# RCW 70A.305.070: RCW 70A.305.070: Timing of review

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.305.070
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.305.070: Timing of review
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 305 / Section 070

## Text

The department's investigative and remedial decisions under RCW 70A.305.030 and 70A.305.050 , its decisions regarding filing a lien under RCW 70A.305.060 , and its decisions regarding liable persons under RCW 70A.305.020 , 70A.305.040 , 70A.305.050 , and 70A.305.060 shall be reviewable exclusively in superior court and only at the following times: (1) In a cost recovery suit under RCW 70A.305.050 (3); (2) in a suit by the department to enforce an order or an agreed order, or seek a civil penalty under this chapter; (3) in a suit for reimbursement under RCW 70A.305.050 (2); (4) in a suit by the department to compel investigative or remedial action; (5) in a citizen's suit under RCW 70A.305.050 (5); and (6) in a suit for removal or reduction of a lien under RCW 70A.305.050 (7). Except in suits for reduction or removal of a lien under RCW 70A.305.050 (7), the court shall uphold the department's actions unless they were arbitrary and capricious. In suits for reduction or removal of a lien under RCW 70A.305.050 (7), the court shall review such suits pursuant to the standards set forth in RCW 70A.305.050 (7).

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.305.010 RCW 70A.305.010: Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.020 RCW 70A.305.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.030 RCW 70A.305.030: Department's powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.040 RCW 70A.305.040: Standard of liability—Settlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.050 RCW 70A.305.050: Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.060 RCW 70A.305.060: Lien authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.070 RCW 70A.305.070: Timing of review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.080 RCW 70A.305.080: Private right of action—Remedial action costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.090 RCW 70A.305.090: Remedial actions—Exemption from procedural requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.100 RCW 70A.305.100: Grants to local governments—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.110 RCW 70A.305.110: Releases of hazardous substances—Notice—Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.120 RCW 70A.305.120: Puget Sound partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.130 RCW 70A.305.130: Cleanup settlement account—Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S130.md)
- [RCW 70A.305.150 RCW 70A.305.150: Designation of a redevelopment opportunity zone—Criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C305_S150.md)

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