Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program

October 2014

Ecology Spill Response Snapshot(last 12 months)

Spill Reports Managed: 4,025Petroleum: 2,883Hazmat: 192Meth Labs: 35Other: 914

Field Responses: 765 (19%)

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Marine & Inland Oil Transportation Study

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Washington State Oil Spill Deployment DrillsJuly 2013 - June 2014 by County

BNSF Bakken Crude Derailment July 24, 2014

Helena Star and Golden West

Helena Star

Derelict Vessel Update HB 2457• Old/large vessels are required to have insurance

and survey prior to ownership transfer• Private marinas must have insurance and must

require vessels to show proof of insurance• Tax exemption for vessel deconstruction• Revenue extended to commercial vessels

through $1/foot/year fee• Moorage providers must collect and share owner

information with agencies

Criminal Charges by WA Attorney General Office

Hash Oil Explosions

Hash Oil Extraction

219 pounds of Mercury disposed

DOT Emergency Order• WA Public Disclosure Act• WA SERC Offered Rail the opportunity to file

for an injunction – they did not• Crude data posted on EMD web site