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Ensuring that hazardous materials (HazMat) and solid waste encountered or generated by our transportation projects are handled in a manner that is cost effective, environmentally responsible, and protective of agency cleanup liability is an important aspect of our work. Successful management of HazMat stems from early planning and coordination between Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) staff, contractors and regulators.

Training

We provide online training for WSDOT staff who review Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plans. WSDOT staff can access the course through LMS by searching for the course title, “WSDOT ENV: Spill Plan Reviewer Training (OLT).” 

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Policies & procedures

Our policies and procedures describe how we comply with regulatory requirements, provide standard practices, and link to helpful tools. 

Hazardous Materials policies and procedures describe how we comply with regulatory requirements, provide standard practices, and link to helpful tools.

Read Chapter 447: Hazardous Materials of the Environmental Manual for the policy context for hazardous materials considerations.

References

When conducting environmental work, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) follows all state, federal, and local rules and regulations. The following resources, organized alphabetically, are a few of the most common governing requirements: 

• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) – CERCLA governs the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. 
• Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) – MTCA is Washington’s clean up law.
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) – RCRA is the public law that creates the framework for the proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste.
• WSDOT Right of Way Manual, Chapter 4-4.4(E) – The Right of Way Manual provides guidance on real estate acquisition, title, appraisal, relocation, and property management.
• WSDOT Standard Specifications – The Standard Specifications serve as a baseline for the work that is delivered to the public by WSDOT.