Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits for major sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/prevention-of-significant-deterioration-psd

Nuclear waste oversight

We’re working to keep the Hanford cleanup on track and manage radioactive wastes in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste

Air Quality

Current air quality information, burn bans, and industrial air pollution permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/air-quality

Water Quality

See if water near you are healthy. Learn about cleanups, wastewater, runoff, and how Puget Sound is changing.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality

Wetlands

We are charged with protecting, restoring, and managing wetlands because of their key role in watershed health.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands

Clean Energy Coordination

Overview of Clean Energy Coordination

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/clean-energy-coordination

Online tools & publications

View a comprehensive library of our environmental data sources, forms, and publications.

https://ecology.wa.gov/footer-pages/online-tools-publications

Budget & legislative priorities

See our budget and legislative request information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/budget-legislative-priorities

Accessibility & equity

We are committed to providing information and resources to all Washingtonians.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accessibility-equity

Education & training

Sign up for a class or training, and find out how you can protect the environment at home and in your community.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/education-training

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Washington adopted regulations to help reduce greenhouse gases.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions

Household waste & toxics

Information on toxics in the home, household hazardous waste, and litter pickup programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/community-waste-toxics

Business waste

Guidance on managing dangerous or hazardous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/business-waste

Reducing & recycling waste

Learn about Washington's recycling programs, organics recycling, and find recycling resources.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste

Taking action against toxic chemicals

We enforce regulations and develop policies to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products and the environment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals

Solid waste & litter

We assist local governments in regulating solid waste collection and disposal, and support litter pickup programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/solid-waste-litter

Spills

We prevent, plan for, and respond to spills of oil and hazardous material in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills

Who we are

Find everything you need to know about Ecology — what we do, why we do it, and the latest news.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are

Payments, contracts & grants

Find grant and loan opportunities, see current contracts and bidding information. You can also make a payment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants

Accountability & transparency

We are accountable to all Washingtonians, and we strive to make our work and our decisions transparent.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency

Water supply

We manage the state's water supply to meet the needs of people, farms, and fish.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-supply

Shoreline & coastal management

Partnering to preserve and protect shorelines and oceans while supporting the needs of communities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management

Online tool: Industrial Permits look-up

Look up industrial section permits with hyperlinks to all documents currently available electronically. You can view active or proposed permits and associated documents:

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/industrial/

Hanford federal facility permits

See a listing of all the federal facility permits that direct our work on the treatment, storage and disposal of dangerous and mixed wastes.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/nwp/permitting

Hanford Waste Water Discharge Permits

See a listing of all the federal facility permits that direct our work on the treatment, storage and disposal of dangerous and mixed wastes.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/nwp/permitting/WWD/

Industrial Section Permits

Links to all permits issued by Ecology's Industrial Section for air, water and waste at paper mills, refineries and chemical plants.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/industrial/Default.aspx

Mixed waste permits for the Hanford commercial waste disposal facility

See a listing of all the federal facility permits that direct our work on the treatment, storage and disposal of dangerous and mixed wastes.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/nwp/permitting/OMW/

Forms: Sand and Gravel permit

List of forms related to permits for sand and gravel operations.

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/UIPages/PublicationList.aspx?IndexTypeName=Topic&NameValue=Sand+and+Gravel+Permits&DocumentTypeName=Form

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) template for Construction Stormwater permit plans.

This template presents the recommended structure and content for preparing a Construction Stormwater General Permit SWPPP.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/ezshare/wq/permits/CSWGP-SWPPP-Template.docx

Online tool: EcoEPay payment system

Make an online payment - Ecology now accepts online payments for some permits and fees.

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/ecoepay/

Online tool: Water quality permit database (PARIS) – Enforcements

Search water quality permits for enforcement actions.

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/paris/Inspection/FacilityEnforcement.aspx

Online tool: Air Permit Search

Search the air quality permit library for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Air Operating Permits (AOP).

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/ecap/

Hanford Air Operating Permit (00-05-006 Renewal 2 - Revision B)

See a listing of all the federal facility permits that direct our work on the treatment, storage and disposal of dangerous and mixed wastes.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/nwp/permitting/AIR/start.html

Hanford Facility Dangerous Waste Permit (Site-Wide Permit)

See a listing of all the federal facility permits that direct our work on the treatment, storage and disposal of dangerous and mixed wastes.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/nwp/permitting/hdwp/rev/9/index.html

Hanford Facility Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Permit

See a listing of all the federal facility permits that direct our work on the treatment, storage and disposal of dangerous and mixed wastes.

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/nwp/permitting/hdwp/rev/8c/index.html

Hanford dangerous waste & mixed waste permits

Permits direct cleanup to protect people and the environment from dangerous waste at Hanford.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/hanford-federal-facility-permits

Overview of permitting & certifications

Find information on how to get a permit or certification from Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/overview-of-permitting

Stormwater general permits

We issue permits to protect lakes, rivers, and saltwater from polluted stormwater runoff.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits

Municipal stormwater permit history

We document the development of municipal stormwater permits in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-general-permits/municipal-stormwater-permit-history

Air quality permits

Permits for industrial air pollution and burning activities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/burn-permits

401 Water Quality Certifications for federal facilities

EPA writes NPDES permits for federal facilities. We issue water quality certifications for permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/certifications-for-npdes-federal-permits

Appealing a Shoreline Permit

Information on how to appeal a shoreline permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement/appealing-a-shoreline-permit

Aquatic pesticide permits

Find information about the various aquatic pesticide permits used in our state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits

Notice of construction permit

Businesses must get a permit before installing or changing a source of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/notice-of-construction-permit

General orders for air quality permits

A general order is a streamlined group permit for common commercial sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-quality-general-orders

Water quality permit database — PARIS

Our PARIS database lets you access water quality permits, discharge-monitoring reports, and more.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-quality-permits-database

Permit Register

The Permit Register includes actions or changes to air operating permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-operating-permit/permit-register

WestRock, Tacoma

We regulate water, hazardous waste and cleanup at RockTenn's WestRock pulp and paper mill in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/westrock-tacoma

Regulating facilities that handle mixed waste in Washington State

Ecology regulates low-level mixed waste facilities in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/radioactive-mixed-waste-permits