# WAC 173-180-045: WAC 173-180-045. Threat of a spill

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_180_045

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-180-045
- **Heading:** WAC 173-180-045. Threat of a spill
- **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 173-180-045

## Text

(1) Ecology may determine that immediate action is necessary to suspend or delay transfer operations from a facility if there is a condition posing a substantial threat of discharge of oil on or over waters of the state, or harm to public health and safety, or both.
(2) Ecology may coordinate with the United States Coast Guard to:
(a) Issue an administrative order that may require immediate suspension of oil transfers;
(b) Specify each condition requiring immediate action to eliminate the condition; and
(c) Notify the persons in charge (PICs) that oil transfers may resume once ecology is satisfied the threat is no longer substantial.

## 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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