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

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

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

Boeing Auburn Site Map Plain Text

Plain text description of the Boeing Auburn groundwater contamination site map.

https://ecology.wa.gov/boeing-auburn-site-map-plain-text

MNA Plain Text

Monitored natural attenuation (MNA) process at the Boeing Auburn site

https://ecology.wa.gov/mna-plaintext

Draft UST Service Provider list

This is a draft list of certified underground service tanks service providers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ust-service-provider-list-10-01-17

Summary of Ecology Listening Session December 2018. Feedback on Draft Implementation Memo No. 22: Vapor Intrusion (VI) Investigations and Short-term Trichloroethene (TCE) Toxicity

This summary of the December 2018 Ecology Listening Session provides feedback on participant questions regarding Draft Implementation Memo No. 22.

https://ecology.wa.gov/summary-of-ecology-listening-session-december-2018

MTCASGL12.0: Excel workbook for individual hazardous substances

Statistical workbook for calculating cleanup levels for individual hazardous substances for sites being cleaned up under the Model Toxics Control Act.

https://ecology.wa.gov/workbook-for-calculating-cleanup-levels-for-indivi

July 28, 2021 Agenda - Accident Probabilities

Agenda for July 28, 2021, meeting on Accident Probabilities

https://ecology.wa.gov/july-28-2021-agenda-accident-probabilities

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

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

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 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

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

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