RCW 70A.384.020
Participation authority regarding federal statutes—Federal financial assistance.
The department of ecology is designated as the executive branch agency for participation in the federal nuclear waste policy act of 1982 and the federal low-level radioactive waste policy act of 1980, however the legislature retains an autonomous role with respect to participation in all aspects of the federal nuclear waste policy act of 1982. The department may receive federal financial assistance for carrying out radioactive waste management activities, including assistance for expenses, salaries, travel, and monitoring and evaluating the program of repository exploration and siting undertaken by the federal government.
[ 1989 c 322 § 2; 1984 c 161 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 19 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.200.020.]
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.