Washington § 70A.545.005 Purpose of chapter.(Expires July 1, 2030.)

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§ 70A.545.005 — Purpose of chapter.(Expires July 1, 2030.)

Washington § 70A.545.005

Title 70AENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70A.545PETROLEUM UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS—FINANCIAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70A.545.005 (2026).

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The purpose of this chapter is to create a state financial assurance program that adequately protects public health and safety and the environment from impacts due to petroleum underground storage tank system releases and meets the federal requirements for financial assurance so that a petroleum release will be appropriately addressed. The program focuses on prevention of releases, responsiveness to any release, and emphasizes remediation of releases in areas of risk for drinking water impacts or to equitably protect human health and the environment in communities that are marginalized, overburdened, and underserved. The program is administered by the pollution liability insurance agency.

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The purpose of this chapter is to create a state financial assurance program that adequately protects public health and safety and the environment from impacts due to petroleum underground storage tank system releases and meets the federal requirements for financial assurance so that a petroleum release will be appropriately addressed. The program focuses on prevention of releases, responsiveness to any release, and emphasizes remediation of releases in areas of risk for drinking water impacts or to equitably protect human health and the environment in communities that are marginalized, overburdened, and underserved. The program is administered by the pollution liability insurance agency.