The energy facility site evaluation council, under authority vested in it by chapter 80.50 RCW is charged with the responsibility of adopting rules sufficient to protect the public and the environment from the effects of dangerous wastes generated at energy facilities subject to chapter 80.50 RCW.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply statewide for those generators of dangerous wastes under the jurisdiction of the energy facility site evaluation council.

Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 173-303-801, to the extent of their applicability and appropriateness, the provisions of chapter 173-303 WAC shall apply to the on-site activities, at energy facilities subject to this chapter, which involve the generation, storage, transportation, treatment or disposal of dangerous wastes.

The council will contract with the department of ecology for the monitoring activities for dangerous wastes regulated by this chapter under a certification agreement. As a result of said monitoring activities, DOE shall report to the council any activity by a permittee which in its judgment requires the initiation of appropriate enforcement activities by the council. The council shall then take or initiate action to enforce the terms of any certification agreement. This in no way shall restrict any enforcement by other public agencies and officials under existing law. If the department of ecology determines that immediate action is needed to enforce the act or any statute or regulation derived therefrom, it shall report immediately to the chairman who shall initiate such immediate enforcement action as may be necessary. Such action shall remain in effect until confirmed or modified by the council.