Rules. — Washington Code § 90.56.050

Washington Code § 90.56.050 — Rules.. Reproduced from the official Revised Code of Washington, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 90.56.050. Rules.

The department may adopt rules including but not limited to the following matters:

(1) Procedures and methods of reporting discharges and other occurrences prohibited by this chapter;

(2) Procedures, methods, means, and equipment to be used by persons subject to regulation by this chapter and such rules may prescribe the times, places, and methods of transfer of oil;

(3) Coordination of procedures, methods, means, and equipment to be used in the removal of oil;

(4) Development and implementation of criteria and plans to meet oil spills of various kinds and degrees;

(5) When and under what circumstances, if any, chemical agents, such as coagulants, dispersants, and bioremediation, may be used in response to an oil spill;

(6) The disposal of oil recovered from a spill; and

(7) Such other rules and regulations as the exigencies of any condition may require or such as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.

[ 1991 c 200 s 106; 1971 ex.s. c 180 s 3. Formerly RCW 90.48.380.]

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Citation: Revised Code of Washington § 90.56.050
Jurisdiction: Washington
Code: Revised Code of Washington
Subject: Rules.
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