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WA Rev Code § 70A.325.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.020 - Pollution liability insurance program trust account.

RCW 70A.325.020 Pollution liability insurance program trust account. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The pollution liability insurance program trust account is established in the custody of the state treasurer. All funds appropriated for this chapter and all premiums collected for reinsurance shall be deposited in the account. Except as provided in chapter 70A.345 RCW, expenditures from the account shall be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter including payment of costs of administering the pollution liability insurance program and emergency program. Expenditures for payment of administrative and operating costs of the agency are subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW and may be made only after appropriation by statute. No appropriation is required for other expenditures from the account.(2) Each calendar quarter, the director shall report to the insurance commissioner the loss and surplus reserves required for the calendar quarter. The director shall notify the department of revenue of this amount by the fifteenth day of each calendar quarter.(3) During the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, the legislature may make appropriations from the pollution liability insurance program trust account for the leaking tank model remedies activity.[ 2020 c 156 § 4; 2020 c 20 § 1383; 2019 c 413 § 7034. Prior: 2016 sp.s. c 35 § 6013; 2016 c 161 § 15; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 993; 2012 1st sp.s. c 3 § 1; 2006 c 276 § 1; 2005 c 518 § 942; 1999 c 73 § 1; 1998 c 245 § 114; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 90; 1991 c 4 § 7; 1990 c 64 § 3; 1989 c 383 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.148.020.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2020 c 20 § 1383 and by 2020 c 156 § 4, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2019 c 413: See note following RCW 28B.15.210.Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 35: See note following RCW 28B.10.027.Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective date—2005 c 518: See note following RCW 28A.600.110.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.030 - Reinsurance for heating oil pollution liability protection program.

RCW 70A.325.030 Reinsurance for heating oil pollution liability protection program. (Expires July 1, 2030.)The director shall provide reinsurance through the pollution liability insurance program trust account to the heating oil pollution liability protection program under chapter 70A.330 RCW.[ 2020 c 20 § 1384; 1995 c 20 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.148.025.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.040 - Pollution liability insurance program—Generally—Ad hoc committees.

RCW 70A.325.040 Pollution liability insurance program—Generally—Ad hoc committees. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The Washington pollution liability insurance program is created as an independent agency of the state. The administrative head and appointing authority of the program shall be the director who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The salary for this office shall be set by the governor pursuant to RCW 43.03.040. The director shall appoint a deputy director. The director, deputy director, and up to three other employees are exempt from the civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW.(2) The director shall employ such other staff as are necessary to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of the director. The staff is subject to the civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW. In addition, the director may contract with third parties for services necessary to carry out its activities where this will promote economy, avoid duplication of effort, and make best use of available expertise. To the extent necessary to protect the state from unintended liability and ensure quality program and contract design, the director shall contract with an organization or organizations with demonstrated experience and ability in managing and designing pollution liability insurance and with an organization or organizations with demonstrated experience and ability in managing and designing pollution liability reinsurance. The director shall enter into such contracts after competitive bid but need not select the lowest bid. Any such contractor or consultant is prohibited from releasing, publishing, or otherwise using any information made available to it under its contractual responsibility without specific permission of the program director. The director may call upon other agencies of the state to provide technical support and available information as necessary to assist the director in meeting the director's responsibilities under this chapter. Agencies shall supply this support and information as promptly as circumstances permit.(3) The director may appoint ad hoc technical advisory committees to obtain expertise necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 805; 1990 c 64 § 4; 1989 c 383 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.148.030.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.050 - Program design—Cost coverage.

RCW 70A.325.050 Program design—Cost coverage. (Expires July 1, 2030.)The director may design the program to cover the costs incurred in determining whether a proposed applicant for pollution insurance under the program meets the underwriting standards of the insurer. In covering such costs the director shall consider the financial resources of the applicant, shall take into consideration the economic impact of the discontinued use of the applicant's storage tank upon the affected community, shall provide coverage within the revenue limits provided under this chapter, and shall limit coverage of such costs to the extent that coverage would be detrimental to providing affordable insurance under the program.[ 1990 c 64 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.148.035.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.060 - Rules.

RCW 70A.325.060 Rules. (Expires July 1, 2030.)The director may adopt rules consistent with this chapter to carry out the purposes of this chapter. All rules shall be adopted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1990 c 64 § 5; 1989 c 383 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.148.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.080 - Disclosure of reports or information—Penalty.

RCW 70A.325.080 Disclosure of reports or information—Penalty. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) All information except for proprietary reports or information obtained by the director and the director's staff in soliciting bids from insurers and in monitoring the insurer selected by the director shall be made public or otherwise disclosed to any person, firm, corporation, agency, association, governmental body, or other entity.(2) Subsection (1) of this section notwithstanding, the director may furnish all or part of examination reports prepared by the director or by any person, firm, corporation, association, or other entity preparing the reports on behalf of the director to:(a) The Washington state insurance commissioner;(b) A person or organization officially connected with the insurer as officer, director, attorney, auditor, or independent attorney or independent auditor; and(c) The attorney general in his or her role as legal advisor to the director.(3) Subsection (1) of this section notwithstanding, the director may furnish all or part of the examination or proprietary reports or information obtained by the director to:(a) The Washington state insurance commissioner; and(b) A person, firm, corporation, association, governmental body, or other entity with whom the director has contracted for services necessary to perform his or her official duties.(4) Proprietary information obtained by the director and the director's staff is not subject to public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.(5) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2015 c 224 § 5; 2005 c 274 § 341; 1990 c 64 § 7; 1989 c 383 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.148.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.100 - Cancellation or refusal by insurer—Appeal.

RCW 70A.325.100 Cancellation or refusal by insurer—Appeal. (Expires July 1, 2030.)If the insurer cancels or refuses to issue or renew a policy, the affected owner or operator may appeal the insurer's decision to the director. The director shall conduct a brief adjudicative proceeding under chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1990 c 64 § 9; 1989 c 383 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.148.080.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.110 - Exemptions from Title 48 RCW—Exceptions.

RCW 70A.325.110 Exemptions from Title 48 RCW—Exceptions. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The activities and operations of the program are exempt from the provisions and requirements of Title 48 RCW.(2) To the extent of their participation in the program, the activities and operations of the insurer selected by the director to provide liability insurance coverage to owners and operators of underground storage tanks are exempt from the requirements of Title 48 RCW except for:(a) Chapter 48.03 RCW pertaining to examinations;(b) RCW 48.05.250 pertaining to annual reports;(c) Chapter 48.12 RCW pertaining to assets and liabilities;(d) Chapter 48.13 RCW pertaining to investments;(e) Chapter 48.30 RCW pertaining to deceptive, false, or fraudulent acts or practices; and(f) Chapter 48.92 RCW pertaining to liability risk retention.(3) To the extent of their participation in the program, the insurer selected by the director to provide liability insurance coverage to owners and operators of underground storage tanks shall not participate in the Washington insurance guaranty association nor shall the association be liable for coverage provided to owners and operators of underground storage tanks issued in connection with the program.[ 2020 c 156 § 5; 1990 c 64 § 10; 1989 c 383 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.148.090.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.120 - Reservation of legislative power.

RCW 70A.325.120 Reservation of legislative power. (Expires July 1, 2030.)The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time, and there is no vested right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or any acts done under it exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal this chapter at any time.[ 1989 c 383 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.148.110.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.130 - Director may implement an emergency program—Report to the legislature.

RCW 70A.325.130 Director may implement an emergency program—Report to the legislature. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The director may implement an emergency program, as designed under RCW 70A.325.070.(2) At the legislative session following implementation of an emergency program, the director must provide to the legislature a report on the options available to assist owners and operators in using one or a combination of mechanisms to demonstrate financial responsibility for underground storage tanks. The report must include, but is not limited to: Discussion of a state run insurance program; alternative options to a state run insurance program; an evaluation and recommendation of the finances required to develop and implement a new financial responsibility model that complies with the federal financial responsibility requirements in 40 C.F.R. Part 280, subpart H; and recommendations for legislation necessary to implement actions needed to meet federal financial responsibility requirements in 40 C.F.R. Part 280, subpart H.[ 2021 c 65 § 73; 2020 c 156 § 3.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 70A.325.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.325 - Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.|70A.325.900 - Expiration of chapter.

RCW 70A.325.900 Expiration of chapter.This chapter expires July 1, 2030.[ 2016 c 161 § 16; 2012 1st sp.s. c 3 § 2; 2006 c 276 § 3; 2000 c 16 § 1; 1995 c 12 § 2; 1989 c 383 § 13. Formerly RCW 70.148.900.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 12: See note following RCW 70A.325.070.
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.010 - Intent—Findings.

RCW 70A.330.010 Intent—Findings. (Expires July 1, 2030.)The legislature finds that it is in the best interests of all citizens for petroleum storage tank systems to be operated safely and for tank leaks or spills to be dealt with expeditiously. The legislature finds that it is appropriate for an agency with expertise in petroleum to provide technical advice and assistance to owners or operators when there has been a release. The legislature further finds that while it is necessary to protect tank owners from the financial hardship related to damaged heating oil tanks, support can be provided through the agency's revolving loan and grant program in chapter 70A.345 RCW. Therefore, the legislature intends to transition the pollution liability insurance program for heating oil tanks to a revolving loan and grant program, while maintaining the pollution liability insurance program for existing registrants.[ 2021 c 65 § 74; 2020 c 310 § 1; 2017 c 23 § 1; 1995 c 20 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.149.010.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.020 - Short title.

RCW 70A.330.020 Short title. (Expires July 1, 2030.)This chapter may be known and cited as the Washington state pollution liability protection act.[ 2017 c 23 § 2; 1995 c 20 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.149.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.050 - Exemptions from Title 48 RCW—Exceptions.

RCW 70A.330.050 Exemptions from Title 48 RCW—Exceptions. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The activities and operations of the program are exempt from the provisions and requirements of Title 48 RCW and to the extent of their participation in the program, the activities and operations of the insurer selected by the director to provide liability insurance coverage to owners and operators of heating oil tanks are exempt from the requirements of Title 48 RCW except for:(a) Chapter 48.03 RCW pertaining to examinations;(b) RCW 48.05.250 pertaining to annual reports;(c) Chapter 48.12 RCW pertaining to assets and liabilities;(d) Chapter 48.13 RCW pertaining to investments;(e) Chapter 48.30 RCW pertaining to deceptive, false, or fraudulent acts or practices; and(f) Chapter 48.92 RCW pertaining to liability risk retention.(2) To the extent of their participation in the program, the insurer selected by the director to provide liability insurance coverage to owners and operators of heating oil tanks shall not participate in the Washington insurance guaranty association nor shall the association be liable for coverage provided to owners and operators of heating oil tanks issued in connection with the program.[ 1995 c 20 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.149.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.060 - Heating oil pollution liability trust account.

RCW 70A.330.060 Heating oil pollution liability trust account. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The heating oil pollution liability trust account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from the pollution liability insurance fee collected under RCW 70A.330.070 and reinsurance premiums shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes set out under this chapter. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.(2) Money in the account may be used by the director for the following purposes:(a) Corrective action costs;(b) Third-party liability claims;(c) Costs associated with claims administration;(d) Purchase of an insurance policy to cover all registered heating oil tanks, and reinsurance of the policy; and(e) Administrative expenses of the program, including personnel, equipment, supplies, and providing advice and technical assistance.[ 2020 c 20 § 1388; 2017 c 23 § 5; 2004 c 203 § 2; 1997 c 8 § 2; 1995 c 20 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.149.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.070 - Pollution liability insurance fee.

RCW 70A.330.070 Pollution liability insurance fee. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) A pollution liability insurance fee of one and two-tenths cents per gallon of heating oil purchased within the state shall be imposed on every special fuel dealer, as the term is defined in chapter 82.38 RCW, making sales of heating oil to a user or consumer.(2) The pollution liability insurance fee shall be remitted by the special fuel dealer to the department of licensing.(3) The fee proceeds shall be used for the specific regulatory purposes of this chapter.(4) The fee imposed by this section shall not apply to heating oil exported or sold for export from the state.[ 2004 c 203 § 3; 1995 c 20 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.149.080.]NOTES:Effective date—2004 c 203 § 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 203 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.080 - Confidentiality.

RCW 70A.330.080 Confidentiality. (Expires July 1, 2030.)The following shall be confidential and exempt under chapter 42.56 RCW, subject to the conditions set forth in this section:(1) All examination and proprietary reports and information obtained by the director and the director's staff in soliciting bids from insurers and in monitoring the insurer selected by the director may not be made public or otherwise disclosed to any person, firm, corporation, agency, association, governmental body, or other entity.(2) All information obtained by the director or the director's staff related to registration of heating oil tanks to be insured may not be made public or otherwise disclosed to any person, firm, corporation, agency, association, governmental body, or other entity.(3) The director may furnish all or part of examination reports prepared by the director or by any person, firm, corporation, association, or other entity preparing the reports on behalf of the director to:(a) The Washington state insurance commissioner;(b) A person or organization officially connected with the insurer as officer, director, attorney, auditor, or independent attorney or independent auditor; and(c) The attorney general in his or her role as legal advisor to the director.[ 2005 c 274 § 342; 1995 c 20 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.149.090.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.090 - Application of RCW 19.86.020 through 19.86.060.

RCW 70A.330.090 Application of RCW 19.86.020 through 19.86.060. (Expires July 1, 2030.)Nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any commercial conduct which is prohibited by RCW 19.86.020 through 19.86.060, and no section of this chapter shall be deemed to be an implied repeal of any of those sections of the Revised Code of Washington.[ 1995 c 20 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.149.100.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.100 - Heating oil tanks—Design criteria—Reimbursement.

RCW 70A.330.100 Heating oil tanks—Design criteria—Reimbursement. (Expires July 1, 2030.)(1) The pollution liability insurance agency shall identify design criteria for heating oil tanks that provide superior protection against future leaks as compared to standard steel tank designs. Any tank designs identified under this section must either be constructed with fiberglass or offer at least an equivalent level of protection against leaks as a standard fiberglass design.(2) The pollution liability insurance agency shall reimburse any owner or operator, who is participating in the program created in this chapter and who has experienced an occurrence or remedial action, for the difference in price between a standard steel heating tank and a new heating oil tank that satisfies the design standards identified under subsection (1) of this section, if the owner or operator chooses or is required to replace his or her tank at the time of the occurrence or remedial action.(3) Any new heating oil tank reimbursement provided under this section must be funded within the amount of per occurrence coverage provided to the owner or operator under RCW 70A.330.040.[ 2020 c 20 § 1389; 2007 c 240 § 2. Formerly RCW 70.149.120.]NOTES:Application—2007 c 240: "This act applies prospectively and only to individuals who file a claim with the pollution liability insurance agency on or after July 22, 2007." [ 2007 c 240 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.330.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.330 - Petroleum Storage Tank Systems—Pollution Liability Protection Act.|70A.330.110 - Authorization to process claims through interpretative guidance.

RCW 70A.330.110 Authorization to process claims through interpretative guidance. (Expires July 1, 2030.)To ensure the adoption of rules will not delay the process to close out existing claims under the heating oil pollution liability insurance program, the pollution liability insurance agency may continue to process claims through interpretative guidance pending adoption of rules.[ 2020 c 310 § 3.]