Regulations & Permits

We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. Rules and regulations that direct state agencies, local governments, businesses, and others on how to comply with relevant laws are compiled in the Washington Administrative Code. 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 they are transferring oil.

Emergency response towing vessel

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

Solid waste facility forms

Find commonly used Ecology reporting forms, facility checklists for solid waste facilities.

Water metering reporting

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

Well construction reporting & well report gateway

Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.

Well construction notice of intent

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

Registration for transporters of recyclable materials

Find forms and information for registering as a transporter of recyclable materials.

Vessel emergency reporting

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

Dangerous waste reporting requirements

Learn about dangerous waste reporting requirements.

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

Submit your emissions data via WEIRS.

Chemicals of high concern to children reporting list

List of chemicals companies need to report to us under the Children's Safe Products Reporting Rule.

Pollution prevention plan

Some businesses are required to submit a plan to reduce hazardous substance use and dangerous waste.

Annual air quality registration

Emission registration program for industrial air pollution.

Small quantity generators

Your business may be a small quantity generator of dangerous waste.

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Administering pooled resources

Credible and transparent administration of Stormwater Action Monitoring program.

Bioretention amendment with fungi study

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Using plants and fungi to improve performance.

Bioretention hydrologic performance studies

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Bioretention facility hydrologic performance.

Paired watershed retrofit & restoration study

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Paired watershed retrofit and restoration study.

Mulch choices for bioretention

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Comparing mulch choices to improve bioretention

Orifice control of bioretention

Stormwater Action Monitoring effectiveness study: Testing hydrologic controls using an orifice to improve bioretention

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