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.
Marinas and Class 4 facilities
Spill prevention and preparedness requirements and recommendations for Class 4 marinas.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/marinas-class-4-facilities
Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)
GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills
Spill management teams
Spill management teams are trained personnel who support spill responses.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/spill-management-teams
Spill response plans for Class 2 mobile facilities
We require Class 2 mobile oil-handling facilities in Washington to have a spill response plan.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/spill-response-plans-for-mobile-oil-facilities
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
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
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
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
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
Oil spill prevention resources for the maritime industry
This page contains oil spill prevention resources for the maritime industry.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry/vessel-information/prevention-resources
Financial responsibility for oil spills
Tank vessels are required to have financial responsibility to pay for costs & damages from spills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/financial-responsibility-for-oil-spills
Training and certification for facilities
Well-trained facility staff are critical for an effective spill prevention program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/facilities-training-certification
VBAP / ECOPRO voluntary certification program for tank vessel spill prevention
Our voluntary spill-prevention programs (VBAP and ECOPRO) improve the safety of Washington waters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/voluntary-certification-program-spills-prevention
Policies and guidance for site cleanups
Policies and guidance interpret the MTCA cleanup law and help you clean up contaminated sites.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/toxics-cleanup-policies
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
Common cleanup situations for homeowners and small businesses
Learn about common cleanup situations likely to affect home and small business owners.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/common-cleanup-situations-for-homeowners-small-b
FAQ: Evaluate options to clean up homes and small businesses
These FAQs help homeowners and small businesses evaluate cleanup options and complete cleanup work.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/evaluation-cleanup-for-homeowners-small-busine
FAQ: Investigate and report toxic releases
FAQs to help homeowners and small businesses investigate and report toxic releases.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/investigating-reporting-toxic-releases
Underground storage tank closures
Important information about closing your underground storage tanks.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/underground-storage-tank-closures
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