In addition to the requirements of this chapter, other laws,
regulations, and ordinances may also apply to biosolids or sewage sludge. These
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Commercial fertilizers are subject to
regulation by the Washington state department of agriculture. Biosolids meeting
the definition of a commercial fertilizer must comply with chapter 15.54 RCW
and chapter
16-200 WAC.
(2) Except
as required in WAC
173-308-100, the transportation
of biosolids or sewage sludge is subject to regulation by the Washington state
utilities and transportation commission under Title 81 RCW.
(3) Facilities required to obtain permits
under WAC
173-308-310 must comply with the
requirements in chapter 43.21C RCW and the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) rules adopted under chapter
197-11 WAC. Public notice and hearing
requirements under SEPA may be coordinated with the similar requirements of
this chapter.
(4) Biosolids
facilities and sites where biosolids are applied to the land must comply with
the requirements of chapter 90.48 RCW and chapters
173-200 and
173-201A
WAC.
(5) Facilities and sites where
biosolids are applied to the land or sewage sludge is disposed must comply with
the federal biosolids rule, 40 C.F.R. Part
503.
(6) Facilities and sites where biosolids are
applied to the land must comply with other applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations, and ordinances, including zoning and land use
requirements.
(7) The enforcement
of other laws, regulations, and ordinances is the responsibility of the agency
with jurisdiction.
