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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Climate Resilience Strategy Engagement Plan

This Engagement Plan supports Ecology in our efforts to develop an updated statewide Climate Resilience Strategy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/climate-resilience-strategy-engagement-plan-final

State Agency Reporting Instructions

.pdf instructions for State Agencies reporting GHG emissions using the State Agency GHG Reporting tool

https://ecology.wa.gov/2024stateagencyreportinginstruction-ghgreporting

State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator

Excel sheet used to determine state agencies annual ghg emissions

https://ecology.wa.gov/2024stateagencyghgemissionscalculator-ghgreportingtool

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Public Comment Draft

This draft public comment period details how to provide comments and feedback on the Climate Resilience Strategy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/public-comment-draft

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Summary - English

Climate Resilience Strategy Summary in English

https://ecology.wa.gov/english-washington-state-climate-resilience-strategy-summary

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Summary - Chinese

Climate Resilience Strategy Summary in Chinese

https://ecology.wa.gov/chinese-climate-resilience-strategy-summary

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Summary - Spanish

Climate Resilience Strategy Summary in Spanish

https://ecology.wa.gov/spanish-climate-resilience-strategy-summary

Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy Summary - Vietnamese

Climate Resilience Strategy Summary in Vietnamese

https://ecology.wa.gov/vietnamese-climate-resilience-strategy-summary

Cap-and-Invest: No-cost allowance allocation for electric utilities

Presentation of Cap-and-Invest: No-cost allowance allocation for electric utilities meeting on Oct. 16, 2024

https://ecology.wa.gov/1016124nocostallowance

Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects (GAP) Rulemaking June 2020 Presentation

Public webinar presentation given 6-25-20

https://ecology.wa.gov/6-25-20-presentation

Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects (GAP) Rulemaking June 2020 Meeting Summary

Meeting summary for 6-25-20 public rulemaking webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/6-25-20-meeting-summary

Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects (GAP) Rulemaking July 2020 Presentation

Public webinar presentation given 7-23-20

https://ecology.wa.gov/7-23-20-presentation

Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects (GAP) Rulemaking July 2020 Meeting Summary

Meeting summary for 7-23-20 public rulemaking webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/7-23-20-meeting-summary

Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects (GAP) Rulemaking August 2020 Presentation

Public webinar presentation given 8-27-20

https://ecology.wa.gov/8-27-20-presentation

Greenhouse Gas Assessment for Projects (GAP) Rulemaking August 2020 Meeting Summary

Meeting summary for 8-27-20 public rulemaking webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/8-27-20-meeting-summary

Rulemaking Continuance (WAC 173-446) 6-3-22

This is a rulemaking continuance (CR-102) for Chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-continuance-wac-173-446-6-3-22

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-446) 5-16-22

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for Chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-446-5-16-22

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-446) 5-16-22

This is the proposed rule language for Chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-446-5-16-22

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-441; WAC 173-446) 6-26-23

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-441, Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and WAC 173-446, Climate Commitment Act Program Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-441;-wac-173-446-6-26-23

Agenda (WAC 173-446B) 8-1-23

This is the agenda for the August 1, 2023 stakeholder meeting for Chapter 173-446B WAC, Climate Commitment Act Funds Reporting.

https://ecology.wa.gov/agenda-wac-173-446b-8-1-23