Chapter 90.48 - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

Section 90.48.010 - Policy enunciated
Section 90.48.020 - Definitions
Section 90.48.030 - Jurisdiction of department
Section 90.48.035 - Rule-making authority
Section 90.48.037 - Authority of department to bring enforcement actions
Section 90.48.039 - Hazardous substance remedial actions-Procedural requirements not applicable
Section 90.48.045 - Environmental excellence program agreements-Effect on chapter
Section 90.48.080 - Discharge of polluting matter in waters prohibited
Section 90.48.090 - Right of entry-Special inspection requirements for metals mining and milling operations
Section 90.48.095 - Authority of department to compel attendance and testimony of witnesses, production of books and papers-Contempt proceedings to enforce-Fees
Section 90.48.100 - Request for assistance
Section 90.48.110 - Plans and proposed methods of operation and maintenance of sewerage or disposal systems to be submitted to department-Exceptions-Time limitations
Section 90.48.112 - Plan evaluation-Consideration of reclaimed water
Section 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
Section 90.48.140 - Penalty
Section 90.48.142 - Violations-Liability in damages for injury or death of fish, animals, vegetation-Action to recover
Section 90.48.144 - Violations-Civil penalty-Procedure
Section 90.48.150 - Construction of chapter
Section 90.48.153 - Cooperation with federal government-Federal funds
Section 90.48.156 - Cooperation with other states and provinces-Interstate and state-provincial projects
Section 90.48.158 - Grants to public bodies authorized
Section 90.48.160 - Waste disposal permit-Required-Exemptions
Section 90.48.162 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations
Section 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
Section 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
Section 90.48.180 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations-Issuance-Conditions-Duration
Section 90.48.190 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations-Termination-Grounds
Section 90.48.195 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations-Modification or additional conditions may be ordered
Section 90.48.200 - Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations-Nonaction upon application-Temporary permit-Duration
Section 90.48.215 - Upland finfish facilities-Waste discharge standards-Waste disposal permit
Section 90.48.220 - Marine finfish rearing facilities-Waste discharge standards-Discharge permit applications-Exemption
Section 90.48.225 - Issuance of national pollutant discharge elimination system permits associated with nonnative marine finfish aquaculture
Section 90.48.230 - Application of administrative procedure law to rule making and adjudicative proceedings
Section 90.48.240 - Water pollution orders for conditions requiring immediate action-Appeal
Section 90.48.250 - Agreements or contracts to monitor waters and effluent discharge
Section 90.48.260 - Federal clean water act-Department designated as state agency, authority-Delegation of authority-Powers, duties, and functions
Section 90.48.261 - Exercise of powers under RCW 90.48.260-Aquatic resource mitigation
Section 90.48.262 - Implementation of RCW 90.48.260-Permits for energy facilities-Rules and procedures
Section 90.48.264 - Federal clean water act-Rules for on-site sewage disposal systems adjacent to marine waters
Section 90.48.270 - Sewage drainage basins-Authority of department to delineate and establish
Section 90.48.280 - Sewage drainage basins-Comprehensive plans for sewage drainage basins
Section 90.48.285 - Contracts with municipal or public corporations and political subdivisions to finance water pollution control projects-Requisites-Priorities
Section 90.48.290 - Grants to municipal or public corporations or political subdivisions to aid water pollution control projects-Limitations
Section 90.48.310 - Application of barley straw to waters of the state
Section 90.48.364 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state-Definitions
Section 90.48.366 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state-Compensation schedule
Section 90.48.367 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state-Assessment of compensation
Section 90.48.368 - Discharge of oil into waters of the state-Preassessment screening
Section 90.48.386 - Department of natural resources leases
Section 90.48.390 - Coastal protection fund-Established-Moneys credited to-Use
Section 90.48.400 - Coastal protection fund-Disbursal of moneys from
Section 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
Section 90.48.422 - Water quality standards-Compliance methods-Department authority
Section 90.48.425 - Forest practices act and regulations relating to water quality protection to be utilized to satisfy federal water pollution act
Section 90.48.430 - Watershed restoration projects-Approval process-Waiver of public review
Section 90.48.445 - Aquatic noxious weed control-Water quality permits-Definition
Section 90.48.447 - Aquatic plant management program-Commercial herbicide information-Experimental application of herbicides-Appropriation for study
Section 90.48.448 - Eurasian water milfoil-Pesticide 2,4-D application
Section 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
Section 90.48.455 - Discharge of chlorinated organics-Engineering reports by pulp and paper mills-Permits limiting discharge
Section 90.48.465 - Water discharge fees-Report to the legislature
Section 90.48.467 - Report to the legislature-Required information
Section 90.48.480 - Reduction of sewer overflows-Plans-Compliance schedule
Section 90.48.490 - Sewage treatment facilities-Plans to upgrade or construct
Section 90.48.495 - Water conservation measures to be considered in sewer plans
Section 90.48.520 - Review of operations before issuance or renewal of wastewater discharge permits-Incorporation of permit conditions
Section 90.48.530 - Construction projects involving fill material-Leaching test
Section 90.48.531 - Leaching tests-Identification-Report to the legislature
Section 90.48.540 - Use attainability analysis of water within federal reclamation project boundaries-Rules
Section 90.48.545 - Stormwater technical resource center-Duties-Advisory committee-Report to legislative committees
Section 90.48.570 - Water quality data-Findings-Intent
Section 90.48.575 - Water quality data-Definitions
Section 90.48.580 - Water quality data-Credible data, information, literature
Section 90.48.585 - Water quality data-When credible
Section 90.48.590 - Water quality data-Falsified data-Penalty
Section 90.48.595 - On-site sewage disposal system repair and replacement-Loan and grant programs
Section 90.48.605 - Amending state water quality standards-Compliance schedules in excess of ten years authorized
Section 90.48.615 - Motorized or gravity siphon aquatic mining-Prohibited acts
Section 90.48.906 - Short title-1971 ex.s. c 180
Section 90.48.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 6/6/2024] [Restitution for harm to natural resources or the environment]