(1) This chapter applies to all vessels delivering oil in bulk on or over the waters of the state to the following:
(a) Tank vessels;
(b) Cargo vessels;
(c) Passenger vessels;
(d) Any other nonrecreational vessels; or
(e) Class 1, 2, and 3 facilities.
(2) This chapter does not apply to:
(a) An oil spill recovery vessel that is engaged in spill response activities;
(b) Emergency lightering of vessels to mitigate further damage;
(c) A vessel's internal oil transfers;
(d) Vacuum trucks when used to remove waste oil, bilge slops, contaminated ballast or fuel, or excess fuels for shoreside disposal;
(e) Public vessels; and
(f) Fuel transfers from tug to barge for operation of installed machinery.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
88.46.160,
88.46.165,
90.56.005,
90.56.050,
90.56.200,
90.56.220,
90.56.230, and chapter
90.56 RCW. WSR 23-12-077 (Order 21-03), § 173-184-010, filed 6/6/23, effective 7/7/23. Statutory Authority: RCW
88.46.160,
88.46.165, and chapter
90.56 RCW. WSR 06-20-034 (Order 06-02), § 173-184-010, filed 9/25/06, effective 10/26/06.]