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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Aquatic weed control technical assistance

We provide advice on identifying, monitoring, and managing invasive freshwater aquatic plants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Aquatic-weed-control-technical-assistance

Stormwater permittee guidance & resources

Resources for general permit application, reporting on monitoring, and technical requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources

Combined sewer overflows

We're working to control combined sewer overflows to keep water clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Combined-Sewer-Overflows

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permit

Permit for operations with large numbers of livestock for long periods of time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Concentrated-animal-feeding-operation

EPA Vessel General Permit

Find out about the EPA Vessel General Permit and tap into helpful resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/EPA-vessel-general-permit-graywater

Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead

Find a Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead or learn how to become one.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certified-erosion-sediment-control

Water quality individual permit guidance

Guidance and resources for individual wastewater permits; limit pollution, maintain water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Water-quality-permits-guidance

Boatyard general permit

This permit protects marine waters from toxics that can get into stormwater runoff from boatyards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Boatyard-general-permit

Bridge & Ferry Terminal Washing Permit

This permit protects water from cleaning and painting activities at bridges and ferry terminals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Bridge-and-Ferry-Terminal-Washing-Permit

Stormwater general permits

We issue permits to protect lakes, rivers, and saltwater from polluted stormwater runoff.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Stormwater-general-permits

Sand & Gravel General Permit

This permit covers sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, and concrete and asphalt batch plants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Sand-Gravel-General-Permit

Vessel Deconstruction General Permit

This permit defines requirements for pollution prevention while dismantling vessels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Vessel-Deconstruction-General-Permit

Wastewater Operator Certification Program

We assure wastewater treatment plant operators are competent, trained, and certified.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Wastewater-operator-certification

Water Treatment Plant General Permit

We regulate drinking water facilities through the use of this permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Water-treatment-plants

Winery general permit

The winery general permit helps prevent possible pollution problems from winery wastewater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Winery-permit

Water quality permit database - PARIS

Our PARIS database lets you access water quality permits, discharge monitoring reports, and more.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Water-quality-permits-database

Stormwater Action Monitoring

Western Washington stormwater permittees cooperatively monitor permit effectiveness through SAM.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Reporting-requirements/Stormwater-monitoring/Stormwater-Action-Monitoring

Sand & Gravel General Permit history

Find historical information about our Sand and Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Sand-Gravel-General-Permit/Sand-Gravel-General-Permit-history

Industrial Stormwater General Permit

Find information and helpful resources about the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Stormwater-general-permits/Industrial-stormwater-permit

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

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