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.

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Cannabis Lab Report

Overview of Ecology's 2019 report to the Legislature on the state's cannabis lab accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cannabis-lab-report-overview

Plan to improve cannabis lab accreditation

Ecology's overview of their plan to move cannabis lab accreditation to Ecology from the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

https://ecology.wa.gov/plan-for-cannabis-labs

2023-GHGreport-Instructions

Instructions for completing your 2023 GHG report

https://ecology.wa.gov/2023-state-agency-ghg-report-instructions

Biosolids Sampling and Analysis Plan Template

A document template for use in developing a biosolids sampling and analysis plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/biosolids-sampling-and-analysis-plan

Frequently Asked Questions: Periodic Review of Shoreline Master Programs

Answers to frequently asked questions for local governments conducting periodic reviews of their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/faqs-periodic-review-of-shoreline-master-programs

Children's Safe Products Act Reporting Contaminants

Clarification on reporting contaminants under the Children's Safe Products Act. This includes manufacturing control programs and due diligence.

https://ecology.wa.gov/children-s-safe-products-act-reporting-contaminant

Summary of changes

Summary of changes being made to the 2019 general permit

https://ecology.wa.gov/ffp-permit-modification-summary-of-changes

Attachment 2: Health permitting conditions

RADIOACTIVE AIR EMISSIONS LICENSE

https://ecology.wa.gov/attachment-2-health-permitting-conditions

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

Final Rule Chapter 173-350 WAC AO# 13-08

This is the final rule language adopted on August 1, 2018

https://ecology.wa.gov/final-rule-chapter-173-350-wac

Grant scope of work template

Template for state grants to local governments to complete their required shoreline program periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/grant-scope-of-work-template

Biosolids Storage Construction Approval - North Ranch

Ecology final approval letter for construction of biosolids storage facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/northranchbsstorageconstructionapproval

Amended Administrative Order Docket #15419 amending Order Docket #14156

This amended order adds PUREX Tunnel 2 to the scope of Corrective Action 3 and provides additional time for USDOE-RL and CHPRC to complete Corrective Action 3.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20170915purexamendedorder

Periodic Review Checklist

Checklist to guide local governments in their shoreline master program periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/periodic-review-checklist

Periodic Review Checklist Guidance

Guidance for local governments for how to complete their periodic review checklist for shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/periodic-review-checklist-guidance

SEPA Response to Public Comments - North Ranch`

Documentation of Ecology and Mason County response to public comments re new biosolids facility construction by Bio Recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/northranchseparesponsepubliccomments

Agreed Order 7273

The Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) issued a ruling on January 5, 2011 that the Agreed Order #7273 entered in between Ecology and Clark County is unlawful

https://ecology.wa.gov/agreedorder7273

Modified Permit draft

2019 modified general permit - draft version open for comment

https://ecology.wa.gov/ffpmodifiedpermit

North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC)

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at the NORPAC paper mill in Longview.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/norpac

Alcoa Intalco

We regulate water, hazardous waste, & cleanup at the Alcoa Intalco Aluminum Corp. in Ferndale.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/intalco