Publication Summary

Title

FOCUS - Voluntary Compliance Program for Tank Vessels (VBAP)

Month-Year PublishedJune 2000
Revised onMarch 2006
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Short Description

This focus sheet explains to owners and operators of tank vessels that operate in Washington waters, how to voluntarily comply with Washington's Best Achievable Protection (BAP) standards for tankers and tank barges. Lists four options for voluntary compliance. Explains that public recognition is one of the primary incentives for participating in the program.

Publication Number00-08-016
Author(s)Laura Stratton
Contact360-407-7485,
Print Availability Not available as a printed document
Number of pages 2
Keywords barge, spill, spills, tanker
Subject Waterbodies
Puget Sound
map of Washington state showing locations of subject waterbodies
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