Regulations & Permits

Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.

We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.

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Washington's biosolids permit system

Help for operators with permit applications, and those managing permit coverage, including modifications.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-permit-system

Boatyard General Permit

This permit protects marine waters from toxics that can get into stormwater runoff from boatyards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/boatyard-general-permit

Bridge & Ferry Terminal Washing Permit

This permit protects water from cleaning and painting activities at bridges and ferry terminals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/bridge-and-ferry-terminal-washing-permit

Certification for incinerator & landfill operators

How to get certified to operate and inspect solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead

Find a Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead or learn how to become one.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certified-erosion-sediment-control

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permit

Permit for operations with large numbers of livestock for long periods of time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/concentrated-animal-feeding-operation

Combined sewer overflows

We're working to control combined sewer overflows to keep water clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/combined-sewer-overflows

Cruise ships in Washington waters

Formal agreement with cruise ship companies helps prevent pollution and protect marine waters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/cruise-ship-memorandum-of-agreement-mou

Dam permits

Construction or reservoir permits may be required for your project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dam-safety-permit

Dangerous waste permits

Facilities that store, treat, or dispose of dangerous waste must have a dangerous waste permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/dangerous-waste-permits

EPA Vessel General Permit

Find out about the EPA Vessel General Permit and tap into helpful resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/epa-vessel-general-permit-graywater

Hanford dangerous waste & mixed waste permits

Permits direct cleanup to protect people and the environment from dangerous waste at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/hanford-federal-facility-permits

Training and certification for facilities

Well-trained facility staff are critical for an effective spill prevention program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/facilities-training-certification

Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit

Find out about the Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and get helpful resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/fresh-fruit-packing-general-permit

Industrial facility permits and regulation

We regulate air, water, and waste for most of the large industrial facilities in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits

Environmental laboratory accreditation

Learn how we accredit environmental laboratories and where to find them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation

Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Information from Ecology and WDFW about mineral prospecting and placer mining, and ESHB 1261.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/mineral-prospecting-and-placer-mining

Pacific Coast Coal Company

We permit the water quality discharge at the Pacific Coast Coal Company for the John Henry Mine.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/pccc

Regulating facilities that handle mixed waste in Washington State

Ecology regulates low-level mixed waste facilities in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/radioactive-mixed-waste-permits

Shoreline permits & enforcement

We support local governments in administering and enforcing shoreline permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement