Washington § 70.136.030 - Incident command agencies — Designation by political subdivisions.

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§ 70.136.030. Incident command agencies — Designation by political subdivisions.

The governing body of each applicable political subdivision of this state shall designate a hazardous materials incident command agency within its respective boundaries, and file this designation with the director of commerce. In designating an incident command agency, the political subdivision shall consider the training, manpower, expertise, and equipment of various available agencies as well as the Uniform Fire Code and other existing codes and regulations. Along state and interstate highway corridors, the Washington state patrol shall be the designated incident command agency unless by mutual agreement that role has been assumed by another designated incident command agency. If a political subdivision has not designated an incident command agency within six months after July 26, 1987, the Washington state patrol shall then assume the role of incident command agency by action of the chief until a designation has been made.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2115; 1995 c 399 s 197; 1987 c 238 s 2; 1986 c 266 s 50; 1985 c 7 s 132; 1984 c 165 s 1; 1982 c 172 s 4.]

Notes

Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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