# WAC 173-180-020: WAC 173-180-020. Authority

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-180-020
- **Heading:** WAC 173-180-020. Authority
- **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 173-180-020

## Text

The legislature granted ecology the authority to adopt and enforce these rules under the following statutes:
(1) RCW 88.46.160 and 88.46.165 provide statutory authority for regulating the transfer of oil on or over waters of the state.
(2) RCW 90.56.220 provides statutory authority for developing equipment, operations, and design standards for the transfer, storage, and handling of oil to ensure best achievable protection and to implement a compliance program established by this chapter.
(3) RCW 90.56.230 provides statutory authority for operations manual preparation and review requirements established by this chapter.
(4) RCW 90.56.220 provides statutory authority for the personnel training and certification requirements established by this chapter.
(5) RCW 90.56.200 , 90.56.300 , and 90.56.310 provide statutory authority for the prevention plan preparation and review requirements established by this chapter.

## 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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