Wash. Admin. Code § 173-184-015

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

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 7/7/2023

Statutory 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.