurred by the council in implementing and administering this chapter shall be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements that are subject to the requirements of this chapter.[ 2004 c 224 s 6.]
RCW 80.70.070 Rules.
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The council, department, and authority shall adopt rules to carry out this chapter.[ 2004 c 224 s 7.]
RCW 80.70.080 Certain applicants for a natural gas-fired generation plant exempt from chapter.
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(1) An applicant for a natural gas-fired generation plant to be constructed in a county with a coal-fired electric generation facility subject to RCW 80.80.040(3)(c) is exempt from this chapter if the application is filed before December 31, 2025.(2) For the purposes of this sect…