Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 80.70 · 7 active provisions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Applicant" has the meaning provided in RCW 80.50.020 and includes an applicant for a permit for a fossil-fueled thermal electric generation facility subject to RCW 70A.15.2210 and 80.70.020(1) (b) or (d).(2)…
(1) The provisions of this chapter apply to:(a) New fossil-fueled thermal electric generation facilities with station-generating capability of three hundred fifty thousand kilowatts or more and fossil-fueled floating thermal electric generation facilities of one hundred thousand kilowatts or more under RCW 80.50.020(14…
(1) Carbon dioxide mitigation plans relying on purchase of permanent carbon credits must meet the following criteria:(a) Credits must derive from real, verified, permanent, and enforceable carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalents emission mitigation not otherwise required by statute, regulation, or other legal requ…
(1) The carbon dioxide mitigation option that provides for direct investment shall be implemented through mitigation projects conducted directly by, or under the control of, the certificate holder or order of approval holder.(2) Mitigation projects must be approved by the council, department, or authority, as appropria…
(1) The council shall maintain a list of independent qualified organizations with proven experience in emissions mitigation activities and a demonstrated ability to carry out their activities in an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manner.(2) An independent qualified organization shall not use more than twenty pe…
Reasonable and necessary costs incurred by the council in implementing and administering this chapter shall be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements that are subject to the requirements of this chapter.
The council, department, and authority shall adopt rules to carry out this chapter.