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Home » US Law » 2022 Revised Code of Washington » Title 79 - Public Lands » Chapters » Chapter 79.145 - Marine Plastic Debris.

79.145.010 – Intent.

RCW 79.145.010 Intent. The legislature finds that the public health and safety is threatened by an increase in the amount of plastic garbage being deposited in the waters and on the shores of the state. To address this growing problem, the commissioner appointed the marine plastic debris task force which presented a state action plan […]

79.145.020 – Definitions.

RCW 79.145.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Department” means the department of natural resources. (2) “Action plan” means the marine plastic debris action plan of October 1988 as presented to the commissioner by the marine plastic debris task force. [ 2005 c 155 § 902; 1989 c 23 § 2. Formerly RCW 79.97.020, […]

79.145.030 – Coordinating implementation—Rules.

RCW 79.145.030 Coordinating implementation—Rules. The department shall have the authority to coordinate implementation of the action plan with appropriate state agencies including the parks and recreation commission and the departments of ecology and fish and wildlife. The department is authorized to adopt, in consultation with affected agencies, the necessary rules to provide for the cleanup […]

79.145.040 – Agreements with other entities.

RCW 79.145.040 Agreements with other entities. The department may enter into intergovernmental agreements with federal or state agencies and agreements with private parties deemed necessary by the department to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [ 1989 c 23 § 4. Formerly RCW 79.97.040, 79.81.040.]

79.145.050 – Employees—Information clearinghouse contracts.

RCW 79.145.050 Employees—Information clearinghouse contracts. The department is the designated agency to coordinate implementation of the action plan and is authorized to hire such employees as are necessary to coordinate the action plan among state and federal agencies, the private sector, and interested public groups and organizations. The department is authorized to contract, through an […]

79.145.060 – Grants, funds, or gifts.

RCW 79.145.060 Grants, funds, or gifts. The department is authorized to accept, receive, disburse, and administer grants or funds or gifts from any source including private individuals, public entities, and the federal government to supplement the funds appropriated to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [ 2005 c 155 § 905; 1989 c 23 […]