Washington Administrative Code
Title 374 - Pollution Liability Insurance Agency
Chapter 374-70 - Heating oil pollution liability insurance program
Section 374-70-100 - Service provider requirements and procedures

(1) All corrective action shall be performed by insurer approved heating oil tank service providers. A heating oil tank service provider is an independent contractor responsible for corrective action including excavation, sampling and testing, remedial actions, site restoration, and submittal of required reports to PLIA.

(2) Heating oil tank service providers are required to adhere to the terms and conditions detailed in the program's service provider agreement and to renew this agreement annually.

(3) Once retained by the named insured or the third-party claimant, the heating oil tank service provider works with the insurer, PLIA, as the insurer's designated representative, the heating oil tank owner or operator and/or the third-party claimant to:

(4) All heating oil tank service providers must follow claims procedures as outlined in WAC 374-70-080.

(5) Whenever possible, all corrective action activities must meet the criteria established by MTCA and any pertinent local ordinances or requirements.