Online tools for cleaning up sites
We have online tools and statistical packages to help you clean up contaminated sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Contamination-clean-up-tools
Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)
GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills
Operations manual requirements
Operations manuals help prevent spills during the transfer, storage, and handling of oil.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Operations-manual-for-regulated-facilities
Safe and effective threshold determination reports
Safe and effective reports establish conditions for protecting open water with oil containment boom.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Safe-effective-threshold-determination-reports
Oil spill prevention plans for facilities
Oil spill prevention plans reduce the risk of oil spills at large refineries and marine terminals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Spills-prevention-plans-for-facilities
Policies and guidance for site cleanups
Policies and guidance interpret the MTCA cleanup law and help you clean up contaminated sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Toxics-cleanup-policies
Information for air monitoring professionals
Standard procedures, quality assurance, and monitoring guidance for air monitoring professionals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Information-for-air-monitoring-professionals
Aquatic weed control technical assistance
We provide advice on identifying, monitoring, and managing invasive freshwater aquatic plants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Aquatic-weed-control-technical-assistance
Best Achievable Protection for spill response
Best Achievable Protection (BAP) is training, operations, and technologies for successful responses.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Best-Achievable-Protection
Dangerous waste guidance
Businesses in Washington are required to follow the state Dangerous Waste Regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance
Empirical demonstrations under MTCA
Empirical demonstrations can show that applicable groundwater cleanup levels aren’t being exceeded.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Empirical-demonstrations-MTCA
Fish consumption rate: Technical support document
This 2013 technical support document estimates how much fish Washington residents are eating.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Fish-consumption-rates-technical-support
Buying green - sustainable purchasing
Guidance for state agencies, local governments and businesses on how to buy green products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Sustainable-purchasing
Frequently flooded areas: Critical Areas Ordinance
Frequently flooded areas are covered by Critical Areas Ordinances promoting safety from floods.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Guidance-for-floodplains-Critical-Areas-Ordinanc
Regulatory guidance for oil industry
Spills reporting and state requirements for Class 1-4 facilities, vessels, railroads, and pipelines.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Guidance-for-oil-industry
Metering technical information
Find out about meter types, technical requirements, vendors, and installers.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Metering
Moderate risk waste facility guidance
Regulatory information and guidance for county moderate risk waste facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Moderate-risk-waste-facility-guidance