Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Draft 2021-2025 Section 309 Assessment & Strategy

Every five years, states and territories are encouraged to conduct self-assessments of their coastal management programs to determine problems and enhancement opportunities within each of the nine enhancement areas—and to assess the effectiveness of existing management efforts to address identified problems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-coastal-zone-management-section-309-ass

Questions and Answers - Electric vehicle charging infrastructure along high-traffic corridors

Information on grant opportunities to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure on major transportation corridors in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20200107-vwfederalcorridorfaq

Air Quality Source Management System (SMS) Instructions

These are instructions about how to create a Secure Access Washington (SAW) Account, register for Air Quality Portal, and add Source Management System.

https://ecology.wa.gov/aqsmsinstructions

Guide to Curbside Collection of Electronics Through the E-Cycle Washington Program

This guide addresses recurring questions and issues about curbside recycling service as they relate to the E-Cycle Washington program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/guide-to-curbside-collection-of-electronis-through

Letter to Army Corps LTG Semonite from Wash ATG Bob Ferguson

A letter dated Oct. 10, 2018, from Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to Army Corps' Lieutenant General Todd Semonite regarding Millennium Bulk terminals in Longview

https://ecology.wa.gov/letter-to-lieutenant-general-todd-t-semonite-from

CR-102 Continuance Form (WAC 173-201A) 08/15/18

This is a rulemaking document (CR-102 Continuance) to correct the mailing addresses for the WAC 173-201A Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington comment period.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cr-102-continuance-form-wac-173-201a-08-15-18

Adopted Rule - Text with Tracked Changes to Proposed Rule (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 07/17/18

There are some differences between the proposed Underground Storage Tank rule filed on January 24, 2018, and the adopted rule filed on July 18, 2018. This document identifies all of the changes Ecology made to the text of the proposed rule, including all deletions and additions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-text-with-tracked-changes-to-proposed

2016 Annual Report from WMMFA

This annual E-Cycle Washington report indicates the total CEPs collected in 2016 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/2016wmmfaannualreport

Ecology Water Quality Combined funding program - Stormwater session's Applicantion specific added session

This is the Ecology Water Quality Combined funding program's Applicant Training workshop, the Stormwater projects breakout session for Application specific guidance

https://ecology.wa.gov/wqc-applicant-workshop-stormwater-session-added-se

Skamania County Cumulative Impacts Analysis and No Net Loss Report

An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented and this report addresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/skamania-county-cumulative-impacts-analysis-and-no

Jefferson Co Add to Attachment A: Findings and Conclusions June 22, 2011

ThThis document Ecology’s formal description of the local SMP update process and conclusions regarding consistency with state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-co-addendum-to-attachment-a-findings-an

Sumas Attachment A: Findings and Conclusions - Addendum

This document Ecology�s formal description of the local SMP update process and conclusions regarding consistency with state laws and rules

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-attachment-a-findings-and-conclusions-add

Hoquiam Cumulative Impacts Analysis and No Net Loss Report

This report characterizes shoreline conditions and provides a basis for revising SMP goals, policies, and regulations addresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/hoquiam-cumulative-impacts-analysis-and-no-net-los

Cosmopolis Cumulative Impacts and Analysis and No Net Loss Report

An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented and No Net Loss report ddresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cosmopolis-cumulative-impacts-and-analysis-and-no

Construction Stormwater General Permit

Stormwater runoff from construction sites can carry muddy water, debris, and chemicals into local waterways. Sediments, chemicals, and debris can harm aquatic life and reduce water quality. Following the requirements in the Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSWGP) results in discharges that help control and reduce water pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cswgpfinalmod2017

Recommendation to Deny SIZ application memo

Memo: recommendation to deny Sediment Impact Zone applications as impacts of the discharge prohibit Sediment Impact Zone authorization and cannot be addressed via permit conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recommendation-to-deny-siz-application

Recommendation to Deny WGHOGA permit application

Memo: Recommendation to deny WGHOGA NPDES permit application as impacts of the discharge prohibit Sediment Impact Zone authorization and cannot be addressed via permit conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/recommendation-to-deny-wghoga-permit

Jefferson County Attach A Findingsd and Conclusions Add June 22 2011

findings and Conclusions for Proposed Amendments. This document Ecology�s formal description of the local SMP update process and conclusions regarding consistency with state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-county-attach-a-findingsd-and-conclusion

Lower Spokane River Redband Trout Spawning Habitat (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Lower Spokane River Redband Trout Spawning Habitat: Monroe Street Dam to Nine Mile Dam Pool, Spokane River Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2545, Dr. R. Craig Addley and Mr. N. Phil Peterson, February 2011 WAC 173-557; 173-555 Water Resources Management Program (WRMP) for the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer and amendment to WAC 173-555-010.

https://ecology.wa.gov/lower-spokane-river-redband-trout-spawning-habitat

Draft IDDE tracking Form SWG

This draft form was developed by the Stormwater Work Group as a proposed way to gather illicit discharge detection and elimination data from Western Washington municipal stormwater permittees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/draftiddetrackingformswg31517

Jefferson County Attachment A Findings and Conclusion Add Jan 26 2011

findings and Conclusions for Proposed Amendments. This document Ecology�s formal description of the local SMP update process and conclusions regarding consistency with state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-county-attachment-a-findings-and-con-1

Jefferson County Attachment A Findings and Conclusion Addendum 2014

findings and Conclusions for Proposed Amendments. This document Ecology�s formal description of the local SMP update process and conclusions regarding consistency with state laws and rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-county-attachment-a-findings-and-conclus

Watershed Management Plan Water Resource Inventory Area 55 (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Watershed Management Plan Water Resource Inventory Area 55 - Little Spokane River & Water Resource Inventory Area 57 - Middle Spokane River, Prepared by: Spokane County regarding rulemaking for WAC 173-557; 173-555 Water Resources Management Program (WRMP) for the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer and amendment to WAC 173-555-010.

https://ecology.wa.gov/watershed-management-plan-water-resource-inventory

Organics management, Chapter 173-350 WAC

Comment Period: Jan. 14, 2025, 12 a.m. - March 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We are starting the rulemaking process to update Washington's organic materials management regulations under Chapter 173-350 WAC Solid Waste Handling Standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/rulemaking/173-350-wac-organics/173-350-wac-organics

Middle Columbia River – McNary Pool

Comment Period: May 5, 2025, 8 a.m. - June 5, 2025, 5 p.m.
We are updating the Middle Columbia River – McNary Pool Geographic Response Plan (GRP). An important part of the update process is hearing from the people who live, work, and play in the GRP area. To facilitate this, a public comment period will be open from May 5 to June 5, 2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/spills/geographic-response-plans/middle-columbia-river-mcnary-pool

Organics management, Chapter 173-350 WAC

Public Event: Feb. 6, 2025, 10 a.m., in Online only
We are starting the rulemaking process to update Washington's organic materials management regulations under Chapter 173-350 WAC Solid Waste Handling Standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/rulemaking/173-350-wac-organics/173-350-wac-organics-feb6meeting

Island County SMP Amendment

Comment Period: March 1, 2025, 5 a.m. - March 31, 2025, 5 p.m.
We are seeking comment on Island County's proposed shoreline master program periodic review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/sea/smp/island-county-smp-amendment

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

City of Morton Shoreline Master Program (SMP), Amendment

Comment Period: March 10, 2025, 5 a.m. - April 9, 2025, 5 p.m.
The City of Morton and Ecology are seeking comment on their shoreline master program (SMP) periodic review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/sea/smp/city-of-morton-smp-amendment

Intergate Columbia, LLC Revised State Waste Discharge Permit Application

Comment Period: April 24, 2025, 12 a.m. - June 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to comment on revised permit application ST0501309.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/waste-discharge-permits-2e5ab73db877bfab36ddd36a6a436930/intergate-columbia-llc

Draft NPDES water quality permit

Public Event: March 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m., in Online webinar
We invite you to review and comment on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Waste Discharge (NPDES) permit for Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill in Camas (Clark County).

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/georgia-pacific-camas/npdes-water-quality-permit-mar4-webinar

Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage, Chapter 173-441 & 173-446 WAC

Public Event: May 5, 2025, 2:30 p.m., in Online webinar
Ecology is hosting a community forum for the Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/cpr/chapter-173-441-173-446-wac-cap-and-invest-program-updates-and-linkage/community-forum

Webinar #3: Hemmed in to Cutting Loose

Public Event: May 13, 2025, 10 a.m., in Online webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/textile-webinar-series/textile-webinar-may-13-2025

Draft Nonpoint plan

Comment Period: May 22, 2025, 12 a.m. - Aug. 29, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We are currently accepting comments on the draft Nonpoint Plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/nonpoint-plan/draft-nonpoint-plan

Informational Webinar

Public Event: June 11, 2025, 10 a.m., in Online webinar
We are hosting a webinar where we will discuss our process and provide an overview of updates made to the plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/nonpoint-plan/informational-webinar

WAC 173-166 Emergency drought relief

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-166 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-166

Chapter 173-135 WAC: Pasco Basin Groundwater Subarea

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-135 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-135

Clean Vehicles Program Rulemaking

Comment Period: May 15, 2025, 12 p.m. - July 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
You're invited to review and provide comments on Clean Vehicles Program rulemaking documents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/cpr/ao24-07-chapter-173-423-wac/ao24-07-formal-comment-ends-7-3-2025

Clean Vehicles Program Rulemaking Public Hearing #1

Public Event: June 24, 2025, 9 a.m., in Online webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/cpr/ao24-07-chapter-173-423-wac/clean-vehicles-program-rulemaking-public-hearing-6-25-2025

Clean Vehicles Program Rulemaking Public Hearing #2

Public Event: June 25, 2025, 5 p.m., in Online webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/cpr/ao24-07-chapter-173-423-wac/clean-vehicles-program-rulemaking-public-hearing-6-25-2025-a55dafa1811c3c91179a198be286ae5e

Chapter 173-445 WAC – Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-443 WAC, Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-445

Chapter 173-360A WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-360A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-360a

WAC 173-50: Accreditation of Environmental Laboratories

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-50 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-50

Chapter 173-201A WAC (Natural Conditions)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-201a-natural-conditions

Chapter 173-201A WAC (Salmon Spawning Habitat)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC for salmon spawning habitat.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-201a-salmon-spawning-habitat

Chapter 173-340 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-340 WAC, Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-340

Draft NPDES water quality permit

Comment Period: Jan. 30, 2025, 12 a.m. - March 13, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to review and comment on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Waste Discharge (NPDES) permit for Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill in Camas (Clark County).

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/georgia-pacific-camas/npdes-water-quality-permit

Chapter 173-503A WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-503A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-503a-feb15

Chapter 173-525 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-525 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-525-mar05

Chapter 173-526 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-526 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-526-mar05