HB 3021 - DIGEST

Recognizes that while the prevention of oil and hazardous substances spills and the goal of zero spills are the primary objectives of the oil spill program, the best available technologies for contingency planning and response must also be in place in the event that a spill does occur.

Provides that, to ensure that the state oil spill program is utilizing the most effective and up-to-date methods and technologies, the department of ecology shall initiate a review of current oil spill prevention and contingency plan requirements to determine their effectiveness in preventing and responding to oil and other hazardous substances spills.

Directs the department of ecology to create an oil spill review committee to implement this act.