# RCW 70A.245.090: RCW 70A.245.090: Department duties—Rule making

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S090

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.245.090
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.245.090: Department duties—Rule making
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 245 / Section 090

## Text

(1) The department may conduct audits and investigations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with RCW 70A.245.020 and 70A.245.040 based on the information reported under RCW 70A.245.030 . (2) The department shall annually publish a list of registered producers of covered products and associated brand names, their compliance status, and other information the department deems appropriate on the department's website. (3) To assist regulated parties with the requirements specified under RCW 70A.245.070 and 70A.245.080 , the department: (a) Must prepare and post on its website information regarding the prohibitions on the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene products as specified under RCW 70A.245.070 and restrictions on the provision of optional serviceware under RCW 70A.245.080 ; (b) For education and outreach to help implement RCW 70A.245.070 and 70A.245.080 , may develop culturally appropriate and translated educational materials and resources for the state's diverse ethnic populations from existing materials used by local jurisdictions and other states. (4) The department may adopt rules as necessary to administer, implement, and enforce this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.245.010 RCW 70A.245.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.020 RCW 70A.245.020: Postconsumer recycled content.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.030 RCW 70A.245.030: Producer reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.040 RCW 70A.245.040: Penalties for postconsumer recycled content requirements—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.050 RCW 70A.245.050: Penalties for registration, labeling, and reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.060 RCW 70A.245.060: Trash bag labeling requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.070 RCW 70A.245.070: Expanded polystyrene prohibitions—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.080 RCW 70A.245.080: Optional serviceware—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.090 RCW 70A.245.090: Department duties—Rule making.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.100 RCW 70A.245.100: Recycling enhancement account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.110 RCW 70A.245.110: Recycled content account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.120 RCW 70A.245.120: Market study.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.130 RCW 70A.245.130: Overwater structures containing certain plastic foam—Prohibition on sale, distribution, installation—Rule-making authority—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S130.md)
- [RCW 70A.245.140 RCW 70A.245.140: Single-use plastic packaging—Prohibition on use by a lodging establishment—Penalty—Rule-making authority—Preemption—Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C245_S140.md)

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