90.56.050 - Rules. - Washington Statutes

Rules.

The department may adopt rules including but not limited to the following matters:

     (1) Procedures and methods of reporting discharges and other occurrences prohibited by this chapter;

     (2) Procedures, methods, means, and equipment to be used by persons subject to regulation by this chapter and such rules may prescribe the times, places, and methods of transfer of oil;

     (3) Coordination of procedures, methods, means, and equipment to be used in the removal of oil;

     (4) Development and implementation of criteria and plans to meet oil spills of various kinds and degrees;

     (5) When and under what circumstances, if any, chemical agents, such as coagulants, dispersants, and bioremediation, may be used in response to an oil spill;

     (6) The disposal of oil recovered from a spill; and

     (7) Such other rules and regulations as the exigencies of any condition may require or such as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.

[1991 c 200 § 106; 1971 ex.s. c 180 § 3. Formerly RCW 90.48.380.]