# WAC 173-182-110: WAC 173-182-110. Authority to submit contingency plan

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_110

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 173-182-110
- **Heading:** WAC 173-182-110. Authority to submit contingency plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 173 / Chapter 173-182 / Section 173-182-110

## Text

(1) For tank vessels, a plan may be submitted by any of the following:
(a) The owner or operator of the tank vessel; or
(b) The owner or operator of the facilities at which the tank vessel will be unloading its cargo; or
(c) A nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of oil spill response and contingency plan coverage and of which the tank vessel owner or operator is a member; or
(d) A person who has contracted with the tank vessel to provide containment and clean-up services and who has been approved by ecology.
(2) For covered vessels other than tank vessels, a plan may be submitted by any of the following:
(a) The owner or operator of the vessel; or
(b) The agent for the vessel provided that the agent resides in this state; or
(c) A nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of oil spill response and contingency plan coverage of which the covered vessel owner or operator is a member; or
(d) A person who has contracted with the vessel to provide containment and clean-up services and who has been approved by ecology.
(3) For facilities, a plan may be submitted by any of the following:
(a) The owner or operator of the facility; or
(b) A person who has contracted with the facility to provide containment and clean-up services and who has been approved by ecology.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 173-182-010 WAC 173-182-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_010.md)
- [WAC 173-182-015 WAC 173-182-015. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_015.md)
- [WAC 173-182-020 WAC 173-182-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_020.md)
- [WAC 173-182-030 WAC 173-182-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_030.md)
- [WAC 173-182-110 WAC 173-182-110. Authority to submit contingency plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_110.md)
- [WAC 173-182-120 WAC 173-182-120. Submitting a contingency plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_120.md)
- [WAC 173-182-130 WAC 173-182-130. Phase in language for vessel and facility plan holders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_130.md)
- [WAC 173-182-140 WAC 173-182-140. Plan maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_140.md)
- [WAC 173-182-142 WAC 173-182-142. Significant changes to approved plans require notification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_142.md)
- [WAC 173-182-145 WAC 173-182-145. Plan implementation procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_145.md)
- [WAC 173-182-150 WAC 173-182-150. Post-spill review and documentation procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_150.md)
- [WAC 173-182-210 WAC 173-182-210. Contingency plan format requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_210.md)
- [WAC 173-182-220 WAC 173-182-220. Binding agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_220.md)
- [WAC 173-182-230 WAC 173-182-230. Contingency plan general content](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_230.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_173_182_110. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.