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CAP Addendum for Olympic View Sanitary Landfill

This is a draft addendum to Olympic View Sanitary Landfill's Cleanup Action Plan (CAP), including revised cleanup levels for arsenic, iron, and manganese..

https://ecology.wa.gov/cap-addendum-for-olympic-view-sanitary-landfill

2018 Deschutes TMDL Cover Letter

This cover letter is included in the TMDL document to address the EPA decisions about this TMDL

https://ecology.wa.gov/2018-deschutes-tmdl-cover-letter

Addendum: Detailed information about Washington’s ocean resources and uses

Addendum to accompany Director Maia Bellon's statement against offshore oil drilling in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/addendum-detailed-information-about-washington-s

How to Create a SAW Account for Source Management System (SMS)

These are instructions for how to create a SAW account, register for Air Quality Portal, and add Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/202007createsawsms

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS) Add New Emissions form

form to add new emissions in Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

https://ecology.wa.gov/addnewemissions

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS) Add New Process form

form to add new process in Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

https://ecology.wa.gov/addnewprocess

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS) Add New Release Point form

Form to add new release point in Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

https://ecology.wa.gov/addnewreleasepoint

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS) Add New Unit form

Form to add new unit in Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

https://ecology.wa.gov/addnewunit

SEPARevisedDNSPDF

SEPA Revised DNS PDF Version

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-revised-dns-pdf-version

SEPARevisedDNSTemplateWord

SEPA Revised DNS Template Word Version

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-revised-dns-template-word-version

Addendum to Informal Draft Language

This addendum goes with the draft rule language for the informal comment period.

https://ecology.wa.gov/addendum-to-informal-draft-language

Western WA IDDE Worksheet

Use this worksheet as a guide for interviewing MS4 staff and reviewing applicable documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/western-wa-idde-worksheet

Amended Administrative Order Docket #15419 amending Order Docket #14156

This amended order adds PUREX Tunnel 2 to the scope of Corrective Action 3 and provides additional time for USDOE-RL and CHPRC to complete Corrective Action 3.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20170915purexamendedorder

Vader-added-conditions

This documents lists additional and more stringent conditions to a draft agreed order for the Vader Wastewater Treatment Facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/vader-draft-agreed-order-added-conditions

Fact Sheet Addendum

Fact sheet addendum to the 2019 modified general permit

https://ecology.wa.gov/ffpmodifiedfsaddendum-draft

Summary Changes Addendum Chapter 173-230

This is a document that summarizes the changes in the rule language to help crosswalk from the old rule language

https://ecology.wa.gov/summarychangesaddendum

2014 Annual Report from WMMFA

This annual E-Cycle Washington report indicates the total CEPs collected in 2014 and the year to date total of CEPs collected. Additionally, this report breaks down the pounds collected by county and product type.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2014annualreportfromwmmfa

SEPA determination of non-significance and addendum (WAC 173-442; WAC 173-441) 09/15/16

This is the SEPA determination of non-significance and addendum for WAC 173-442 and WAC 173-441

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-determination-of-non-significance-and-addendu

2012 Annual Report from WMMFA

This annual E-Cycle Washington report indicates the total CEPs collected in 2012 and the year to date total of CEPs collected. Additionally, this report breaks down the pounds collected by county and product type.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2012annualreportfromwmmfa

2015 Annual Report from WMMFA

This annual E-Cycle Washington report indicates the total CEPs collected in 2015 and the year to date total of CEPs collected. Additionally, this report breaks down the pounds collected by county and product type.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2015wmmfaannualreport

Rosalia No Net Loss Report

This report addresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rosalia-no-net-loss-report

Jefferson Co Attachment D: Addendum to Required Changes June 22 2011

This document summarizes public comments on the draft SMP and responses from the local government and Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-co-attachment-d-addendum-to-required-ch

Phase II only S5.C.X Source Control

Western WA Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit Preliminary Draft Permit Section: Source Control S5.C.X (proposed new section to add).

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-3-17_prelimsourcecontrolfinal

Zostera japonica Management General Permit Errata and fact sheet addendum

Corrections and Clarifications on the Zostera japonica Management General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/erratazjfactsheetaddendum

Fact Sheet Addendum with Response to Comments for the CSWGP Modification

Fact Sheet Addendum for the CSWGP Modification dated March 22, 2017 (includes Response to Comments)

https://ecology.wa.gov/cswgpmod2017responsetocomments

Changes accapted formal sand and gravel general permit

After adding the edits, this is the formal draft Sand and Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/changes-accapted-formal-sand-and-gravel-general-pe

S5.C.8/S5.C.3 IDDE tracking and reporting

Preliminary draft permit section for the Phase I and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit language on IDDE tracking and reporting.

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-3-17prelimidde_final

Jefferson County Attach B Required Changes Add 2014

Required Changes. This document presents changes to the SMP required to comply with state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-county-attach-b-required-changes-add-201

Fact Sheet Addendum for the CSWGP Modification

December 21, 2016 Fact Sheet Addendum for the CSWGP Modification

https://ecology.wa.gov/factsheetmod-2016

Instructions to report via Excel

Instructions on how to use your own data and add it to our Excel sheet. This is an alternative to using the reporting form.

https://ecology.wa.gov/excel-reporting-instructions

Appendix A: Response to Comments for Permit Effective August 1, 2013 (August 1, 2012) Part IV Addendum

Addendum to Part IV - Response to Comments on the Phase I Annual Report Questions for Cities and Counties

https://ecology.wa.gov/addendumtophaseivrtc

Fact Sheet Addendum for the Modification of the Sand and Gravel General Permit

APPENDIX B: FACT SHEET ADDENDUM SAND AND GRAVEL GENERAL PERMIT DRAFT PERMIT MODIFICATION

https://ecology.wa.gov/modificationfactsheet

Sumas No Net Loss Report

This report addresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-no-net-loss-report

Sand & Gravel General Permit response to comments

Addendum to Fact Sheet Appendix A: Sand and Gravel General Permit Response to Comments

https://ecology.wa.gov/responsetocomments-1e84209a9886297787ffae53a57aedf5

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-339) MM/DD/YY

This is the rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-339)

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-339-mm-dd-yy

Nisqually watershed plan earns state’s first approval under new water law

February 1, 2019 News release: A locally-developed plan to protect natural resources in the Nisqually River watershed is the first to gain approval under Washington’s streamflow restoration law, adopted last year in response to the State Supreme Court’s “Hirst” decision.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2019/feb-1-nisqually-watershed-plan

Ecology declares drought emergency in 12 counties

July 24, 2023 News release: An emergency drought declaration has been issued for watersheds in Benton, Clallam, Columbia, Jefferson, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish, Walla Walla, Whatcom, and Yakima counties.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/july-24-ecology-declares-drought-emergency-in-12-counties

Industrial site in Whatcom County penalized $900,000 for dangerous waste violations

December 5, 2023 News release: Ecology is issuing a $900,000 penalty to Treoil for failure to comply with Washington’s dangerous waste laws.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/dec-5-treoil-dangerous-waste-penalty

118 wastewater treatment plants across Washington receive Ecology award

August 1, 2024 News release: Wastewater Treatment Plant Awards 2023

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/aug1-awards-for-wastewater-treatment-plants

New rulemaking effort aims to keep toxics out of cosmetics

May 22, 2024 News release: Announcement of rulemaking to identify and restrict the use of formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics made, sold, or distributed in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/may-22-tfca-rulemaking-announcement

'Use Food Well': New campaign seeks to reduce food waste in Washington

March 28, 2024 News release: On April 1, the Washington Department of Ecology will launch the Use Food Well campaign in conjunction with the start of National Food Waste Prevention Week, April 1 to 7.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/mar-28-use-food-well

California, Québec and Washington agree to explore linkage

March 20, 2024 News release: California, Québec and Washington officially express interest in the potential formation of a shared carbon market between the three jurisdictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/mar-20-shared-carbon-market

New report: Washington met 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit

January 6, 2025 News release: This new report contains official estimates of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 through 2021.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-6-2024-greenhouse-gas-inventory

Ecology, Safeway, and Washington State University partner to feed cougs well

April 7, 2025 News release: Ecology, Safeway, and WSU partner to fight college hunger during Food Waste Reduction Week

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/april-7-ecology-safeway-and-washington-state-university-partner-to-feed-cougs-well

Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2023

September 28, 2023 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology issued $562,540 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-28-environmental-penalties-for-first-half-of-2023

Permiso de agua limpia para grandes operaciones ganaderas lagunas de estiércol disponible para revisión

June 21, 2022 News release: El Departamento de Ecología propone actualizaciones al permiso de calidad del agua de la Operación de Alimentación de Animales Confinados (CAFO, por sus siglas en ingles), que es la forma en que la agencia supervisa el manejo del estiércol en ciertas instalaciones.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2022/june-22-permiso-de-agua-limpia-para-grandes-operac

Nuevo estudio calcula la cantidad de basura que se acumula en las carreteras y áreas públicas de Washington

September 18, 2023 News release: Acabar con la basura en su punto de origen es el objetivo de una nueva campaña estatal

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2023/sept-18-new-litter-campaign

Environmental penalties issued for first half of 2024

October 14, 2024 News release: The Washington Department of Ecology issued $1,951,369 in penalties of $1,000 or more from Jan. 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/oct-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-first-half-of-2024

Campaña en Washington recuerda a los conductores que sujetar sus cargas resulta en viajes más seguros para todos

June 3, 2024 News release: Agencias del estado aumenta las patrullas y el alcance en un esfuerzo para reducir la basura y mejorar las medidas de seguridad

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2024/june-3-campana-en-washington-recuerda-a-los-conductores-que-sujetar-sus-cargas-resulta-en-viajes-m

Environmental penalties issued for third quarter of 2024

January 14, 2025 News release: Ecology issued $439,340 in penalties of $1,000 or more from July 1 – Sept. 30, 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/news/2025/jan-14-environmental-penalties-issued-for-third-quarter-of-2024