Federal certification for pipeline safety program — Commission's duties.
RCW 81.88.090
in effectThe commission shall maintain federal certification for the state's pipeline safety program. The commission, at a minimum, shall do the following: (1) Inspect hazardous liquid pipelines and gas pipelines periodically as specified in the inspection program; (2) Collect fees; (3) Order and oversee the testing of hazardous liquid pipelines and gas pipelines as authorized by federal law and regulation; and (4) File reports with the United States secretary of transportation as required to maintain federal certification.
The commission shall maintain federal certification for the state's pipeline safety program. The commission, at a minimum, shall do the following:
(1) Inspect hazardous liquid pipelines and gas pipelines periodically as specified in the inspection program;
(2) Collect fees;
(3) Order and oversee the testing of hazardous liquid pipelines and gas pipelines as authorized by federal law and regulation; and
(4) File reports with the United States secretary of transportation as required to maintain federal certification.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=81.88&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026