Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology

Retailers that sell new, covered electronic products have requirements under the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/retailers

E-Cycle WA information for transporters

Find out whether you qualify as an E-Cycle Washington transporter and what the requirements are.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/transporters

Eagle US 2, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the Axiall Corporation's Eagle US 2 plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/eagle-us-2-llc

SEPA training

We provide SEPA training sessions and other presentations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-workshops-training

Oil spill contingency planning standards

We verify standards for industry contingency plans using a GIS-based model.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/spills-planning-standards

Clean Water Act updated analytical methods

Learn about updates to approved analytical methods for testing non-potable water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/methods-update-rule

Guidance for contaminated water on construction sites

Information on how to manage contaminated water on construction sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/contaminated-water-on-construction-sites

Proficiency testing requirements

Six proficiency testing sample providers are approved by our laboratory accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/proficiency-testing-providers

Lanxess Corporation (Formerly Emerald Kalama Chemical)

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the Lanxess Corporation plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/lanxess-corporation

Technical manuals

Requirements for technical manuals for vessels with contingency plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/technical-manuals

Hazardous waste test methods — SW-846

Learn about updates to SW-846 analytical methods for solid and chemical materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/lid-and-chemical-materials-updates

Irrigation System Aquatic Weed Control permit

This permit regulates the use of pesticides to manage plant and algae growth in irrigation systems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/irrigation-system-aquatic-weed-control

Primary response contractors for spill cleanup

We approve primary response contractors to allow them to be cited in industry oil plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/primary-response-contractors

Goldendale Energy Storage Project

Environmental review and permitting for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/goldendale-energy

Zostera japonica management on commercial clam beds in Willapa Bay General Permit

This permit allows the use of an herbicide to control non-native eelgrass in Willapa Bay.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/zostera-japonica-eelgrass-management

Best Achievable Protection for spill response

Best Achievable Protection (BAP) is training, operations, and technologies for successful responses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/best-achievable-protection

Using digital reference thermometers in microbiology testing laboratories

Accredited microbiological labs may use digital reference thermometers under specific conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/using-digital-reference-thermometers-in-microb-1

Wildlife response service providers

Wildlife response service providers (WRSP) manage wildlife response activities during an oil spill.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/wildlife-response-service-providers

Worldwide Response Resource List

Database of information on oil spill response equipment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/worldwide-response-resource-list

Hasa, Longview

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Hasa bleach repackaging plant in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/hasa