Section 173-184-015 - Purpose(1) This chapter establishes minimum standards for safe oil transfers to meet a zero spill goal established by the legislature. This chapter emphasizes: (a) Using a scaled approach that sets standards for safe oil transfers to protect people and the environment;(b) That it is the obligation of vessel and facility owners and operators to adopt company policies that improve the safety of oil transfers; and(c) Minimizing the size and impacts of those oil spills which do occur.(2) A second purpose of this chapter is the further implementation of chapter 88.46 RCW to regulate the transfer of oil on or over waters of the state.Wash. Admin. Code § 173-184-015
Amended by WSR 23-12-077, Filed 6/6/2023, effective 7/7/2023Statutory Authority: RCW 88.46.160, 88.46.165, and chapter 90.56 RCW. 06-20-034 (Order 06-02), § 173-184-015, filed 9/25/06, effective 10/26/06.