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.
RCW 43.21A.420
Marine pollution—Baseline study program—Priority factors.
1973 2nd ex.s. c 30 s 4.
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