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Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our state’s land, air, and water. We provide access to that data through reports, databases, maps and user-friendly online tools.

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Paint stewardship program plan

This is the program plan for Washington's paint stewardship organization, PaintCare.

https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-stewardship-program-plan

Facility Use Policy

Padilla Bay Reserve Facility Use Policy

https://ecology.wa.gov/padilla-bay-reserve-facility-use-policy

Washington Paint Stewardship Program Plan

The program plan for Washington's Paint Stewardship Program, administered by the Washington Department of Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-stewardship-program-plan-1

Out-of-state oil spill drill credit guidance

Contains the instructions when you approved for seek credit for an oil spill drill held in other states.

https://ecology.wa.gov/out-of-state-drill-credit

Registered Manufacturers

List of registered paint manufacturers

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

ThankYouLetter

Transcribed thank you letter from child that attended a class at Padilla Bay.

https://ecology.wa.gov/padillabaythankyouletter

Registered brands

List of registered paint brands

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

Part Five

Solid waste handling standars part 5

https://ecology.wa.gov/part-five

OTS-4167.5 For Filing (WAC 173-180) 06/06/23

Proposed rule language for Chapter 173-180 WAC, Facility Oil Handling Standards

https://ecology.wa.gov/ots-4167-5-for-filing-wac-173-180-06-06-23

OTS-4081.1 for filing

Under RCW 43.21C.440, GMA counties/cities may designate a planned action.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ots-4081-1-for-filing

OTS-4169.5 For Filing (WAC 173-184) 06/06/23

Proposed rule language for Chapter 173-184 WAC, Vessel Oil Transfer Advance Notice and Containment Requirements

https://ecology.wa.gov/ots-4169-5-for-filing-wac-173-184-06-06-23

Part Four

Solid waste handling standards part 4

https://ecology.wa.gov/part-four

Package A-Natural Attenuation Tool

Package A-Natural Attenuation Tool Package (Modules 1.2 and 3)

https://ecology.wa.gov/package-a

Overview of Changes to Current Rule (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 01/24/18

This document provides a summary of the proposed changes to Chapter 173-360 WAC included in Chapter 173-360A WAC, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/overview-of-changes-to-current-rule-wac-173-360;

Outcome Summary Report

2 page outcome summary report

https://ecology.wa.gov/outcome-summary

Overview of key decisions in rule amendments (WAC 173-201A) 9/30/14

This is the overview of key decisions in rule amendments for human health criteria and implementation tools for WAC 173-201A Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/overview-of-key-decisions-in-rule-amendments-wac

Ecology Water Quality Funded Facility Projects Investment Grade Efficiency Audit (IGEA) Requirements

https://ecology.wa.gov/overview-of-igea-requirements

OutPak Corrugate Washout Functionally Equivalency

Ecology finds OutPak Corrugate Washout functionally equivalent to Best Management Practice C154 (Concrete Washout Area) for stormwater management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/outpakwashout

Pacific Approved SMP March 2013

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/pacific-approved-smp-march-2013

Pacific Shoreline Environmental Designation Map March 2013

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/pacific-shoreline-environmental-designation-map-ma