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.
Underground injection control well registration requirements & information
Get Underground Injection Control (UIC) well registration requirements and information.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/uic-registration-requirements-information
Heat pump & air conditioning return flow UIC wells
Groundwater circulated through a heat pump/air conditioning (HAC) system has to meet requirements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/heat-pump-air-conditioning-return-flow-wells
401 Water Quality Certifications for federal facilities
EPA writes NPDES permits for federal facilities. We issue water quality certifications for permits.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-npdes-federal-permits
Cannabis licensing and the environment
Environmental permits may be required for cannabis growers and processors.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-cannabis-businesses
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
BP Refinery
We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/bp-refinery
Sand & Gravel Permit guidance
Guidance to implement your Sand & Gravel General Permit.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/sand-and-gravel-permit-guidance
HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery
We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery in Anacortes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/hf-sinclair-puget-sound-refinery
Alcoa Intalco
We regulate air, water, hazardous waste, & cleanup at the Alcoa Intalco Aluminum Corp. in Ferndale.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/intalco
Port Townsend Paper
We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. pulp and paper mill
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/port-townsend-paper
Industrial facility permits and regulation
We regulate air, water, and waste for most of the large industrial facilities in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits
Shoreline Master Programs Handbook
The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/shoreline-master-plan-handbook
SEPA subject index
References to SEPA topics in rule and statute.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-subject-index
SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Water
Guidance to complete Water section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water
SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Plants
SEPA Guidance for Plants section, Part B for the state Environmental Checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-4-plants
SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Energy & natural resources
Guidance for Energy & natural resources section for Part B, SEPA environmental checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-6-energy-natural-resou
SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Housing
Guidance for completing Housing section for Part B of the SEPA environmental checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-9-housing
SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Light & glare
Guidance for completing Light & glare section in Part B of the SEPA environmental checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-11-light-glare
SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Transportation
Guidance for Transportation section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-14-transportation
Shoreline permits & enforcement
We support local governments in administering and enforcing shoreline permits.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement
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