Gov. Inslee gets draft oil transport study, says state and federal governments must do more
October 1, 2014
Story Findings confirm emergent risks to public health and safety
Seattle -- Gov. Jay Inslee today received a preliminary report identifying risks to public health, safety and the environment resulting from increasing marine and rail oil transportation in Washington state. The report, prepared by the state Department of Ecology in consultation with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and other state and federal agencies, includes legislative and budget recommendations to improve safety of oil transport.
Contacts:
- Jaime Smith
360-902-0617, Governor’s Office | 360.902.0617
- Lisa Copeland, Washington Department of Ecology | 360.407.6990
- Amanda Maxwell, Utilities and Transportation Commission | 360.664.1116
- Karina Shagren, Washington Emergency Management Division | 253.512.8222
Findings confirm emergent risks to public health and safety
Seattle -- Gov. Jay Inslee today received a preliminary report identifying risks to public health, safety and the environment resulting from increasing marine and rail oil transportation in Washington state. The report, prepared by the state Department of Ecology in consultation with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and other state and federal agencies, includes legislative and budget recommendations to improve safety of oil transport.
Contacts:
- Jaime Smith
360-902-0617, Governor’s Office | 360.902.0617 - Lisa Copeland, Washington Department of Ecology | 360.407.6990
- Amanda Maxwell, Utilities and Transportation Commission | 360.664.1116
- Karina Shagren, Washington Emergency Management Division | 253.512.8222
Media Contact Jaime Smith
Governor Inslee’s Communications Office
360.902.4136
Jaime Smith
Governor Inslee’s Communications Office
360.902.4136