Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Find commonly used reporting forms and facility checklists for solid waste facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/solid-waste-facilities-reporting

Western WA Hydrology Model models most hydrologic conditions for stormwater control and design.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/stormwater-manuals/western-washington-hydrology-model

Managing solar panel waste

Learn how businesses can properly manage, recycle, or dispose of end-of-life solar panels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solar-panel-waste

Tier Two reporting

Facility reporting guidelines for Tier Two, including how to file with Tier Two Online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/tier-two-reporting

Policies and guidance for site cleanups

Policies and guidance interpret the MTCA cleanup law and help you clean up contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/toxics-cleanup-policies

Low Impact Development (LID) guidance

Presentations, fact sheets, videos, reports, manuals, and other guidance for Low Impact Development

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/low-impact-development-guidance

SEPA guidance

Overview, purpose, and details of SEPA review process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance

Emissions reporting for small sources of air pollution

Learn how to submit your emissions data using the Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/small-source-emissions-inventory-reporting

Records search checklist

Before buying property, use the records search checklist for due diligence and to know past uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/records-search-checklist

Construction stormwater general permit history

CSWGP documentation from previous permit reissuance and appeals processes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/construction-stormwater-permit/permit-history

Financial assurance types

Different types of facilities must provide different types of financial assurance.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/types

Lower Columbia urban streams

This monitoring is funded by the municipal stormwater permittees in Clark and Cowlitz counties.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-status-and-trends/lower-columbia-urban-streams

Dangerous waste treatment by generator

Learn how your business may be allowed to treat your own dangerous waste on-site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/treatment-by-generator

401 Water Quality Certifications for federal facilities

EPA writes NPDES permits for federal facilities. We issue water quality certifications for permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-npdes-federal-permits

Measuring Street Sweeping 6PPDQ Whole Environment Load Reductions

Potential for street sweeping to reduce the amount of 6PPDQ on the roadway

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/sweeping-6ppd-load

Lead waste

Learn how your business can manage lead waste properly according to the Dangerous Waste Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/lead-waste

Labor & Industries and UST electrical work

Underground storage tank testing currently requires both an UST tester and a journeyman electrician.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/service-providers/ust-electrical-work

Overview of permitting & certifications

Find information on how to get a permit or certification from Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/overview-of-permitting

Requirements for submitting cleanup site data

You must submit your lab data electronically through EIM.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/data-submittal-requirements-for-cleanup-sites

Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance

Empirical demonstrations under MTCA

Empirical demonstrations can show that applicable groundwater cleanup levels aren’t being exceeded.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/empirical-demonstrations-mtca

Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit

Shoreline Master Programs Handbook

The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/shoreline-master-plan-handbook

Rules for used oil generators

Follow these rules if you are a used oil generator.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-generators-rules

Mapping Puget Sound bluffs and beaches

We collect topographic data about Puget Sound beaches and bluffs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/mapping-puget-sound-bluffs-and-beaches

401 Water Quality Certifications for hydropower licenses

We work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing process for hydropower dams.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-hydropower-licenses

Chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC)

List of chemicals that manufacturers of children's products must report on.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting/chemicals-of-high-concern-to-children

401 Water Quality Certifications for non-hydropower permits

We review projects needing federal approval to assure compliance with state water quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/non-hydropower-401-certifications

Successful no further actions

Sites cleaned up using a model remedy might achieve "no further action" status faster.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/no-further-actions

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material still found in building materials. Learn how to keep workers safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/asbestos

Determining whether SEPA is required

Guidance on whether a proposal needs environmental review under SEPA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/determining-if-sepa-is-required

Financial assurance options

Companies that need to provide financial assurance must figure out how much assurance is necessary.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dispose-recycle-or-treat/financial-assurance/options

Imperium expansion proposal

Imperium Terminal Services proposed expanding its existing transport facility in Hoquiam.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/grays-harbor-terminal-expansion/imperium-expansion-proposal

Safer product certification subsidy program

Manufacturers can apply to receive reimbursement for costs associated with safer product certification.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-chemicals-for-manufacturers/safer-product-certification-subsidy-program

Lights & lamps

Businesses can manage lights and other lamps containing toxic chemicals as universal waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/lights-lamps

Municipal stormwater general permits

This permit covers urban areas that collect stormwater runoff in public storm sewer systems.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits

Efficiency services for manufacturing and industrial facilities

We offer consulting services for manufacturing and industrial facilities to improve efficiency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance/efficiency-services-for-manufacturing-industries

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permit

Permit for operations with large numbers of livestock for long periods of time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/concentrated-animal-feeding-operation

Stormwater monitoring

Stormwater monitoring helps us know how well water quality permits are working.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring

Municipal water law

We help regulate municipal water suppliers to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/municipal-water-law

Water quality individual permit guidance

Guidance and resources for individual wastewater permits; limit pollution, maintain water quality.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-guidance

Clean energy coordination

We provide information on how clean energy projects are sited, reviewed, and permitted.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy

Water quality monitoring methods for rivers & streams

Learn how we measure water quality in rivers and streams, including methods and parameters.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-monitoring-methods

Millennium Bulk Terminals Longview

Millennium proposed a coal export terminal at the former Reynolds smelter in Cowlitz County.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/millennium

Products required to meet recycled content minimums

This page explains which products are subject to the law and provides compliance information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/recycled-content-products

Permit Register

The Permit Register includes actions or changes to air operating permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-operating-permit/permit-register

Aquatic Plant & Algae Management General Permit

This permit covers the in-water and shoreline management of plants, algae, and phosphorus.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-plant-algae-management

Underground storage tank service providers

Information for underground storage tank (UST) service providers and for those looking to find one.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/service-providers

Best Achievable Protection (BAP) for spill response

Best Achievable Protection (BAP) is training, operations, and technologies for successful responses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/best-achievable-protection

E-Cycle WA outreach materials

Find E-Cycle Washington outreach materials, access program logo requirements, flyers, and stickers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/electronics-ecycle-guidance-and-reports/e-cycle-outreach-materials