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Department of Ecology News Release - July 01, 2009
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OLYMPIA – The Department of Ecology (Ecology) has adopted amendments to the dangerous-waste regulations to keep Ecology's regulations current with the federal hazardous waste program.
Ecology has also updated other state requirements, including the Biological and Chemical Testing Methods publications, and made technical and editorial corrections and clarifications.
Another amendment adopted by Ecology modifies the pre-permit siting criteria for treatment, storage, disposal and recycling facilities. Siting criteria are used to determine where a facility can be located. Recycling facilities that meet special conditions won't be required to follow the siting criteria.
Ecology updates the dangerous-waste regulations every two to four years to improve waste management in Washington state. These regulations establish requirements for generators, transporters, and facilities that manage dangerous waste in the state.
For more information about this rule amendment: www.ecy.wa.gov/laws-rules/activity/wac173303.html
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Media Contacts:
Kathy Davis, media relations, 360-407-6149
Robert Rieck, Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction, 360-407-6751
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