Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.205.035

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 70A.205.035 - Implementation of standards-Assessment-Analyses-Proposals

In order to implement the minimum functional standards for solid waste handling, evaluate the effectiveness of the minimum functional standards, evaluate the cost of implementation, and develop a mechanism to finance the implementation, the department shall prepare:

(1) An assessment of local health agencies' information on all existing permitted landfill sites, including (a) measures taken and facilities installed at each landfill to mitigate surface water and groundwater contamination, (b) proposed measures taken and facilities to be constructed at each landfill to mitigate surface water and groundwater contamination, and (c) the costs of such measures and facilities;
(2) An analysis of the effectiveness of the minimum functional standards for new landfills in lessening surface water and groundwater contamination, and a comparison with the effectiveness of the prior standards;
(3) An analysis of the costs of conforming with the new functional standards for new landfills compared with the costs of conforming to the prior standards; and
(4) Proposals for methods of financing the costs of conforming with the new functional standards.

RCW 70A.205.035

1986 c 81 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.95.075.