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

Learn more about how to manage noise pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Noise-pollution

Rulemaking at Ecology

Find out about Ecology's rulemaking activities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Rulemaking

Noise pollution — Frequently asked questions for citizens

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 173-303

Frequently asked questions about Chapter 173-303 WAC, Dangerous Waste Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Closed-rulemaking/WAC173-303-FAQ

Biosolids laws, rules, and support documents

See Washington's biosolids laws, the administrative rules we operate under, and support documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Biosolids-laws,-rules,-and-support-documents

Rulemaking at Ecology

Ecology has delegated federal and state authority to implement and enforce various environmental laws and rules. We accomplish this through our open and public rulemaking process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/All-ECY/Rulemaking-at-Ecology

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

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