Regulations & Permits

We oversee many state and federal laws designed to checklist icon 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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Noise pollution — Frequently asked questions for local governments

Do you have questions about noise pollution? Find some common questions and answers for governments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Noise-pollution/Noise-pollution-FAQ-for-local-government

RCW Chapter 43.19A

Recycled product procurement

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-recycling-waste/RCW-Chapter-43-19A

RCW Chapter 70.240

Children's safe products

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-toxic-chemicals/RCW-Chapter-70-240

RCW Chapter 70.270

Replacement of lead wheel weights

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-toxic-chemicals/RCW-Chapter-70-270

RCW Chapter 70.275

Mercury-containing lights - proper disposal

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-toxic-chemicals/RCW-Chapter-70-275

RCW Chapter 70.280

Bisphenol a - restrictions on sale

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-toxic-chemicals/RCW-Chapter-70-280

RCW Chapter 70.295

Storm water pollution - coal tar

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Solid-waste/RCW-Chapter-70-295

RCW Chapter 70.95C

Waste reduction

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-recycling-waste/RCW-Chapter-70-95C

RCW Chapter 70.95D

Solid waste incinerator

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Solid-waste/RCW-Chapter-70-95D

RCW Chapter 70.95I

Used oil recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-recycling-waste/RCW-Chapter-70-95I

RCW Chapter 70.95J

Municipal sewage sludge - Biosolids

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-recycling-waste/RCW-Chapter-70-95J

RCW Chapter 70.95M

Mercury

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Reducing-toxic-chemicals/RCW-Chapter-70-95M

RCW Chapter 70.95N

Electronic product recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Solid-waste/RCW-Chapter-70-95N

RCW Chapter 82.23B

Oil spill response tax

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/RCW-Chapter-82-23B

WAC Chapter 173-180

Facility oil handling standards

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/WAC-Chapter-173-180

WAC Chapter 173-182

Oil spill contingency plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/WAC-Chapter-173-182

WAC Chapter 173-183

Oil spill natural resource damage assessment

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/WAC-Chapter-173-183

WAC Chapter 173-184

Vessel oil transfer advance notice and containment requirements

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/WAC-Chapter-173-184

WAC Chapter 173-185

Oil movement by rail and pipeline notification

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/WAC-Chapter-173-185

WAC Chapter 173-186

Oil spill contingency plan – railroad

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Spills/WAC-Chapter-173-186

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