Section 173-313-050. Criteria for allocation of funds.

As specified in RCW 70.95.220, first priority will be to provide funds exclusively for solid waste inspection activities, including staff for administration of the local inspection program. The following criteria will be used to assist in the allocation of those funds:

(1) Protection of public health and environment.

(2) Cost to residential ratepayers without state assistance.

(3) Actions required under federal, state and local regulations, and consent decrees.

(4) Commitment/readiness to proceed.

(5) Degree of local solid waste problems, as measured by these factors:

(a) Number of existing disposal sites, open and closed;

(b) Environmental sensitivity of the geographical area;

(c) Disposal sites and other waste management facilities, open and closed;

(d) Current enforcement actions;

(e) Extent of urban development and its relationship to industrial, commercial, and residential development; and

(f) Population.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.220 and 1989 c 2. WSR 89-17-073 (Order 89-12), § 173-313-050, filed 8/17/89, effective 9/17/89.]

RCW 70.95.220 and 1989 c 2. WSR 89-17-073 (Order 89-12), § 173-313-050, filed 8/17/89, effective 9/17/89.