Wash. Admin. Code § 317-40-010

Current through Register Vol. 24-16, August 15, 2024

Section 317-40-010 - Purpose

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.

Wash. Admin. Code § 317-40-010

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