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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BAP Workshop 2019 booklet

Agenda, abstracts, and speaker bios for the 2019 workshop.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bap-workshop-2019-booklet

Air Monitoring Plan Template

Air Monitoring Plan Template for Sample Air Monitoring Section

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-monitoring-plan-template

August 18, 2021 Notes - Vessel Accident Module Updates

Notes for the August 18, 2021, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/august-18-2021-notes-vessel-accident-module-update

August 18, 2021 Slides - Vessel Accident Module Updates

Presentation from August 18, 2021, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/august-18-2021-slides-vessel-accident-module-updat

F/V Angel Rae sinking press release

Press release for the F/V Angel Rae sinking

https://ecology.wa.gov/f-v-angel-rae

Auburn Pond oil spill press release

Press release for the Auburn Pond oil spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/auburn-pond-oil-spill

Chapter 173-185 WAC Rulemaking Public Hearing Presentation

Presentation for the Chapter 173-185 WAC Rulemaking Public Hearing

https://ecology.wa.gov/chapter-173-185-wac-rulemaking-public-hearing-pres

BNSF Emerson Street derailment

Press release for the BNSF Emerson Street derailment

https://ecology.wa.gov/bnsf-emerson-street-derailment

Chambers Bay BNSF train derailment press release

Press release for the Chambers Bay BNSF train derailment

https://ecology.wa.gov/chambers-bay-bnsf-train-derailment-press-release

Chambers Bay BNSF train derailment summary of findings

Summary of findings for the Chambers Bay BNSF train derailment

https://ecology.wa.gov/chambers-bay-bnsf-train-derailment-summary

Cherry Point refinery fire (1)

First press release for the Cherry Point refinery fire

https://ecology.wa.gov/cherry-point-refinery-fire-1

Cherry Point refinery fire (2)

Second press release for the Cherry Point refinery fire

https://ecology.wa.gov/cherry-point-refinery-fire-2

Cherry Point refinery fire (3)

Third press release for the Cherry Point refinery fire

https://ecology.wa.gov/cherry-point-refinery-fire-3

Class 2 Mobile Facility Response Plan Boilerplate

Instructions for Class 2 Mobile Facility Response Plan Boilerplate

https://ecology.wa.gov/class-2-mobile-facility-response-plan-boilerplate

April 4, 2023 Slides - Tug Escort and ERTV Analyses: Preliminary Results

Presentation from April 4, 2023, webinar

https://ecology.wa.gov/april-4-2023-slides-tug-escort-and-ertv-analyses-preliminary-results

Chapter 173-187 WAC proposed rule language

Proposed rule language for Chapter 173-187 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/chapter-173-187-wac-proposed-rule-language

Chapter 317-50 WAC repeal language

Repeal language for Chapter 317-50 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/chapter-317-50-wac-repeal-language

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-187) 6/14/24

This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-187 Financial Responsibility

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-187-6-14-24

Chapter 317-50 WAC repeal language (WAC 317-50) 6/14/24

Repeal language for Chapter 317-50 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/chapter-317-50-wac-repeal-language-wac-317-50-6-14-24

BAP Meeting Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers from the Best Achievable Protection Meeting on Feb. 4, 2025

https://ecology.wa.gov/bap-meeting-questions-and-answers