Title 88, Title 88 NAVIGATION AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
11 chapters · 172 sections in this title.
RCW 88.40.005 Intent.
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The legislature recognizes that oil and hazardous substance spills and other forms of incremental pollution present serious danger to the fragile marine environment of Washington state. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to define and prescribe financial responsibility …
RCW 88.40.011 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Barge" means a vessel that is not self-propelled.(2) "Bulk" means material that is stored or transported in a loose, unpackaged liquid, powder, or granular form capabl…
RCW 88.40.020 Financial responsibility for vessels—Department may update hazardous substances.
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(1) The owner or operator of any barge that transports hazardous substances in bulk as cargo, using any port or place in the state of Washington or the navigable waters of the state shall demonstrate financial responsibility in the amount of the greater of $5,000,000, or $300 per…
RCW 88.40.025 Financial responsibility for onshore or offshore facilities.
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An onshore or offshore facility shall demonstrate financial responsibility in an amount determined by the department as necessary to compensate the state and affected federally recognized Indian tribes, counties, and cities for damages that might occur during a reasonable worst c…
RCW 88.40.030 Financial responsibility—Documentation—Qualification as self-insurer—Certificate.
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(1) The owner or operator of a vessel or facility that is required to demonstrate financial responsibility under this chapter may do so by any one of, or a combination of, the following methods acceptable to the department:(a) Evidence of insurance;(b) Surety bonds;(c) Guaranty;(…
RCW 88.40.040 Financial responsibility—Enforcement of federal oil pollution act—Holder of certificate, duties—Director.
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(1) The owner or operator of a vessel is not required to demonstrate financial responsibility under this chapter prior to using any port or place in Washington or state waters when necessary to avoid injury to the vessel's crew or passengers. Any vessel owner or operator that doe…
RCW 88.40.060 Violations—Appealable certificate.
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(1) Violations of the requirements of this chapter are subject to criminal penalties as provided in RCW 90.56.300 and civil penalties as provided in RCW 90.56.310.(2) A determination by the department to issue, modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate a certificate issued under this…