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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pH benchsheet

is a quality-control tool for environmental laboratories.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ph-benchsheet

Total suspended solids benchsheet

is a quality-control tool for environmental laboratories.

https://ecology.wa.gov/total-suspended-solids-benchsheet

Quality Assurance Project Plan template

The template includes information and instructions needed for the preparation of a QA Project Plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/qapp-template

Applying for laboratory accreditation

Learn specific details on how laboratories may seek and maintain accreditation in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/applying-for-laboratory-accreditation

Regulatory guidance for oil industry

Spills reporting and state requirements for Class 1-4 facilities, vessels, railroads, and pipelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-oil-industry

Water quality individual permit guidance

Guidance and resources for individual wastewater permits; limit pollution, maintain water quality.

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

Sonoco Paper Mill

We regulate water and hazardous waste activities at Sonoco Products Company in Sumner.

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

Manuals & procedures for accredited labs

Download the procedure manual, and find tips and tools for accredited environmental labs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/manual-and-procedures-for-accredited-laboratories

Proficiency testing requirements

Six proficiency testing sample providers are approved by our laboratory accreditation program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/laboratory-accreditation/proficiency-testing-providers