2019 Revised Code of Washington
Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment
RCW Dispositions
90.48 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL


Sections
90.48.015 Powers, duties and functions of water pollution control commission, director thereof, transferred to department of ecology.

Cross-reference section, decodified July 1989.


90.48.021 Water pollution control commission created — Composition.
[1967 c 13 § 2; 1945 c 216 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964c. Formerly RCW 43.54.010.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.022 Water pollution control commission created — Expenses.
[1945 c 216 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964d. Formerly RCW 43.54.020.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.023 Water pollution control commission created — Chairman — Director.
[1945 c 216 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964e. Formerly RCW 43.54.030.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.024 Water pollution control commission created — Meetings — Records.
[1967 c 13 § 3; 1945 c 216 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964f. Formerly RCW 43.54.040.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.025 Water pollution control commission created — Powers and duties of director.
[1967 c 13 § 4; 1945 c 216 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964g. Formerly RCW 43.54.050.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.026 Water pollution control commission created — Technical advisors.
[1967 c 13 § 5; 1945 c 216 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964h. Formerly RCW 43.54.060.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.027 Water pollution control commission created — Special meetings — Quorum.
[1945 c 216 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964i. Formerly RCW 43.54.070.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 62 § 30.


90.48.040 Cooperation with federal government — Federal funds.
[1949 c 58 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964pp.]
Now codified as RCW 90.48.153.


90.48.050 Cooperation with other states — Interstate projects.
[1949 c 58 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10964pp-1.]
Now codified as RCW 90.48.156.


90.48.060 Injunctive relief.
[1945 c 216 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964l.]
Repealed by 1967 c 13 § 29.


90.48.070 Determination of polluting substances, conditions.
[1945 c 216 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964m.]
Repealed by 1973 c 155 § 10.


90.48.130 Hearings — Appeal.
[1945 c 216 § 19; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10964s.]
Repealed by 1967 c 13 § 29. Later enactment, see RCW 90.48.135.


90.48.135 Hearing — Stay of order or directive — Court review.
[1970 ex.s. c 41 § 1; 1967 c 13 § 12.]
Repealed by 1987 c 109 § 159.


90.48.210 Waste disposal permits required of counties, municipalities and public corporations — Issuance, termination, denial of permit or modification of conditions deemed an order.
[1970 ex.s. c 88 § 14; 1967 c 13 § 20; 1955 c 71 § 6.]
Repealed by 1987 c 109 § 159.


90.48.295 Grants to municipal or public corporations or political subdivisions to aid water pollution control projects — Biennial report to legislature.
[1969 ex.s. c 284 § 2.]
Repealed by 1977 c 75 § 96.


90.48.300 Pollution control facilities — Tax exemptions and credits.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.


90.48.315 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Definitions.
[1991 c 200 § 102; 1990 c 116 § 2; 1989 c 388 § 6; 1985 c 316 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.010 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.320 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Unlawful for oil to enter waters — Exceptions.
[1990 c 116 § 17; 1987 c 109 § 146; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.320 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.325 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Obligation to collect and remove or contain, treat and disperse after entry — Director to prohibit harmful dispersants.
[1991 c 200 § 303; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.340 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.330 Discharge of oil and hazardous substances into waters of the state — Department may investigate, remove, contain, treat or disperse oil and hazardous substances discharged — Limitation — Record of expenses incurred.
[1990 c 116 § 21; 1987 c 109 § 147; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.350 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.335 Discharge of oil and hazardous substances into waters of the state — Liability for expenses incurred by department.
[1990 c 116 § 22; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.360 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.336 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Strict liability of owner or controller of oil for damages to persons or property — Exceptions.
[1990 c 116 § 18; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.370 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.338 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Other persons causing entry of oil directly liable to state for cleanup expenses — Cause of action by persons liable under RCW 90.48.325 and 90.48.350 against others.
[1990 c 116 § 19; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.380 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.340 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Department investigation of circumstances of entry — Order for reimbursement of expenses incurred by department — Modification — Action to recover necessary expenses.
[1991 c 200 § 305; 1987 c 109 § 148; 1985 c 316 § 4; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.400 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.343 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Permit required prior to discharge — Authority of director.
[1987 c 109 § 149; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.420 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.345 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Rules and regulations.
[1987 c 109 § 150; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.


90.48.350 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Penalties.
[1990 c 116 § 20; 1989 c 388 § 9; 1987 c 109 § 20; 1985 c 316 § 7; 1970 ex.s. c 88 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.330 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.355 Discharge of oil and hazardous substances into waters of the state — Right of entry, access to records, pertinent to investigations.
[1990 c 116 § 23; 1987 c 109 § 151; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.410 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.360 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Duty to notify coast guard and division of emergency management of discharge — Exception.
[1990 c 116 § 24; 1987 c 109 § 152; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.280 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.365 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Powers supplemental — Effect.
[1991 c 200 § 105; 1987 c 109 § 153; 1969 ex.s. c 133 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.040 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.369 Discharge of oil into waters of the state — Annual report.
[1991 c 200 § 817; 1989 c 388 § 5.]
Repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.


90.48.370 Departmental powers and duties as exercise of state police power — Extension to all waters within state.
[1991 c 200 § 104; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.030 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.371 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Containment and cleanup — Contingency plan.
[1991 c 200 § 202; 1990 c 116 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.210 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.372 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Standards for cleanup and containment services contractors.
[1990 c 116 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.240 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.373 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Index of contingency plans — Equipment inventory.
[1991 c 200 § 205; 1990 c 116 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.250 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.374 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Adequacy of contingency plans — Practice drills — Report.
[1990 c 116 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.260 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.375 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Enforcement of contingency plans.
[1991 c 200 § 206; 1990 c 116 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.270 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.376 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Unlawful operation of facility or vessel — Penalties.
[1991 c 200 § 301; 1990 c 116 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.300 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.377 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — Unlawful entry onto waters of the state.
[1991 c 200 § 302; 1990 c 116 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.310 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.378 Discharge of oil or hazardous substances into waters of the state — State-wide master oil and hazardous substance spill contingency plan.
[1991 c 200 § 107; 1990 c 116 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.060 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.380 Rules and regulations — Scope.
[1991 c 200 § 106; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.050 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.381 Oil spill response — Policies and plans — Use of chemical agents — Disposal of oil and hazardous substances.
[1990 c 116 § 15.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.


90.48.383 Oil spill cleanup — Persons not liable.
[1990 c 116 § 25.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.


90.48.385 Tow boat standards — Study.
[1991 c 200 § 437; 1990 c 116 § 16.]
Recodified as RCW 88.46.150 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.387 Washington wildlife rescue coalition.
[1990 c 116 § 12.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.100 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.388 Rehabilitation of wildlife affected by spills of oil and other hazardous materials — Rules.
[1990 c 116 § 13.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.110 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.410 Procedure when violation of rule or regulation.
[1971 ex.s. c 180 § 6.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.


90.48.460 Collection of administrative expenses for certain permits until June 30, 1988.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 42; 1985 c 249 § 4.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 §§ 17, 24, effective March 1, 1989.

Notes:
Repealer--Date contingent:
"Section 4, chapter 249, Laws of 1985 and RCW 90.48.460 are each repealed.This section shall take effect on the date the rule establishing the initial fee schedule under *section 13 of this act takes effect." [1989 c 2 § 17 (Initiative Measure No. 97, approved November 8, 1988).]


90.48.470 Pretreatment of industrial wastewater — Review of standards — Report to the legislature.
[1985 c 249 § 1.]
Repealed by 1987 c 500 § 2.


90.48.500 Pollution Disclosure Act of 1971.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 2011.


90.48.510 Refueling, bunkering, or lightering operations — Availability of containment and recovery equipment.
[1991 c 200 § 438; 1987 c 479 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 88.46.160 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.550 Exemption — Hazardous waste remedial action.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 32.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.551 Exemption — Hazardous waste remedial action.
[1988 c 112 § 32.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.555 Construction and industrial storm water general permits-Effluent limitations-Report.
[2012 c 110 § 1; 2009 c 449 § 1; 2004 c 225 § 2.]
Expired January 1, 2015.


90.48.560 Construction and industrial storm water general permits-Inspection and compliance.
[2004 c 225 § 3.]
Expired January 1, 2015.


90.48.565 Construction and industrial storm water general permits-Fees.
[2004 c 225 § 5.]
Expired January 1, 2015.


90.48.600 Recovery of administrative expenses for discharge permit system — Fiscal year 1989 and thereafter.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 36.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.601 Recovery of administrative expenses for discharge permit system — Fiscal year 1989 and thereafter.
[1988 c 112 § 36.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.610 Discharge permit fees — Establishment July 1, 1988 — Report.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 37.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.611 Discharge permit fees — Establishment July 1, 1988 — Report.
[1988 c 112 § 37.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.620 Fees — Credits.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 38.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.621 Fees — Credits.
[1988 c 112 § 38.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.630 Water quality permit account — Use.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 39.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.631 Water quality permit account — Use.
[1988 c 112 § 39.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.640 Report — Proposed fee schedule for fiscal years 1990 and beyond.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 40.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.641 Report — Proposed fee schedule for fiscal years 1990 and beyond.
[1988 c 112 § 40.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.650 Discharge monitoring requirements.
[1987 3rd ex.s. c 2 § 41.]
Repealed by 1989 c 2 § 24, effective March 1, 1989.


90.48.651 Discharge monitoring requirements.
[1988 c 112 § 41.]
Failed to become law. See Reviser's note following chapter 70.105C RCW in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections, this volume.


90.48.900 Severability-1945 c 216.
[1945 c 216 § 23.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


90.48.901 Severability-1967 c 13.
[1967 c 13 § 30.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


90.48.902 Severability-1970 ex.s. c 88.
[1970 ex.s. c 88 § 15.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


90.48.903 Severability-1971 ex.s. c 180.
[1971 ex.s. c 180 § 12.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


90.48.904 Severability-1989 c 262.
[1989 c 262 § 6.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


90.48.907 Construction — 1971 ex.s. c 180 — Appeal not to stay order, rule or regulation.
[1991 c 200 § 1107; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 90.56.900 pursuant to 1991 c 200 § 1115.


90.48.910 Remedies additional and cumulative — Other rights and remedies not abridged or estopped.
[1967 c 13 § 25.]
Repealed by 1991 c 200 § 1116.


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