Chapter 173-305 WAC
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) plans to amend chapter 173-305 WAC Hazardous Waste Fee Regulation. This rulemaking will focus on clarifying how we implement the Hazardous Waste Fee Regulation, including the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee (planning fee). We will also make updates throughout the chapter to reflect new statutory references and improve clarity.
The planning fee does not clarify how we calculate the fee for an individual waste stream that designates as both dangerous waste (DW) and extremely hazardous waste (EHW). This rulemaking will clarify how we calculate the planning fee for this type of waste stream. It will also better explain how we implement chapter 173-305 WAC by making the current language concise and easier to understand.
Ecology previously filed a CR-101 to amend this chapter on September 14, 2022 (WSR 22-19-037). We withdrew that CR-101 on October 13, 2023 (WSR 23-21-072). This new CR-101 filing will improve clarity, consistency, and plain language throughout the chapter rather than in one section.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
Nov. 22, 2023
Announcement documents
- Announcement Notice – CR-101 form (9/14/2022)
- Rescinded CR-101 Notice - WSR 22-19-037 (10/12/2023)
- Announcement Notice – CR-101 form
We rescinded the initial CR-101 for this rulemaking (WSR 22-19-037) and have refiled a new CR-101 on Nov. 22, 2023.
Rule development phase
Sept. 14, 2022 - Fall 2024Public input & involvement
Public input was gathered during the initial rule development (after the original CR 101 was filed on Sept. 14, 2022) and will continue until Fall 2024.
We held two informational webinars in May 2023 as an opportunity to provide informal feedback to us.
- Watch the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee rulemaking webinar.
- View the webinar presentation slides (.pdf).
During these webinars, we provided an overview of:
- The planning fee—what it is, who pays, why, and how it’s calculated.
- Purpose and goals of the rulemaking.
- Rulemaking timeline and opportunities for public participation.
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Contact information
Megan Hillyard
Rulemaking lead
megan.hillyard@ecy.wa.gov
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Accessibility
To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, or printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact Ecology's ADA Coordinator by email at ecyadacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov, or call 360-407-6831. People with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. People with speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.