Chapter 173-308 WAC
BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT
Last Update: 5/24/07

WAC SECTIONS

173-308-005 Explanation for the use of the terms "sewage sludge," "biosolids," and "septage."
173-308-010 Authority and purpose.
173-308-020 Applicability.
173-308-030 Relationship to other laws, regulations, and ordinances.
173-308-040 Direct enforceability.
173-308-041 Enforcement.
173-308-042 Appeals.
173-308-050 Delegation of authority.
173-308-060 Biosolids not classified as solid waste.
173-308-080 Definitions.
173-308-090 Requirement for a person who prepares biosolids or sewage sludge.
173-308-100 Requirement for a person who transports biosolids or sewage sludge.
173-308-110 Requirement for a person who applies biosolids.
173-308-120 Requirement to obtain and provide information.
173-308-130 Requirements for treatment works located outside of the jurisdiction of the department.
173-308-140 Biosolids sampling and analytical methods.
173-308-150 Frequency of biosolids monitoring.
173-308-160 Biosolids pollutant limits.
173-308-170 Pathogen reduction.
173-308-180 Vector attraction reduction.
173-308-190 Protecting waters of the state -- Agronomic rate requirement.
173-308-191 Protection of endangered or threatened species.
173-308-192 Exemptions for research.
173-308-193 Management and exemptions for septage from composting toilets.
173-308-200 Exemptions based on the exceptional quality of biosolids.
173-308-205 Significantly remove manufactured inerts.
173-308-210 Bulk biosolids applied to agricultural land, forest land, a public contact site, or a land reclamation site.
173-308-250 Bulk biosolids applied to a lawn or home garden.
173-308-260 Biosolids sold or given away in a bag or other container.
173-308-270 Septage applied to the land.
173-308-275 Contents of signs for land application sites.
173-308-280 Requirements for facilities storing biosolids or sewage sludge.
173-308-290 Recordkeeping.
173-308-295 Annual reports.
173-308-300 Disposal of sewage sludge in municipal solid waste landfill units and use of biosolids in municipal solid waste landfill operations.
173-308-310 Permitting.
173-308-320 Permit fees.
173-308-900 Appendix A -- Procedure to determine the annual whole biosolids application rate.
173-308-90001 Appendix 1 -- Minimum content for a permit application.
173-308-90002 Appendix 2 -- Minimum content for a notice of intent to be covered under a general permit.
173-308-90003 Appendix 3 -- Minimum content for a site specific land application plan.
173-308-90004 Appendix 4 -- Minimum content for a general land application plan.
173-308-90005 Appendix 5 -- Procedures for issuing general permits.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
173-308-070 Use of term, "biosolids" -- Explanation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95J.020 and 70.95.255. 98-05-101 (Order 97-30), § 173-308-070, filed 2/18/98, effective 3/21/98.]  Repealed by 07-12-010 (Order 06-06), filed 5/24/07, effective 6/24/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.95J and 70.95 RCW. 
173-308-220 Bulk biosolids applied to forestland. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95J.020 and 70.95.255. 98-05-101 (Order 97-30), § 173-308-220, filed 2/18/98, effective 3/21/98.]  Repealed by 07-12-010 (Order 06-06), filed 5/24/07, effective 6/24/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.95J and 70.95 RCW. 
173-308-230 Bulk biosolids applied to a public contact site. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95J.020 and 70.95.255. 98-05-101 (Order 97-30), § 173-308-230, filed 2/18/98, effective 3/21/98.]  Repealed by 07-12-010 (Order 06-06), filed 5/24/07, effective 6/24/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.95J and 70.95 RCW. 
173-308-240 Bulk biosolids applied to a land reclamation site. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95J.020 and 70.95.255. 98-05-101 (Order 97-30), § 173-308-240, filed 2/18/98, effective 3/21/98.]  Repealed by 07-12-010 (Order 06-06), filed 5/24/07, effective 6/24/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.95J and 70.95 RCW.