Washington § 88.46.0601 Contingency plans—Department to update rules.

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§ 88.46.0601 — Contingency plans—Department to update rules.

Washington § 88.46.0601

Title 88NAVIGATION AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS

Ch. 88.46VESSEL OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 88.46.0601 (2026).

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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)Standards for best achievable protection for situations involving the oils in subsection (1) of this section. Findings — Intent — Report — 2018 c 262: See notes following RCW 82.23B.010 .

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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) Standards for best achievable protection for situations involving the oils in subsection (1) of this section.

Findings — Intent — Report — 2018 c 262: See notes following RCW 82.23B.010 .