WAC 173-184-010. Applicability of this chapter

(1) This chapter applies to all vessels delivering oil in bulk on or over the waters of the state to the following: (a) Tank vessels; (b) Cargo vessels; (c) Passenger vessels; (d) Any other nonrecreational vessels; or (e) Class 1, 2, and 3 facilities. (2) This chapter does not apply to: (a) An oil spill recovery vessel that is engaged in spill response activities; (b) Emergency lightering of vessels to mitigate further damage; (c) A vessel's internal oil transfers; (d) Vacuum trucks when used to remove waste oil, bilge slops, contaminated ballast or fuel, or excess fuels for shoreside disposal; (e) Public vessels; and (f) Fuel transfers from tug to barge for operation of installed machinery.