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Public meetings, hearings, and milestones for the rulemaking process

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January 2026

Jan
21
2026

CR-101 Filed - Rulemaking Announced

Milestone

Department of Ecology filed Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (WSR 26-03-094) announcing rulemaking to amend WAC 173-182 and WAC 173-186.

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February 2026

Feb
18
2026

Rulemaking Kickoff Meeting

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10:00 - 11:00 PT • Virtual (Zoom)

Initial public meeting to introduce the rulemaking scope, process, and timeline. Covered all six topic areas.

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March 2026

Mar
05
2026

BAP Workshop: Drills

Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 PT • Virtual (Zoom)

BAP-topic workshop focused on drill requirements for non-floating oil response and Southern Resident Killer Whale deterrence. Reviewed 2023 NW Area Committee Task Force report and 2025 BAP workgroup recommendations, analyzed current rule language gaps, and opened discussion on strengthening drill requirements.

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April 2026

Apr
14
2026

WSMC Submits Informal Comments to Ecology

Milestone

WSMC submitted five comment letters to the Department of Ecology on the informal draft rule language and rulemaking topics: SRKW deterrence, UAS, draft WAC 173-182-710 drills, technical manuals (WAC 173-182-349), and a companion comment on BAP Workgroup process and representations of consensus.

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