Washington § 70A.300.320 Hazardous waste management facilities—Department to develop criteria for siting.

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§ 70A.300.320 — Hazardous waste management facilities—Department to develop criteria for siting.

Washington § 70A.300.320

Title 70AENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70A.300HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.300.320 (2026).

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By May 31, 1990, the department shall develop and adopt criteria for the siting of hazardous waste management facilities. These criteria will be part of the state hazardous waste management plan as described in RCW 70A.300.310 . To the extent practical, these criteria shall be designed to minimize the short-term and long-term risks and costs that may result from hazardous waste management facilities. These criteria may vary by type of facilities and may consider natural site characteristics and engineered protection. Criteria may be established for:

(1)Geology;

(2)Surface and groundwater hydrology;

(3)Soils;

(4)Flooding;

(5)Climatic factors;

(6)Unique or endangered flora and fauna;

(7)Transportation routes;

(8)Site access;

(9)Buffer zones;

(10)Availability of utilities

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By May 31, 1990, the department shall develop and adopt criteria for the siting of hazardous waste management facilities. These criteria will be part of the state hazardous waste management plan as described in RCW 70A.300.310 . To the extent practical, these criteria shall be designed to minimize the short-term and long-term risks and costs that may result from hazardous waste management facilities. These criteria may vary by type of facilities and may consider natural site characteristics and engineered protection. Criteria may be established for:

(1) Geology;

(2) Surface and groundwater hydrology;

(3) Soils;

(4) Flooding;

(5) Climatic factors;

(6) Unique or endangered flora and fauna;

(7) Transportation routes;

(8) Site access;

(9) Buffer zones;

(10) Availability of utilities and public services;

(11) Compatibility with existing uses of land;

(12) Shorelines and wetlands;