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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Seasoft Scuba NOP

This is a Notice of Penalty for Seasoft Scuba

https://ecology.wa.gov/seasoft-penalty-nop

AltChart-WasteTires

This is an .xlsx file

https://ecology.wa.gov/altchart-wastetires

July 2018 vapor intrusion listening session: Slides

PowerPoint slides from the vapor intrusion listening session in Bellevue, July 23, 2018.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20180723vaporlisteningsessslides

Cleanup Rule Notice No. 2: Invitation to statewide scoping webinar, Tuesday, April 3, 2018

You're invited to join our statewide listening session in-person or online on April 3, 2018, from 1pm to 3:30pm. Webinar starts at 1:30pm.

https://ecology.wa.gov/notice02cleanupruleinvitemar2018

Ecology Organic Waste Reduction Hierarchy

A text version of the organics waste reduction hierarchy pyramid created by the Washington Department of Ecology to assist businesses and residents in efficiently managing organic wastes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologyorganicsreductionhierarchy

Washington compost facilities and material types 2017

This is a spreadsheet listing Washington's composting facilities, the types of material they accept, and the quantities they handle.

https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-compost-facilities-and-material-types-2

Adopted rule language (WAC 173-910) 08/23/16

Thsi is adopted rule language for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-910-08-23-16

Rulemaking Adoption Notice (WAC 173-910) 08/23/16

This is a rulemaking adoption (CR-103) for WAC 173-910 Mecury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-adoption-notice-wac-173-910-08-24-16

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-910) 07/22/15

This is a rulemaking announcement (CR-101) for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-910-07-22-15

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-910) 03/10/16

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-910-03-10-16

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-910) 03/10/16

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-910 Mercury Containing Lights product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-910-03-10-1

SEPA - Determination of Non-Significance (WAC 173-910) 03/10/16

This is the SEPA Determination of Non-significants (DNS) for the rulemaking for WAC 173-910 Mercury-Containing Lights Product Stewardship Program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-determination-of-non-significance-wac-173

SEPA determination of nonsignificance

This document is a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) in which Ecology has determined the proposed biosolids general permit will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sepa-determination-of-nonsignificance-26201b433614b0478c7dbc8114f0a4ba

Fish consumption rate: Technical support document

This 2013 technical support document estimates how much fish Washington residents are eating.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/fish-consumption-rates-technical-support

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous material still found in building materials. Learn how to keep workers safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/asbestos

Managing solar panel waste

Learn how businesses can properly manage, recycle, or dispose of end-of-life solar panels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solar-panel-waste

Auto body shops

Learn how auto body and collision repair shops can manage common dangerous wastes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/auto-body-shops

Rules for used oil generators

Follow these rules if you are a used oil generator.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-generators-rules

Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act

Overview of Washington's EPCRA program and general reporting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act

Solvent-contaminated wipes

Follow these best management practices for solvent-contaminated wipes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/solvent-wipes