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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KeepingYourBeachClean

An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version

Composted materials by facility

This spreadsheet lists Washington's compost facilities and the types of materials they process.

https://ecology.wa.gov/composting-facilities-and-materials

A User's Guide to Compost

The Beauty of Your Lawn & Garden Blossoms from the Soil

https://ecology.wa.gov/compostusersguide

ERO Youth Application

An application for a crew member position for the Ecology Youth Corps' 2022 summer youth crews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ero-youth-application

Amended Administrative Order Docket #15419 amending Order Docket #14156

This amended order adds PUREX Tunnel 2 to the scope of Corrective Action 3 and provides additional time for USDOE-RL and CHPRC to complete Corrective Action 3.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20170915purexamendedorder

Presentation slides (WAC 173-323) 8/7/17

August 7, 2017 Presentation slides for Chapter 173-323 rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/presentation-slides-wac-173-323

2023 PPG Awards

This is Ecology's list of 2023 – 2025 Public Participation Grants awards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2023-awards

Approved vendors for operator training

We have a list of approved vendors who provide UST operator training in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/operator-certification-training/approved-vendors

CLARC glossary

A glossary for terms and acronyms in CLARC's resource pages.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/clarc/glossary

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

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

Millennium Bulk Terminals Longview

Millennium proposed a coal export terminal at the former Reynolds smelter in Cowlitz County.

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

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

CLARC guidance

Use these guidance documents in combination with CLARC to establish cleanup levels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-cleanup-tools/clarc/guidance

Goldendale Energy Storage Project

Environmental review and permitting for the proposed Goldendale Energy Storage Project.

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