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Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Specifications Insert

For construction contracts - clauses that will be incorporated into contracts receiving financial assistance from the Ecology Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-pollution-control-revolving-fund-specificati

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

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

NSIA_ColumbiaRiverkeeper_SaveOurWildSalmon Request for TDG Short-term Mod

A letter from NSIA, Columbia Riverkeeper, and Save Our Wild Salmon requesting a short-term modification to total dissolved gas criteria of WAC 173-201A-200(1)(f)(ii).

https://ecology.wa.gov/nsia_columbiariverkeeper_saveourwildsalmon-request

Letter to Chairman Barrossa Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

A letter from the Washington Department of Ecology, signed by Director Maia Bellon, to Senators John Barrsso and Tom Carpenter, Chairman and ranking member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, respectively, setting the record straight on why a water quality certification was denied to Millennium Bilk Terminals - Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/letter-to-chairman-barrossa

Industrial Stormwater General Permit Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ outlines questions and answers that Industrial Stormwater General Permit holders may find helpful. This document is intended as guidance only, and does not modify or otherwise change the permit requirements in the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/industrial-stormwater-general-permit-faq

Order on Petition for Declaratory Judgment (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Order on Petition for Declaratory Judgment Regarding the Validity of an Agency Rule, and Petition for Judicial Review of Agency Action Denying Petition to Amend Agency Rule regarding rulemaking for WAC 173-557 and 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/order-on-petition-for-declaratory-judgment-wac-1

Petition for Declaratory Judgment and Judicial Review (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Petition for Declaratory Judgment and Judicial Review for Chapter 173-557 WAC Water Resources Management Program (WRMP) for the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer and amendment to WAC 173-555-010 rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/petition-for-declaratory-judgment-and-judicial-rev

Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Analytical Laboratory Public Comment Period Focus Sheet

This Class 3 permit modification (8C.2017.4D) focuses on the operations of the Analytical Laboratory (Lab) and provides the operating details for the Analytical Lab under the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste configuration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/focus-sheet-3a9ad83c09b26cfd707a988692e9ab96

SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance and Checklist (WAC 173-407) 10/04/17

This is SEPA DNS and Checklist for WAC 173-407 Carbon Dioxide Mitigation Program, Greenhouse Gases Emissions Performance Standard and Sequestration Plans and Programs for Thermal Electric Generating Facilities

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-determination-of-nonsignificance-and-checklis

Applicant Prep Tool for Water Quality Stormwater

This is the Applicant Prep Tool document for people applying for funding via a Water Quality Combined (specifically stormwater projects) funding program application in EAGL.

https://ecology.wa.gov/wqc-eagl-applicant-prep-tool-for-stormwater

Summary Table: Operation and Maintenance Compliance Dates (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 01/24/18

This table summarizes the dates by which owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST) systems installed on or before the effective date of the proposed rule, Chapter 173-360A WAC, would need to comply with the new operation and maintenance requirements specified in Part 4 of the rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/summary-table-operation-and-maintenance-complianc

Silva Cells Functional Equivalency

Ecology finds Silva Cells treatment system functionally equivalent to a rain garden for stormwater management. Media specifications for Silva Cells must adhere to the guidelines for Bioretention areas (rain gardens).

https://ecology.wa.gov/silvacells

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

2012 Instream Flow Recommendations for the Spokane River (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

2012 Instream Flow Recommendations for the Spokane River - Hal Beecher, WDFW Instream Flow Biologist May 31, 2012 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/2012-instream-flow-recommendations-for-the-spokane

Total Reclaim Audit Report

This document includes information about direct processor, Total Reclaim, and includes their annual environmental audit report. This audit verifies compliance with the performance standards for direct processors in the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/totalreclaim2017

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

Sumas Attachment C: Recommended Changes - Revised

This document presents changes recommended to clarify the SMP. This was revised to reflect the recommended changes Sumas did not incorporate into their SMP.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sumas-attachment-c-recommended-changes-revised

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

Electronics Recyclers International Audit Report

This document includes information about direct processor, Electronics Recyclers International, and includes their annual environmental audit report. This audit verifies compliance with the performance standards for direct processors in the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/eriauditsummary2016

Gravity Acquisition and Depth to Basement Modeling (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Gravity Acquisition and Depth to Basement Modeling of the Spokane Valley and Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, Northeastern Washington and Northwestern Idaho, John S. Oldow and Kenneth F. Sprenke, Idaho Department of Water Resources, WA Ecology, October 31, 2006 WAC 173-557; 173-555 rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/gravity-acquisition-and-depth-to-basement-modeling

Construction Stormwater General Permit DMR poster

Facilities with NPDES or State Waste Discharge permits are required to monitor the discharge from their facility and to submit reports to Ecology about this discharge. These reports are known as DMRs. The report requirements differ by permit type and water body.

https://ecology.wa.gov/dmrflyer

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

Instream Flow Recommendations (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Instream Flow Recommendations Memorandum for WRIA Planning Units 54 and 55/57, WRIA 54/57 Spokane River Instream Flow Workgroup Memorandum, June 9, 2008 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-recommendations-wac-173-557;-173-55

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

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

2018-2023 Municipal permit recommendations from Stormwater Work Group

Overall recommendations for RSMP funding and administration through the permits, Recommendations for the S8.B Status and Trends Monitoring, Recommendations for S8.C Effectiveness Studies, and Recommendations for S8.D Source Identification and Diagnostic Monitoring.

https://ecology.wa.gov/finals8recommendations1june2016

Plate 2 - Map and hydrogeologic sections (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

• Plate 2 - Map and hydrogeologic sections showing location of wells, surficial geology, and hydrogeologic units 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/plate-2-map-and-hydrogeologic-sections-wac-173

Treatment Systems for Contaminated Construction Runoff (TSCCR)

This spreadsheet shows treatment systems that may be effective in treating specific contaminants. Users should evaluate the effectiveness of any treatment system they plan to implement and confirm that the chosen treatment system does not cause or contribute to a violation of the water quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/treatmentsystems

Spokane River Minimum Instream Flow Recommendations (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Spokane River Minimum Instream Flow Recommendations - Rusty Post, Ecology Watershed Planning August 1, 2012 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/spokane-river-minimum-instream-flow-recommendation

Spokane River Temperature Profile, Barker Road to Plantes Ferry Park (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Spokane River Temperature Profile, Barker Road to Plantes Ferry Park, Guy Gregory and John Covert, Ecology Publication 06-11-005, September 2005 for WAC 173-557 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/spokane-river-temperature-profile-barker-road-to

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

Stormwater Work Group Source ID Recommendations (S8.D)

The Stormwater Work Group made recommendations for the source identification section of the Western Washington municipal stormwater permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/swgsourceidrecommendationss8-d

Crosswalk of State and Federal Regulations (WAC 173-360A) 06/30/23

This document identifies each state fund requirement in the proposed amendment of WAC 173-360A, Underground Storage Tank Regulations, and the corresponding requirement in the current federal regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/crosswalk-of-state-and-federal-regulations

Wood smoke reduction grants

We give grants to local clean air agencies and our regions to replace wood stoves in their areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/wood-smoke-reduction-grants

U.S. Oil McChord Pipeline spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/u-s-oil-mcchord-pipeline-spill

Anacortes Shell Refinery oil spill

Crude oil spill at the Shell Refinery.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/anacortes-shell-refinery-oil-spill

Curtain Creek railroad trestle fire

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/curtain-creek-railroad-trestle-fire

Dalco Passage Polar Texas-Conoco Phillips spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/dalco-passage-polar-texas-conoco-phillips-spill

D'Boat grounding

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/d-boat-grounding

Fishing vessel JB runs aground

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/fishing-vessel-jb-runs-aground

Gardner-Fields asphalt spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/gardner-fields-asphalt-spill

Golden Gardens tugboat grounding

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/golden-gardens-tugboat-grounding

Lincoln Creek oil spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/lincoln-creek-oil-spill

Pasco BNSF derailment

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/pasco-bnsf-derailment

Sea Boar tug sinking

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/sea-boar-tug-sinking

Seattle helicopter collision

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/seattle-helicopter-collision

Squalicum Creek gasoline spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/squalicum-creek-gasoline-spill

Black River Cooking Oil Spill

Ecology and partners respond to cooking oil spill on the Black River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/black-river-cooking-oil-spill