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Transcript of the "Is your dry cleaner still using toxic PERC?" audio blog

Fifty dry cleaning businesses across the state have now switched from using toxic perchloroethylene (PERC) to a less toxic alternative since 2019. However, approximately 60 PERC-using businesses are still operating, prompting Ecology to redouble its efforts to eliminate the hazardous chemical from use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20210820-perc-audio-transcript

5-7-19DirectorBellonLettertoEPA

This letter expresses Ecology's concern over reconsidering Washington State's Water Quality Standards for Human Health Criteria

https://ecology.wa.gov/5-7-19directorbellonlettertoepa

UST COVID-19 Stakeholder letter, March 27, 2020

This letter is to inform you of the Government Public Health and Safety Restrictions in regards to implementation of the Underground Storage Tank requirements (UST) imposed by coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://ecology.wa.gov/ust-covid-19-stakeholder-letter-march-27-2020

Clarification on Class 5 UIC well practices from EPA

Read EPA's clarification on which stormwater infiltration practices/technologies we may regulate as a Class 5 UIC well

https://ecology.wa.gov/class5wellepamemo

Transcript of the "Replacing toxic products with safer alternatives" audio blog

The vast majority of chemicals that seep into peoples' bodies and the environment come not from factories or treatment facilities, but from the very products and services people buy and use every day.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20210820-prp-audio-transcript

Electronically completing and signing VCP documents

How to complete and sign VCP documents electronically. These are temporary instructions to be used during the Governor's Stay Home - Stay Healthy proclamation period.

https://ecology.wa.gov/vcp-electronic-signatures

Summarization notes Category 4B (Other Pollution Control Program) for PCB impaired waters

Follow up from March 30, 2017 Meeting discussing implementation of Human Health Criteria in the Water Quality Assessment Policy 1-11

https://ecology.wa.gov/4bpcbfinal

Bioassessment Alternatives Comments to support refinements to Water Quality Policy 1-11

2017 comments by interagency team about Bioassessment Alternatives to support refinements to Water Quality Policy 1-11, the Water Quality Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Load Programs

https://ecology.wa.gov/interagencyteambioassessaltscomment

Exceptional Event Demonstration for the August 14, 2015 PM10 Exceedence in Kennewick

report demonstrating that high winds on August 14, 2015 overwhelmed agriculture erosion controls and contributed to elevated levels of particle pollution in Kennewick.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20150814-exceptional-event-demonstration

Permitting Processes Flowchart September 2014

A flowchart that shows the local, state, and federal permitting processes for commercial shellfish aquaculture in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/existing-permitting-processes-flowchart-september

Conditional “No Exposure” Exemption Focus Sheet

Facilities with “no exposure” of industrial materials and activities to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff can apply for an exemption from coverage under the permit; this is called a Conditional No Exposure (CNE) exemption. This focus sheet explains that exemption.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cne-focus-sheet

Continued Response Actions to Partial Collapse of PUREX Tunnel 1

Due to the continued immediate threat to human health and the environment posed by the instability of PUREX Tunnel 1, Ecology approves grouting of PUREX Tunnel 1 as an interim stabilization measure.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20170608purexgroutresponse

Watershed Health sentinel (reference) sites 2009-2018

Data tables for the map here: https://waecy.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5f7e6c8a758a4ac2af2098f74da80ea4

https://ecology.wa.gov/table-reference-sites-for-watershed-health

Existing Permitting Processes Supplemental September 2014

Narrative description of the permitting processes flowchart for commercial shellfish aquaculture in Washington State

https://ecology.wa.gov/existing-permitting-processes-supplemental-septemb

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

MaterialsCompostedQuantityTrends-AltChart

This spreadsheet shows data on the types of materials composted in Washington, showing quantity trends over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/materialscompostedquantitytrends-altchart

JARPA Supplemental Drawing Checklist September 2014

Instructions for submitting shellfish aquaculture drawings with a joint aquatic resource permit application

https://ecology.wa.gov/jarpa-supplemental-drawing-checklist-september-201

TotalCompostedProduced-AltChart

This spreadsheet contains data on the amount of material composted in Washington, as well as the amount of compost produced in the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/totalcompostedproduced-altchart

BMP Supplies Spring Berm

This letter determines that the Best Management Practices Supplies Spring Berm is functionally equivalent to the C207 (Check Dam) and C208 (Triangular Silt Dike) Best Management Practices.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bmpsupplies

401 certification process for aquaculture

A flowchart for shellfish growers to help them navigate the current Section 401 water quality certification and permitting process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/shellfish-aquaculture-401-flowchart

Final MOU WSDA and Ecology 2011

This is the Memorandum of Understanding between Washington Dept. of Agriculture and Ecology. It explains roles and responsibilities of each agency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/mou-agecology-2011final

Preliminary draft CBA and LBA (WAC 173-201A) 9/30/14

This is the preliminary draft cost benefit and least burdensome alternative analyses for WAC 173-201A Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/preliminary-draft-cba-and-lba-wac-173-201a-9-30

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

Aquatic Mosquito Control General Permit

The Aquatic Mosquito Control Permit is an important tool to protect public health and the environment. It protects water quality and allows spraying for both nuisance and disease-carrying mosquitoes. It allows mosquito control districts, local government and others to legally spray to control larvae and adult mosquitoes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/amcgppermit2015

Functional equivalency for Geo Curve.

Ecology finds that GeoCurve Stormwater Inlet Filter is functionally equivalent for Best Management Practive C220 (Storm Drain Inlet Protection) for stormwater control.

https://ecology.wa.gov/geocurve-bmp

Tigerfloc Functional Equivalency

Ecology finds Tigerfloc functionally equivalent to the flocculent chemicals identified in Best Management Practice C250 (Construction Stormwater Chemical Treatment) for stormwater management. Contractors may use Tigerfloc as a replacement for other approved chemicals such as ChitoSan Acetate when operating an enhanced sand filtration system on construction sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/tigerflockfunctionallyequivalent

Fact Sheet for the Sand and Gravel General Permit

Fact sheet for permitted discharges from Process Water, Stormwater, and Mine Dewatering Water Discharges Associated with Sand and Gravel Operations, Rock Quarries, and Similar Mining Facilities, Including Stockpiles of Mined Materials, Concrete Batch Operations and Hot Mix Asphalt Operations

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

Final Technical Report, Spokane River Instream Flow Studies (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Final Technical Report, Spokane River Instream Flow Studies, EES Consulting, May 2007 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/final-technical-report-spokane-river-instream-flo

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

Instream Flow and Fish Habitat Assessment (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Instream Flow and Fish Habitat Assessment, FERC Project No. 2545, Avista Corporation, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants and Hardin-Davis, Inc, June 2004 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/instream-flow-and-fish-habitat-assessment-wac-173

Pierce County Cumulative Impacts Analysis Appendix A: Build-out Analysis

Table with Zonng classificaitons and Results of build-out analysis for proposed environmental designations

https://ecology.wa.gov/pierce-county-cumulative-impacts-analysis-appendix

CSWGP High Turbidity/Low Transparency Reporting

Sites covered under the Construction Stormwater General Permit (Permit) must take specific reporting and adaptive management actions in order to comply with permit requirements when obtaining high turbidity results (greater than or equal to 250 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs)) or low transparency results (less than or equal to 6 centimeters).

https://ecology.wa.gov/highturbidity

Prelimary Draft Sand and Gravel

Draft language for the for Sand and Gravel Permit. Includees Process Water, Stormwater, and Mine Dewatering Water Discharges Associated with Sand and Gravel Operations, Rock Quarries, and Similar Mining Facilities, Including Stockpiles of Mined Materials, Concrete Batch Operations and Hot Mix Asphalt Operations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/preliminarydraft-1

Annual Report 2023

The Washington State Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program began on Jan. 1, 2015, for the collection and recycling of mercury-containing lights sold at retail. Pursuant to WAC 173-910-430, each stewardship organization must submit an annual report to the department describing the results of implementing the stewardship organization's plan for the prior calendar year.

https://ecology.wa.gov/annual-report-2023

Northeast West Plains PFAS in drinking water sampling results map

The EPA created this map to summarize where samples were taken without showing private well locations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/west-plains-pfas-sampling-results-map

Solar panel bill request 9-17-24

This is a bill request concerning the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program. In it Ecology proposes to delay implementation of the solar panel takeback program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/solar-panel-bill-request-9-17-24

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-425-430-400) 2-6-25

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for Chapters 173-425 (outdoor burning), 173-430 (agricultural burning), and 173-400 (general regulation for air pollution sources).

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-425-430-400-2-6-25

Alon Asphalt Company

Comment Period: April 24, 2025, 8 a.m. - May 24, 2025, 5 p.m.
We invite interested members of the public, local, and tribal governments to review and comment on required 5-year updates to industry-written oil spill contingency plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/spills/oil-spill-contingency-plans/alon-asphalt-company-6eca4f7ea3cad96b4d2c378f2f7da2ec

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Permit Application

Comment Period: May 13, 2025, 12 a.m. - June 19, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Announcement of Availability of Application

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/waste-discharge-permits-2e5ab73db877bfab36ddd36a6a436930/okanagan-specialty-fruits-public-notice

Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2021)

This is the emergency rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2021

Chapter 173-201A WAC (Human Health Criteria)

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

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

Frederickson Industrial Park, Puyallup

Comment Period: April 17, 2025, 8 a.m. - May 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We review conditions at sites where some contamination remains about every five years, to make sure the cleanup is still effective.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/tcp/site-periodic-reviews/frederickson-industrial-park

Snake River - Lower Granite Pool (SLOGR)

Comment Period: May 15, 2025, 8 a.m. - June 15, 2025, 5 p.m.
We are updating the Snake River - Lower Granite 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 15 to June 15, 2025.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/spills/geographic-response-plans/snake-river-lower-granite-pool-slogr

Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply cleanup site, Freeland

Comment Period: May 19, 2025, 12 a.m. - June 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to review and comment on documents for the Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply cleanup site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/tcp/whidbey-marine-and-auto-supply/whidbey-marine-and-auto-supply

Chapters 173-425, 173-430, and 173-400 WAC, Flame Cap Kilns and Air Curtain Incinerators

This is the rulemaking page for Chapters 173-425, 173-430, and 173-400 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-425-430-400

Toutle Wastewater Treatment Plant Draft Permit

Comment Period: April 15, 2025, 12 a.m. - May 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to comment on the draft permit No. WA0037770

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/npdes-discharge-permit/cowlitz-county-public-works-757cdf20e535a5bfcbfab15f7757faf1

Camas Wastewater Treatment Plant Draft Permit

Comment Period: April 15, 2025, 12 a.m. - May 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to comment on the draft permit No. WA0020249

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/npdes-discharge-permit/city-of-camas

City of Bridgeport Draft Permit

Comment Period: May 1, 2025, 12 a.m. - May 31, 2025, 12 a.m.
We invite you to comment on Draft Permit No. WA0024066.

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/wq/npdes-discharge-permit/city-of-bridgeport-draft-permit

Webinar #4: Fastening the Textile Community

Public Event: May 15, 2025, 10 a.m., in Online webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/textile-webinar-series/textile-webinar-may-15-2025

Webinar #1: Cut from the Same Cloth

Public Event: May 6, 2025, 10 a.m., in Online webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/events/swm/textile-webinar-series/textile-webinar-may-6-2025