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.

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Douglas County solid waste service level ordinance

A sample ordinance from Douglas County outlining minimum service levels for solid waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/douglas-county-solid-waste-service-level-ordinance

Seasoft Scuba NOP

This is a Notice of Penalty for Seasoft Scuba

https://ecology.wa.gov/seasoft-penalty-nop

Kitsap County resolution of adoption

A sample resolution from Kitsap County adopting the county's solid and hazardous waste management plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/kitsap-county-resolution-of-adoption-sample

SWAC guidance document

An overview of guidance for local Solid Waste Advisory Committees

https://ecology.wa.gov/swac-guidance-document

Transcript: 30 Years of Toxics Reduction and Pollution Prevention

Transcript of the audio blog, "30 Years of Toxics Reduction and Pollution Prevention"

https://ecology.wa.gov/20220105-30-years-of-p2-transcript

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

Preliminary Draft Revised WAC 173-331 12/02/15

This is a preliminary draft of the rule that stakeholders were asked to comment on

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-331-12-02-15-1

Registered Manufacturers

List of registered paint manufacturers

https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-registered-manufacturers

Registered brands

List of registered paint brands

https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-registered-brands

Citation List (WAC 173-350) 01/23/18

This is the preliminary citation list for proposed revisions to chapter 173-350 WAC - 01/23/18

https://ecology.wa.gov/citation-list-wac-173-350-01-23-18

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-337) 11/17/21

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-337-11-17-21

Rulemaking Announcement CR-101

Rulemaking Announcement for 173-333 WAC Chemical Action Plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-cr-101

SEPA Checklist and DNS (WAC 173-350) 01/23/18

This is the environmental checklist and determination of nonsignificance for proposed rulemaking on WAC 173-350 - 01/23/18

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-checklist-and-dns-wac-173-350-01-23-18

Rulemaking Proposal WAC 173-350 01/23/18

This is the information the agency filed with the Office of the Code Reviser on January 23, 2018 to formally propose amendments to Chapter 173-350 WAC - Solid Waste Handling Standards

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-350-01-23-18

2023 Local Government Satisfaction Report

This report includes the feedback from local governments about the E-Cycle Washington program's performance in 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-satisfaction-report

6-24-24 Meeting Notes

This document contains the 6-24-24 meeting notes of the Advisory Committee on battery stewardship rulemaking in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/6-24-24-meeting-notes

Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act

Overview of Washington's EPCRA program and general reporting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act

Successful no further actions

Sites cleaned up using a model remedy might achieve "no further action" status faster.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/no-further-actions

Notification of dangerous waste activity

Learn how to get an EPA/State Identification (ID) Number to report your dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/notification-of-dangerous-waste

Technical resources for sediment cleanups

Access our technical resources to help support your sediment cleanup decisions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/sediment-cleanup-resources