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Synopsis of Vessel Activities Webinar

PowerPoint presentation for the Synopsis of Vessel Activities Webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/synopsis-of-vessel-activities-webinar-slides

Chapter 173-182 WAC Plan Review Checklist

Plan Review Checklist for 173-182 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/173-182planreviewchecklist

Guidance for wildlife response

Guidance document for wildlife response

https://ecology.wa.gov/guidance-for-wildlife-response

Air Monitoring Plan Template

Air Monitoring Plan Template for Sample Air Monitoring Section

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-monitoring-plan-template

NFO Plan Template

NFO Plan Template for Sample Non-Floating Oil Section

https://ecology.wa.gov/nfo-plan-template

Response to public comments on the 12 month phase-in period for WAC 173-182

Response to Comments Summary - 12 month phase-in period for WAC 173-182

https://ecology.wa.gov/response-to-public-comments-submitted-for-12-month

Shoreline Cleanup Plan Template

Shoreline Cleanup Plan Template for Sample Shoreline Cleanup Section

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

Wildlife Plan Template

Wildlife Plan Template for Sample Wildlife Section

https://ecology.wa.gov/wildlife-plan-template

Non-Floating Oil (NFO) list

Non-Floating Oil (NFO) web language

https://ecology.wa.gov/non-floating-oil-nfo-list

Notification documentation boilerplate

Boilerplate for notification documentation

https://ecology.wa.gov/notification-documentation-boilerplate

Type A Rail Implementation Guidance

Guidance document for Type A Rail Implementation

https://ecology.wa.gov/type-a-rail-implementation-guidance

Type B Railroad Checklist

Checklist for Type B Railroad

https://ecology.wa.gov/type-b-rr-checklist

TypeARailPlanReview5YearChecklist

Checklist for 5 year Type A Rail Plan Review

https://ecology.wa.gov/typearailplanreview5yearchecklist

Plan Holder Implementation Guidance

Rule implementation doc_Plan Holder Implementation Guidance

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-implementation

Type B Railroads Basic Tabletop Drill Guidance

Type B Railroads – Basic Tabletop Drill Guidance

https://ecology.wa.gov/type-b-railroads-basic-tabletop-drill-guidance

Rulemaking Adoption Notice (WAC 173-186) 12/12/2019

Rulemaking Adoption Notice (CR-103) for WAC 173-186, Oil Spill Contingency Plan - Railroad.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-adoption-wac-173-186-holder

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-182) 12/18/19

This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-182 , Oil Spill Contingency Plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-182-dec

1909_Hearing Agenda_173-185_Oct 7

October 7 Agenda for Chapter 173-185 WAC meeting

https://ecology.wa.gov/1909_hearing-agenda_173-185_oct-7

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-187) 4/17/23

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-187 Financial Responsibility

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-187-4-17-23

OTS-4167.5 For Filing (WAC 173-180) 06/06/23

Proposed rule language for Chapter 173-180 WAC, Facility Oil Handling Standards

https://ecology.wa.gov/ots-4167-5-for-filing-wac-173-180-06-06-23