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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2020 State Agency Greenhouse Gas Calculator

Calculator for state agencies to determine their greenhouse gas emissions

https://ecology.wa.gov/2020-state-agency-greenhouse-gas-calculator

State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator

State agencies use this calculator to determine and report their greenhouse gas emissions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/stateagencyghgcalculator

Clean Air Rule Tracking System User Training Guide

Instructions for entering information into the Clean Air Rule Tracking system

https://ecology.wa.gov/cartsuserguide

2012-2016 Washington's Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reported Emissions

This report shows greenhouse gas emissions reported to us under the state mandatory reporting program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2012-2016wagreenhousegasreportedemissions-f2a2b89e80ce6dd5c1530dae57fbe534

2011 Fact Sheet Sand and Gravel General Permit

Historical document for the Sand and Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2011-fact-sheet

2011 to 2016 Sand and Gravel Permit comparison

This shows the changes for the 2011 to 2016 Sand and Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2011-to-2016-permit-comparrison

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/spills-if-you-spill

Vessel emergency reporting

We require vessels to report spills — or threats of spills — within one hour.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/vessel-emergency-reporting

Water metering reporting

You can report your water meter use data using our online reporting system.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/water-metering-reporting

Well construction notice of intent

Before you drill a well, you must submit a notice of intent to us 72 hours before drilling starts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-notice-of-intent

Well construction reporting & well report gateway

Resource protection well reports can be submitted online.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/well-construction-reporting

Annual air quality registration

Emission registration program for industrial air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/air-quality-registration

Chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC)

List of chemicals that manufacturers of children's products must report on.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting/chemicals-of-high-concern-to-children

Emissions reporting for small sources of air pollution

Learn how to submit your emissions data using the Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/small-source-emissions-inventory-reporting

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Administering pooled resources

Credible and transparent administration of Stormwater Action Monitoring program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/administration

Plastic producer registration and reporting

Producers of certain items sold in plastic packaging in Washington must annually register with us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/plastic-producer-registration

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

Submit your emissions data using WEIRS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/emissions-inventory-reporting

Bioretention effectiveness for 6PPD and PFAS

Treatment Effectiveness of Stormwater Facility with HPBSM for Toxic Chemicals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/bioretention-effectiveness-for-6ppd-and-pfas

Characterization of Stormwater Transport of Contaminants of Emerging Concern

We work with City of Tacoma to look for several contaminants of emerging concern in stormwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies/stormwater-characterization

For operators: Biosolids fees, forms, & annual reports

Help for operators and managers with permits, annual reports, and fees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/biosolids-facilities-fees-forms-annual-report