RCW 90.64.120
Department's authority under federal law or chapter 90.48 RCW not affected.
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall affect the department of ecology's authority or responsibility to administer or enforce the national pollutant discharge elimination system permits for operators of concentrated dairy animal feeding operations, where required by federal regulations or to administer the provisions of chapter 90.48 RCW.
(2) Unless the department of ecology delegates its authority under chapter 90.48 RCW to the department of agriculture pursuant to RCW 90.48.260, and until any such delegation of authority receives federal approval, the transfer specified in RCW 90.64.901 shall not preclude the department of ecology from taking action related to animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations to protect water quality pursuant to its authority in chapter 90.48 RCW. Before taking such actions, the department of ecology shall notify the department of agriculture.
[ 2003 c 325 § 4; 1993 c 221 § 13.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2003 c 325: See note following RCW 90.64.030.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment
Chapter 90.64 - Dairy Nutrient Management.
90.64.020 - Concentrated dairy animal feeding operation—Designation—Permit.
90.64.023 - Inspection program.
90.64.026 - Dairy nutrient management plans—Elements—Approval—Timelines—Certification.
90.64.040 - Appeal from actions and orders of the department.
90.64.050 - Duties of department—Annual report to commission.
90.64.070 - Duties of conservation district.
90.64.080 - Duties of conservation commission.
90.64.100 - Parties' liability.
90.64.102 - Recordkeeping violations—Civil penalty.
90.64.120 - Department's authority under federal law or chapter 90.48 RCW not affected.
90.64.150 - Livestock nutrient management account.
90.64.180 - Protocol for monitoring waters near dairies and CAFOs.
90.64.190 - Information subject to public records disclosure—Rules.
90.64.800 - Reports to the legislature.
90.64.900 - Effective date—1998 c 262.
90.64.901 - Transfer of powers, duties, and functions to the department of agriculture.