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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Chapter 173-442 WAC – Clean Air Rule

This is the rulemaking page to repeal Chapter 173-442 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-442

Chapters 173-443 and 173-455 WAC – Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapters 173-443 and 173-455 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-443-455

Chapter 173-443 WAC – Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

On Dec. 10, 2020, Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-443 WAC, Hydrofluorocarbons.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-443

Chapter 173-446 WAC – Climate Commitment Act Program Rule

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-446 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-446

Chapter 173-444 WAC – Clean Energy Transformation Rule

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-444 WAC, Clean Energy Transformation Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-444

Chapter 173-446A WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-446A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-446a

Chapter 173-446B WAC – Climate Commitment Act Funds Reporting

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-446B WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-446b

Chapters 173-491, 173-400, 173-455 WAC – Emission Standards and Controls for Sources Emitting Gasoline Vapors

This rulemaking was withdrawn August 19, 2021 regarding WAC 173-491, WAC 173-400 and WAC 173-455.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-491-jul13

Chapter 173-455 WAC – Air Quality Fee Rule

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-455 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-455

Chapter 173-501 WAC

On May 27, 2020, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-501 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-501

Chapter 173-503A WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-503A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-503a-feb15

Chapter 173-525 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-525 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-525-mar05

Chapter 173-526 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-526 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-526-mar05

Chapter 197-11 WAC (SEPA rules – expedited rulemaking)

This is the Rulemaking page for Chapter 197-11 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-197-11-sepa-rules

Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2023)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2023

Chapter 173-446 WAC – Allowance Price Containment Reserve

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-446 WAC, Allowance Price Containment Reserve.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-446-apcr

Chapters 173-441 and 173-446 WAC – Electricity Markets

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-441 WAC and Chapter 173-446 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-441-446

Chapter 173-339 WAC – Cosmetic Products Restrictions (Lead in Cosmetics)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 137-339 WAC (Lead in Cosmetics).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-339-lead-in-cosmetics

Chapter 173-201A WAC (Human Health Criteria)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-201a-hhc

Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2024)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2024-28119efcad412da8f533ebdc1470dba2