John,

We all deserve to enjoy the majestic Puget Sound and Salish Sea region for now and future generations.

And for too long, oil companies in Washington State have gotten away with polluting our waters without accountability. They are not required to ensure they have the financial resources to pay for their oil spills. Their operations put the health of our environment and our communities at great risk. It's time we do something about it.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is conducting a rulemaking process that will establish financial responsibility for these companies, including refineries, pipelines, and other bulk oil handling facilities.

However, Ecology’s draft rule will not come close to covering the estimated costs of a large oil spill. Action is needed to ensure that Washington businesses and communities don’t end up paying the bill for oil spills because Big Oil doesn’t have adequate coverage.

Please join in on advocating for robust financial responsibility requirements to protect people and nature as one! Join me and other regional experts next Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 to 7:00 pm via Zoom. You'll learn more about the Washington State Department of Ecology’s rulemaking and we'll walk you through how and where to submit comments and testify.

What: Who foots the bill when there is an oil spill? Mandate financial responsibility from Big Oil! Webinar
When: Wednesday, February 21, at 6PM PT
Where: virtually, via Zoom!

REGISTER NOW

Let's hold the oil industry accountable for their spills! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

I hope to see you there,

Rein Attemann (he/him)
Puget Sound Senior Campaign Manager
Washington Conservation Action.

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