Industrial facility permits and regulation
Our Industrial Section provides oversight and regulation for air, water, and waste activities for most of Washington's largest industrial facilities. These include refineries, smelters, pulp and paper mills, and chemical manufacturing plants. Industrial Section staff also oversee cleanup work at some of these sites.
The Industrial Section regulates most of the state's large industrial facilities. This includes air, water, waste, and cleanup activities.
- To read active and proposed permits for these facilities, visit our permits page.
- For information on applying for permits, visit our overview of permitting and certifications page.