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.
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
Solid waste facility permits
Learn which facilities are required to get solid waste permits in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits
Sand & Gravel General Permit
This permit covers sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, and concrete and asphalt batch plants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/sand-gravel-general-permit
Stormwater general permits
We issue permits to protect lakes, rivers, and saltwater from polluted stormwater runoff.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits
Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit
This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit
VBAP / ECOPRO voluntary certification program for tank vessel spill prevention
Our voluntary spill-prevention programs (VBAP and ECOPRO) improve the safety of Washington waters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/voluntary-certification-program-spills-prevention
Wastewater Operator Certification Program
We assure wastewater treatment plant operators are competent, trained, and certified.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification
Water right permits
Use a pre-application request form before applying for a new or updated water right.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits
Water Treatment Plant General Permit
We regulate drinking water facilities through the use of this permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-treatment-plants
Winery general permit
The winery general permit helps prevent possible pollution problems from winery wastewater.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/winery-permit
Dangerous waste basics
Find tools and resources to help your business learn how to manage dangerous waste properly.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics
North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC)
We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the NORPAC paper mill in Longview.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/norpac
Georgia Pacific, Camas
We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup actions at the Georgia Pacific mill in Camas.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/georgia-pacific-camas
Clean Energy Siting Council
Tracking the progress of efforts to improve siting projects
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy/council
Appealing a Shoreline Permit
Information on how to appeal a shoreline permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement/appealing-a-shoreline-permit
Programmatic EIS
Overview of programmatic EIS for clean energy.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy/programmatic-eis
Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit
We have issued the first Nutrient General Permit for WWTPs that discharge to Puget Sound.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/nutrient-permit
Yakima Basin Cabin Owners
Yakima Basin Cabin Owners – water rights information
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/yakima-basin-cabin-owner-information
Water use compliance and enforcement
Enforcing water use laws reduces conflict among competing water users and protects the resource.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance
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