Washington Revised Code Title 70A. Environmental Health and Safety § 70A.325.130. Director may implement an emergency program--Report to the legislature (Expires July 1, 2030)

(1) The director may implement an emergency program, as designed under RCW 70A.325.070.

(2) At the legislative session following implementation of an emergency program, the director must provide to the legislature a report on the options available to assist owners and operators in using one or a combination of mechanisms to demonstrate financial responsibility for underground storage tanks. The report must include, but is not limited to: Discussion of a state-run insurance program; alternative options to a state-run insurance program; an evaluation and recommendation of the finances required to develop and implement a new financial responsibility model that complies with the federal financial responsibility requirements in 40 C.F.R. Part 280, subpart H; and recommendations for legislation necessary to implement actions needed to meet federal financial responsibility requirements in 40 C.F.R. Part 280, subpart H.