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
Vessel Deconstruction General Permit
This permit defines requirements for pollution prevention while dismantling vessels.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/vessel-deconstruction-general-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
Construction Stormwater General Permit
Construction that disturbs land and discharges stormwater may need a construction stormwater permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit
Beneficial use determinations
Learn about beneficial use determinations — exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits/beneficial-use-determinations
Aquatic & Invasive Species Control general permit
We have issued a combined state agency general permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-invasive-species-control-general-permit
Certification information
We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information
Changes to existing water rights
If you want to change to an existing water right, we recommend a pre-application consultation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits/changes-to-existing-water-rights
Air operating permit for large sources of air pollution
Air operating permit requirements for large sources of air pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-operating-permit
Industrial Stormwater General Permit
Find information and helpful resources about the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/industrial-stormwater-permit
Stormwater Action Monitoring
Western Washington stormwater permittees cooperatively monitor permit effectiveness through SAM.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring
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