Washington Administrative Code
Title 317 - Ecology, Department of (Marine Safety, Office of)
Chapter 317-40 - Bunkering operations
Section 317-40-010 - Purpose

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 317-40-010

Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024

This chapter establishes minimum standards for safe bunkering operations to reduce the likelihood of an oil spill by:

(1) Emphasizing the importance of proper procedures, communication and monitoring before, during and after a bunkering operation;

(2) Ensuring that the duties of each person involved in a bunkering operation are clearly defined; and

(3) Requiring vessel owners and operators to adopt company policies that improve the safety of bunkering.

Statutory Authority: RCW 88.46.170 and 43.21I.030. 94-16-076, §317-40-010, filed 7/29/94, effective 10/29/94.

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