HB 2436·WA·house
Concerning requirements of oil tankers operating in restricted waters.
EnactedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Lekanoff
Latest Action
Effective date 6/11/2026.
Mar 16, 2026
Summary
The law bars oil tankers over 125,000 deadweight tons from entering waters east of a line from Discovery Island Light to New Dungeness Light unless the U.S. Coast Guard gives permission. Tankers between 40,000 and 125,000 deadweight tons may enter those waters only if escorted by a tug (or tugs) with enough horsepower, and smaller vessels have similar escort rules with some exemptions.
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