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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Douglas County solid waste service level ordinance

A sample ordinance from Douglas County outlining minimum service levels for solid waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/douglas-county-solid-waste-service-level-ordinance

Kitsap County resolution of adoption

A sample resolution from Kitsap County adopting the county's solid and hazardous waste management plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/kitsap-county-resolution-of-adoption-sample

SWAC guidance document

An overview of guidance for local Solid Waste Advisory Committees

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

Certificate of compliance 2023

Manufacturers that produce food packaging sold in Washington must fill out a Certificate of Compliance to show they meet the PFAS in food packaging rules

https://ecology.wa.gov/certificate-of-compliance-2023

Rulemaking Announcement WAC 173-331 12/02/15

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-331 Vehicle Battery Recycling

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-331-12-02-15

Preliminary Draft Revised WAC 173-331 12/02/15

This is a preliminary draft of the rule that stakeholders were asked to comment on

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-331-12-02-15-1

Registered Manufacturers

List of registered paint manufacturers

https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-registered-manufacturers

Registered brands

List of registered paint brands

https://ecology.wa.gov/paint-registered-brands

Slide desk for statewide scoping webinar on April 3, 2018

Slides for the Cleanup Rule's statewide scoping session on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

https://ecology.wa.gov/scopingsessionslidedeck04-03-2018

Citation List (WAC 173-350) 01/23/18

This is the preliminary citation list for proposed revisions to chapter 173-350 WAC - 01/23/18

https://ecology.wa.gov/citation-list-wac-173-350-01-23-18

Guidance on enforcement of lead, cadmium, and phthalate limits

Guidance on enforcement of lead, cadmium, and phthalate limits for the Children's Safe Product Act

https://ecology.wa.gov/guidance-on-enforcement-of-lead-cadmium-and-phth

Rulemaking Announcement CR-101

Rulemaking Announcement for 173-333 WAC Chemical Action Plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-cr-101

SEPA Checklist and DNS (WAC 173-350) 01/23/18

This is the environmental checklist and determination of nonsignificance for proposed rulemaking on WAC 173-350 - 01/23/18

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-checklist-and-dns-wac-173-350-01-23-18

2023 Local Government Satisfaction Report

This report includes the feedback from local governments about the E-Cycle Washington program's performance in 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-satisfaction-report

6-24-24 Meeting Notes

This document contains the 6-24-24 meeting notes of the Advisory Committee on battery stewardship rulemaking in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/6-24-24-meeting-notes

Certificate of compliance: PFAS in food packaging 2024

This is the certificate of compliance for food packaging manufacturers for items regulated as of May 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/certificate-of-compliance-2024

Contained-in policy for contaminated soil and groundwater

Learn how to reduce cleanup costs by requesting approval under our contained-in policy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contained-in-determinations

Local solid and hazardous waste planning

Solid and hazardous waste management plans that local governments are required to submit to us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/local-waste-planning

Chapter 173-925 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-925 WAC.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-925

Solid waste facility permits

Learn which facilities are required to get solid waste permits in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/solid-waste-permits