Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology

Cleanup Rule exploratory rulemaking process & timeline (as of January 2018)

A January 2018 notice of our exploratory process and timeline for updating Washington's Cleanup Rule.

https://ecology.wa.gov/noticecleanupruleexprmjan2018

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-337) 12/07/22

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-337-12-07-22

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-337) 12/07/22

This is proposed rule language for WAC 173-337 Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-337-12-07-22

Definitions Work Group Notes - November 18, 2014

https://ecology.wa.gov/definitions-work-group-notes-november-18-2014

DRAFT Chapter 173-339 WAC Cosmetic Products Restrictions

This is the draft rule language for Chapter 173-339 WAC Cosmetic Products Restrictions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/draft-chapter-173-339-wac-cosmetic-products-restrictions-07-24

Draft rule language WAC 173-337

This is the draft rule language for WAC 173-337.

https://ecology.wa.gov/draft-rule-language-wac-173-337

Rulemaking Announcement (WAC 173-339) 12/19/24

Rulemaking Announcement CR 101

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-announcement-wac-173-339-12-19-24

Rulemaking Proposal (WAC 173-339) 02/6/25

This is a rulemaking proposal (CR-102) for WAC 173-339 Title.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposal-wac-173-339-01-30-25

Rulemaking proposed language (WAC 173-339)

This is the proposed rule language for WAC 173-339.

https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-proposed-language-wac-173-339-01-30-25

Chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC)

List of chemicals that manufacturers of children's products must report on.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/childrens-safe-products-act-reporting/chemicals-of-high-concern-to-children

Automotive recyclers

Auto recyclers deal with toxic materials. Learn best practices and ways to manage these materials.

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

Cleaners

Learn how your business can properly dispose of cleaners and choose safer products.

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

EPCRA Tribal guidance

Information on the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act for Tribal nations.

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

Efficiency services for manufacturing and industrial facilities

We offer consulting services for manufacturing and industrial facilities to improve efficiency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance/efficiency-services-for-manufacturing-industries

Chapter 173-333 WAC

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-333 WAC, Chemical Action Plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-333-oct15

Chapter 173-339 WAC – Cosmetic Products Restrictions (Lead in Cosmetics)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 137-339 WAC (Lead in Cosmetics).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-339-lead-in-cosmetics

Better Brakes Law: Guidance for manufacturers

Guidance for manufacturers on Washington's Better Brakes regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/better-brakes-guidance

Chapter 173-339 WAC – Cosmetic Products Restrictions (Formaldehyde in Cosmetics)

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-339 WAC – Cosmetic Products Restrictions

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-339

Successful no further actions

Sites cleaned up using a model remedy might achieve "no further action" status faster.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/no-further-actions

Technical resources for sediment cleanups

Access our technical resources to help support your sediment cleanup decisions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/sediment-cleanup-resources