| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Ecology & Parks Committee | |
HB 2697
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Revising marine transfer rules.
Sponsors: Representative Dickerson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/30/08
Staff: Jaclyn Ford (786-7339).
Background:
The Department of Ecology (DOE) has standards for conducting ship refueling and bunkering
operations, lightering of petroleum products, and transferring oil between an onshore or offshore
facility to a tank vessel. Standards include having containment and recovery equipment readily
available for the possible discharge of oil into Washington waters. Every person providing
bunkering, refueling, or lightering services has the responsibility to provide any containment or
recovery equipment. Each facility's contingency plan must also include the procedures used to
contain and recover discharges.
Summary of Bill:
The DOE standards will include performance-based methods to conduct refueling, bunkering,
lightering operations, and oil transfers while protecting the water. The standards will also
include provisions that consider the historical risks associated with individual facilities or groups
of facilities.
The DOE will adopt additional rules as necessary.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.