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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Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Better-Brakes-guidance

EPCRA tribal guidance

Information on the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act for tribal nations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Emergency-Planning-Community-Right-to-Know-Act/EPCRA-Tribal-Guidance

Chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC)

List of chemicals that manufacturers of children's products must report on.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Childrens-Safe-Products-Act-Reporting/Chemicals-of-high-concern-to-children

Common types of dangerous waste

Find guidance on managing common types of waste under Washington's dangerous waste regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance/Common-dangerous-waste

Automotive recyclers

Auto recyclers deal with toxic materials. Learn best practices and ways to manage these materials.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance/Common-dangerous-waste/Auto-recyclers

Cleaners

Businesses must properly dispose of cleaning agents like soaps, solvents, and detergents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Dangerous-waste-guidance/Common-dangerous-waste/Cleaners

Quick Chemical Assessment Tool (QCAT)

Use our QCAT tool to assess chemical hazards at your business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Safer-alternatives/Quick-tool-for-assessing-chemicals

Tools & resources for assessing chemicals and their alternatives

These tools and resources can help you assess chemical hazards and evaluate potential alternatives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Safer-alternatives/Tools-for-assessing-chemicals-and-alternatives

Efficiency services for manufacturing and industrial facilities

We offer consulting services for manufacturing and industrial facilities to improve efficiency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Pollution-prevention-services/Toxics-reduction-assistance/Efficiency-services-for-manufacturing-industries

Online tool: Product Testing database

Search data on products Ecology has tested.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Research-Data/Online-tool-product-testing-database

Chapter 173-333 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-333 WAC, Chemical Action Plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Rulemaking/WAC-173-333-Oct15

Chapter 173-337 WAC – Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-337 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Rulemaking/WAC-173-337

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC173-334) 08/09/16

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Rulemaking-Announcement-(WAC173-334)-08-09-16

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-334) 03/22/17

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Rulemaking-Proposal-(WAC-173-334)-03-22-17

SEPA checklist and determination of non-significance (WAC 173-334) 03/22/17

This is the SEPA checklist and determination of non-significance relating to the rulemaking for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/SEPA-checklist-and-determination-of-non-significan

Citation list (WAC 173-334) 03/22/17

Citation list for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Citation-list-(WAC-173-334)-03-22-17

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-334) 03/22/17

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Rulemaking-proposed-language-(WAC-173-334)-03-22-1

Rulemaking Adoption Notice (WAC 173-334) 09/29/17

This is a rulemaking adpotion (CR-103) for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Rulemaking-Adoption-Notice-(WAC-173-334)-09-29-17

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-334) 09/29/17

This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Adopted-rule-language-(WAC-173-334)-09-29-17

Notice to interested parties (WAC 173-334) 09/29/17

This is a notice to interested parties for adoption of WAC 173-334 Children's Safe Products - Reporting Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Rulemaking/HWTR/WAC-173-334_-16-08/Notice-to-interested-parties-(WAC-173-334)-09-29-1

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