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As your ETIAS travel authorisation is linked to your travel document, make sure to carry the same document which you used in your ETIAS application. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to board your flight, bus or ship, or to enter any of the European countries requiring ETIAS.

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ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of these 30 European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.

We know the sooner we effectively respond to an oil spill the better. By being prepared, spills are prevented from spreading and cleaned up more quickly, resulting in less environmental damage. Preparing for spills includes activities such as:

More than 20 billion gallons of oil is transported through Washington each year by vessel, pipeline, and rail. Washington is a primary West Coast port for international shipping trade and a major oil refining state. Based on 2006 numbers, a large spill could cost the state $10.8 billion and 165,000 jobs. We're constantly adapting and improving our spill prevention and preparedness measures to protect the state's environment, economy, the health of communities, and the health of cultural and historical resources.

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Email notifications — Sign-up to get Spills Program email updates. Public input — participate in public comment periods and events. Volunteer — register and train to help with oil spills. Apply for grants  Spill response equipment Oil spill restoration

With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

Having a valid ETIAS travel authorisation does not guarantee an automatic right of entry. When you arrive at the border, border guards will verify that you meet the entry conditions. Those travellers who do not meet the entry conditions will be refused entry.

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Your ETIAS travel authorisation is valid for three years or until the travel document you used in your application expires - whichever comes first.

We have a zero spills goal in Washington. We emphasize oil spill prevention because it’s cheaper than cleanup, and far better for the environment. When spills of oil or hazardous materials do happen, we’re prepared to mount a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response to reduce harmful impacts.

Our "zero spills" strategy helps prevent oil and hazardous substances from entering state waters. Our spill prevention requirements apply to industries that handle or transport oil in Washington, such as large vessels, refineries, oil storage and marine fueling terminals, mobile oil suppliers, and certain marinas and boatyards. Our prevention work includes assessing the potential risks that oil transportation poses to people and the state's major waterways, Puget Sound, and the Columbia River. Evaluations of spill prevention plans and operations manuals, oil-handler training and certifications, inspections, and technical assistance help industries meet our prevention requirements while protecting Washington's environment. We also conduct spill investigations to seek out causes of spills and provide recommendations for prevention of future incidents.

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When you get your ETIAS travel authorisation please make sure your name, passport number and other information is correct: if there is any mistake, you will not be allowed to cross the border. More information about what to do if you made a mistake in your application can be found here.

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Anyone responsible for spilling oil into state waters is liable for damages resulting from injuries to natural, cultural and historic, and publicly owned resources. The Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process determines damages in partnership with other federal, state and local agencies, and tribes. Damages collected from these assessments fund restoration projects around the state.

If your application is refused, the email will provide the reasons for this decision. It will also include information about how to appeal, details of the competent authority, as well as the relevant time limit to appeal.

It is for short-term stays: a valid ETIAS travel authorisation entitles you to stay in the European countries requiring ETIAS for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

You will receive an email confirming the submission of your application which will include your unique ETIAS application number: make sure you keep this number for future reference.

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It is possible however that your application may take longer to process. If so, you will receive a decision within four days. Please note that this period could be extended by up to 14 days if you are requested to provide additional information or documentation, or up to 30 days if you are invited to an interview. This is why you should apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation well in advance of your planned journey.

We review and approve plans, provide technical assistance to industry and communities and test plans through oil spill drills.

Whether we are responding to chemical releases, motor vehicle accidents, grounded vessels, train derailments, or cleaning up drug labs, our top objectives are to ensure the health and safety of Washington's citizens, and to protect the environment and the economy. In Washington, we're designated to coordinate oil spills and hazardous materials response efforts by working with all state agencies and local emergency response personnel on incidents that threaten or impact state waters. We have teams based in Bellingham, Bellevue, Olympia, Vancouver, Union Gap, and Spokane to provide year-round, statewide, 24-hour a day response services. We also oversee environmental restoration after a spill has occurred as part of our response work.

The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting six months after EES, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

You can fill out the application form using either this official ETIAS website or the ETIAS mobile application. Applying for the ETIAS travel authorisation costs EUR 7, though some travellers are exempt from paying this fee. Read more about what you need to apply and payment exemptions.

You must be in possession of a valid ETIAS travel authorisation during your entire stay. You can leave and come back at any time, as long as you respect this time limit.