Washington HB2436 regulates oil tankers operating in restricted waters, requiring escorts and prohibiting certain tankers from specific areas.

Washington HB2436 establishes requirements for oil tankers operating in restricted waters. It mandates that oil tankers between 40,000 and 125,000 deadweight tons must be under escort in certain areas, including Puget Sound. Tankers over 125,000 deadweight tons are prohibited from these waters unless authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard. The bill also defines terms like "oil tanker" and "articulated tug barge," and specifies that tankers in ballast or unladen do not need an escort.

Washington HB2436 regulates oil tankers operating in restricted waters, requiring escorts and prohibiting certain tankers from specific areas.

Washington HB2436 establishes requirements for oil tankers operating in restricted waters. It mandates that oil tankers between 40,000 and 125,000 deadweight tons must be under escort in certain areas, including Puget Sound. Tankers over 125,000 deadweight tons are prohibited from these waters unless authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard. The bill also defines terms like "oil tanker" and "articulated tug barge," and specifies that tankers in ballast or unladen do not need an escort.