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PDFWAC 118-40-070

Department of ecology—EPCRA responsibilities.

Specific responsibilities of the department of ecology include, but are not limited to, the following duties:

(1) Serve as advisor to the commission on emergency spill response and environmental restoration issues.

(2) Serve as advisor for emergency responder equipment and training needs at the state and local levels.

(3) Serve as advisor for on-scene spill response and environmental needs at the state and local levels.

(4) Serve as advisor to the commission on community right-to-know issues.

(5) As required under subsection 301(a) of EPCRA, coordinate development, implementation, and maintenance of an EPCRA Community Right-to-Know Program which may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Data management of reports and notifications submitted by businesses. Such reports and notifications shall be retained for a minimum of three years.

(b) Technical assistance to businesses regarding compliance with EPCRA.

(d) Outreach to businesses and the public about EPCRA.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 38.52 RCW and Public Law 99-499. WSR 98-07-028, § 118-40-070, filed 3/11/98, effective 4/11/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.030(2), 38.52.050 (1), (3) and 43.63A.060. WSR 88-19-025 (Order 88-05), § 118-40-070, filed 9/12/88.]