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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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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