WAC 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.