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Vessel Oil Spill Prevention and Response (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 88 Navigation and Harbor Improvements; Chapter 88.46)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
State of Washington
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Hazardous substances Transport/storage Liability/compensation Oil pollution Pollution control Water quality standards Navigation Policy/planning Non-governmental entity Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Capacity building Maritime zone Institution Hazards Inspection Freshwater pollution Financing Equipment Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerns vessel oil spill prevention and response. More specifically, it provides for coordination with federal law; tank vessel inspection programs; prevention plans; vessel screening; contingency plans; contingency plans, department to update rules; nonprofit corporation providing contingency plan, findings, termination of maritime commission; nonprofit corporation providing contingency plan, transfer of functions and assets from maritime commission; nonprofit corporation providing contingency plan, liability limited; adequacy of contingency plans, practice drills, rules; enforcement of prevention plans and contingency plans, determination of violation, order or directive, notice; violations of rules, enforcement; unlawful operation of a covered vessel, penalties, evidence of approved contingency plan or prevention plan; unlawful acts, civil penalty; notification of vessel emergencies resulting in discharge of oil; tank vessel response equipment standards; emergency response system, funding, intent, finding; emergency response system; emergency response system, vessel planning standards; emergency response system, adequacy determination, practice drills; refueling, bunkering, or lightering operations, availability of containment and recovery equipment, rules; oil transfers, scope of rules, reporting volumes of oil transferred; inspection authority, department to conduct specialized reviews and prioritize adding capacity; field operations program, coordination with united states coast guard; planning standards for equipment, updates; rule making for vessels of opportunity response system; advisory marine safety committees, recommendations; volunteer coordination system; equipment deployment drills of covered vessels; umbrella plan holders; Salish sea shared waters forum; effective dates, 1991 c 200; office of marine safety abolished; and apportionments of budgeted funds.

Full text
English
Website
leg.wa.gov