Best Achievable Protection (BAP) for spill response

Washington strives for the highest level of oil spill preparedness through a process called Best Achievable Protection (BAP). The BAP process informs regular updates to the oil spill contingency plan rules for facilities, vessels, pipelines, and railroads (WAC 173-182 and WAC 173-186). This process ensures industry response plans remain up to date with the best available technology, equipment, training, and operational procedures.