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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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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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 water right examiner certification
We share information to help you gain or maintain your certified water right examiner certification.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certified-water-right-examiner
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
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
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
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
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
Clean Water Act: Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
Under the Clean Water Act, we help make sure projects, actions, and activities don't harm state waters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/401-Water-quality-certification
Aquatic pesticide permits
Find information about the various aquatic pesticide permits used in our state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Aquatic-pesticide-permits
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
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
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
Water right permits
Talk to us before applying for a new water right or seeking a change to an existing right.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Water-right-permits
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