RCW 43.21B.105: Alternative board compositions.

(1) With the consent of all parties to a permit appeal and unanimous approval of the pollution control hearings board, the appeal before the board may be heard by any of the following alternative compositions of the board:

(a) An administrative appeals judge who satisfies the qualifications of RCW 43.21B.005;

(b) A board composition that includes a member of the land use board or shorelines hearings board who satisfies the qualifications of experience or training in RCW 43.21B.020;

(c) One member of the board, or a member of the land use board or shorelines hearings board, who satisfies the qualifications of experience or training in RCW 43.21B.020.

(2) The selection of an alternative board composition must prioritize the efficient use of administrative resources.