WAC 173-333-110. What is the purpose of this chapter?

The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Establish criteria ecology will use to identify persistent bioaccumulative toxins that pose human health or environmental threats in Washington state; (2) Establish a list of persistent bioaccumulative toxins; (3) Establish procedures ecology will use to review and periodically update the list; (4) Establish criteria for selecting persistent bioaccumulative toxins and metals of concern for which ecology will prepare chemical action plans; (5) Define the scope and content of chemical action plans and establish the process ecology will use to prepare those plans; and (6) Define the processes ecology will use to coordinate the implementation of this chapter with the department of health and other agencies.