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We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.

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Shoreline Cleanup Plan Template

Shoreline Cleanup Plan Template for Sample Shoreline Cleanup Section

https://ecology.wa.gov/shoreline-cleanup-plan-template

Oil spill drill self-certification guidance

Contains the instructions when you are approved to self-certify an oil spill drill, or provide documentation for incidents/unannounced drills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/self-certification-drill-checklist

September 22, 2021 Notes - Oil Outflow Module

Notes for the September 22, 2021, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/september-22-2021-notes-oil-outflow-module

September 22, 2021 Slides - Oil Outflow Module

Presentation from September 22, 2021, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/september-22-2021-slides-oil-outflow-module

September 16, 2020 Webinar Slides - Vessel Movement Module

Webinar slides for September 16, 2020, meeting

https://ecology.wa.gov/september-16-2020-webinar-slides-vessel-movement

September 19, 2020 - Vessel Movement Module Webinar

Summary of questions and answers from September 16, 2020, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/september-19-2020-vessel-movement-module-webinar

Sample VBAP-ECOPRO submission letter

Vessel companies applying for Voluntary Best Achievable Protection (VBAP) or Exceptional Compliance Program (ECOPRO) status may use this template to create their submittal letter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sample-vbap-ecopro-submission-letter

Chapters 173-180 and 173-184 WAC Rulemaking Public Hearings presentation

Presentation for Chapters 173-180 and 173-184 WAC Rulemaking Public Hearings

https://ecology.wa.gov/chapters-173-180-and-173-184-wac-rulemaking-public

Rulemaking Proposal Language (WAC 173-182) 08/07/19

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-182 Oil Spill Contingency Plan 07/26/19.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-language-wac-173-182-08-07-1

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-180) 01/03/23

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-180 Facility Oil Handling Standards; WAC 173-184 Vessel Oil Transfer Advance Notice and Containment Requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-180-01-03-23

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-184) 01/03/23

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-180 Facility Oil Handling Standards; WAC 173-184 Vessel Oil Transfer Advance Notice and Containment Requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-184-01-03-23

Songa Hua press release - March 1, 2007, at 10:00 am

Press release for March 1, 2007, at 10:00 am

https://ecology.wa.gov/songa-hua-1

Songa Hua press release - March 1, 2007, at 12:00pm

Press release for March 1, 2007, at 12:00pm

https://ecology.wa.gov/songa-hua-2

SR-520 oil spill press release

Press release for the SR-520 oil spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/sr-520-oil-spill

Stakeholder Workshop #1 Presentation for WAC 173-187 Rulemaking

Stakeholder Workshop #1 Presentation for WAC 173-187