78.56.160 – Moratorium on use of heap leach extraction process—Joint review by department of ecology and department of natural resources—Permanent prohibition of in situ extraction.
RCW 78.56.160 Moratorium on use of heap leach extraction process—Joint review by department of ecology and department of natural resources—Permanent prohibition of in situ extraction. (1) Until June 30, 1996, there shall be a moratorium on metals mining and milling operations using the heap leach extraction process. The department of natural resources and the department […]
78.56.901 – Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 1-5, 9-17, and 23-29.
RCW 78.56.901 Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 1-5, 9-17, and 23-29. 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 institutions, and, with the exception of sections 6 through 8 and 18 through 22 of this act, shall take […]
78.56.902 – Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 6-8 and 18-22.
RCW 78.56.902 Effective date—1994 c 232 §§ 6-8 and 18-22. Sections 6 through 8 and 18 through 22 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1995. [ 1994 c 232 § 31.]
78.60.010 – Legislative declaration.
RCW 78.60.010 Legislative declaration. The public has a direct interest in the safe, orderly, and nearly pollution-free development of the geothermal resources of the state, as defined in RCW 78.60.030. The legislature hereby declares that it is in the best interests of the state to further the development of geothermal resources for the benefit of […]
78.56.100 – Waste discharge permits for metals mining and milling operations tailing facilities—Pollution control standards—Waste rock management plan—Citizen observation and verification of water samples—Voluntary reduction plan—Application of this section.
RCW 78.56.100 Waste discharge permits for metals mining and milling operations tailing facilities—Pollution control standards—Waste rock management plan—Citizen observation and verification of water samples—Voluntary reduction plan—Application of this section. (1) In order to receive a waste discharge permit from the department of ecology pursuant to the requirements of chapter 90.48 RCW or in order to […]
78.56.110 – Performance security required—Conditions—Department of ecology authority to adopt requirements—Liability under performance security.
RCW 78.56.110 Performance security required—Conditions—Department of ecology authority to adopt requirements—Liability under performance security. (1) The department of ecology shall not issue necessary permits to an applicant for a metals mining and milling operation until the applicant has deposited with the department of ecology a performance security which is acceptable to the department of ecology […]
78.56.120 – Remediation or mitigation by department of ecology—Order to submit performance security.
RCW 78.56.120 Remediation or mitigation by department of ecology—Order to submit performance security. The department of ecology may, with staff, equipment, and material under its control, or by contract with others, remediate or mitigate any impact of a metals mining and milling operation when it finds that the operator or permit holder has failed to […]
78.56.130 – Legislative finding—Impact analysis required for large-scale operations—Impact fees by county legislative authority—Application of this section—Application of chapter 82.02 RCW.
RCW 78.56.130 Legislative finding—Impact analysis required for large-scale operations—Impact fees by county legislative authority—Application of this section—Application of chapter 82.02 RCW. (1) The legislature finds that the construction and operation of large-scale metals mining and milling facilities may create new job opportunities and enhance local tax revenues. However, the legislature also finds that such operations […]
78.56.140 – Citizen action suits.
RCW 78.56.140 Citizen action suits. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (5) of this section, any aggrieved person may commence a civil action on his or her own behalf: (a) Against any person, including any state agency or local government agency, who is alleged to be in violation of a law, rule, order, […]
78.56.050 – Environmental impact statement required—Mitigation measures to be part of permit requirements—Department of ecology to cooperate with affected local governments.
RCW 78.56.050 Environmental impact statement required—Mitigation measures to be part of permit requirements—Department of ecology to cooperate with affected local governments. (1) An environmental impact statement must be prepared for any proposed metals mining and milling operation. The department of ecology shall be the lead agency in coordinating the environmental review process under chapter 43.21C […]