Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology

Packaging Corp. of America, Wallula

We regulate air, water, hazardous waste, and compost at the PCA mill in Wallula.

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

Port Townsend Paper

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the Port Townsend Paper Corp. pulp and paper mill

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/port-townsend-paper

WestRock, Longview

We regulate air, water, and hazardous waste at the WestRock mill in Longview.

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

Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill, Longview

We regulate the water and hazardous waste activities at Weyerhaeuser's lumber mill in Longview.

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

Approved vendors for operator training

We have a list of approved vendors who provide UST operator training in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/underground-storage-tank-operator-certification/approved-vendors

Western Washington Hydrology Model

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

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

Longevity of biological protection using bioretention

Study about the effectiveness of bioretention soil retaining pollution over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/longevity-biological-protection-using-bioretention

Water budgets of individual local trees

This study investigates how much water trees use and may help us mitigate stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/water-budgets-of-individual-local-trees

Boatyard General Permit

This permit protects marine waters from toxics that can get into stormwater runoff from boatyards.

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

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

Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Information from Ecology and WDFW about mineral prospecting and placer mining, and ESHB 1261.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/mineral-prospecting-and-placer-mining

Georgia Pacific, Camas

We regulate water, hazardous waste, and cleanup actions at the Georgia Pacific mill in Camas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/georgia-pacific-camas

Municipal stormwater permit compliance assurance program

We use a proactive approach to ensuring the permits are implemented and effective.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/municipal-stormwater-compliance-assurance-program

Resources for underground storage tank owners & operators

Follow procedures to keep your tanks safe.

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

Water quality permit database — PARIS

Our PARIS database lets you access water quality permits, discharge-monitoring reports, and more.

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

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

Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations

We regulate water and hazardous waste for Agrium Kennewick Fertilizer Operations facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/agrium-kennewick-fertilizer-operations

Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant, Anacortes

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at the Air Liquide hydrogen plant in Anacortes.

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

Heat pump & air conditioning return flow UIC wells

Groundwater circulated through a heat pump/air conditioning (HAC) system has to meet requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/underground-injection-control-program/heat-pump-air-conditioning-return-flow-wells