Regulations & Permits

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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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Rule Advisory Meeting Presentation

PowerPoint slides from the Rule Advisory Meeting Presentation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-meeting-presentation

School Awards Application Form

Application form for the Waste Not WA School Awards

https://ecology.wa.gov/school-awards-application-form

Rulemaking Announcement WAC 173-331 12/02/15

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-331 Vehicle Battery Recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-331-12-02-15

Rulemaking Adoption Notice (WAC 173-910) 08/23/16

This is a rulemaking adoption (CR-103) for WAC 173-910 Mecury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-adoption-notice-wac-173-910-08-24-16

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-910) 07/22/15

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-910-07-22-15

NRWO Youth Application

An application for a crew member position for the Ecology Youth Corps' 2022 summer youth crews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/nrwo-youth-application

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-910) 03/10/16

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-910-03-10-16

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-910) 03/10/16

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-910 Mercury Containing Lights product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-910-03-10-1

SEPA - Determination of Non-Significance (WAC 173-910) 03/10/16

This is the SEPA Determination of Non-significants (DNS) for the rulemaking for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-determination-of-non-significance-wac-173

PCR Rulemaking Example Workload Analysis

An set of tables showing an example workload analysis, for Ecology's Rulemaking on Post Consumer Resin regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/pcr-rulemaking-example-workload-analysis

Rulemaking-Announcement

A Preproposal Statement of Inquiry, announcing the beginning of an Ecology rulemaking on recycled content for plastic containers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-925

Retail authorization letter template

This is a template authorization letter that organizations can use for outreach to retailers about participating in Washington's Secure Loads campaign to cut litter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/retail-authorization-letter-template

Retail participation outreach template

This is a template one-pager that can be used for outreach to businesses about participating in Washington's Secure Loads campaign to cut litter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/retail-outreach-template

Retail outreach tip sheet

This is a tipsheet that organizations can use for outreach to retailers about participating in Washington's Secure Loads campaign to cut litter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/retail-outreach-tip-sheet

Mercury Switch Removal Program Invoice Form (PDF)

Invoice form for mercury switches

https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-invoice-form

Mercury Switch Removal Program: Vehicle Recycler Sign-up Form (PDF)

Fill out this form to sign up for the mercury switch removal program

https://ecology.wa.gov/mercury-switch-removal-program-vehicle-recycler-s

Payment Request and Progress Report checklist

This is a checklist for recipients of Ecology's Public Participation Grants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/payment-request-and-progress-report-checklist

Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation 5-6-24

This is a presentation for the May 6, 2024 meeting of the Battery Stewardship Rule Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-committee-meeting-presentation-5-6-24

Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda 6-24-24

This is the agenda for the June 24, 2024 meeting of the Battery Stewardship Rulemaking Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-committee-meeting-agenda-6-24-24

Rule Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation 6-24-24

This is a presentation for the June 24, 2024 meeting of the Battery Stewardship Rule Advisory Committee.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rule-advisory-committee-meeting-presentation-6-24-24