5923-S2 AMS SWEC JOHN 031
2SSB 5923 - S AMD to S AMD S-2784.1 289
By Senator Swecker
NOT ADOPTED 3/14/2007
On page 11, on line 23, after "(4)" strike all material through "section" on page 12, line 2, and insert the following:
"(4) The master, operator, or person in charge of a vessel is not
required to conduct an open sea exchange or treatment of ballast water if the master decides that the practice would threaten the safety of the vessel, its crew, or its passengers, because of adverse weather, vessel design limitations, equipment failure, or any other
extraordinary conditions. A master, operator, or person in charge of
a vessel who relies on this exemption must file documentation defined
by the department, subject to: (a) Payment of a fee not to exceed five thousand dollars; (b) discharging only the minimal amount of ballast water operationally necessary; (c) ensuring that ballast water records accurately reflect any reasons for not complying with the mandatory requirements; and (d) any other requirements identified by the department by rule as provided in subsections (3) and (6) of this section"
On page 12, on line 14, after "plans" strike all material through "section" on line 16
On page 17, after line 23, strike all of sections 17 and 18
On page 19, on line 7, beginning with "On" strike all material through "penalties." on line 13 and insert:
"On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "control;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 43.43.400, 77.12.879, 77.15.253, 77.15.290, 77.120.010, 77.120.020, 77.120.030, and 77.120.070; amending 2004 c 227 s 2 (uncodified); adding new sections to chapter 77.12 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 77.15 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 77.120 RCW; repealing RCW 77.120.060, 77.120.080, and 77.120.090; and prescribing penalties."
Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
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EFFECT: Removes the requirement that vessels treat ballast water chemically prior to discharge under the safety exemption. Removes the exemption from water quality permitting for the chemical treatment of ballast water under the safety exemption.