43.21A.420 - Marine pollution -- Baseline study program -- Priority factors. - Washington Statutes

Marine pollution — Baseline study program — Priority factors.

In planning the state baseline studies program, priority shall be given to those waters (1) in which the greatest risk of damage from oil spills exists; (2) which contain marine and fresh water life that is particularly sensitive to toxins contained in crude oil, oil products, and oil wastes; and (3) which are used or may be used for the harvesting, gathering, or production of food or food products.

[1973 2nd ex.s. c 30 § 4.]