RCW 43.21A.420Marine pollution—Baseline study program—Priority factors.In planning the state baseline studies program, priority shall be given to those waters (1) in which the greatest risk of damage from oil spills exists; (2) which contain marine and freshwater life that is particularly sensitive to toxins contained in crude oil, oil products, and oil wastes; and (3) which are used or may be used for the harvesting, gathering, or production of food or food products.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 30 s 4.]
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