Chapter 173-333 WAC

Ecology proposes to amend Chapter 173-333 Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins [proposing title change to Chemical Action Plans]. This rule identifies:
Criteria for persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT) used to identify a chemical as a PBT.

Provides a list of chemicals for which Chemical Action Plans (CAPs) may be developed.
Identifies the CAP development process.
Details the CAP contents.

The CAP is a comprehensive plan to identify, characterize, and evaluate all uses and releases of specific chemicals or group of chemicals. Each CAP recommends actions to protect health and the environment.

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Rulemaking timeline

Timeline

Date (subject to change)	Activity
October 2015	Announcement of rulemaking (CR-101 form filed)
November 2015	Identify stakeholders; create and maintain listserv
On hold	Rulemaking on hold while Ecology works on a Children's Safe Products Act rule update.
On hold	Invite stakeholders to join the advisory committee.
On hold	Hold advisory committee meetings - open to the public. Time, place, address to be determined. Review and discuss preliminary draft rule language.
On hold	Propose rule (file CR-102 form). Start public comment period with rule text and supporting documents.
On hold	Hold public hearing. Time, place, address to be determined.
On hold	End of public comment period.
On hold	Review public comments and prepare the adoption packet (CR-103)
On hold	Adopt and file CR-103 form
On hold	Effective date of adopted rule (usually 31 days after filing).

Announcement phase (CR-101)

Filing date:
Oct. 12, 2015

Announcement documents

Announcement Notice - CR-101 form

Rule development phase

October 12, 2015 to current

Public input & involvement

This rulemaking is on hold at this time.

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Contact information

Chemical Action Plans Team
ChemActionPlans@ecy.wa.gov

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