# WAC 173-180-015: WAC 173-180-015. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_015

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-180-015
- **Heading:** WAC 173-180-015. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-180 / Section 173-180-015

## Text

This chapter establishes minimum standards for safe oil transfer operations to meet a zero spill goal established by the legislature. This chapter emphasizes:
(1) Using a scaled approach to protect people and the environment;
(2) Preventing oil spills from occurring and emphasizing that oil spill prevention is the top priority strategy for reaching the legislature's goal of zero spills;
(3) Providing improved protection of Washington waters and natural resources from the impacts of oil spills caused by operational errors, human errors, and improper oil handling equipment, design, and operations;
(4) Minimizing the size and impacts of those oil spills which do occur; and
(5) Facilitating coordination of local, state, regional, tribal, and other prevention and contingency plans.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-180-010 WAC 173-180-010. Applicability of this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_010.md)
- [WAC 173-180-015 WAC 173-180-015. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_015.md)
- [WAC 173-180-020 WAC 173-180-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_020.md)
- [WAC 173-180-025 WAC 173-180-025. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_025.md)
- [WAC 173-180-030 WAC 173-180-030. Compliance with federal rule or law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_030.md)
- [WAC 173-180-035 WAC 173-180-035. Inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_035.md)
- [WAC 173-180-040 WAC 173-180-040. Recordkeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_040.md)
- [WAC 173-180-045 WAC 173-180-045. Threat of a spill](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_045.md)
- [WAC 173-180-050 WAC 173-180-050. Oil spills](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_050.md)
- [WAC 173-180-055 WAC 173-180-055. Work hours](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_055.md)
- [WAC 173-180-060 WAC 173-180-060. Personnel qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_060.md)
- [WAC 173-180-065 WAC 173-180-065. Noncompliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_065.md)
- [WAC 173-180-075 WAC 173-180-075. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_075.md)
- [WAC 173-180-080 WAC 173-180-080. Compliance schedule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_080.md)

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