The Board of Pilotage Commissioners (BPC), in consultation with our agency, is beginning a rulemaking to amend Chapter 363-116 WAC, Pilotage Rules. Chapter 363-116 WAC describes the training, licensing, and regulation of Washington State maritime pilots to ensure safe pilotage. The rule also describes tug escort requirements for vessels carrying oil in Washington waters.
The rulemaking will amend WAC 363-116-500 and, if needed, add new sections to Chapter 363-116 WAC. The rulemaking will consider 2019 legislative changes made to Chapter 88.16 RCW (Pilotage Act) through the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1578. The rules will be designed to achieve best achievable protection, as defined in RCW 88.46.010, and will be informed by other considerations in ESHB 1578. The rulemaking will:
- Describe tug escort requirements for the following vessels operating in the waters east of the line extending from Discovery Island light south to New Dungeness light and all points in the Puget Sound area:
- Oil tankers of between 5,000 and 40,000 deadweight tons.
- Articulated tug barges (ATB) and towed waterborne vessels or barges greater than 5,000 deadweight tons that are designed to transport oil in bulk internal to the hull.
- Specify operational requirements for tug escorts, where they are required.
- Specify functionality requirements for tug escorts, where they are required.
- Consider the existing tug-escort requirements applicable to Rosario Strait and connected waterways to the east, established in RCW 88.16.190(2)(a)(ii), including adjusting or suspending those requirements, as needed.
- Describe exemptions to tug-escort requirements, including whether certain vessel types or geographic zones should be precluded from the escort requirements.
- Make other changes to clarify language and make any corrections needed.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
Feb. 22, 2023
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
February 2023 – July 2025
Public input and involvement
SEPA EIS Scoping comment period: Feb. 22, 2023, through April 8, 2023
We have determined that the rulemaking may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c) and will be prepared. Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS.
Scoping comments may be submitted in the following ways:
- Online at: https://sppr.ecology.commentinput.com/?id=drNJk
- By mail to:
Kim Morley
Washington State Department of Ecology
Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program
PO Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
- As verbal comments during the online scoping meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to present information about the rulemaking, the SEPA process, and to provide a verbal comment opportunity on the scope of the proposed EIS. You can register in advance by clicking the link below.
EIS scoping meeting presentation
March 21, 2023 —10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Webinar only:
Join online from your computer, tablet, or smartphone:
https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlc-isrTwpHdw8eYgvTgyrLChojw5CvGoS
Join by phone:
253-205-0468
Access code: 868 4143 7378
Please note: Comments will not be accepted through the chat box by persons viewing the webinar.
EIS scoping comments must be received by April 8, 2023.
Additional languages
La Junta de Comisionados de Pilotaje, en consulta con el Departamento de Ecología, está empezando el proceso de creación de reglamento para enmendar el Capítulo 363-116 WAC Reglamentos de Pilotaje (Pilotage Rules). Capítulo 363-116 WAC describe el entrenamiento, licenciatura, y regulación de pilotos marítimos del estado de Washington para asegurar pilotaje seguro. El reglamento también describe los requisitos para remolcadores de escolta para naves transportando petróleo en las aguas de Washington.
Para más información, favor de llamar a Jaimie Bever al 206-515-3887 y pida un intérprete.
Board of Pilotage Commissioners, консультируясь с Department of Ecology, приступает к разработке поправок к главе 363-116 «Правила проводки судов» Административного кодекса штата Washington (Washington Administrative Code, WAC) (Pilotage Rules). В главе 363 116 WAC описываются обучение лоцманов в штате Washington, выдача им лицензий и регулирование их деятельности для обеспечения безопасной проводки судов. Правила также описывают требования к буксирному сопровождению для судов, перевозящих нефть в водах штата Washington.
За дальнейшей информацией обращайтесь к Jaimie Bever по телефону 206 515 3887 и попросите предоставить устного переводчика.
在和华盛顿州生态管理署协商之后，领航委员会开始了法规制定流程来修改WAC第363-116章的《领航规则（Pilotage Rules）》。WAC第363-116章描述了华盛顿州海上领行员的培训，许可，和监管以确保安全驾驶。该规则还描述了对在华盛顿水域运载石油的船只的拖船护航要求。
如需要更多信息，请致电206-515-3887与Jaimie Bever联系并要求翻译员服务。
Với sự tư vấn của Bộ Môi Sinh, Hội Đồng Ủy Viên Hoa Tiêu đang bắt đầu quy trình làm luật để sửa đổi Chương 363-116 WAC Luật Hoa Tiêu (Pilotage Rules). Chương 363-116 WAC mô tả việc đào tạo, cấp phép và quy định cho các hoa tiêu hàng hải của Bang Washington để đảm bảo hoa tiêu an toàn. Luật cũng mô tả các yêu cầu hộ tống tàu kéo đối với các tàu chở dầu trong vùng biển Washington.
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항만 도선법 위원회는 주환경부와 협의하여 주법 Chapter 363-116 WAC 도선 항해법을 (Pilotage Rules) 개정을 시작하였다. Chapter 363-116 WAC 는 필요한 훈련과정, 와싱턴주 안전한 항만 도선을 위한 항해법등을 기술한 법이다. 또한 유조선을 유도하기위해 필요한 예인선을 조종 필수사항도 기술한다.
좀더 자세한 사항은 Jaimie Bever (206-515-3887) 에 문의후 통역 요청할것.
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