Washington State Department of Ecology: Changes Proposed To Strengthen Oil-Handling Standards And Oil-Transfer Requirements For Facilities And Vessels
January 05, 2023
January 05, 2023
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 5 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release:
Washington is a major hub for oil transport and refining. Every year, over 18 billion gallons of oil come through the state, making an oil spill an ever-present concern. Washington state requires facilities that handle oil and vessels that deliver oil to have measures in place to prevent spills.
In 2019, the Legislature passed ESHB 1578, directing Ecology to expa . . .
Washington is a major hub for oil transport and refining. Every year, over 18 billion gallons of oil come through the state, making an oil spill an ever-present concern. Washington state requires facilities that handle oil and vessels that deliver oil to have measures in place to prevent spills.
In 2019, the Legislature passed ESHB 1578, directing Ecology to expa . . .