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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Department of Ecology Environmental Review/SERP Determinations for SRF Funded Projects

Ecology will review all SERP packages before financing a project. Ecology’s SERP Determinations will be posted on this website. Please direct any comments or questions about the projects listed here to Liz Ellis, Environmental Review Coordinator at (360) 407-6429 or liz.ellis@ecy.wa.gov

https://ecology.wa.gov/serp-determinations

Chehalis flood reduction project draft EIS presentation

Presentation of draft EIS for Chehalis Basin flood-reduction project

https://ecology.wa.gov/chehalis-draft-sepa-eis-presentation

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

We provide information about the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review

Ecology as SEPA lead agency

For some proposals, we lead or co-lead the environmental review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology

SEPA lead agency contacts

Browse tables containing SEPA contacts at state and local agencies in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-lead-agency-contacts

SEPA Guide for lead agencies

SEPA guidance for lead agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies

Grays Harbor terminal expansion environmental reviews

The current status of environmental reviews for two oil-related proposals in Grays Harbor.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/grays-harbor-terminal-expansion

SEPA Frequently Asked Questions

SEPA questions and answers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-faq

SEPA guide for project applicants

SEPA guidance for private proponents.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-project-applicants

Determining whether SEPA is required

Guidance on whether a proposal needs environmental review under SEPA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/determining-if-sepa-is-required

SEPA checklist guidance, Section A: Background

Guidance helps applicants complete SEPA part A environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-a-background

Imperium expansion proposal

Imperium Terminal Services proposed expanding its existing transport facility in Hoquiam.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/grays-harbor-terminal-expansion/imperium-expansion-proposal

Contanda expansion proposal

Contanda, formerly Westway Terminal, proposed an expansion of the Grays Harbor methanol terminal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-at-ecology/grays-harbor-terminal-expansion/contanda

Lead agency determination and responsibilities

SEPA guidance for determining lead agency and evaluating the proposal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/lead-agency-determination-and-responsibilities

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Environmental Elements

Checklist guidance Part B Environmental Elements

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements

SEPA checklist guidance, Section C: Signature

Guidance for SEPA environmental checklist Part C.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-c-signature

SEPA Guidance on Categorical Exemptions

Guidance on SEPA exemptions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/exemptions

SEPA Guidance for Nonproject proposals

Completing SEPA review for "nonproject" proposals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/non-project-proposals

Revising and adopting existing documents

Guidance for using existing SEPA documents

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/revising-and-adopting-existing-documents

SEPA guidance on appeal process

SEPA guidance on administrative and judicial appeals

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/appeals