Spills Program

Spills Rules

Regulatory improvement at Ecology is about continually improving our regulatory standards and decision-making processes. 

Current Rule Activity    
No current activities    
State Authority
Ch. 88.40 RCW Transport of petroleum products — Financial responsibility
Ch. 88.46 RCW Vessel oil spill prevention and response
Ch. 90.48 RCW Water pollution control
Ch. 90.56 RCW  Oil and hazardous substance spill prevention and response
Ch. 69.50 RCW Uniform controlled substance act
Prevention

RCW 88.46.050, 88.46.160, 88.46.165, 90.56.220, 90.56.230, 90.56.300, 90.56.310

Preparedness

RCW 88.46.060-100, 88.46.120, 88.46.160, 90.48.080, 90.56.050-060, 90.56.210, 90.56.240, 90.56.270-280, 90.56.310-320

Response

RCW 90.56.020, 90.56.350, 90.56.500, 69.50.511, 90.48.366, 90.48.367, 90.48.368

Index of Spill Related Rules
WAC 173-180 Facility Oil Handling Standards
WAC 173-182 Oil Spill Contingency Plan
WAC 173-183 Pre-assessment Screening and Oil Spill Compensation
WAC 173-184 Vessel Oil Transfer Advance Notice and Containment Requirements
WAC 317-31 Accepted Industry Standards/Substantial Risk
WAC 317-40 Bunkering Operations
WAC 317-50 Financial Responsibility
Questions? Contact Nhi Hoang, Spill Rules Coordinator 360-407-7514