Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.15.5150

Current through 2024
Section 70A.15.5150 - Cooperation between department of natural resources and state, local, or regional air pollution authorities-Withholding of permits

In the regulation of outdoor burning not included in RCW 70A.15.5120 requiring permits from the department of natural resources, said department and the state, local, or regional air pollution control authorities will cooperate in regulating such burning so as to minimize insofar as possible duplicate inspections and separate permits while still accomplishing the objectives and responsibilities of the respective agencies. The department of natural resources shall include any local authority's burning regulations with permits issued where applicable pursuant to RCW 70A.15.5010, 70A.15.5020, 70A.15.5040, 70A.15.5050, 70A.15.5060, 70A.15.5070, and 70A.15.5080. The department shall develop agreements with all local authorities to coordinate regulations.

Permits shall be withheld by the department of natural resources when so requested by the department of ecology if a forecast, alert, warning, or emergency condition exists as defined in the episode criteria of the department of ecology.

RCW 70A.15.5150

2020 c 20 § 1145; 2009 c 118§ 503; 1991 c 199 § 406; 1971 ex.s. c 232 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.94.6540, 70.94.690.

Purpose- 2009 c 118 : See note following RCW 70A.15.5000.

Finding-1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70A.15.1005.