Kittitas SWMP Update_Approved_(2020-07-09)

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2020 Solid Waste and Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan Update AX0304191054PDX 9-1 9. Administration and Enforcement The recommended options and associated implementation actions for administration and enforcement are summarized in Table 9-1. Table 9-1. Administration and Enforcement Summary of Implementation Actions Option Summary of Action Staffing and Resources Utilize a cooperative approach to staffing and program evaluation with the SWAC. Administration Funding Explore additional grant funding. Other Long-Term Needs Consider other policies between Plan updates. New Regulations and Ordinance Requirements Update other policies when regulations change between Plan updates. Permit Procedures, Policies, and Fee Structures County Health Department to continue to implement relevant policies, procedures, and fees for solid waste facilities. Permit Review SWAC to review all new solid waste facility permit requests. Emergency Debris Management Plan Connect SWMP with Emergency Debris Management Plan 9.1 Introduction The Washington State Solid Waste Management Act, Chapter 70.95 RCW, assigns local government the primary responsibility for managing solid waste, although State agencies have jurisdiction over solid waste issues as well. This chapter describes the administrative and enforcement structure for solid waste management in Kittitas County. Administration and enforcement responsibilities for solid waste management in Kittitas County are divided among several agencies and jurisdictions. 9.1.1 Kittitas County Solid Waste Department Chapter 36.58 RCW authorizes Kittitas County to develop, own, and operate solid waste handling facilities in unincorporated areas of the County, or to accomplish these activities by contracting with private firms. The County also has the authority and responsibility to prepare comprehensive solid waste management plans for unincorporated areas and for jurisdictions that agree to participate with the County in the planning process. The County has entered into interlocal agreements with all of the incorporated cities within the County for the purpose of establishing an integrated and coordinated solid waste management program. Interlocal Agreements are developed in accordance with Chapter 39.34 RCW, Interlocal Cooperation Act, for the purpose of permitting local governments to cooperate with one another in the performance of tasks, thus achieving economies of scale and reducing duplication of effort. An Interlocal Agreement is signed by the authorized officials of the local governments involved and specifies the services and/or facilities to be provided and any compensation between the local governments for such services and/or facilities. The Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement, entered into on March 19, 1979, is provided in Appendix A. Kittitas County exercises its solid waste responsibilities through the Kittitas County Solid Waste Department. The Solid Waste Department has the responsibility for developing and implementing the solid waste management plan, formulating interlocal agreements, administering public education programs, and providing staff support for the SWAC. An organization chart for the solid waste department is provided in Figure 9-1. [}) . . . . .