Regulations & Permits

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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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Spill prevention inspections for facilities

We inspect oil facilities to provide technical assistance and ensure rule compliance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Compliance-enforcement/Facility-spills-prevention-inspections

Pre-booming, alternative measures, and equivalent compliance

Oil-transfer operations must include protective measures to contain potential spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Compliance-enforcement/Pre-booming-requirements

Spill enforcement

Spills into water harm the environment, violate state law, and may result in a penalty.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Compliance-enforcement/Spill-enforcement

TransAlta Power Plant

The TransAlta agreement lowers harmful air pollutants from Washington's only coal-fired power plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Compliance-enforcement/TransAlta

Inspecting vessels for substantial risk

We inspect ships operating in state waters and take further action if they pose a substantial risk.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Compliance-enforcement/Vessel-inspections

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

Columbia River water use compliance

Our watermaster seeks to ensure water is legally available when out-of-stream users and the environment need it.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Compliance-enforcement/Water-use-compliance/Columbia-River-water-use-compliance

Online tool: Water quality permit database (PARIS) – Enforcements

Search water quality permits for enforcement actions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Water-quality/PARIS-enforcements

Cleanup site: Plantation Rifle Range

Plantation Rifle Range is a cleanup site at 5102 Samish Way in Bellingham (Whatcom County) with suspected lead and other heavy metal contamination.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Hazardous-waste/Cleanup-site-Plantation-Rifle-Range

Cleanup site: Univar USA Inc Kent

Univar Kent is a cleanup site at 8201 S 212th St. in Kent (King County) with soil and groundwater contamination from waste management activities and accidental chemical releases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Hazardous-waste/Cleanup-site-Univar-USA-Inc-Kent

T-Plant Settlement Agreement

Settlement between Ecology and CHPRC regarding T-Plant penalty

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2017/T-Plant-Settlement-Agreement

Tank Waste Amended Order

Amended Order in Tank Waste Consent Decree case

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2016/Tank-Waste-Amended-Order

Tank Waste Final Order

This Order concerns the mutual agreements between the United States Department of Energy, Washington State, and Oregon State regarding the safe removal of radioactive waste from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in a reasonable and expeditious manner.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2016/Tank-Waste-Final-Order

Oregon Tank Waste Consent Decree

Amended Consent Decree Between Dept. of Energy and State of Oregon

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2016/Oregon-Tank-Waste-Consent-Decree

Washington Tank Waste Consent Decree

Amended Consent Decree Between Dept. of Energy and State of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2016/Washington-Tank-Waste-Consent-Decree

Order discharging technical advisors

The Court has completed its work with the technical advisors and will be issuing Amended Consent Decrees concurrent with this Order.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2016/Order-discharging-technical-advisors

Order denying removal of technical advisor

The Court denies DOE's motion to remove a Technical Advisor from the case.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2016/Order-denying-removal-of-technical-advisor

Tank Waste Consent Decree

Final, entered Consent Decree for Tank Waste cleanup at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2010/Tank-Waste-Consent-Decree

Central Waste Complex Order - Exhibit A

Required Actions Under Chapter 173-303 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2014/Central-Waste-Complex-Order-Exhibit-A

Central Waste Complex Order - Exhibit B

Dangerous Waste Management Units.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Nuclear-waste/Hanford-cleanup-oversight/Settlements-Orders/2014/Central-Waste-Complex-Order-Exhibit-B

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