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.
Focus on: Climate change and health equity
A joint Ecology and Health focus sheet exploring the health and community impacts of climate change.
https://ecology.wa.gov/201210-climate-justice-focus-sheet
VW state settlement allocations
A pie chart showing how the VW state settlement funds are being used.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20200408-vwallocationscircle-alt
VW Federal Funds For Ferry
Alternate text for the graphic showing VW federal funds are going towards retrofitting a diesel ferry to electric hybrid
https://ecology.wa.gov/20191022-vwfederalfundsforferry-alt
VW state school bus grant awards
VW state school bus grant awards - text version
https://ecology.wa.gov/20181218schoolbusawardedgrants-alt
Exceptional Event Demonstration for the August 14, 2015 PM10 Exceedence in Kennewick
report demonstrating that high winds on August 14, 2015 overwhelmed agriculture erosion controls and contributed to elevated levels of particle pollution in Kennewick.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20150814-exceptional-event-demonstration
3 Year Worst Case Drill Outlook
A list, by year, of the plan holders that are expected to hold a worst-case drill.
https://ecology.wa.gov/3-year-worst-case-drill-outlook
Determining if areas in Washington meet national air quality standards
We determine whether areas in Washington meet national air quality standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards
Contingency planning for oil industry
Oil-handling operations must have contingency plans describing how they would respond to oil spills.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry
Operations manual requirements
Operations manuals help prevent spills during the transfer, storage, and handling of oil.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/operations-manual-for-regulated-facilities
Safe and effective threshold determination reports
Safe and effective reports establish conditions for protecting open water with oil containment boom.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/safe-effective-threshold-determination-reports
Oil spill prevention plans for facilities
Oil spill prevention plans reduce the risk of oil spills at large refineries and marine terminals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/spills-prevention-plans-for-facilities
Washington's air quality implementation plan
The State Implementation Plan is an overarching plan to keep Washington's air clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans
State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan
Washington state’s management plan for solid waste and toxic materials.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan
Sulfur dioxide air quality designations
We’re deciding if parts of Washington don't meet national air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards/sulfur-dioxide-designations
About the state waste plan
Learn what went into updating the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/about-the-plan
Attainment State Implementation Plans
Learn about Washington's plans to ensure communities meet national air quality standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/attainment-sips
Infrastructure, rule, & program plans
Our plans and rules to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/infrastructure-sips
Plans for maintaining air quality
View current plans to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/maintenance-sips
Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)
GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills
Transportation implementation plans
Find out how we make sure transportation investments are consistent with air quality goals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/transportation-conformity
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