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Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-60 - Maximum environmental noise levels
Section 173-60-010 - Authority and purpose

Wash. Admin. Code § 173-60-010

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Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024
Section 173-60-010 - Authority and purpose

These rules are adopted pursuant to chapter 70.107 RCW, the Noise Control Act of 1974, in order to establish maximum noise levels permissible in identified environments, and thereby to provide use standards relating to the reception of noise within such environments. Vessels, as defined in RCW 88.12.010(21) and regulated for noise under chapter 88.12 RCW (Regulation of recreational vessels), shall be exempt from chapter 173-60 WAC.

Wash. Admin. Code § 173-60-010

Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.107 RCW. 94-12-001 (Order 92-41), § 173-60-010, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94; Order 74-32, § 173-60-010, filed 4/22/75, effective 9/1/75.