Washington SB5519 mandates low-sulfur fuel use for ocean-going vessels approaching Washington shores to protect public health and the environment.

The Salish Sea Protection and Marine Clean Fuels Act requires ocean-going vessels to use low-sulfur fuels when approaching Washington shores. The act aims to reduce harmful emissions from vessel fuel combustion, which negatively impact human health and the environment. It establishes a vessel sulfur pollution account to fund implementation and enforcement. The Department of Ecology must set noncompliance fees for vessels using higher-sulfur fuels, with funds used for port electrification and emission reduction activities.

Washington SB5519 mandates low-sulfur fuel use for ocean-going vessels approaching Washington shores to protect public health and the environment.

The Salish Sea Protection and Marine Clean Fuels Act requires ocean-going vessels to use low-sulfur fuels when approaching Washington shores. The act aims to reduce harmful emissions from vessel fuel combustion, which negatively impact human health and the environment. It establishes a vessel sulfur pollution account to fund implementation and enforcement. The Department of Ecology must set noncompliance fees for vessels using higher-sulfur fuels, with funds used for port electrification and emission reduction activities.