(1) Any onshore or offshore facility that first begins operating after the deadlines stated in this subsection must submit a plan to ecology at least sixty-five calendar days prior to the beginning of operations.

(2) Three copies of the plan and appendices must be delivered to:

The Department of Ecology

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program

Prevention Plan Review

P.O. Box 47600

Olympia, WA 98504-7600

Or

The Department of Ecology

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program

300 Desmond Drive

Lacey, WA 98503

(3) Onshore and offshore facility plans may be submitted by:

(a) The facility owner or operator; or

(b) A primary response contractor approved by ecology pursuant to chapter 173-182 WAC in conformance with signature requirements under WAC 173-180-630(1).

(4) A single plan may be submitted for more than one facility, provided that the plan meets the requirements in this chapter for each facility listed.

(5) The plan submitter may request that proprietary information be kept confidential under RCW 43.21A.160.