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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Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Appendix 8

Appendix 8. Annual Report Questions for New Permittees

https://ecology.wa.gov/wwaphaseii-app8

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Appendix 9

Appendix 9. Stormwater Discharge Monitoring

https://ecology.wa.gov/wwaphaseii-app9

November 11, 2011 Fact sheet

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit November 11, 2011 Fact sheet

https://ecology.wa.gov/wwaphaseiifactsheetfinal

Response to comments on modified Zostera japonica Management General Permit

Modified Zostera japonica Management General Permit Response to comments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/zjpermitmodappendixd04052017

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

Current permit, effective 2013-2018, modified in 2014

https://ecology.wa.gov/wwaphaseii-permit-2014final

Zostera japonica Management General Permit

The Zostera japonica Management on Commercial Clam Beds in Willapa Bay permit is a combined National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit. It allows the use of imazamox and marker dyes on commercial clam beds (excluding geoduck), in Willapa Bay only, for control of Zostera japonica eelgrass, a Class C noxious weed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/zjpermitmodification04052017

Wastewater Treatment Plant Award Recipients

Current Year Wastewater Treatment Plant Award Recipients

https://ecology.wa.gov/wwtp-award-list

Emerging stormwater treatment technologies (TAPE)

We certify stormwater treatment technologies that have undergone Technology Assessment Protocol.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/emerging-stormwater-treatment-technologies

Aquatic & Invasive Species Control

We have issued a combined state agency general permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-invasive-species-control

Certification information

We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information

Low Impact Development (LID) guidance

Presentations, fact sheets, videos, reports, manuals, and other guidance for Low Impact Development

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/low-impact-development-guidance

WQWebPortal guidance

Learn how to submit your permit documents electronically through the WQWebPortal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance/wqwebportal-guidance

Online UIC injection well registration

We provide online access to register new and existing underground injection control (UIC) wells.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/register-uic-wells-online

401 Water Quality Certifications for hydropower licenses

We work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing process for hydropower dams.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-hydropower-licenses

Professional growth and training

Wastewater operators must maintain & document professional growth training.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/training-professional-development

Municipal stormwater permit guidance

We provide guidance for developing and implementing municipal stormwater management programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/municipal-stormwater-permit-guidance

Construction Stormwater General Permit eCoverage Packet

The Construction Stormwater General Permit is switching from paper copies to an electronic packet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit/ecoverage-packet

Stormwater Action Monitoring communications

You can find SAM Booklet, fact sheets and videos on this page.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/communications

Industrial Stormwater General Permit eCoverage Packet

The Industrial Stormwater General Permit is switching from paper copies to an electronic packet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/industrial-stormwater-permit/ecoverage-packet

Construction stormwater general permit history

CSWGP documentation from previous permit reissuance and appeals processes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit/permit-history