# RCW 70A.15.1010: RCW 70A.15.1010: Air pollution control account—Air operating permit account

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.15.1010
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.15.1010: Air pollution control account—Air operating permit account
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 15 / Section 1010

## Text

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5998-S.SL ) ***

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6151.SL ) ***

(1) The air pollution control account is established in the state treasury. All receipts collected by or on behalf of the department from RCW 70A.15.2200 (2), and receipts from nonpermit program sources under RCW 70A.15.2210 (1) and 70A.15.2230 (7), and all receipts from RCW 70A.15.5090 , 70A.15.5120 , and 70A.540.120 shall be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only to develop and implement the provisions of this chapter, chapters 70A.25 and 70A.540 RCW, and RCW 70A.60.060 . Moneys collected under RCW 70A.540.120 may only be used to implement chapter 70A.540 RCW. (2) The amounts collected and allocated in accordance with this section shall be expended upon appropriation except as otherwise provided in this section and in accordance with the following limitations: Portions of moneys received by the department of ecology from the air pollution control account shall be distributed by the department to local authorities based on: (a) The level and extent of air quality problems within such authority's jurisdiction; (b) The costs associated with implementing air pollution regulatory programs by such authority; and (c) The amount of funding available to such authority from other sources, whether state, federal, or local, that could be used to implement such programs. (3) The air operating permit account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts collected by or on behalf of the department from permit program sources under RCW 70A.15.2210 (1), 70A.15.2260 , 70A.15.2270 , and 70A.15.2230 (7) shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the activities described in RCW 70A.15.2210 (1), 70A.15.2260 , 70A.15.2270 , and 70A.15.2230 (7). Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.15.1005 RCW 70A.15.1005: Declaration of public policies and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1005.md)
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- [RCW 70A.15.1030 RCW 70A.15.1030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1030.md)
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- [RCW 70A.15.1050 RCW 70A.15.1050: Technical assistance program for regulated community.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1050.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1060 RCW 70A.15.1060: Transportation activities—"Conformity" determination requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1060.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1070 RCW 70A.15.1070: Causing or permitting air pollution unlawful—Exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1070.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1080 RCW 70A.15.1080: Exception—Burning wood at historic structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1080.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1090 RCW 70A.15.1090: Policy to cooperate with federal government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1090.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1100 RCW 70A.15.1100: Issuance of enforceable order—Overburdened communities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1100.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1110 RCW 70A.15.1110: Limitations on the use of gas—Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1110.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1500 RCW 70A.15.1500: Air pollution control authorities created—Activated authorities, composition, meetings—Delineation of air pollution regions, considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1500.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1510 RCW 70A.15.1510: Air pollution control authority may be activated by counties, when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1510.md)
- [RCW 70A.15.1520 RCW 70A.15.1520: Multicounty authority may be formed by contiguous counties—Name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C15_S1520.md)

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