(1)
The state board of health shall promulgate rules and standards
for carrying out the provisions in this chapter in accordance
with chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act. The
local board of health and the local health officer are authorized
to exercise such powers as may be necessary to carry out this
chapter. The department shall provide technical assistance to
local health boards and health officers to carry out their duties
under this chapter.
(2) The department shall adopt rules for decontamination of
a property used as a laboratory for the production of controlled
substances and methods for the testing of porous and nonporous
surfaces, groundwater, surface water, soil, and septic tanks for
contamination. The rules shall establish decontamination
standards for hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to
methamphetamine, lead, mercury, and total volatile organic
compounds.
(3) The department shall adopt rules regarding independent
third party sampling including those pertaining to:
(a) Verification of possible property contamination due to
the illegal manufacture of controlled substances;
(b) Verification of satisfactory decontamination of property
deemed contaminated and unfit for use;
(c) Certification of independent third party samplers;
(d) Qualifications and performance standards for independent
third party samplers;
(e) Administration of background checks for third party
sampler applicants; and
(f) The denial, suspension, or revocation of independent
third party sampler certification.
(4) For the purposes of this section, an independent third
party sampler is a person who is not an employee, agent,
representative, partner, joint venturer, shareholder, or parent
or subsidiary company of the authorized contractor, the
authorized contractor's company, or the property owner.
[2006 c 339 § 207; 1999 c 292 § 8; 1990 c 213 § 9.]
NOTES:
Intent -- Part headings not law -- 2006 c 339: See notes following RCW 70.96A.325.
Finding -- Intent -- 1999 c 292: See note following RCW 64.44.010.