Section 173-182-910. Noncompliance.

(1) If an owner or operator of a covered vessel, onshore or offshore facility, a person or plan holder is unable to comply with an approved contingency plan or otherwise fails to comply with requirements of this chapter, ecology may, at its discretion:

(a) Place conditions on approval; and

(b) Require additional drills to demonstrate effectiveness of the plan; or

(c) Revoke the approval status.

(2) Approval of a plan by ecology does not constitute an express assurance regarding the adequacy of the plan nor constitute a defense to liability imposed under state law.

(3) Any violation of this chapter may be subject to the enforcement and penalty sanctions.

(4) Ecology may assess a civil penalty of up to one hundred thousand dollars against any person who is in violation of this chapter. Each day that a covered vessel, facility or person is in violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate violation.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.56 RCW. WSR 16-21-046 (Order 15-08), § 173-182-910, filed 10/12/16, effective 11/12/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 88.46, 90.56, and 90.48 RCW. WSR 06-20-035 (Order 00-03), § 173-182-910, filed 9/25/06, effective 10/26/06.]

Chapter 90.56 RCW. WSR 16-21-046 (Order 15-08), § 173-182-910, filed 10/12/16, effective 11/12/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 88.46, 90.56, and 90.48 RCW. WSR 06-20-035 (Order 00-03), § 173-182-910, filed 9/25/06, effective 10/26/06.