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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Advance notice of oil transfer

We require certain types of facilities and vessels to tell us in advance when transferring oil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Advance-notice-of-oil-transfer

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/E-cycle-participant-registration

Emergency response towing vessel

The emergency response towing vessel (ERTV) helps prevent oil spills from ships and barges.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Emergency-response-towing-vessel

Water metering reporting

You can report your water meter use data using our online reporting system.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Water-metering-reporting

Well construction reporting & well report gateway

Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Well-construction-reporting

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Spills-If-you-spill

Well construction notice of intent

Before you drill a well, you must submit a notice of intent to us 72 hours before drilling starts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/well-construction-notice-of-intent

Recycling transporters registration

Find forms and information for registering as a recycling transporter in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Recyclable-materials-transporter-registration

Children's Safe Products Act reporting guidance

Learn more about how to submit reports under Washington's Children's Safe Products Act (CSPA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Childrens-Safe-Products-Act-Reporting

Vessel emergency reporting

We require vessels to report spills — or threats of spills — within one hour.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Vessel-emergency-reporting

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

Submit your emissions data via WEIRS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Air-quality-emissions-reporting/Emissions-inventory-reporting

Chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC)

List of chemicals that manufacturers of children's products must report on.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Childrens-Safe-Products-Act-Reporting/Chemicals-of-high-concern-to-children

Annual air quality registration

Emission registration program for industrial air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Air-quality-emissions-reporting/Air-quality-registration

Small quantity generators

Learn about the benefits and rules for small quantity generators (SQGs).

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance/Dangerous-waste-basics/Small-quantity-generators

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Administering pooled resources

Credible and transparent administration of Stormwater Action Monitoring program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Stormwater-monitoring/Stormwater-Action-Monitoring/administration

For operators: Biosolids fees, forms, & annual reports

Help for operators and managers with permits, annual reports, and fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Biosolids-facilities-Fees-forms-annual-report

Orifice control of bioretention

Testing hydrologic controls using an orifice to improve bioretention

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Stormwater-monitoring/Stormwater-Action-Monitoring/SAM-effectiveness-studies/Orifice-control-of-bioretention

Emissions reporting for small sources of air pollution

Learn how to submit your emissions data using the Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Air-quality-emissions-reporting/Small-source-emissions-inventory-reporting

Plastic producer registration and reporting

Producers of certain plastic items in Washington must register with us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Plastic-producer-registration

Lewis County, WA, Shoreline Master Program - Appendix 1: Shoreline Environment Designations

Map showing Shoreline Environment Designations for Lewis County SMP (report figure 1)

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/LewisCountySMPapp1

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