# RCW 70A.500.070: RCW 70A.500.070: Plan updates—Revised plan

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70A.500.070
- **Heading:** RCW 70A.500.070: Plan updates—Revised plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70A / Chapter 500 / Section 070

## Text

(1) An independent plan and the standard plan must be updated at least every five years and as required in (a) and (b) of this subsection. (a) If the program fails to provide service in each county in the state or meet other plan requirements, the authority or authorized party shall submit to the department within sixty days of failing to provide service an updated plan addressing how the program will be adjusted to meet the program geographic coverage and collection service requirements established in RCW 70A.500.090 . (b) The authority or authorized party shall notify the department of any modification to the plan. If the department determines that the authority or authorized party has significantly modified the program described in the plan, the authority or authorized party shall submit a revised plan describing the changes to the department within sixty days of notification by the department. (2) Within sixty days after receipt of a revised plan, the department shall determine whether the revised plan complies with this chapter. If the revised plan is approved, the department shall send a letter of approval. If the revised plan is rejected, the department shall provide the reasons for rejecting the plan to the authority or authorized party. The authority or authorized party must submit a new plan revision within sixty days after receipt of the letter of disapproval. (3) The authority or authorized parties may buy and sell collected covered electronic products with other programs without submitting a plan revision for review.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70A.500.010 RCW 70A.500.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S010.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.020 RCW 70A.500.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S020.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.030 RCW 70A.500.030: Manufacturer participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S030.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.040 RCW 70A.500.040: Manufacturer registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S040.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.050 RCW 70A.500.050: Independent plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S050.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.060 RCW 70A.500.060: Standard, independent plan requirements—Fees to be set by the department—Acceptance or rejection by department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S060.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.070 RCW 70A.500.070: Plan updates—Revised plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S070.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.080 RCW 70A.500.080: Independent plan participants changing to standard plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S080.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.090 RCW 70A.500.090: Collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S090.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.100 RCW 70A.500.100: Successor duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S100.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.110 RCW 70A.500.110: Covered electronic sampling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S110.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.120 RCW 70A.500.120: Promotion of covered product recycling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S120.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.130 RCW 70A.500.130: Electronic products recycling account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S130.md)
- [RCW 70A.500.140 RCW 70A.500.140: Annual reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70A_C500_S140.md)

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