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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Policies and guidance for site cleanups

Policies and guidance interpret the MTCA cleanup law and help you clean up contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/toxics-cleanup-policies

What to do if you spill oil or hazardous substances

Spills to water must be reported immediately to help reduce impacts to the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/spills-if-you-spill

Common cleanup situations for homeowners and small businesses

Learn about common cleanup situations likely to affect home and small business owners.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/common-cleanup-situations-for-homeowners-small-b

FAQ: Evaluate options to clean up homes and small businesses

These FAQs help homeowners and small businesses evaluate cleanup options and complete cleanup work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/evaluation-cleanup-for-homeowners-small-busine

FAQ: Investigate and report toxic releases

FAQs to help homeowners and small businesses investigate and report toxic releases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/investigating-reporting-toxic-releases

Underground storage tank closures

Important information about closing your underground storage tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources/underground-storage-tank-closures

Property inspection checklist

Before buying property, use the property inspection checklist to complete an onsite inspection.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/property-inspection-checklist

Records search checklist

Before buying property, use the records search checklist for due diligence and to know past uses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-residential-cleanups/records-search-checklist

Tools for cleaning up petroleum contaminated sites

We have online tools and guidance to help you clean up petroleum-contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/clean-up-petroleum-contamination

Cleanup Levels and Risk Calculation (CLARC)

CLARC's resources help you set contaminated site cleanup levels that comply with Washington law.

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

Sand & Gravel Permit guidance

Guidance to implement your Sand & Gravel General Permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/sand-and-gravel-permit-guidance

CLARC data tables and other technical information

Download CLARC data tables for information that helps site managers determine cleanup levels.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-clean-up-tools/clarc/data-tables

CLARC glossary

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

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

CLARC guidance

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

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

Online tool: Cleanup and Tank Search

Find information on contamination cleanup sites and underground storage tanks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/online-tool-cleanup-and-tank-search

Brownfields funding opportunities in Washington State

Download a comprehensive list of federal and state funding and technical assistance opportunities for redeveloping brownfields in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/brownfieldsfundingoverview

Email list: Brownfields

Brownfields are abandoned or underutilized properties that may have environmental contamination. Join our email list to learn more about funding and educational opportunities to help redevelop brownfields into community assets.

https://ecology.wa.gov/email-list-brownfields

Requirements for submitting cleanup site data

You must submit your lab data electronically through EIM.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/data-submittal-requirements-for-cleanup-sites

Checklists and templates for site investigation reports and cleanup plans

Get help preparing remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup action plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/cleanup-report-checklists-and-templates

Tools for cleaning up contaminated sites

We have online tools and statistical packages to help you clean up contaminated sites.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/contamination-clean-up-tools