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Recommendation HW8: Ecology management work with appropriate local health authorities to gain greater oversight for Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDs) currently permitted in part by local government.

Permitting and inspecting only part of a facility doesn't ensure adequate environmental protection. Due to state law, this situation can occur when a TSD also includes a moderate risk waste (MRW) facility. However, under Ecology regulations a local health department can choose to opt out of permitting the portion of a TSD that accepts MRW and have Ecology inspect the whole facility. This has been done for at least one facility. Another option may be a joint permitting arrangement. These preferable options will be pursued rather than attempting to change the law.

Milestone HW H: Ecology staff can inform the public that an entire TSD operates in a safe manner, not just the state permitted sections of a TSD.

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