Washington State Laws/ Rules Related to Livestock and Water Quality
- RCW 90.64 Dairy Nutrient Management The Dairy Nutrient Management Act requires all licensed dairies to develop and implement nutrient management plans. The Act also authorizes an inspection program, transferred to WSDA from Ecology in 2003.
- WAC 16-611 Nutrient Management Provides clarity of record keeping requirements and how civil penalties are determined.
- RCW 90.48 Water Pollution Control WSDA uses tools from the Water Pollution Control Act to enforce state water quality laws at dairies.
- RCW 43.05 Technical Assistance Programs
- WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State
- WAC 173-200 Water Quality Standards for Ground Waters of the State
- WAC 16-25 Disposal of Dead Livestock
- WAC 246-203-121 Disposal of Dead Animals
- RCW 16.68 Disposal of Dead Animals
Other Laws & Rules Related to the Livestock Industry
- Livestock Nutrient Management Equipment and Facilities Tax Exemption RCW 82.08.890
- Anaerobic Digester Tax Exemption RCW 82.08.900
- Qualified Anaerobic Digesters Exempt from Permitting Requirements of Chapter — Definitions
- Groundwater Management Areas and Programs WAC 173-100
- Solid Waste Handling Requirements WAC 173-350
- Stock Watering Requirements RCW 90-22-040
- Washington Clean Air Act: WAC 173-400 RCW 70.94