Revised Code of Washington
Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment

90.03.005 - State water policy—Cooperation with other agencies—Reduction of wasteful practices. - RCW 90.03.005 State water policy—Cooperation with other agencies—Reduction of wasteful...

90.03.010 - Appropriation of water rights—Existing rights preserved. - RCW 90.03.010 Appropriation of water rights—Existing rights preserved. The power...

90.03.015 - Definitions. - RCW 90.03.015 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

90.03.020 - Units of water measurement. - RCW 90.03.020 Units of water measurement. The legally recognized units...

90.03.030 - Right to convey water along lake or stream—Conveyance to intake structure in neighboring state. - RCW 90.03.030 Right to convey water along lake or stream—Conveyance...

90.03.040 - Eminent domain—Use of water declared public use. - RCW 90.03.040 Eminent domain—Use of water declared public use. The...

90.03.060 - Water masters—Appointment, compensation. - RCW 90.03.060 Water masters—Appointment, compensation. (1) Water masters shall be...

90.03.070 - Water masters—Duties—Office space and equipment—Clerical assistance. - RCW 90.03.070 Water masters—Duties—Office space and equipment—Clerical assistance. It shall...

90.03.090 - Water master's power of arrest. - RCW 90.03.090 Water master's power of arrest. The water master...

90.03.100 - Prosecuting attorney, legal assistant. - RCW 90.03.100 Prosecuting attorney, legal assistant. It shall be the...

90.03.105 - Petition by planning units for general adjudication. - RCW 90.03.105 Petition by planning units for general adjudication. The...

90.03.110 - Determination of water rights—Petition—Statement and plan. - RCW 90.03.110 Determination of water rights—Petition—Statement and plan. (1) Upon...

90.03.120 - Determination of water rights—Order—Summons—Necessary parties—Use of innovative practices and technologies encouraged. - RCW 90.03.120 Determination of water rights—Order—Summons—Necessary parties—Use of innovative practices...

90.03.130 - Determination of water rights—Service of summons. - RCW 90.03.130 Determination of water rights—Service of summons. Service of...

90.03.140 - Determination of water rights—Adjudication claim by defendant. - RCW 90.03.140 Determination of water rights—Adjudication claim by defendant. (1)...

90.03.150 - Determination of water rights—Guardian ad litem for defendant. - RCW 90.03.150 Determination of water rights—Guardian ad litem for defendant....

90.03.160 - Determination of water rights—Response to motions under RCW 90.03.640(3)—Notice of intent to cross-examine—Appointment of a referee—Special rules. - RCW 90.03.160 Determination of water rights—Response to motions under RCW...

90.03.180 - Determination of water rights—Filing fee. - RCW 90.03.180 Determination of water rights—Filing fee. At the time...

90.03.200 - Determination of water rights—Final decree and notice of decree—Payment of fees—Appellate review of decree. - RCW 90.03.200 Determination of water rights—Final decree and notice of...

90.03.210 - Determination of water rights—Interim regulation of water—Appeals. - RCW 90.03.210 Determination of water rights—Interim regulation of water—Appeals. (1)...

90.03.220 - Determination of water rights—Failure to appear—Estoppel. - RCW 90.03.220 Determination of water rights—Failure to appear—Estoppel. Whenever proceedings...

90.03.230 - Determination of water rights—Copy of decree to director. - RCW 90.03.230 Determination of water rights—Copy of decree to director....

90.03.240 - Determination of water rights—Certificate of adjudicated water right—Notice—Fees. - RCW 90.03.240 Determination of water rights—Certificate of adjudicated water right—Notice—Fees....

90.03.243 - Determination of water rights—State to bear its expenses, when—County must be provided extraordinary costs imposed due to adjudication. - RCW 90.03.243 Determination of water rights—State to bear its expenses,...

90.03.245 - Determination of water rights—Scope. - RCW 90.03.245 Determination of water rights—Scope. Rights subject to determination...

90.03.247 - Minimum flows and levels—Departmental authority exclusive—Other recommendations considered. - RCW 90.03.247 Minimum flows and levels—Departmental authority exclusive—Other recommendations considered....

90.03.250 - Appropriation procedure—Application for permit—Temporary permit. - RCW 90.03.250 Appropriation procedure—Application for permit—Temporary permit. Any person, municipal...

90.03.252 - Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility—Permit requirements inapplicable. - RCW 90.03.252 Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility—Permit...

90.03.255 - Applications for water right, transfer, or change—Consideration of water impoundment or other resource management technique. - RCW 90.03.255 Applications for water right, transfer, or change—Consideration of...

90.03.260 - Appropriation procedure—Application—Contents. - RCW 90.03.260 Appropriation procedure—Application—Contents. (1) Each application for permit to...

90.03.265 - Appropriation procedure—Cost-reimbursement agreement for expedited review of application—Adoption of rules. - RCW 90.03.265 Appropriation procedure—Cost-reimbursement agreement for expedited review of application—Adoption...

90.03.270 - Appropriation procedure—Record of application. - RCW 90.03.270 Appropriation procedure—Record of application. Upon receipt of an...

90.03.280 - Appropriation procedure—Notice. - RCW 90.03.280 Appropriation procedure—Notice. Upon receipt of a proper application,...

90.03.290 - Appropriation procedure—Department to investigate—Preliminary permit—Findings and action on application. - RCW 90.03.290 Appropriation procedure—Department to investigate—Preliminary permit—Findings and action on...

90.03.300 - Appropriation procedure—Diversion of water for out-of-state use—Reciprocity. - RCW 90.03.300 Appropriation procedure—Diversion of water for out-of-state use—Reciprocity. No...

90.03.310 - Appropriation procedure—Assignability of permit or application. - RCW 90.03.310 Appropriation procedure—Assignability of permit or application. Any permit...

90.03.320 - Appropriation procedure—Construction work. - RCW 90.03.320 Appropriation procedure—Construction work. Actual construction work shall be...

90.03.330 - Appropriation procedure—Water right certificate. - RCW 90.03.330 Appropriation procedure—Water right certificate. (1) Upon a showing...

90.03.340 - Appropriation procedure—Effective date of water right. - RCW 90.03.340 Appropriation procedure—Effective date of water right. The right...

90.03.345 - Establishment of reservations of water for certain purposes and minimum flows or levels as constituting appropriations with priority dates. - RCW 90.03.345 Establishment of reservations of water for certain purposes...

90.03.350 - Construction or modification of storage dam—Plans and specifications—Additional dam safety inspection requirements for metals mining and milling operations. - RCW 90.03.350 Construction or modification of storage dam—Plans and specifications—Additional...

90.03.360 - Controlling works and measuring devices—Metering of diversions—Impact on fish stock. - RCW 90.03.360 Controlling works and measuring devices—Metering of diversions—Impact on...

90.03.370 - Reservoir permits—Secondary permits—Expedited processing—Underground artificial storage and recovery project standards and rules—Exemptions—Report to the legislature. - RCW 90.03.370 Reservoir permits—Secondary permits—Expedited processing—Underground artificial storage and recovery...

90.03.380 - Right to water attaches to land—Transfer or change in point of diversion—Transfer of rights from one district to another—Priority of water rights applications—Exemption for small irrigation impoundments—Electronic notice of an application... - RCW 90.03.380 Right to water attaches to land—Transfer or change...

90.03.383 - Interties—Findings—Definitions—Review and approval. - RCW 90.03.383 Interties—Findings—Definitions—Review and approval. (1) The legislature recognizes the...

90.03.386 - Coordination of approval procedures for compliance and consistency with approved water system plan. - RCW 90.03.386 Coordination of approval procedures for compliance and consistency...

90.03.390 - Temporary changes—Emergency interties—Rotation in use. - RCW 90.03.390 Temporary changes—Emergency interties—Rotation in use. RCW 90.03.380 shall...

90.03.395 - Change of point of diversion to downstream intake structure—Intent. - RCW 90.03.395 Change of point of diversion to downstream intake...

90.03.397 - Department may approve change of the point of diversion prescribed in a permit to appropriate surface water—Requirements. - RCW 90.03.397 Department may approve change of the point of...

90.03.400 - Crimes against water code—Unauthorized use of water. - RCW 90.03.400 Crimes against water code—Unauthorized use of water. (1)(a)...

90.03.410 - Crimes against water code—Interference with works—Wrongful use of water—Property destruction—Penalty. - RCW 90.03.410 Crimes against water code—Interference with works—Wrongful use of...

90.03.420 - Crimes against water code—Obstruction of right-of-way. - RCW 90.03.420 Crimes against water code—Obstruction of right-of-way. Whenever any...

90.03.430 - Partnership ditches—Action for reimbursement for work done. - RCW 90.03.430 Partnership ditches—Action for reimbursement for work done. In...

90.03.440 - Partnership ditches—Procedure for division of water between joint owners. - RCW 90.03.440 Partnership ditches—Procedure for division of water between joint...

90.03.450 - Partnership ditches—Lien for labor performed. - RCW 90.03.450 Partnership ditches—Lien for labor performed. Upon the failure...

90.03.460 - Inchoate rights not affected. - RCW 90.03.460 Inchoate rights not affected. Nothing in this chapter...

90.03.470 - Schedule of fees. - RCW 90.03.470 Schedule of fees. The fees specified in this...

90.03.471 - Disposition of fees. - RCW 90.03.471 Disposition of fees. All fees, collections and revenues...

90.03.500 - Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Legislative findings. - RCW 90.03.500 Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Legislative findings....

90.03.510 - Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Credit for other improvements. - RCW 90.03.510 Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Credit for...

90.03.520 - Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Definitions. - RCW 90.03.520 Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges—Definitions. The...

90.03.525 - Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges with respect to state highway rights-of-way—Annual plan for expenditure of charges. - RCW 90.03.525 Stormwater control facilities—Imposition of rates and charges with...

90.03.540 - Highway construction improvement projects—Joint stormwater treatment facilities. - RCW 90.03.540 Highway construction improvement projects—Joint stormwater treatment facilities. In...

90.03.550 - Municipal water supply purposes—Beneficial uses. - RCW 90.03.550 Municipal water supply purposes—Beneficial uses. Beneficial uses of...

90.03.560 - Municipal water supply purposes—Identification. - RCW 90.03.560 Municipal water supply purposes—Identification. When requested by a...

90.03.570 - Change or transfer of an unperfected surface water right for municipal water supply purposes. - RCW 90.03.570 Change or transfer of an unperfected surface water...

90.03.580 - Failing public water system—Conditions. - RCW 90.03.580 Failing public water system—Conditions. To be considered a...

90.03.590 - Municipal water suppliers—Watershed agreement—Pilot project. - RCW 90.03.590 Municipal water suppliers—Watershed agreement—Pilot project. (1) On a...

90.03.591 - New watershed agreements prohibited after July 1, 2008. - RCW 90.03.591 New watershed agreements prohibited after July 1, 2008....

90.03.600 - Civil penalties. - RCW 90.03.600 Civil penalties. In determining the amount of a...

90.03.605 - Compliance—Sequence of enforcement measures—Location of compliance personnel. - RCW 90.03.605 Compliance—Sequence of enforcement measures—Location of compliance personnel. (1)...

90.03.615 - Calculating annual consumptive quantity. - RCW 90.03.615 Calculating annual consumptive quantity. For purposes of calculating...

90.03.620 - Water rights adjudication—Disqualification of judge. - RCW 90.03.620 Water rights adjudication—Disqualification of judge. (1) A judge...

90.03.625 - Water rights adjudication—Motion for default. - RCW 90.03.625 Water rights adjudication—Motion for default. Upon expiration of...

90.03.630 - Water rights adjudication—Use for which a statement of claim is required. - RCW 90.03.630 Water rights adjudication—Use for which a statement of...

90.03.635 - Water rights adjudication—Filing of evidence. - RCW 90.03.635 Water rights adjudication—Filing of evidence. Within the date...

90.03.640 - Water rights adjudication—Preliminary investigation—Department's report of findings. - RCW 90.03.640 Water rights adjudication—Preliminary investigation—Department's report of findings. (1)...

90.03.645 - Water rights adjudication—Early settlement encouraged—Approval of settlement. - RCW 90.03.645 Water rights adjudication—Early settlement encouraged—Approval of settlement. (1)...

90.03.650 - Water rights processing account. - RCW 90.03.650 Water rights processing account. The water rights processing...

90.03.655 - Expedited processing of applications—On department's own volition—Notice—Fees. - RCW 90.03.655 Expedited processing of applications—On department's own volition—Notice—Fees. (1)...

90.03.660 - Expedited processing of applications—Notice to tribal governments. - RCW 90.03.660 Expedited processing of applications—Notice to tribal governments. The...

90.03.665 - Certified water right examiners—Fees—Rules. - RCW 90.03.665 Certified water right examiners—Fees—Rules. (1) The department shall...

90.03.670 - Processing of water right applications—Scope of chapter 285, Laws of 2010. - RCW 90.03.670 Processing of water right applications—Scope of chapter 285,...

90.03.675 - Stormwater retention ponds—Mosquito abatement. - RCW 90.03.675 Stormwater retention ponds—Mosquito abatement. (1) A county, city,...

Chapter 90.08 - Stream Patrollers.

90.08.040 - Stream patroller—Appointment—Powers. - RCW 90.08.040 Stream patroller—Appointment—Powers. Where water rights of a stream...

90.08.050 - Stream patrollers—Compensation, travel expenses. - RCW 90.08.050 Stream patrollers—Compensation, travel expenses. Each stream patroller shall...

90.08.060 - Stream patrollers—Users to share in payment of compensation. - RCW 90.08.060 Stream patrollers—Users to share in payment of compensation....

90.08.070 - Right of county to sue user for unpaid share of expenses. - RCW 90.08.070 Right of county to sue user for unpaid...

Chapter 90.14 - Water Rights—Registration—Waiver and Relinquishment, Etc.

90.14.010 - Purpose. - RCW 90.14.010 Purpose. The future growth and development of the...

90.14.020 - Legislative declaration. - RCW 90.14.020 Legislative declaration. The legislature finds that: (1) Extensive...

90.14.031 - Definitions. - RCW 90.14.031 Definitions. Unless a different meaning is plainly required...

90.14.041 - Claim of right to withdraw, divert or use ground or surface waters—Filing statement of claim required—Exemptions. - RCW 90.14.041 Claim of right to withdraw, divert or use...

90.14.043 - Claim of right to withdraw, divert or use ground or surface waters—Claim upon certification by board—Procedure—Cut-off date for accepting petitions. - RCW 90.14.043 Claim of right to withdraw, divert or use...

90.14.044 - Existing water rights not impaired. - RCW 90.14.044 Existing water rights not impaired. The provisions of...

90.14.051 - Statement of claim—Contents—Short form. - RCW 90.14.051 Statement of claim—Contents—Short form. The statement of claim...

90.14.061 - Statement of claim—Filing procedure—Processing of claim—Fee. - RCW 90.14.061 Statement of claim—Filing procedure—Processing of claim—Fee. Filing of...

90.14.065 - Statement of claim—Amendment—Surface water right claim change or transfer—Review of department of ecology's determination. - RCW 90.14.065 Statement of claim—Amendment—Surface water right claim change or...

90.14.068 - Statement of claim—New filing period. - RCW 90.14.068 Statement of claim—New filing period. (1) A new...

90.14.071 - Failure to file claim waives and relinquishes right. - RCW 90.14.071 Failure to file claim waives and relinquishes right....

90.14.081 - Filing of claim not deemed adjudication of right—Prima facie evidence. - RCW 90.14.081 Filing of claim not deemed adjudication of right—Prima...

90.14.091 - Definitions—Water rights notice—Form. - RCW 90.14.091 Definitions—Water rights notice—Form. For the purpose of RCW...

90.14.101 - Notice of chapter provisions—How given—Requirements. - RCW 90.14.101 Notice of chapter provisions—How given—Requirements. To insure that...

90.14.111 - Water rights claims registry. - RCW 90.14.111 Water rights claims registry. The department of ecology...

90.14.121 - Penalty for overstating claim. - RCW 90.14.121 Penalty for overstating claim. The filing of a...

90.14.130 - Reversion of rights to state due to nonuse—Notice by order—Relinquishment determinations—Appeal. - RCW 90.14.130 Reversion of rights to state due to nonuse—Notice...

90.14.140 - "Sufficient cause" for nonuse defined—Rights exempted. - RCW 90.14.140 "Sufficient cause" for nonuse defined—Rights exempted. (1) For...

90.14.150 - Rights arising from permit to withdraw public waters not affected—Extensions. - RCW 90.14.150 Rights arising from permit to withdraw public waters...

90.14.160 - Relinquishment of right for abandonment or failure to beneficially use without sufficient cause—Prior rights acquired through appropriation, custom or general adjudication. - RCW 90.14.160 Relinquishment of right for abandonment or failure to...

90.14.170 - Relinquishment of right for abandonment or failure to beneficially use without sufficient cause—Rights acquired due to ownership of land abutting stream, lake, or watercourse. - RCW 90.14.170 Relinquishment of right for abandonment or failure to...

90.14.180 - Relinquishment of right for abandonment or failure to beneficially use without sufficient cause—Future rights acquired through appropriation. - RCW 90.14.180 Relinquishment of right for abandonment or failure to...

90.14.190 - Water resources decisions—Appeals—Attorneys' fees. - RCW 90.14.190 Water resources decisions—Appeals—Attorneys' fees. Any person feeling aggrieved...

90.14.200 - Implementation and enforcement of chapter—Proceedings under RCW 90.14.130 deemed adjudicative—Application of RCW sections to specific proceedings. - RCW 90.14.200 Implementation and enforcement of chapter—Proceedings under RCW 90.14.130...

90.14.210 - Chapter applies to all rights to withdraw groundwaters. - RCW 90.14.210 Chapter applies to all rights to withdraw groundwaters....

90.14.215 - Chapter not applicable to trust water rights under chapter 90.38 or 90.42 RCW. - RCW 90.14.215 Chapter not applicable to trust water rights under...

90.14.220 - No rights to be acquired by prescription or adverse use. - RCW 90.14.220 No rights to be acquired by prescription or...

90.14.230 - Rules and regulations. - RCW 90.14.230 Rules and regulations. The department of ecology is...

90.14.240 - Water rights tracking system account. - RCW 90.14.240 Water rights tracking system account. The water rights...

90.14.900 - Effective date—1967 c 233. - RCW 90.14.900 Effective date—1967 c 233. The effective date of...

90.14.910 - Severability—1967 c 233. - RCW 90.14.910 Severability—1967 c 233. If any provisions of this...

Chapter 90.16 - Appropriation of Water for Public and Industrial Purposes.

90.16.010 - Appropriation by certain water companies. - RCW 90.16.010 Appropriation by certain water companies. Such water companies...

90.16.020 - Appropriation for industrial purposes. - RCW 90.16.020 Appropriation for industrial purposes. Any person or persons,...

90.16.025 - Appropriation for industrial purposes—Procedure. - RCW 90.16.025 Appropriation for industrial purposes—Procedure. The mode of proceeding...

90.16.030 - Right of eminent domain by water power companies. - RCW 90.16.030 Right of eminent domain by water power companies....

90.16.040 - Right of eminent domain by water power companies—Right of entry. - RCW 90.16.040 Right of eminent domain by water power companies—Right...

90.16.045 - Right of eminent domain by water power companies—Procedure. - RCW 90.16.045 Right of eminent domain by water power companies—Procedure....

90.16.050 - Use of water for power development—Annual license fee—Progress report—Exceptions to the fee schedule—Ensuring accountability in the programs. - RCW 90.16.050 Use of water for power development—Annual license fee—Progress...

90.16.060 - Schedule of fees for claimants of water power—Statement of claim—Penalties—Excessive claim—Abandonment. - RCW 90.16.060 Schedule of fees for claimants of water power—Statement...

90.16.090 - Disposition of fees. - RCW 90.16.090 Disposition of fees. (1) All fees paid under...

90.16.100 - Appropriation of lands by corporations conveying water. - RCW 90.16.100 Appropriation of lands by corporations conveying water. All...

90.16.110 - Water for use outside state. - RCW 90.16.110 Water for use outside state. Whenever the use...

90.16.120 - Water for use outside state—Reciprocity. - RCW 90.16.120 Water for use outside state—Reciprocity. The provisions of...

Chapter 90.22 - Minimum Water Flows and Levels.

90.22.010 - Establishment of minimum water flows or levels—Authorized—Purposes. - RCW 90.22.010 Establishment of minimum water flows or levels—Authorized—Purposes. The...

90.22.020 - Establishment of minimum water flows or levels—Hearings—Notice—Rules. - RCW 90.22.020 Establishment of minimum water flows or levels—Hearings—Notice—Rules. Flows...

90.22.030 - Existing water and storage rights—Right to divert or store water. - RCW 90.22.030 Existing water and storage rights—Right to divert or...

90.22.040 - Stockwatering requirements. - RCW 90.22.040 Stockwatering requirements. It shall be the policy of...

90.22.050 - Civil penalties. - RCW 90.22.050 Civil penalties. See RCW 90.03.600.

90.22.060 - Instream flow evaluations—Statewide list of priorities—Salmon impact. - RCW 90.22.060 Instream flow evaluations—Statewide list of priorities—Salmon impact. By...

Chapter 90.24 - Regulation of Outflow of Lakes.

90.24.010 - Petition to regulate flow—Order—Exceptions. - RCW 90.24.010 Petition to regulate flow—Order—Exceptions. Ten or more owners...

90.24.020 - Contents of petition. - RCW 90.24.020 Contents of petition. Such petition shall contain a...

90.24.030 - Title of petition—Service of petition and order—Notice. - RCW 90.24.030 Title of petition—Service of petition and order—Notice. The...

90.24.040 - Hearing on petition—Order—Continuing jurisdiction. - RCW 90.24.040 Hearing on petition—Order—Continuing jurisdiction. At the hearing evidence...

90.24.050 - Devices to protect the fish—Cost—Special fund. - RCW 90.24.050 Devices to protect the fish—Cost—Special fund. In the...

90.24.060 - Installation of devices. - RCW 90.24.060 Installation of devices. Such improvement or device in...

90.24.066 - Jurisdiction over weed control. - RCW 90.24.066 Jurisdiction over weed control. A superior court may...

90.24.070 - Appellate review. - RCW 90.24.070 Appellate review. Any person aggrieved by the order...

Chapter 90.28 - Miscellaneous Rights and Duties.

90.28.010 - Right to back and hold waters over roads, streets, and alleys—Procedure. - RCW 90.28.010 Right to back and hold waters over roads,...

90.28.020 - Right to back and hold waters over roads, streets, and alleys—Relocation—Acquisition of rights—Abandonment. - RCW 90.28.020 Right to back and hold waters over roads,...

90.28.040 - Limitation on number of irrigation ditches across land. - RCW 90.28.040 Limitation on number of irrigation ditches across land....

90.28.160 - Fencing across streams. - RCW 90.28.160 Fencing across streams. Owners of land or their...

90.28.170 - Dams across streams. - RCW 90.28.170 Dams across streams. There is hereby granted to...

Chapter 90.36 - Artesian Wells.

90.36.010 - Right-of-way to wells. - RCW 90.36.010 Right-of-way to wells. Any person who may be...

90.36.020 - Flow limited during certain period—Exceptions. - RCW 90.36.020 Flow limited during certain period—Exceptions. It shall be...

90.36.030 - Capping well—Exceptions. - RCW 90.36.030 Capping well—Exceptions. It shall be the duty of...

90.36.040 - Right of neighboring owner to cap well—Lien. - RCW 90.36.040 Right of neighboring owner to cap well—Lien. Whenever...

90.36.050 - Penalty—1901 c 121. - RCW 90.36.050 Penalty—1901 c 121. Any person whether as owner,...

Chapter 90.38 - Yakima River Basin Water Rights.

90.38.005 - Findings—Purpose. - RCW 90.38.005 Findings—Purpose. (1) The legislature finds that: (a) Under...

90.38.010 - Definitions. - RCW 90.38.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

90.38.020 - Acquisition or donation of trust water rights. - RCW 90.38.020 Acquisition or donation of trust water rights. (1)(a)...

90.38.030 - Water conservation projects—Contracts for financial assistance. - RCW 90.38.030 Water conservation projects—Contracts for financial assistance. (1) For...

90.38.040 - Trust water rights program. - RCW 90.38.040 Trust water rights program. (1) All trust water...

90.38.050 - Rules. - RCW 90.38.050 Rules. The department may adopt rules as appropriate...

90.38.060 - Integrated water resource management plan. - RCW 90.38.060 Integrated water resource management plan. The department is...

90.38.070 - Yakima integrated plan implementation account. - RCW 90.38.070 Yakima integrated plan implementation account. (1) The Yakima...

90.38.080 - Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account. - RCW 90.38.080 Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account. (1)...

90.38.090 - Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account. - RCW 90.38.090 Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account. (1)...

90.38.100 - Report to the legislature and governor. - RCW 90.38.100 Report to the legislature and governor. (Expires December...

90.38.110 - Construction of a water supply project—Prior review by the state of Washington water research center. - RCW 90.38.110 Construction of a water supply project—Prior review by...

90.38.120 - Legislative intent—Cost to implement the integrated plan. - RCW 90.38.120 Legislative intent—Cost to implement the integrated plan. (1)(a)...

90.38.130 - Authorization to purchase land—Management and disposal of land. - RCW 90.38.130 Authorization to purchase land—Management and disposal of land....

90.38.900 - Existing policies not replaced. - RCW 90.38.900 Existing policies not replaced. The policies and purposes...

90.38.901 - Transfer of rights between irrigation districts not intended. - RCW 90.38.901 Transfer of rights between irrigation districts not intended....

90.38.902 - Existing rights not impaired. - RCW 90.38.902 Existing rights not impaired. (1) Nothing in this...

Chapter 90.40 - Water Rights of United States.

90.40.010 - Eminent domain by the United States. - RCW 90.40.010 Eminent domain by the United States. The United...

90.40.020 - Right to use water courses. - RCW 90.40.020 Right to use water courses. The United States...

90.40.030 - Notice and certificate, effect of. - RCW 90.40.030 Notice and certificate, effect of. Whenever the secretary...

90.40.040 - Appropriation of water—Title to beds and shores. - RCW 90.40.040 Appropriation of water—Title to beds and shores. Whenever...

90.40.050 - Reservation of needed lands—Procedure. - RCW 90.40.050 Reservation of needed lands—Procedure. When the notice provided...

90.40.060 - Restrictions on sale of state lands within project. - RCW 90.40.060 Restrictions on sale of state lands within project....

90.40.070 - Federal water users' association—Exemption from fees. - RCW 90.40.070 Federal water users' association—Exemption from fees. Any water...

90.40.080 - Federal water users' association—Records by county auditor. - RCW 90.40.080 Federal water users' association—Records by county auditor. It...

90.40.090 - Permit for Grand Coulee project. - RCW 90.40.090 Permit for Grand Coulee project. An application filed...

90.40.100 - Columbia Basin Project—Water appropriated pursuant to RCW 90.40.030—Periodic renewal not required. - RCW 90.40.100 Columbia Basin Project—Water appropriated pursuant to RCW 90.40.030—Periodic...

Chapter 90.42 - Water Resource Management.

90.42.005 - Policy—Findings. - RCW 90.42.005 Policy—Findings. (1) It is the policy of the...

90.42.010 - Findings—Intent. - RCW 90.42.010 Findings—Intent. The legislature finds that a need exists...

90.42.020 - Definitions. - RCW 90.42.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

90.42.030 - Contracts to finance water conservation projects—Public benefits—Trust water rights. - RCW 90.42.030 Contracts to finance water conservation projects—Public benefits—Trust water...

90.42.040 - Trust water rights program—Water right certificate—Notice of creation or modification. - RCW 90.42.040 Trust water rights program—Water right certificate—Notice of creation...

90.42.050 - Guidelines governing trust water rights—Submission of guidelines to joint select committee. - RCW 90.42.050 Guidelines governing trust water rights—Submission of guidelines to...

90.42.060 - Chapter 43.83B RCW or RCW 43.83.340 not replaced or amended. - RCW 90.42.060 Chapter 43.83B RCW or RCW 43.83.340 not replaced...

90.42.070 - Involuntary impairment of existing water rights not authorized. - RCW 90.42.070 Involuntary impairment of existing water rights not authorized....

90.42.080 - Trust water rights—Acquisition, donation, exercise, and transfer—Appropriation required for expenditure of funds. - RCW 90.42.080 Trust water rights—Acquisition, donation, exercise, and transfer—Appropriation required...

90.42.090 - Jurisdictional authorities not altered. - RCW 90.42.090 Jurisdictional authorities not altered. It is the intent...

90.42.100 - Water banking. - RCW 90.42.100 Water banking. (1) The department is hereby authorized...

90.42.110 - Water banking—Application to transfer water rights. - RCW 90.42.110 Water banking—Application to transfer water rights. (1) The...

90.42.120 - Water banking—Transfer of water rights—Requirements—Appeals. - RCW 90.42.120 Water banking—Transfer of water rights—Requirements—Appeals. (1) The department...

90.42.130 - Water banking—Input from affected entities. - RCW 90.42.130 Water banking—Input from affected entities. The department shall...

90.42.135 - Limitations of act—2003 c 144. - RCW 90.42.135 Limitations of act—2003 c 144. Nothing in chapter...

90.42.138 - Construction—2003 c 144. - RCW 90.42.138 Construction—2003 c 144. Nothing in chapter 144, Laws...

90.42.150 - Recovery of department's costs associated with water service contracts with federal agencies. - RCW 90.42.150 Recovery of department's costs associated with water service...

90.42.160 - Adoption of rules. - RCW 90.42.160 Adoption of rules. The department may adopt rules...

90.42.170 - Water banking—Department must maintain information on its website. - RCW 90.42.170 Water banking—Department must maintain information on its website....

Chapter 90.44 - Regulation of Public Groundwaters.

90.44.020 - Purpose of chapter. - RCW 90.44.020 Purpose of chapter. This chapter regulating and controlling...

90.44.030 - Chapter not to affect surface water rights. - RCW 90.44.030 Chapter not to affect surface water rights. The...

90.44.035 - Definitions. - RCW 90.44.035 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Department"...

90.44.040 - Public groundwaters subject to appropriation. - RCW 90.44.040 Public groundwaters subject to appropriation. Subject to existing...

90.44.050 - Permit to withdraw. - RCW 90.44.050 Permit to withdraw. After June 6, 1945, no...

90.44.052 - Whitman county clustered residential developments pilot project—Exemption from permit requirements. - RCW 90.44.052 Whitman county clustered residential developments pilot project—Exemption from...

90.44.055 - Applications for water right or amendment—Consideration of water impoundment or other resource management technique. - RCW 90.44.055 Applications for water right or amendment—Consideration of water...

90.44.060 - Laws governing withdrawal. - RCW 90.44.060 Laws governing withdrawal. Applications for permits for appropriation...

90.44.062 - Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility—Permit requirements inapplicable. - RCW 90.44.062 Use of reclaimed water by wastewater treatment facility—Permit...

90.44.070 - Limitations on granting permit. - RCW 90.44.070 Limitations on granting permit. No permit shall be...

90.44.080 - Certificate—Showing required. - RCW 90.44.080 Certificate—Showing required. Upon a showing to the department...

90.44.090 - Certificate of vested rights. - RCW 90.44.090 Certificate of vested rights. Any person, firm or...

90.44.100 - Amendment to permit or certificate—Replacement or new additional wells—Exemption for small irrigation impoundments. - RCW 90.44.100 Amendment to permit or certificate—Replacement or new additional...

90.44.105 - Amendment to permit or certificate—Consolidation of rights for exempt wells. - RCW 90.44.105 Amendment to permit or certificate—Consolidation of rights for...

90.44.110 - Waste of water prohibited—Exceptions. - RCW 90.44.110 Waste of water prohibited—Exceptions. No public groundwaters that...

90.44.120 - Penalty for waste or unauthorized use of water. - RCW 90.44.120 Penalty for waste or unauthorized use of water....

90.44.130 - Priorities as between appropriators—Department in charge of groundwater withdrawals—Establishment and modification of groundwater areas and depth zones—Declarations by claimant of artificially stored water. - RCW 90.44.130 Priorities as between appropriators—Department in charge of groundwater...

90.44.180 - Hearing to adjust supply to current needs. - RCW 90.44.180 Hearing to adjust supply to current needs. At...

90.44.200 - Water supervisors—Duties—Compensation. - RCW 90.44.200 Water supervisors—Duties—Compensation. The department, as in its judgment...

90.44.220 - Petition to conduct an adjudication to determine rights to water. - RCW 90.44.220 Petition to conduct an adjudication to determine rights...

90.44.230 - Effect of findings and judgment. - RCW 90.44.230 Effect of findings and judgment. In any determination...

90.44.250 - Investigations—Reports of appropriators. - RCW 90.44.250 Investigations—Reports of appropriators. The department is hereby authorized...

90.44.400 - Groundwater management areas—Purpose—Standards—Identification—Designation. - RCW 90.44.400 Groundwater management areas—Purpose—Standards—Identification—Designation. (1) This legislation is enacted...

90.44.410 - Requirements for groundwater management programs—Review of programs. - RCW 90.44.410 Requirements for groundwater management programs—Review of programs. (1)...

90.44.420 - Groundwater management programs—Consideration by department of ecology—Public hearing—Findings—Adoption of regulations, ordinances, and programs. - RCW 90.44.420 Groundwater management programs—Consideration by department of ecology—Public hearing—Findings—Adoption...

90.44.430 - Groundwater management programs—Guidance to local governments and certain departments. - RCW 90.44.430 Groundwater management programs—Guidance to local governments and certain...

90.44.440 - Existing rights not affected. - RCW 90.44.440 Existing rights not affected. RCW 90.44.400 through 90.44.430...

90.44.445 - Acreage expansion program—Authorization—Certification. - RCW 90.44.445 Acreage expansion program—Authorization—Certification. In any acreage expansion program...

90.44.450 - Metering or measuring groundwater withdrawals—Reports. - RCW 90.44.450 Metering or measuring groundwater withdrawals—Reports. The department of...

90.44.460 - Reservoir permits. - RCW 90.44.460 Reservoir permits. The legislature recognizes the importance of...

90.44.500 - Civil penalties. - RCW 90.44.500 Civil penalties. See RCW 90.03.600.

90.44.510 - Superseding water right permit or certificate—Water delivered from federal Columbia Basin project. - RCW 90.44.510 Superseding water right permit or certificate—Water delivered from...

90.44.530 - Applications to appropriate groundwater under a cost-reimbursement agreement. - RCW 90.44.530 Applications to appropriate groundwater under a cost-reimbursement agreement....

90.44.540 - Expedited processing of applications—Notification—Fees. - RCW 90.44.540 Expedited processing of applications—Notification—Fees. (1) The department may...

90.44.550 - Odessa groundwater subarea—Nonuse of a water right—Notice to the department—Conditions. - RCW 90.44.550 Odessa groundwater subarea—Nonuse of a water right—Notice to...

Chapter 90.46 - Reclaimed Water Use.

90.46.005 - Findings—Coordination of efforts—Development of facilities encouraged. - RCW 90.46.005 Findings—Coordination of efforts—Development of facilities encouraged. The legislature...

90.46.010 - Definitions. - RCW 90.46.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

90.46.015 - Rules—Coordination with department of health—Consultation with advisory committee. - RCW 90.46.015 Rules—Coordination with department of health—Consultation with advisory committee....

90.46.020 - Interim standards for pilot projects for use of reclaimed water. - RCW 90.46.020 Interim standards for pilot projects for use of...

90.46.030 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for industrial and commercial use of reclaimed water—Reclaimed water permits—Fee structure for permits—Formal agreements between the departments of health and ecology. - RCW 90.46.030 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for industrial and commercial...

90.46.040 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for land applications of reclaimed water. - RCW 90.46.040 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for land applications of...

90.46.042 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for direct recharge. - RCW 90.46.042 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for direct recharge. (1)...

90.46.044 - Standards, procedures, and guidelines for discharge to wetlands. - RCW 90.46.044 Standards, procedures, and guidelines for discharge to wetlands....

90.46.050 - Advisory committee—Development of standards, procedures, and guidelines. - RCW 90.46.050 Advisory committee—Development of standards, procedures, and guidelines. The...

90.46.070 - Exemption from standards, procedures, and guidelines. - RCW 90.46.070 Exemption from standards, procedures, and guidelines. Any person...

90.46.072 - Conflict resolution—Reclaimed water projects and chapter 372-32 WAC. - RCW 90.46.072 Conflict resolution—Reclaimed water projects and chapter 372-32 WAC....

90.46.080 - Use of reclaimed water for surface percolation—Establishment of discharge limit for contaminants. - RCW 90.46.080 Use of reclaimed water for surface percolation—Establishment of...

90.46.090 - Use of reclaimed water for discharge into constructed beneficial use wetlands and constructed treatment wetlands—Standards for discharge. - RCW 90.46.090 Use of reclaimed water for discharge into constructed...

90.46.100 - Discharge of reclaimed water for streamflow augmentation. - RCW 90.46.100 Discharge of reclaimed water for streamflow augmentation. (1)...

90.46.110 - Reclaimed water demonstration program—Demonstration projects. - RCW 90.46.110 Reclaimed water demonstration program—Demonstration projects. (1) The department...

90.46.120 - Use of water from wastewater treatment facility—Consideration in regional water supply plan or potable water supply plans—Consideration in reviewing provisions for water supplies for short plat, short subdivision, or subdivision—Report to... - RCW 90.46.120 Use of water from wastewater treatment facility—Consideration in...

90.46.130 - Impairment of water rights downstream from freshwater discharge points. - RCW 90.46.130 Impairment of water rights downstream from freshwater discharge...

90.46.140 - Greywater reuse—Standards, procedures, and guidelines—Rules. - RCW 90.46.140 Greywater reuse—Standards, procedures, and guidelines—Rules. (1) The department...

90.46.150 - Agricultural industrial process water—Permit—Use—Referral to department of health. - RCW 90.46.150 Agricultural industrial process water—Permit—Use—Referral to department of health....

90.46.160 - Industrial reuse water—Permit. - RCW 90.46.160 Industrial reuse water—Permit. (1) The permit to use...

90.46.200 - Authority of the departments of ecology and health—Lead agency—Duties. - RCW 90.46.200 Authority of the departments of ecology and health—Lead...

90.46.210 - Lead agency—Authority to bring legal proceeding. - RCW 90.46.210 Lead agency—Authority to bring legal proceeding. The lead...

90.46.220 - Permit. - RCW 90.46.220 Permit. (1) Any person proposing to generate any...

90.46.230 - Right to enter and inspect property related to the purpose of the permit—Administrative search warrant. - RCW 90.46.230 Right to enter and inspect property related to...

90.46.240 - Plans, reports, specifications, and proposed methods of operation and maintenance to be submitted to departments. - RCW 90.46.240 Plans, reports, specifications, and proposed methods of operation...

90.46.250 - Violation of chapter—Notification—Immediate action. - RCW 90.46.250 Violation of chapter—Notification—Immediate action. (1) When, in the...

90.46.260 - Penalty. - RCW 90.46.260 Penalty. Any person found guilty of willfully violating...

90.46.270 - Violations—Civil penalty—Procedure. - RCW 90.46.270 Violations—Civil penalty—Procedure. (1) Except as provided in RCW...

90.46.280 - Application of administrative procedure act to chapter. - RCW 90.46.280 Application of administrative procedure act to chapter. The...

90.46.290 - On-site nonpotable water systems—Risk-based water quality standards—Adoption of rules. - RCW 90.46.290 On-site nonpotable water systems—Risk-based water quality standards—Adoption of...

Chapter 90.48 - Water Pollution Control.

90.48.010 - Policy enunciated. - RCW 90.48.010 Policy enunciated. It is declared to be the...

90.48.020 - Definitions. - RCW 90.48.020 Definitions. Whenever the word "person" is used in...

90.48.030 - Jurisdiction of department. - RCW 90.48.030 Jurisdiction of department. The department shall have the...

90.48.035 - Rule-making authority. - RCW 90.48.035 Rule-making authority. The department shall have the authority...

90.48.037 - Authority of department to bring enforcement actions. - RCW 90.48.037 Authority of department to bring enforcement actions. The...

90.48.039 - Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable. - RCW 90.48.039 Hazardous substance remedial actions—Procedural requirements not applicable. The...

90.48.045 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. - RCW 90.48.045 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. Notwithstanding any...

90.48.080 - Discharge of polluting matter in waters prohibited. - RCW 90.48.080 Discharge of polluting matter in waters prohibited. It...

90.48.090 - Right of entry—Special inspection requirements for metals mining and milling operations. - RCW 90.48.090 Right of entry—Special inspection requirements for metals mining...

90.48.095 - Authority of department to compel attendance and testimony of witnesses, production of books and papers—Contempt proceedings to enforce—Fees. - RCW 90.48.095 Authority of department to compel attendance and testimony...

90.48.100 - Request for assistance. - RCW 90.48.100 Request for assistance. The department shall have the...

90.48.110 - Plans and proposed methods of operation and maintenance of sewerage or disposal systems to be submitted to department—Exceptions—Time limitations. - RCW 90.48.110 Plans and proposed methods of operation and maintenance...

90.48.112 - Plan evaluation—Consideration of reclaimed water. - RCW 90.48.112 Plan evaluation—Consideration of reclaimed water. The evaluation of...

90.48.120 - Notice of department's determination that violation has or will occur—Report to department of compliance with determination—Order or directive to be issued—Notice. - RCW 90.48.120 Notice of department's determination that violation has or...

90.48.140 - Penalty. - RCW 90.48.140 Penalty. Any person found guilty of willfully violating...

90.48.142 - Violations—Liability in damages for injury or death of fish, animals, vegetation—Action to recover. - RCW 90.48.142 Violations—Liability in damages for injury or death of...

90.48.144 - Violations—Civil penalty—Procedure. - RCW 90.48.144 Violations—Civil penalty—Procedure. Except as provided in RCW 43.05.060...

90.48.150 - Construction of chapter. - RCW 90.48.150 Construction of chapter. This chapter shall not be...

90.48.153 - Cooperation with federal government—Federal funds. - RCW 90.48.153 Cooperation with federal government—Federal funds. The department is...

90.48.156 - Cooperation with other states and provinces—Interstate and state-provincial projects. - RCW 90.48.156 Cooperation with other states and provinces—Interstate and state-provincial...

90.48.158 - Grants to public bodies authorized. - RCW 90.48.158 Grants to public bodies authorized. The department of...

90.48.160 - Waste disposal permit—Required—Exemptions. - RCW 90.48.160 Waste disposal permit—Required—Exemptions. Any person who conducts a...

90.48.162 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations. - RCW 90.48.162 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.165 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations—Cities, towns or municipal corporations may be granted authority to issue permits—Revocation—Termination of permits. - RCW 90.48.165 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.170 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations—Application—Notice as to new operation or increase in volume—Investigation—Notice to other state departments. - RCW 90.48.170 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.180 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations—Issuance—Conditions—Duration. - RCW 90.48.180 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.190 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations—Termination—Grounds. - RCW 90.48.190 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.195 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations—Modification or additional conditions may be ordered. - RCW 90.48.195 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.200 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations—Nonaction upon application—Temporary permit—Duration. - RCW 90.48.200 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and...

90.48.215 - Upland finfish facilities—Waste discharge standards—Waste disposal permit. - RCW 90.48.215 Upland finfish facilities—Waste discharge standards—Waste disposal permit. (1)...

90.48.220 - Marine finfish rearing facilities—Waste discharge standards—Discharge permit applications—Exemption. - RCW 90.48.220 Marine finfish rearing facilities—Waste discharge standards—Discharge permit applications—Exemption....

90.48.225 - Issuance of national pollutant discharge elimination system permits associated with nonnative marine finfish aquaculture. - RCW 90.48.225 Issuance of national pollutant discharge elimination system permits...

90.48.230 - Application of administrative procedure law to rule making and adjudicative proceedings. - RCW 90.48.230 Application of administrative procedure law to rule making...

90.48.240 - Water pollution orders for conditions requiring immediate action—Appeal. - RCW 90.48.240 Water pollution orders for conditions requiring immediate action—Appeal....

90.48.250 - Agreements or contracts to monitor waters and effluent discharge. - RCW 90.48.250 Agreements or contracts to monitor waters and effluent...

90.48.260 - Federal clean water act—Department designated as state agency, authority—Delegation of authority—Powers, duties, and functions. - RCW 90.48.260 Federal clean water act—Department designated as state agency,...

90.48.261 - Exercise of powers under RCW 90.48.260—Aquatic resource mitigation. - RCW 90.48.261 Exercise of powers under RCW 90.48.260—Aquatic resource mitigation....

90.48.262 - Implementation of RCW 90.48.260—Permits for energy facilities—Rules and procedures. - RCW 90.48.262 Implementation of RCW 90.48.260—Permits for energy facilities—Rules and...

90.48.264 - Federal clean water act—Rules for on-site sewage disposal systems adjacent to marine waters. - RCW 90.48.264 Federal clean water act—Rules for on-site sewage disposal...

90.48.270 - Sewage drainage basins—Authority of department to delineate and establish. - RCW 90.48.270 Sewage drainage basins—Authority of department to delineate and...

90.48.280 - Sewage drainage basins—Comprehensive plans for sewage drainage basins. - RCW 90.48.280 Sewage drainage basins—Comprehensive plans for sewage drainage basins....

90.48.285 - Contracts with municipal or public corporations and political subdivisions to finance water pollution control projects—Requisites—Priorities. - RCW 90.48.285 Contracts with municipal or public corporations and political...

90.48.290 - Grants to municipal or public corporations or political subdivisions to aid water pollution control projects—Limitations. - RCW 90.48.290 Grants to municipal or public corporations or political...

90.48.310 - Application of barley straw to waters of the state. - RCW 90.48.310 Application of barley straw to waters of the...

90.48.364 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Definitions. - RCW 90.48.364 Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Definitions....

90.48.366 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Compensation schedule. - RCW 90.48.366 Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Compensation...

90.48.367 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Assessment of compensation. - RCW 90.48.367 Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Assessment...

90.48.368 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Preassessment screening. - RCW 90.48.368 Discharge of oil into waters of the state—Preassessment...

90.48.386 - Department of natural resources leases. - RCW 90.48.386 Department of natural resources leases. After May 15,...

90.48.390 - Coastal protection fund—Established—Moneys credited to—Use. - RCW 90.48.390 Coastal protection fund—Established—Moneys credited to—Use. The coastal protection...

90.48.400 - Coastal protection fund—Disbursal of moneys from. - RCW 90.48.400 Coastal protection fund—Disbursal of moneys from. (1) Moneys...

90.48.420 - Water quality standards affected by forest practices—Department of ecology solely responsible for water quality standards—Forest practices rules—Adoption—Examination—Enforcement procedures. - RCW 90.48.420 Water quality standards affected by forest practices—Department of...

90.48.422 - Water quality standards—Compliance methods—Department authority. - RCW 90.48.422 Water quality standards—Compliance methods—Department authority. (1) The legislature...

90.48.425 - Forest practices act and regulations relating to water quality protection to be utilized to satisfy federal water pollution act. - RCW 90.48.425 Forest practices act and regulations relating to water...

90.48.430 - Watershed restoration projects—Approval process—Waiver of public review. - RCW 90.48.430 Watershed restoration projects—Approval process—Waiver of public review. A...

90.48.445 - Aquatic noxious weed control—Water quality permits—Definition. - RCW 90.48.445 Aquatic noxious weed control—Water quality permits—Definition. (1) The...

90.48.447 - Aquatic plant management program—Commercial herbicide information—Experimental application of herbicides—Appropriation for study. - RCW 90.48.447 Aquatic plant management program—Commercial herbicide information—Experimental application of...

90.48.448 - Eurasian water milfoil—Pesticide 2,4-D application. - RCW 90.48.448 Eurasian water milfoil—Pesticide 2,4-D application. (1) Subject to...

90.48.450 - Discharges from agricultural activity—Consideration to be given as to whether enforcement action would contribute to conversion of land to nonagricultural use—Minimize the possibility. - RCW 90.48.450 Discharges from agricultural activity—Consideration to be given as...

90.48.455 - Discharge of chlorinated organics—Engineering reports by pulp and paper mills—Permits limiting discharge. - RCW 90.48.455 Discharge of chlorinated organics—Engineering reports by pulp and...

90.48.465 - Water discharge fees—Report to the legislature. - RCW 90.48.465 Water discharge fees—Report to the legislature. (1) The...

90.48.467 - Report to the legislature—Required information. - RCW 90.48.467 Report to the legislature—Required information. Beginning in 2025,...

90.48.480 - Reduction of sewer overflows—Plans—Compliance schedule. - RCW 90.48.480 Reduction of sewer overflows—Plans—Compliance schedule. The department of...

90.48.490 - Sewage treatment facilities—Plans to upgrade or construct. - RCW 90.48.490 Sewage treatment facilities—Plans to upgrade or construct. Plans...

90.48.495 - Water conservation measures to be considered in sewer plans. - RCW 90.48.495 Water conservation measures to be considered in sewer...

90.48.520 - Review of operations before issuance or renewal of wastewater discharge permits—Incorporation of permit conditions. - RCW 90.48.520 Review of operations before issuance or renewal of...

90.48.530 - Construction projects involving fill material—Leaching test. - RCW 90.48.530 Construction projects involving fill material—Leaching test. (1) In...

90.48.531 - Leaching tests—Identification—Report to the legislature. - RCW 90.48.531 Leaching tests—Identification—Report to the legislature. The department shall...

90.48.540 - Use attainability analysis of water within federal reclamation project boundaries—Rules. - RCW 90.48.540 Use attainability analysis of water within federal reclamation...

90.48.545 - Stormwater technical resource center—Duties—Advisory committee—Report to legislative committees. - RCW 90.48.545 Stormwater technical resource center—Duties—Advisory committee—Report to legislative committees....

90.48.570 - Water quality data—Findings—Intent. - RCW 90.48.570 Water quality data—Findings—Intent. (1) The legislature finds that:...

90.48.575 - Water quality data—Definitions. - RCW 90.48.575 Water quality data—Definitions. The definitions in this section...

90.48.580 - Water quality data—Credible data, information, literature. - RCW 90.48.580 Water quality data—Credible data, information, literature. (1) The...

90.48.585 - Water quality data—When credible. - RCW 90.48.585 Water quality data—When credible. (1) In collecting and...

90.48.590 - Water quality data—Falsified data—Penalty. - RCW 90.48.590 Water quality data—Falsified data—Penalty. Any person who knowingly...

90.48.595 - On-site sewage disposal system repair and replacement—Loan and grant programs. - RCW 90.48.595 On-site sewage disposal system repair and replacement—Loan and...

90.48.605 - Amending state water quality standards—Compliance schedules in excess of ten years authorized. - RCW 90.48.605 Amending state water quality standards—Compliance schedules in excess...

90.48.615 - Motorized or gravity siphon aquatic mining—Prohibited acts. - RCW 90.48.615 Motorized or gravity siphon aquatic mining—Prohibited acts. (1)...

90.48.906 - Short title—1971 ex.s. c 180. - RCW 90.48.906 Short title—1971 ex.s. c 180. This 1971 amendatory...

Chapter 90.50A - Water Pollution Control Facilities—Federal Capitalization Grants.

90.50A.005 - Purpose. - RCW 90.50A.005 Purpose. The long-range health and environmental goals for...

90.50A.010 - Definitions. - RCW 90.50A.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

90.50A.020 - Water pollution control revolving fund. - RCW 90.50A.020 Water pollution control revolving fund. (1) The water...

90.50A.030 - Use of moneys in fund. - RCW 90.50A.030 Use of moneys in fund. The department shall...

90.50A.040 - Administration of fund. - RCW 90.50A.040 Administration of fund. Moneys deposited in the water...

90.50A.050 - Loans from fund—Requirements for recipients. - RCW 90.50A.050 Loans from fund—Requirements for recipients. Any public body...

90.50A.060 - Defaults. - RCW 90.50A.060 Defaults. If a public body defaults on payments...

90.50A.070 - Establishment of policies for loan terms and interest rates. - RCW 90.50A.070 Establishment of policies for loan terms and interest...

90.50A.080 - Puget Sound partners. - RCW 90.50A.080 Puget Sound partners. (1) In administering the fund,...

90.50A.090 - Water pollution control revolving administration account—Creation—Report to the legislature. - RCW 90.50A.090 Water pollution control revolving administration account—Creation—Report to the...

Chapter 90.52 - Pollution Disclosure Act of 1971.

90.52.005 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. - RCW 90.52.005 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. Notwithstanding any...

90.52.010 - Annual reports required—Contents—Critical materials designated. - RCW 90.52.010 Annual reports required—Contents—Critical materials designated. Every person conducting...

90.52.020 - Confidentiality as to manufacturing processes. - RCW 90.52.020 Confidentiality as to manufacturing processes. The department of...

90.52.030 - Operation subject to injunction, when—Civil penalties. - RCW 90.52.030 Operation subject to injunction, when—Civil penalties. Operation of...

90.52.040 - Wastes to be provided with available methods of treatment prior to discharge into waters of the state. - RCW 90.52.040 Wastes to be provided with available methods of...

90.52.900 - Short title. - RCW 90.52.900 Short title. This act shall be known and...

Chapter 90.54 - Water Resources Act of 1971.

90.54.005 - Findings—Objectives—2002 c 329. - RCW 90.54.005 Findings—Objectives—2002 c 329. The legislature recognizes the critical...

90.54.010 - Purpose. - RCW 90.54.010 Purpose. (1) The legislature finds that: (a) Proper...

90.54.020 - General declaration of fundamentals for utilization and management of waters of the state. - RCW 90.54.020 General declaration of fundamentals for utilization and management...

90.54.030 - Water and related resources—Department to be advised—Water resources data program. - RCW 90.54.030 Water and related resources—Department to be advised—Water resources...

90.54.035 - State funding of water resource programs—Priorities. - RCW 90.54.035 State funding of water resource programs—Priorities. (1) State...

90.54.040 - Comprehensive state water resources program—Modifying existing and adopting new regulations and statutes. - RCW 90.54.040 Comprehensive state water resources program—Modifying existing and adopting...

90.54.045 - Water resource planning—Pilot process—Report to the legislature. - RCW 90.54.045 Water resource planning—Pilot process—Report to the legislature. (1)...

90.54.050 - Setting aside or withdrawing waters—Rules—Consultation with legislative committees—Public hearing, notice—Review. - RCW 90.54.050 Setting aside or withdrawing waters—Rules—Consultation with legislative committees—Public...

90.54.060 - Department to seek involvement of other persons and entities, means—Assistance grants. - RCW 90.54.060 Department to seek involvement of other persons and...

90.54.080 - State to vigorously represent its interests before federal agencies, interstate agencies. - RCW 90.54.080 State to vigorously represent its interests before federal...

90.54.090 - State, local governments, municipal corporations to comply with chapter. - RCW 90.54.090 State, local governments, municipal corporations to comply with...

90.54.100 - Department to evaluate needs for projects and alternative methods of financing. - RCW 90.54.100 Department to evaluate needs for projects and alternative...

90.54.110 - Authority to secure and obtain benefits, including grants. - RCW 90.54.110 Authority to secure and obtain benefits, including grants....

90.54.120 - "Department," "utilize," and "utilization" defined. - RCW 90.54.120 "Department," "utilize," and "utilization" defined. For the purposes...

90.54.130 - Land use management policy modifications—Advisory recommendations. - RCW 90.54.130 Land use management policy modifications—Advisory recommendations. The department...

90.54.140 - Protection of groundwater aquifers if sole drinking water source. - RCW 90.54.140 Protection of groundwater aquifers if sole drinking water...

90.54.150 - Water supply projects—Cooperation with other agencies—Scope of participation. - RCW 90.54.150 Water supply projects—Cooperation with other agencies—Scope of participation....

90.54.160 - Department to report on dam safety. - RCW 90.54.160 Department to report on dam safety. The department...

90.54.170 - Electric generation facility—Evaluation of application to appropriate water. - RCW 90.54.170 Electric generation facility—Evaluation of application to appropriate water....

90.54.180 - Water use efficiency and conservation programs and practices. - RCW 90.54.180 Water use efficiency and conservation programs and practices....

90.54.191 - Streamflow restoration a priority. - RCW 90.54.191 Streamflow restoration a priority. The department shall prioritize...

90.54.210 - Department shall act on water rights applications that rely on reservations of water established in WAC 173-518-080 or 173-545-090. - RCW 90.54.210 Department shall act on water rights applications that...

90.54.800 - Policy guidelines. - RCW 90.54.800 Policy guidelines. Future development of hydropower and protection...

90.54.900 - Certain rights, authority, not to be affected by chapter. - RCW 90.54.900 Certain rights, authority, not to be affected by...

90.54.910 - Short title. - RCW 90.54.910 Short title. This chapter shall be known and...

90.54.920 - Rights not impaired. - RCW 90.54.920 Rights not impaired. (1) Nothing in this act...

Chapter 90.56 - Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention and Response.

90.56.005 - Findings—Purpose. - RCW 90.56.005 Findings—Purpose. (1) The legislature declares that waterborne transportation...

90.56.010 - Definitions. - RCW 90.56.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

90.56.020 - Director responsible for spill response. - RCW 90.56.020 Director responsible for spill response. Except as otherwise...

90.56.030 - Powers and duties. - RCW 90.56.030 Powers and duties. The powers, duties, and functions...

90.56.040 - Authority supplemental. - RCW 90.56.040 Authority supplemental. This chapter grants authority to the...

90.56.050 - Rules. - RCW 90.56.050 Rules. The department may adopt rules including but...

90.56.060 - Statewide master oil and hazardous substance spill prevention and contingency plan—Evaluation and revision or elimination of advisory committees. - RCW 90.56.060 Statewide master oil and hazardous substance spill prevention...

90.56.070 - Coordination with federal law. - RCW 90.56.070 Coordination with federal law. In carrying out the...

90.56.080 - Hazardous substances incident response training and education program. - RCW 90.56.080 Hazardous substances incident response training and education program....

90.56.100 - Washington wildlife rescue coalition. - RCW 90.56.100 Washington wildlife rescue coalition. (1) The Washington wildlife...

90.56.110 - Rehabilitation of wildlife—Rules. - RCW 90.56.110 Rehabilitation of wildlife—Rules. The department of fish and...

90.56.200 - Prevention plans. - RCW 90.56.200 Prevention plans. (1) The owner or operator for...

90.56.210 - Contingency plans. - RCW 90.56.210 Contingency plans. (1) Each onshore and offshore facility...

90.56.2101 - Contingency plans—Department to update rules. - RCW 90.56.2101 Contingency plans—Department to update rules. By December 31,...

90.56.220 - Facility operation standards. - RCW 90.56.220 Facility operation standards. (1) The department by rule...

90.56.230 - Operations manuals. - RCW 90.56.230 Operations manuals. (1) Each owner or operator of...

90.56.240 - Standards for spill management, cleanup, and containment services contractors. - RCW 90.56.240 Standards for spill management, cleanup, and containment services...

90.56.250 - Index of prevention plans and contingency plans—Equipment inventory. - RCW 90.56.250 Index of prevention plans and contingency plans—Equipment inventory....

90.56.260 - Adequacy of contingency plans—Practice drills—Report. - RCW 90.56.260 Adequacy of contingency plans—Practice drills—Report. The department shall...

90.56.270 - Enforcement of contingency plans. - RCW 90.56.270 Enforcement of contingency plans. (1) The provisions of...

90.56.275 - Joint large-scale, multiple plan equipment deployment drills of onshore and offshore facilities and covered vessels—Requirements. - RCW 90.56.275 Joint large-scale, multiple plan equipment deployment drills of...

90.56.280 - Duty to notify coast guard and division of emergency management of discharge. - RCW 90.56.280 Duty to notify coast guard and division of...

90.56.300 - Unlawful operation of facility—Criminal penalties. - RCW 90.56.300 Unlawful operation of facility—Criminal penalties. (1) Except as...

90.56.310 - Operation of a facility or vessel without contingency or prevention plan or financial responsibility—Civil penalty. - RCW 90.56.310 Operation of a facility or vessel without contingency...

90.56.320 - Unlawful for oil to enter waters—Exceptions. - RCW 90.56.320 Unlawful for oil to enter waters—Exceptions. It shall...

90.56.330 - Additional penalties. - RCW 90.56.330 Additional penalties. (1) Except as otherwise provided in...

90.56.340 - Duty to remove oil. - RCW 90.56.340 Duty to remove oil. It shall be the...

90.56.350 - Investigation, removal, containment, treatment, or dispersal of oil and hazardous substances—Record of expenses. - RCW 90.56.350 Investigation, removal, containment, treatment, or dispersal of oil...

90.56.360 - Liability for expenses. - RCW 90.56.360 Liability for expenses. Any person who unlawfully discharges...

90.56.370 - Strict liability of owner or controller of oil—Damages—Exceptions. - RCW 90.56.370 Strict liability of owner or controller of oil—Damages—Exceptions....

90.56.380 - Liability of others for cleanup expenses. - RCW 90.56.380 Liability of others for cleanup expenses. In addition...

90.56.390 - Liability for removal costs. - RCW 90.56.390 Liability for removal costs. (1)(a) A person is...

90.56.400 - Department investigation of circumstances of entry of oil—Order for reimbursement of expenses—Modification—Action to recover necessary expenses. - RCW 90.56.400 Department investigation of circumstances of entry of oil—Order...

90.56.410 - Right of entry and access to records pertinent to investigations. - RCW 90.56.410 Right of entry and access to records pertinent...

90.56.420 - Authorized discharges of oil—Permits. - RCW 90.56.420 Authorized discharges of oil—Permits. Any person who proposes...

90.56.500 - Oil spill response account. - RCW 90.56.500 Oil spill response account. (1) The state oil...

90.56.510 - Oil spill prevention account. - RCW 90.56.510 Oil spill prevention account. (1) The oil spill...

90.56.530 - Reckless operation of a tank vessel—Penalty. - RCW 90.56.530 Reckless operation of a tank vessel—Penalty. (1) A...

90.56.540 - Operation of a vessel while under influence of liquor or drugs—Penalty. - RCW 90.56.540 Operation of a vessel while under influence of...

90.56.550 - Breath or blood analysis. - RCW 90.56.550 Breath or blood analysis. (1) Upon the trial...

90.56.560 - Limited immunity for blood withdrawal. - RCW 90.56.560 Limited immunity for blood withdrawal. No physician, registered...

90.56.565 - Facilities that receive crude oil from a railroad car—Advanced notice system—Department required to report information—Adoption of rules. - RCW 90.56.565 Facilities that receive crude oil from a railroad...

90.56.569 - Updates to the senate and house of representatives. - RCW 90.56.569 Updates to the senate and house of representatives....

90.56.570 - Periodic evaluation and update of planning standards for oil spill response equipment. - RCW 90.56.570 Periodic evaluation and update of planning standards for...

90.56.580 - Crude oil vapor pressure—Maximum—Penalty. - RCW 90.56.580 Crude oil vapor pressure—Maximum—Penalty. (1)(a) A facility constructed...

90.56.900 - Construction—Appeal not to stay order, rule, or regulation. - RCW 90.56.900 Construction—Appeal not to stay order, rule, or regulation....

90.56.901 - Effective dates—1991 c 200. - RCW 90.56.901 Effective dates—1991 c 200. (1) Sections 101 through...

Chapter 90.58 - Shoreline Management Act of 1971.

90.58.010 - Short title. - RCW 90.58.010 Short title. This chapter shall be known and...

90.58.020 - Legislative findings—State policy enunciated—Use preference. - RCW 90.58.020 Legislative findings—State policy enunciated—Use preference. The legislature finds...

90.58.030 - Definitions and concepts. - RCW 90.58.030 Definitions and concepts. As used in this chapter,...

90.58.040 - Program applicable to shorelines of the state. - RCW 90.58.040 Program applicable to shorelines of the state. The...

90.58.045 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. - RCW 90.58.045 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter. Notwithstanding any...

90.58.050 - Program as cooperative between local government and state—Responsibilities differentiated. - RCW 90.58.050 Program as cooperative between local government and state—Responsibilities...

90.58.060 - Review and adoption of guidelines—Public hearings, notice of—Amendments. - RCW 90.58.060 Review and adoption of guidelines—Public hearings, notice of—Amendments....

90.58.065 - Application of guidelines and master programs to agricultural activities. - RCW 90.58.065 Application of guidelines and master programs to agricultural...

90.58.070 - Local governments to submit letters of intent—Department to act upon failure of local government. - RCW 90.58.070 Local governments to submit letters of intent—Department to...

90.58.080 - Timetable for local governments to develop or amend master programs—Review of master programs—Grants. - RCW 90.58.080 Timetable for local governments to develop or amend...

90.58.090 - Approval of master program or segments or amendments—Procedure—Departmental alternatives when shorelines of statewide significance—Later adoption of master program supersedes departmental program. - RCW 90.58.090 Approval of master program or segments or amendments—Procedure—Departmental...

90.58.100 - Programs as constituting use regulations—Duties when preparing programs and amendments thereto—Program contents. - RCW 90.58.100 Programs as constituting use regulations—Duties when preparing programs...

90.58.110 - Development of program within two or more adjacent local government jurisdictions—Development of program in segments, when. - RCW 90.58.110 Development of program within two or more adjacent...

90.58.120 - Adoption of rules, programs, etc., subject to RCW 34.05.310 through 34.05.395—Public hearings, notice of—Public inspection after approval or adoption. - RCW 90.58.120 Adoption of rules, programs, etc., subject to RCW...

90.58.130 - Involvement of all persons and entities having interest, means. - RCW 90.58.130 Involvement of all persons and entities having interest,...

90.58.140 - Development permits—Grounds for granting—Administration by local government, conditions—Applications—Notices—Rescission—Approval when permit for variance or conditional use. - RCW 90.58.140 Development permits—Grounds for granting—Administration by local government, conditions—Applications—Notices—Rescission—Approval...

90.58.143 - Time requirements—Substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits. - RCW 90.58.143 Time requirements—Substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits....

90.58.147 - Substantial development permit—Exemption for projects to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage. - RCW 90.58.147 Substantial development permit—Exemption for projects to improve fish...

90.58.150 - Selective commercial timber cutting, when. - RCW 90.58.150 Selective commercial timber cutting, when. With respect to...

90.58.160 - Prohibition against seabed mining for hard minerals and surface drilling for oil or gas, where. - RCW 90.58.160 Prohibition against seabed mining for hard minerals and...

90.58.170 - Shorelines hearings board—Established—Members—Chair—Quorum for decision—Expenses of members. - RCW 90.58.170 Shorelines hearings board—Established—Members—Chair—Quorum for decision—Expenses of members. A...

90.58.175 - Rules and regulations. - RCW 90.58.175 Rules and regulations. The shorelines hearings board may...

90.58.180 - Review of granting, denying, or rescinding permits by shorelines hearings board—Board to act—Local government appeals to board—Grounds for declaring rule, regulation, or guideline invalid—Appeals to court. - RCW 90.58.180 Review of granting, denying, or rescinding permits by...

90.58.185 - Appeals involving single-family residences, involving penalties of fifteen thousand dollars or less, or other designated cases—Composition of board—Rules to expedite appeals. - RCW 90.58.185 Appeals involving single-family residences, involving penalties of fifteen...

90.58.190 - Appeal of department's decision to adopt or amend a master program. - RCW 90.58.190 Appeal of department's decision to adopt or amend...

90.58.195 - Shoreline master plan review—Local governments with coastal waters or coastal shorelines. - RCW 90.58.195 Shoreline master plan review—Local governments with coastal waters...

90.58.200 - Rules and regulations. - RCW 90.58.200 Rules and regulations. The department and local governments...

90.58.210 - Court actions to ensure against conflicting uses and to enforce—Civil penalty—Review. - RCW 90.58.210 Court actions to ensure against conflicting uses and...

90.58.220 - General penalty. - RCW 90.58.220 General penalty. In addition to incurring civil liability...

90.58.230 - Violators liable for damages resulting from violation—Attorney's fees and costs. - RCW 90.58.230 Violators liable for damages resulting from violation—Attorney's fees...

90.58.240 - Additional authority granted department and local governments. - RCW 90.58.240 Additional authority granted department and local governments. In...

90.58.250 - Intent—Department to cooperate with local governments—Grants for development of master programs. - RCW 90.58.250 Intent—Department to cooperate with local governments—Grants for development...

90.58.260 - State to represent its interest before federal agencies, interstate agencies and courts. - RCW 90.58.260 State to represent its interest before federal agencies,...

90.58.270 - Nonapplication to certain structures, docks, developments, etc., placed in navigable waters—Nonapplication to certain rights of action, authority—Floating homes and floating on-water residences must be classified as a conforming preferred... - RCW 90.58.270 Nonapplication to certain structures, docks, developments, etc., placed...

90.58.280 - Application to all state agencies, counties, public and municipal corporations. - RCW 90.58.280 Application to all state agencies, counties, public and...

90.58.290 - Restrictions as affecting fair market value of property. - RCW 90.58.290 Restrictions as affecting fair market value of property....

90.58.300 - Department as regulating state agency—Special authority. - RCW 90.58.300 Department as regulating state agency—Special authority. The department...

90.58.310 - Designation of shorelines of statewide significance by legislature—Recommendation by director, procedure. - RCW 90.58.310 Designation of shorelines of statewide significance by legislature—Recommendation...

90.58.320 - Height limitation respecting permits. - RCW 90.58.320 Height limitation respecting permits. No permit shall be...

90.58.340 - Use policies for land adjacent to shorelines, development of. - RCW 90.58.340 Use policies for land adjacent to shorelines, development...

90.58.350 - Nonapplication to treaty rights. - RCW 90.58.350 Nonapplication to treaty rights. Nothing in this chapter...

90.58.355 - Persons, projects, and activities not required to obtain certain permits, variances, letters of exemption, or other local review. - RCW 90.58.355 Persons, projects, and activities not required to obtain...

90.58.356 - Projects and activities not required to obtain certain permits, variances, letters of exemption, or other local review—Written notice, when required. - RCW 90.58.356 Projects and activities not required to obtain certain...

90.58.360 - Existing requirements for permits, certificates, etc., not obviated. - RCW 90.58.360 Existing requirements for permits, certificates, etc., not obviated....

90.58.370 - Processing of permits or authorizations for emergency water withdrawal and facilities to be expedited. - RCW 90.58.370 Processing of permits or authorizations for emergency water...

90.58.380 - Adoption of wetland manual. - RCW 90.58.380 Adoption of wetland manual. The department by rule...

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Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment