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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Spill response plans for Class 2 mobile facilities

We require Class 2 mobile oil-handling facilities in Washington to have a spill response plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Spill-response-plans-for-mobile-oil-facilities

Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)

GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills

Technical manuals

Requirements for technical manuals for vessels with contingency plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/Technical-manuals

About the state waste plan

Learn what went into updating the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Washington-state-waste-plan/About-the-plan

Attainment State Implementation Plans

Learn about Washington's plans to ensure communities meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/State-implementation-plans/Attainment-SIPs

Infrastructure, rule, & program plans

Our plans and rules to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/State-implementation-plans/Infrastructure-SIPs

Plans for maintaining air quality

View current plans to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/State-implementation-plans/Maintenance-SIPs

Transportation implementation plans

Find out how we make sure transportation investments are consistent with air quality goals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/State-implementation-plans/Transportation-conformity

Sulfur dioxide air quality designations

We’re deciding if parts of Washington don't meet national air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Plans-policies/Areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards/Sulfur-dioxide-designations

Spills Program public comment documents

Industry oil spill prevention and preparedness planning documents currently open for public review and comment

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/Spills-Program-public-comment-documents

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for Construction Stormwater permits

This template presents the recommended structure and content for preparing a Construction Stormwater General Permit SWPPP.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Water-quality/SWPPP-for-Construction-Stormwater-permits

State Implementation Plan Process

The text version of the steps to develop and finalize a state implementation plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Air-quality/SIP/171026StateImplementationPlanProcess-alt-docx

Exceptional Event Demonstration for the August 14, 2015 PM10 Exceedence in Kennewick

report demonstrating that high winds on August 14, 2015 overwhelmed agriculture erosion controls and contributed to elevated levels of particle pollution in Kennewick.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Air-quality/Smoke-fire/20150814-Exceptional-Event-Demonstration

Ecology/Commerce Watershed Protection & Restoration Proposal

Six-year work plan for restoring and protecting watersheds in the Puget Sound region (2011-2017).

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/Ecology-Commerce-Watershed-Protection-Restoratio

2015 Water Quality Financial Assistance Applications

Record of those who applied for Water Quality Financial Assistance in 2015

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/2015-Water-Quality-Financial-Assistance-Applicatio

2018 Water Quality Financial Assistance Applications

Summary of applications received for the 2018 Ecology Water Quality Combined Funding Program

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/2018-Water-Quality-Financial-Assistance-Applicatio

2016 Water Quality Financial Assistance Applications

This is the 2016 Financial Assistance Application for Water Quality Grants and Loans

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/2016-Water-Quality-Financial-Assistance-Applicatio

2017 Water Quality Financial Assistance Applications

2017 application for water quality financial assistance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/2017-Water-Quality-Financial-Assistance-Applicatio

2018 Water Quality Financial Assistance Draft Offer List

List of projects proposed for funding based on the Governor's 2017-19 Biennial Budget

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/2018-Water-Quality-Financial-Assistance-Draft-Offe

2018 Eastern Washington Final Offer List Map

2018 Draft Water Quality Funding Offer List and Intended Use Plan Eastern Washington Water Quality Projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Water-quality/2018-Eastern-Washington-Final-Offer-List-Map

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