WAC 173-182-145   Plan implementation procedures.  (1) Every plan holder, including each person whose vessel or facility enrolls in coverage under an umbrella plan, is required to implement the Washington approved plan throughout the response to a spill and drill. A decision to use a different plan must first be approved by the state and federal on-scene coordinators.

     (2) Approval from ecology must be received before any significant aspect of the spill response is conducted in a manner contrary to the plan unless:

     (a) Such actions are necessary to protect human health and safety; or

     (b) Such actions must be performed immediately in response to unforeseen conditions to avoid additional environmental damage; or

     (c) State and federal on-scene coordinators have directed such actions.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 88.46, 90.56, and 90.48 RCW. 06-20-035 (Order 00-03), § 173-182-145, filed 9/25/06, effective 10/26/06.]