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

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

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

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

SEPAModifiedDNSTemplateWord

SEPA Modified DNS Template Word Version

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organics management, Chapter 173-350 WAC

Comment Period: June 24, 2025, 12:01 a.m. - Aug. 3, 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-45eba1a92773a1ec3ffcf95175218ffb

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

City of Oroville SMP Amendment

Comment Period: June 16, 2025, 5 a.m. - July 16, 2025, 5 p.m.
We are seeking comment on the City of Oroville's proposed shoreline master program comprehensive update and periodic review.

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

Draft Plan

Comment Period: June 12, 2025, 9 a.m. - Aug. 27, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Based on our latest phase of modeling results, we developed the draft Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Plan.

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

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

Weldcraft Steel & Marine cleanup site, Bellingham

Comment Period: June 30, 2025, 12 a.m. - July 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to review and comment on a draft cleanup action plan and other documents for this site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/tcp/weldcraft-steel-and-marine/weldcraft-steel-marine

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