Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.384.020

Current through 2024
Section 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.

RCW 70A.384.020

1989 c 322 § 2; 1984 c 161 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 19 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.200.020.