Ports, counties and DNR back bill to broaden authority for derelict-vessel removal Substitute House Bill 2199 would change the definition of derelict vessel to allow removal when registration has lapsed for two years or more and remove the requirement that an owner be known and locatable; ports, county officials and DNR partners testified the change would let local entities intervene earlier to avoid costly sinkings and environmental damage.

A new bill could revolutionize how Washington tackles the growing problem of derelict vessels, allowing for earlier intervention to prevent costly environmental disasters.

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