Derelict Vessel Removal Program Derelict Vessel Removal Program January 2014 update 516 vessels removed 18 in progress Funding – recreational vessels $800,000/year – ALEA $300,000/yr – Last year one time capital $4.5 million

2013 Leg Session HB 1245 – Made $1 rec registration fee permanent – Can’t sell agency-owned vessels in poor condition – Decriminalized vessel registration – Owners of boats >40 years old and >65’ long conduct an inspection prior to sale or face potential secondary liability.

2013 Continued Private moorage facilities may require min bid or line of credit when auctioning vessels. Up to $200,000 of program funding for Vessel Turn-in Program Boarding authority language added.

2013 Continued work group to – increase vessel owner responsibilities and – address challenges associated with the economics of removing vessels

Ongoing Related Efforts Ecology’s proposed Vessel Deconstruction General Permit (VDGP) DNR’s rule-making: details and procedures for documenting the inspection – Draft rule developed – Upcoming public meetings

2014 Session, SHB 2457 Vessel Owner Responsibility Authorities and Requirements Applicable to Marinas Encouraging Vessel Removal and Deconstruction Revenue to Support DVRP Incentivizing the Registration of Moored Vessels

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Derelict Vessel Removal Program Aquatic Resources Division 1111 Washington St SE, MS Olympia, WA Melissa Ferris (360)