RCW 70A.384.005
Finding—Purpose.
The legislature finds that the safe transporting, handling, storage, or otherwise caring for radioactive wastes is required to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Washington. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish authority for the state to exercise appropriate oversight and care for the safe management and disposal of radioactive wastes; to consult with the federal government and other states on interim or permanent storage of these radioactive wastes; and to carry out the state responsibilities under the federal nuclear waste policy act of 1982.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 19 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.200.010.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety
Chapter 70A.384 - Radioactive Waste Act.
70A.384.005 - Finding—Purpose.
70A.384.020 - Participation authority regarding federal statutes—Federal financial assistance.
70A.384.030 - Cooperation required.
70A.384.060 - Waste disposal surcharges and penalty surcharges—Disposition.
70A.384.070 - Implementation of federal low-level radioactive waste policy amendments of 1985.
70A.384.090 - Review of potential damage—Financial assurance.
70A.384.100 - Site closure fee—Generally.
70A.384.110 - Fees for waste generators.
70A.384.120 - Waste generator surcharge remittal to counties.
70A.384.130 - Disposal of waste generator surcharges.
70A.384.900 - Construction of chapter.
70A.384.901 - Conflict with federal requirements—1983 1st ex.s. c 19.