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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
By December 31, 2019, consistent with the authority under RCW 90.56.210, the department must update rules for contingency plans to require:
(1) Covered facilities to address situations where oils, depending on their qualities, weathering, environmental factors, and method of discharge, may submerge or sink in water; and
(2) Standards for best achievable protection for situations involving the oils in subsection (1) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 90. Water Rights--Environment § 90.56.2101. Contingency plans--Department to update rules - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-90-water-rightsenvironment/wa-rev-code-90-56-2101/
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