Regulations & Permits
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We oversee many state and federal laws designed to protect Washington's land, air, and water. See our laws, rules, & rulemaking page for more information about our current rules and rulemaking.
Overview of compliance & enforcement at Ecology
View the compliance and enforcement authority we have, and what actions we have recently taken.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/overview-of-compliance-enforcement
Spill prevention inspections for facilities
We inspect oil facilities to provide technical assistance and ensure rule compliance.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/facility-spills-prevention-inspections
Pre-booming, alternative measures, and equivalent compliance
Oil-transfer operations must include protective measures to contain potential spills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/pre-booming-requirements
Spill enforcement
Spills into water harm the environment, violate state law, and may result in a penalty.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/spill-enforcement
TransAlta Power Plant
The TransAlta agreement lowers harmful air pollutants from Washington's only coal-fired power plant.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/transalta
Inspecting vessels for substantial risk
We inspect ships operating in state waters and take further action if they pose a substantial risk.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/vessel-inspections
Columbia River water use compliance
Our watermaster investigates possible unauthorized use.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance/columbia-river-water-use-compliance
Water use compliance and enforcement
Enforcing water use laws reduces conflict among competing water users and protects the resource.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/water-use-compliance
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
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
Oil transfers and transfer inspections
Our oil-transfer requirements help prevent spills during bulk-oil transfers.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/oil-transfers
Underground Injection Control (UIC) program: Chapter 173-218 WAC
We regulate discharge of injection well fluids to protect against groundwater contamination.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program
Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)
Information on how to contact state and local emergency planning officials.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act/local-emergency-planning-committees
Alcoa Wenatchee
We regulate the water and hazardous waste at Alcoa's Wenatchee aluminum smelter in Malaga.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/alcoa-wenatchee
BP Refinery
We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/bp-refinery
Columbia & Cowlitz Railway
We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the Columbia & Cowlitz Railway in Longview.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/columbia-cowlitz-railway
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/underground-storage-tank-service-providers
Underground storage tank operator certification
Learn how to get the required underground storage tank operator certification.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/underground-storage-tank-operator-certification
Cosmo Specialty Fibers
We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at Cosmo Specialty Fibers in Cosmopolis.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/cosmo-specialty-fibers
Lanxess Corporation (Formerly Emerald Kalama Chemical)
We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup activities at the Lanxess Corporation plant.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/lanxess-corporation
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