Spills Program

Class 2 Facilities (Mobiles)

Mobile facilities are defined as tank trucks, railcars, and portable tanks.


Oil Transfer Requirements 

Oil transfer requirements refer to the procedures and equipment standard necessary for safe oil transfers.

Operations Manual 

The Operations Manual refers to the guidelines, procedures, and equipment references that facility personnel may need to use during normal operations and how to troubleshoot issues when problems may occur.

Training and Certification  

The Training and Certification program refers to facility-developed criteria for proper training of personnel for safe facility operations.

Response Plans    

Response plans are currently required by federal requirements under 33 CFR Part 154, Subpart F. If you have an existing federal plan, there are new state standards that must be incorporated.

Drill Program

Most mobile facilities are currently required under federal standards to participate in the National Preparedness and Response Program drill program (PREP). Under state rules you must demonstrate your ability to effectively implement your plan in an event of a spill.

Publications

Mobile Facility Response Plan Preparation Guide

Operations Manual Review Guide for Class 1 & 2 Facilities (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions: Operations Manual for Class 2 Facilities (PDF)

Guide for Users of Advance Notice of Oil Transfer (ANT) System

Guide for Setting Up and Account for Advance Notice of Oil Transfer (ANT) System

Forms
HAW (Hazardous Assessment Worksheet)

Rule related links

Chapter 173-180 WAC