Washington Revised Code Title 70A. Environmental Health and Safety § 70A.205.135. Permit for solid waste handling facility--Renewal--Appeal--Validity of renewal--Review fees

(1) Every permit for an existing solid waste handling facility issued pursuant to RCW 70A.205.125 shall be renewed at least every five years on a date established by the jurisdictional health department having jurisdiction of the site and as specified in the permit.  If a permit is to be renewed for longer than one year, the local jurisdictional health department may hold a public hearing before making such a decision.  Prior to renewing a permit, the health department shall conduct a review as it deems necessary to assure that the solid waste handling facility or facilities located on the site continues to meet minimum functional standards of the department, applicable local regulations, and are not in conflict with the approved solid waste management plan.  A jurisdictional health department shall approve or disapprove a permit renewal within forty-five days of conducting its review.  The department shall review and may appeal the renewal as set forth for the approval of permits in RCW 70A.205.130.

(2) The jurisdictional board of health may establish reasonable fees for permits reviewed under this section.  All permit fees collected by the health department shall be deposited in the treasury and to the account from which the health department's operating expenses are paid.