Regulations & Permits

We oversee many state and federal laws designed to checklist icon 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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Preventing hazardous waste & pollution

We have tools and resources to help your business prevent waste and pollution at the source.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Preventing-hazardous-waste-pollution

Children's Safe Products reporting rule guidance

Manufacturers, find out how to report under Washington's Children's Safe Products Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Reporting-for-Childrens-Safe-Products-Act

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 reporting list

List of chemicals companies need to report to us under the Children's Safe Products Reporting Rule.

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

Safer alternatives to toxic chemicals

We provide tools, training, and other resources to help you find alternatives to toxic chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Preventing-hazardous-waste-pollution/Safer-alternatives

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

Aerosol cans

Businesses should safely handle and dispose of aerosol cans.

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

Antifreeze

Learn how to recycle your spent antifreeze.

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

Batteries

Batteries can be disposed as universal waste or under an exclusion for lead-acid batteries.

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

Cadmium

Cadmium is highly toxic. Businesses must handle cadmium waste properly.

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

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

Assessing chemical hazards with the Quick Chemical Assessment Tool (QCAT)

Use our QCAT tool to identify the hazards associated with the chemicals your business uses.

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

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

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