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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Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance

Municipal water law

We help regulate municipal water suppliers to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply.

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

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material still found in building materials. Learn how to keep workers safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/asbestos

A User's Guide to Compost: The Beauty of Your Lawn and Garden Blossoms from the Soil

A composting guide aimed at homeowners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/a-user-s-guide-to-compost-the-beauty-of-your-lawn

2016 Ecology Water Quality Grant and Loan Recipient Administration Training

Ecology Water Quality Grant and Loan Recipient Administration Training

https://ecology.wa.gov/2016-ecology-water-quality-grant-and-loan-recipien

ATTACHMENT 1: OPINION OF RECIPIENT'S LEGAL COUNSEL

Legal counsel attachment for loan agreement

https://ecology.wa.gov/attachment-1-opinion-of-recipient-s-legal-counsel

SWAC guidance document

An overview of guidance for local Solid Waste Advisory Committees

https://ecology.wa.gov/swac-guidance-document

Washington State Composted Materials for 2015

A document listing composting facilities in Washington, the types of materials they accept and the amount of material they processed in 2015.

https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-state-composted-materials-for-2015

Financial Capability Assessment Checklist

The FCA assesses the ability of the applicant to raise and maintain sufficient funds to repay the SWSRF loan and operate and maintain the project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/financial-capability-assessment-checklist

Guidance for Completing the Clean Water funding (CWSRF) Initial Data Reporting Sheet

Guidance to help funding receipients complete the CWSRF Initial Data Reporting Sheet.

https://ecology.wa.gov/guidance-for-completing-the-cwsrf-initial-data-rep

Guidelines for Enhancing Public Awareness of SRF Assistance Agreements

EPA memo that provides implementation guidelines for public awareness efforts to promote water quality funding programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/guidelines-for-enhancing-public-awareness-of-srf-a

How to determine your BMP's 12-digit hydrologic unit code

Instructions for using Google Earth to find your hydrologic unit code.

https://ecology.wa.gov/how-to-determine-your-bmp-s-12-digit-hydrologic-un

IGEA requirements overview

An Investment Grade Efficiency Audit is a requirement of state infrastructure funding

https://ecology.wa.gov/igea-requirements-overview

SFY2017 Water Quality Funding EAGL Applicant Prep Tool

Prepatory assistance for the water quality funding application (fiscal year 2017))

https://ecology.wa.gov/sfy2017-water-quality-funding-eagl-applicant-prep

Using Arc Reader to Locate 12-Digit HUCs

Instructions for using the Arc Reader to locate 12-Digit HUCs

https://ecology.wa.gov/using-arc-reader-to-locate-12-digit-hucs

Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Engineering Services Insert

Clauses that will be incorporated into contracts for engineering services who receive financial assistance from the Ecology Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-pollution-control-revolving-fund-engineering

Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Pre Selection Insert

Clauses that will be incorporated into equipment pre-selection contracts receiving financial assistance from the Ecology Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-pollution-control-revolving-fund-pre-selecti

Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Specifications Insert

For construction contracts - clauses that will be incorporated into contracts receiving financial assistance from the Ecology Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-pollution-control-revolving-fund-specificati

Water Quality Financial Assistance Standard Contract Clauses

ECOLOGY grant/loan acknowledgment clause

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-quality-financial-assistance-standard-contra

Washington State Oil and Hazardous Materials Cleanup Contractors

List of contractors and facilities providing oil and hazmat cleanup in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-state-oil-and-hazardous-materials-clean