Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 70A.216 · 11 active provisions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Certificate" means a certificate of competency issued by the director stating that the operator has met the requirements for the specified operator classification of the certification program.(2) "Department…
(1) By January 1, 1992, the owner or operator of a solid waste incineration facility shall employ a certified operator. At a minimum, the individual on-site at a solid waste incineration facility who is designated by the owner as the operator in responsible charge of the operation and maintenance of the facility on a r…
(1) By January 1, 1992, the owner or operator of a landfill shall employ a certified landfill operator.(2) For each of the following types of landfills defined in existing regulations: Inert, demolition waste, problem waste, and municipal solid waste, the department shall adopt rules classifying all landfills in each c…
(1) The department shall establish a process to certify incinerator and landfill operators. To the greatest extent possible, the department shall rely on the certification standards and procedures developed by national organizations and the federal government.(2) Operators shall be certified if they:(a) Attend the requ…
The director may establish ad hoc advisory committees, as necessary, to obtain advice and technical assistance on the certification of solid waste incinerator and landfill operators.
(1) The director may revoke a certificate:(a) If it were found to have been obtained by fraud or deceit;(b) For gross negligence in the operation of a solid waste incinerator or landfill;(c) For violating the requirements of this chapter or any lawful rule or order of the department; or(d) If the facility operated by t…
Any person who is employed by a public agency to inspect the operation of a landfill or a solid waste incinerator to determine the compliance of the facility with state or local laws or rules shall be required to be certified in the same manner as an operator under this chapter.
To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the director may:(1) Enter into agreements, contracts, or cooperative arrangements, under such terms and conditions as the director deems appropriate, with other state, federal, or interstate agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, or other organizat…
After January 1, 1992, it is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, municipal corporation, or other governmental subdivision or agency to operate a solid waste incineration or landfill facility unless the operators are duly certified by the director under this chapter or any lawful rule or order of the department.…
(1) Any person, including any firm, corporation, municipal corporation, or other governmental subdivision or agency, with the exception of incinerator operators, violating any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(2) Any incinerator operator who violates any prov…
All receipts realized in the administration of this chapter shall be paid into the general fund.