Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 90 Water Rights -- Environment - Chapter 90.64 Dairy Nutrient Management

90.64.005 Findings
The legislature finds that there is a need to establish a clear and understandable process that provides for the proper and effective management of dairy ...

90.64.010 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "*Advisory and oversight committee" means a balanced committee of ...

90.64.015 Environmental excellence program agreements -- Effect on chapter
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any legal requirement under this chapter, including any standard, limitation, rule, or order is superseded and replaced in accordance ...

90.64.017 Registration of dairy producers -- Information required -- Information to producers regarding chapter
(1) Every dairy producer licensed under chapter 15.36 RCW shall register with the department by September 1, 1998, and shall reregister with the department by ...

90.64.020 Concentrated dairy animal feeding operation -- Designation -- Permit
(1) The director of the department of ecology may designate any dairy animal feeding operation as a concentrated dairy animal feeding operation upon determining that ...

90.64.023 Inspection program
(1) By October 1, 1998, the department shall initiate an inspection program of all dairy farms in the state. The purpose of the inspections is ...

90.64.026 Dairy nutrient management plans -- Elements -- Approval -- Timelines -- Certification
(1) Except for those producers who already have a certified dairy nutrient management plan as required under the terms and conditions of an individual or ...

90.64.028 Appeals from denial of plan approval or certification -- Dairy producer-requested hearings -- Extension of timelines
(1) Conservation district decisions pertaining to denial of approval or denial of certification of a dairy nutrient management plan; modification or amendment of a plan; ...

90.64.030 Investigation of dairy farms--Report of findings -- Corrective action -- Violations of water quality laws -- Waivers -- Penalties
(1) Under the inspection program established in RCW 90.64.023, the department may investigate a dairy farm to determine whether the operation is discharging pollutants or ...

90.64.040 Appeal from actions and orders of the department
Enforcement actions and administrative orders issued by the department of ecology may be appealed to the pollution control hearings board in accordance with the provisions ...

90.64.050 Duties of department -- Annual report to commission
(1) The department has the following duties: (a) Identify existing or potential water quality problems resulting from dairy farms through implementation of the inspection program ...

90.64.070 Duties of conservation district
(1) The conservation district has the following duties: (a) Provide technical assistance to the department in identifying and correcting existing water quality problems resulting from ...

90.64.080 Duties of conservation commission
(1) The conservation commission has the following duties: (a) Provide assistance as may be appropriate to the conservation districts in the discharge of their responsibilities ...

90.64.100 Parties' liability
A party acting under this chapter is not liable for another party's actions under this chapter.[1993 c 221 § 11.] ...

90.64.110 Rules
The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.[1993 c 221 § 12.] ...

90.64.120 Department's authority under federal law or chapter 90.48 RCW not affected
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall affect the department of ecology's authority or responsibility to administer or enforce the national pollutant discharge elimination system permits ...

90.64.130 Database
(1) By October 1, 1998, the department, in consultation with the *advisory and oversight committee, shall develop and maintain a database to account for the ...

90.64.140 Technical assistance teams -- Standards and specifications for dairy nutrient management plans
(1) The conservation commission shall establish four dairy nutrient management technical assistance teams by June 1, 1998. The teams shall be geographically located throughout the ...

90.64.150 Livestock nutrient management account
The livestock nutrient management account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from monetary penalties levied pursuant to violations of this ...

90.64.160 Grants for dairy producers -- Statement of environmental benefits -- Development of outcome-focused performance measures
In providing grants to dairy producers, districts shall require grant applicants to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their applications, and the districts ...

90.64.170 Livestock nutrient management program--Review of statutory authority--Recommendations for statutory changes -- Prerequisite to administering federal program
(1) The legislature finds that a livestock nutrient management program is essential to protecting the quality of the waters of the state and ensuring a ...

90.64.180 Protocol for monitoring waters near dairies and CAFOs
(1) The department of ecology shall develop and maintain a standard protocol for water quality monitoring of the waters of the state within the vicinity ...

90.64.190 Information subject to public records disclosure--Rules
This section applies to dairies, AFOs, and CAFOs, not required to apply for a permit. Information in plans, records, and reports obtained by state and ...

90.64.800 Reports to the legislature
The department, in conjunction with the conservation commission and *advisory and oversight committee, shall report to the legislature by December 1st of each year until ...

90.64.900 Effective date -- 1998 c 262
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public ...

90.64.901 Transfer of powers, duties, and functions to the department of agriculture
(1) All powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to chapter 90.64 RCW are transferred to the department of agriculture. All references ...