1186-S2 AMH SHOR CALL 070

2SHB 1186 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2038.1/11) 70

By Representative Short

FAILED 02/28/2011

    On page 9, beginning on line 3 of the amendment, strike all material through "command." on page 10, line 2 of the amendment and insert the following:

    "The department shall utilize available plan review and preparedness resources to work with local emergency management centers or organizations, consistent with national policy and area plans, to implement an oil spill response volunteer coordination system that:

    (1) Ensures the safe, efficient, and trained use of volunteers to assist with oil spill response activities determined by the department to be safe and appropriate for volunteer participation;

    (2) Provides for certification of volunteers regarding safety and specific skill sets; and

    (3) Utilizes tank vessel contingency plan holder expertise to assist in volunteer training efforts."

EFFECT:   Replaces direction to the Department of Ecology to develop a volunteer coordination system, and the provisions giving civil immunity to negligent volunteer actions,  with direction to the Department of Ecology to implement a volunteer coordination system that provides certification for volunteers, utilizes tank vessel contingency plan holder expertise, and allows the Department of Ecology to determine the activities that are safe and appropriate for volunteers.

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