70.105.100 - Powers and duties of department. - Washington Statutes

Powers and duties of department.

The department in performing its duties under this chapter may:

     (1) Conduct studies and coordinate research programs pertaining to extremely hazardous waste management;

     (2) Render technical assistance to generators of dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes and to state and local agencies in the planning and operation of hazardous waste programs;

     (3) Encourage and provide technical assistance to waste generators to form and operate a "waste exchange" for the purpose of finding users for dangerous and extremely hazardous wastes that would otherwise be disposed of: PROVIDED, That such technical assistance shall not violate the confidentiality of manufacturing processes; and

     (4) Provide for appropriate surveillance and monitoring of extremely hazardous waste disposal practices in the state.

[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 101 § 10.]