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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Vancouver Maintenance Plan for Ozone

State Implementation Plan Revision for Ozone Maintenance Plan for Vancouver

https://ecology.wa.gov/vancouvero3

Technical Support Document for air quality general order for dry cleaners, May 20, 2006

This is the technical support document for the air quality general order for dry cleaners, May 20, 2006.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20060520drycleanerstsd

Air quality general order for dry cleaners, October 6, 2006

This is the air quality general order for dry cleaners, October 6, 2006.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20061006godrycleaners

Air quality general order for auto body shops

This is the air quality general order for auto body shops.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20080425gobodyshops

2005 to 2012 SWMMWW Redlines

This shows which sections changed between the 2005 and 2012 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington with edits marked with redline tracked changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2005-2012swmmwwredlines

Stormwater Control Transfer Program first draft comments

Comments on first draft guidance on a Stormwater Control Transfer Program

https://ecology.wa.gov/1st-draft-comments

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

Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit

The opt-in Nutrient General Permit helps WWTPs reduce nutrient pollution in Puget Sound.

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

General orders for air quality permits

A general order is a streamlined group permit for common commercial sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-quality-general-orders

Construction Stormwater General Permit

Construction that disturbs land and discharges stormwater may need a construction stormwater permit.

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

Wastewater Operator Certification Program

We assure wastewater treatment plant operators are competent, trained, and certified.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification

Certification information

We certify wastewater treatment plant operators to ensure that Washington’s waters are protected.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/certification-information

Professional growth and training

Wastewater operators must maintain & document professional growth training.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/wastewater-operator-certification/training-professional-development

Clean Water Act: Section 401 Water Quality Certifications

Under the Clean Water Act, we help make sure projects, actions, and activities don't harm state waters.

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

Bridge & Ferry Terminal Washing Permit

This permit protects water from cleaning and painting activities at bridges and ferry terminals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/bridge-and-ferry-terminal-washing-permit

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/burn-permits

Notice of construction permit

Businesses must get a permit before installing or changing a source of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/notice-of-construction-permit

Sand & Gravel General Permit

This permit covers sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, and concrete and asphalt batch plants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/sand-gravel-general-permit