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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Cannabis Lab Report

Overview of Ecology's 2019 report to the Legislature on the state's cannabis lab accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cannabis-lab-report-overview

Plan to improve cannabis lab accreditation

Ecology's overview of their plan to move cannabis lab accreditation to Ecology from the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

https://ecology.wa.gov/plan-for-cannabis-labs

Biosolids Sampling and Analysis Plan Template

A document template for use in developing a biosolids sampling and analysis plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/biosolids-sampling-and-analysis-plan

Frequently Asked Questions: Periodic Review of Shoreline Master Programs

Answers to frequently asked questions for local governments conducting periodic reviews of their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/faqs-periodic-review-of-shoreline-master-programs

Continued Response Actions to Partial Collapse of PUREX Tunnel 1

Due to the continued immediate threat to human health and the environment posed by the instability of PUREX Tunnel 1, Ecology approves grouting of PUREX Tunnel 1 as an interim stabilization measure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20170608purexgroutresponse

Grant scope of work template

Template for state grants to local governments to complete their required shoreline program periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/grant-scope-of-work-template

Periodic Review Checklist

Checklist to guide local governments in their shoreline master program periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/periodic-review-checklist

Periodic Review Checklist Guidance

Guidance for local governments for how to complete their periodic review checklist for shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/periodic-review-checklist-guidance

Public Participation Plan Example

Example of a 3 pg. public participation plan for use by local governments when completing periodic reviews of their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/public-participation-plan-example

Summary of the rule (WAC 173-26-090)

Summary of changes to state shoreline master program requirements regarding periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/summary-of-the-rule-wac-173-26-090

Regulatory guidance for oil industry

Spills reporting and state requirements for Class 1-4 facilities, vessels, railroads, and pipelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry

SEPA subject index

References to SEPA topics in rule and statute.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-subject-index

Proficiency testing requirements

Six proficiency testing sample providers are approved by our laboratory accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/proficiency-testing-providers