88.46.020 – Coordination with federal law.
RCW 88.46.020 Coordination with federal law. In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including the adoption of rules for contingency plans, the director shall to the greatest extent practicable implement this chapter in a manner consistent with federal law. [ 2000 c 69 § 2; 1991 c 200 § 415.]
88.46.030 – Tank vessel inspection programs.
RCW 88.46.030 Tank vessel inspection programs. (1) All tank vessels entering the navigable waters of the state shall be subject to inspection to assure that they comply with all applicable federal and state standards. (2) The department shall review the tank vessel inspection programs conducted by the United States coast guard and other federal agencies […]
88.46.040 – Prevention plans.
RCW 88.46.040 Prevention plans. (1) The owner or operator for each tank vessel shall prepare and submit to the department an oil spill prevention plan in conformance with the requirements of this chapter. The plans shall be submitted to the department in the time and manner directed by the department. The spill prevention plan may […]
88.46.050 – Vessel screening.
RCW 88.46.050 Vessel screening. (1) In order to ensure the safety of marine transportation within the navigable waters of the state and to protect the state’s natural resources, the department shall adopt rules for determining whether cargo vessels and passenger vessels entering the navigable waters of the state pose a substantial risk of harm to […]
88.46.060 – Contingency plans.
RCW 88.46.060 Contingency plans. (1) Each covered vessel shall have a contingency plan for the containment and cleanup of oil spills from the covered vessel into the waters of the state and for the protection of fisheries and wildlife, shellfish beds, natural resources, and public and private property from such spills. The department shall by […]
88.46.0601 – Contingency plans—Department to update rules.
RCW 88.46.0601 Contingency plans—Department to update rules. By December 31, 2019, consistent with the authority under RCW 88.46.060, the department must update rules for contingency plans to require: (1) Covered vessels to address situations where oils, depending on their qualities, weathering, environmental factors, and method of discharge, may submerge or sink in water; and (2) […]