Regulations & Permits

Use this portal to filter and search for all of our regulatory information.

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.

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VW settlement funds distribution

An image showing how the VW settlement funds will be distributed

https://ecology.wa.gov/20190205vwsettlementfundsdistribution-alt

VW Final Executed Trust Agreements, October 2017

United States' notice of final trust agreement for VW federal settlement.

https://ecology.wa.gov/vwfinalexecutedtrust-agreements

2017 VW affected vehicles registered in Washington.

The text version for the map showing where, by percentage, the affected cars are registered in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2017affectedvwcars-alt

2017 VW Diesel NOx By Census

An Excel file that shows 2017 Diesel NOx pollution by census tract.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2017vwdieselnoxbycensus

20231103ColvilleBurnBan

This is November 3, 2023 burn ban for the Colville Reservation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20231103colvilleburnban

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

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

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

Bonneville Power Administration TSD permit (PDF)

A permit issued in 2011 allowing the Bonneville Power Administration to treat, store and dispose of dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bonneville-power-administration-tsd-permit

Air Operating Permit Report for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, updated November 2021

This is the workload analysis and budget report for the Air Operating Permit Program for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, updated November 2021.

https://ecology.wa.gov/202111aopreportfy22

Areas affected by nitrogen oxides emissions in Washington

Map of nitrogen oxides emissions from diesel Volkswagen (VW) vehicles in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/2017vwdieselnox

Volkswagen (VW) Nitrogen Oxides Emissions in Washington-alt

The text version of the map where the nitrogen oxides emissions can be found in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2017vwnitrogenoxideemissions-alt

2017 affected Volkswagen (VW) registered vehicles in Washington

Top Washington counties with registered 2.0 and 3.0 liter diesel Volkswagen (VW) vehicles

https://ecology.wa.gov/2017vwregisteredcars