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Transcript of the "Is your dry cleaner still using toxic PERC?" audio blog

Fifty dry cleaning businesses across the state have now switched from using toxic perchloroethylene (PERC) to a less toxic alternative since 2019. However, approximately 60 PERC-using businesses are still operating, prompting Ecology to redouble its efforts to eliminate the hazardous chemical from use.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20210820-perc-audio-transcript

Table of ASIL, SQER, and de minimis emission values – WAC 173-460-150 (Effective 12-23-2019)

This is the 12/23/19 sortable table of toxic air pollutants (TAPs) listed in Chapter 173-460 WAC, Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/table-of-asil-sqer-and-de-minimis-emission-value

Sept. 17, 2020 - NWIW - SSEIS hearing transcript

A transcript of the hearing on the second supplemental environmental impact statement for the Northwest Innovation Works-Kalama proposal.

https://ecology.wa.gov/200917-nwiw-hearing-transcript

Overview SEPA Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project

This focus sheet describes the environmental review process and the public comment period with an overview of the applicant's proposed project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/chehalisdeis-focussheet-english

Letter to EPA for Partial Withdrawal of SIP Submittal

Letter to EPA to withdraw part of Prevention of Significant Deterioration Rules into the State Implementation Plan

https://ecology.wa.gov/withdrawalltrnewpsdghgsept52014

LID Briefings for Elected Officials - Eastern Washington Presentation

This is a briefing about Low Impact Development requirements of municipal stormwater permittees for elected officials in Eastern Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/electedbriefingsewapresentation

Ch173350_3rdPrelimDraft121516-PartFive.pdf

Part Five: 500 Groundwater monitoring, -600 Financial assurance requirements, -700 Permits and local ordinances, -710 Permit application and issuance, -715 General permit application requirements, -900 Remedial action, and -995 Soil and sediment use criteria.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ch173350_3rdprelimdraft121516-partfive-pdf

Frequently Asked Questions: Mineral prospecting and placer mining

Frequently asked question on implementing Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1261 for changes to mineral prospecting and placer mining, effective June 11, 2020

https://ecology.wa.gov/frequently-asked-questions-mineral-prospecting-and

Notification letter Second SEIS

A letter notifying the applicants of Ecology's decision to conduct a second Supplemental Impact Statement for the proposed Kalama methanol facility.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2019-nov22-2ndseiskalamaletter

LID Briefings for Elected Officials - Western Washington Presentation

This is a briefing about Low Impact Development requirements of municipal stormwater permittees for elected officials in Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/electedbriefingswwapresentation

Vessel Deconstruction Permit fact sheet

This fact sheet is a companion document to the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Discharges Associated with Vessel Deconstruction Activity (Vessel Deconstruction General Permit, or VDGP). The proposed permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater and a limited number of non-stormwater discharges.

https://ecology.wa.gov/vesseldeconstructionfactsheet

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

Cowlitz County's Nov. 4, 2019 response to Ecology's questions

Information provided to Ecology in response to the agency's questions on a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Northwest Innovation Works Kalama methanol plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2019-october-cowlitzcountyresponsetoecyquestions

Amended Administrative Order Docket #15419 amending Order Docket #14156

This amended order adds PUREX Tunnel 2 to the scope of Corrective Action 3 and provides additional time for USDOE-RL and CHPRC to complete Corrective Action 3.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20170915purexamendedorder

MaterialsCompostedQuantityTrends-AltChart

This spreadsheet shows data on the types of materials composted in Washington, showing quantity trends over time.

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

Upland fin-fish hatching and rearing general permit

This is the 2015 general permit issued for upland fin-fish hatching and rearing. It is a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit effective from April 1, 2016 until March 31, 2021.

https://ecology.wa.gov/permitfinal12152015

9-29-22PCRRulemakingPresentation

This is the staff presentation for the final meeting of the advisory committee on recycled content minimums.

https://ecology.wa.gov/9-29-22-pcr-rulemaking-presentation

CAFO fact sheet.

This fact sheet is a companion document to the draft revised Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General (CAFO) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit (combined permit) and the draft CAFO State Waste General Permit (state permit). It provides the legal and technical basis for permit issuance or reissuance required in Washington Administra

https://ecology.wa.gov/fact-sheet-draft

Preliminary Draft - Summary - UST Record Retention Periods (WAC 173-360; WAC 170-360A) 07/10/17

This table summarizes how long owners and operators of underground storage tank systems would need to retain records of various regulated activities under the preliminary draft of WAC 173-360A, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/hold

Preliminary Draft - Summary - Certification for UST Services (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 07/10/17

This table identifies the underground storage tank system services requiring the use of a service provider and the certification that a service provider must have to perform those services under the preliminary draft of WAC 173-360A, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/preliminary-draft-summary-cert-to-perform-ust

Overview of key decisions in rule amendments (WAC 173-201A) 9/30/14

This is the overview of key decisions in rule amendments for human health criteria and implementation tools for WAC 173-201A Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/overview-of-key-decisions-in-rule-amendments-wac

Preliminary Draft - Summary - Deferred UST Compliance Dates (WAC 173-360; WAC 173-360A) 07/10/17

This table summarizes the dates by which owners and operators of previously deferred underground storage tank (UST) systems installed on or before the effective date of the UST rule would need to comply with the requirements of the preliminary draft of WAC 173-360A, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/preliminary-draft-summary-prev-deferred-compli

Memo about early life adjustment factors (WAC 173-460) 02/14/19

This is a 2/14/19 memo about early life adjustment factors in deriving acceptable source impact levels (ASIL) for a subset of toxic air pollutants (TAPs). It is related to rulemaking for Chapter 173-460 WAC, Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/memo-about-early-life-adjustment-factors-wac-173

Gator Guard

Ecology finds Gator Guard Sediment Control Wattles functionally equivalent to C235 (Wattles) and C220 (Storm Drain Inlet Protection for earthen surfaces) Best Management Practices for stormwater management.

https://ecology.wa.gov/gatorgaurdefl

Presentation about dimethyl mercury inhalation risk screening concentration (WAC 173-460) 10/10/18

This is a presentation for the 10/10/18 stakeholder meeting about dimethyl mercury inhalation risk screening concentration. It is related to rulemaking for Chapter 173-460 WAC, Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/presentation-about-dimethyl-mercury-inhalation-ris

Presentation about small quantity emission rates-de minimis emission values (WAC 173-460) 01/23/19

This is a presentation for the 1/23/19 stakeholder meeting about small quantity emission rates (SQER) and de miminis emission values. It is related to rulemaking for Chapter 173-460 WAC, Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/presentation-about-small-quantity-emission-rates-d

WDFWTimingTable18Feb2016

This table provides WDFW recommended treatment windows for aquatic herbicide treatment. These windows are designed to avoid adverse impacts to Priority Species (federal- and state-listed and other sensitive and vulnerable species).

https://ecology.wa.gov/wdfwtiming-table

Metro Metals Annual Audit

This document includes information about direct processor, Simon Metals, and includes their annual environmental audit report. This audit verifies compliance with the performance standards for direct processors in the E-Cycle WA program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/simonmetalsaudit2017-pdf

Hoquiam Cumulative Impacts Analysis and No Net Loss Report

This report characterizes shoreline conditions and provides a basis for revising SMP goals, policies, and regulations addresses whether the SMP achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/hoquiam-cumulative-impacts-analysis-and-no-net-los

S5.C.4/S5.C.5 Controlling Runoff – site and subdivision scale

2019 Western Washington Municipal Stormwater preliminary draft permit language for S5.C.4/S5.C.5 Controlling Runoff – site and subdivision scale.

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-3-17prelimcontrollingrunoff

Bremerton Critical Areas Ordinance: Gap Analysis

Memorandum to provide a reciew of the current CAO noting gaps where existing regulations may not be consistent with BAS, the GMA, and/or its implementing rules.

https://ecology.wa.gov/bremerton-critical-areas-ordinance-gap-analysis

Part V – Response to Comments on Western Washington Appendix I and Low Impact Development

Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit 2012 Response to comments for permit effective Aug. 1, 2013 Part V

https://ecology.wa.gov/part5

S5.C.8/S5.C.3 IDDE tracking and reporting

Preliminary draft permit section for the Phase I and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit language on IDDE tracking and reporting.

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-3-17prelimidde_final

Pierce County Cumulative Impacts Analysis Appendix A: Build-out Analysis

Table with Zonng classificaitons and Results of build-out analysis for proposed environmental designations

https://ecology.wa.gov/pierce-county-cumulative-impacts-analysis-appendix

Draft IDDE tracking Form SWG

This draft form was developed by the Stormwater Work Group as a proposed way to gather illicit discharge detection and elimination data from Western Washington municipal stormwater permittees.

https://ecology.wa.gov/draftiddetrackingformswg31517

Spokane River Minimum Instream Flow Recommendations (WAC 173-557; 173-555) 01/27/15

Spokane River Minimum Instream Flow Recommendations - Rusty Post, Ecology Watershed Planning August 1, 2012 WAC 173-557; 173-555 Water Resources Management Program (WRMP) for the Spokane River and Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie (SVRP) Aquifer and amendment to WAC 173-555-010.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spokane-river-minimum-instream-flow-recommendation

Zostera japonica Management General Permit

The Zostera japonica Management on Commercial Clam Beds in Willapa Bay permit is a combined National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit. It allows the use of imazamox and marker dyes on commercial clam beds (excluding geoduck), in Willapa Bay only, for control of Zostera japonica eelgrass, a Class C noxious weed.

https://ecology.wa.gov/zjpermitmodification04052017

Prelimary Draft Sand and Gravel

Draft language for the for Sand and Gravel Permit. Includees Process Water, Stormwater, and Mine Dewatering Water Discharges Associated with Sand and Gravel Operations, Rock Quarries, and Similar Mining Facilities, Including Stockpiles of Mined Materials, Concrete Batch Operations and Hot Mix Asphalt Operations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/preliminarydraft-1

2015 Draft Construction Stormwater General Permit

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2016cswgpdraft

2015 Draft Construction Stormwater General Permit with Track Changes

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2016cswgpdraftredline

Informal draft rule changes to 173-446 WAC for Electricity Markets rulemaking

This document lists informal draft rule language changes to Chapter 173-446 WAC (Climate Commitment Act Program) for the Electricity Markets rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/informal-draft-rule-changes-to-173-446-wac-for-electricity-markets-rulemaking

Workshop Presentation for Cannabis Lab Accreditation Rulemaking

Workshop slides from November and December 2023 meeting on updated preliminary draft rule language

https://ecology.wa.gov/presentation-cannabis-lab-accreditation

Draft rule changes (not tracked) to 173-446 WAC for Electricity Markets rulemaking (1/23/24)

This document lists the third informal draft rule language changes (not tracked) to Chapter 173-446 WAC (Climate Commitment Act Program) for the Electricity Markets rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/informal-draft-rule-changes-to-173-446-wac-for-electricity-markets-rulemaking-1-22-24

Draft rule changes (tracked) to 173-446 WAC for Electricity Markets rulemaking (1/23/24)

This document lists the third informal draft rule language changes (tracked) to Chapter 173-446 WAC (Climate Commitment Act Program) for the Electricity Markets rulemaking.

https://ecology.wa.gov/draft-rule-changes-tracked-to-173-446-wac-for-electricity-markets-rulemaking-1-23-24

Draft Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision: Redesignation to Attainment and First 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Intalco-Ferndale Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area

This is the draft Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision: Redesignation to Attainment and First 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Intalco-Ferndale Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area.

https://ecology.wa.gov/202403intalcoso2maintsip

Climate Resilient Riparian Grant Eligible Proposal Categories video slides

The associated slides that accompany the review video of eligible proposal categories for the November 2024 solicitation

https://ecology.wa.gov/cr2sl-eligible-categories-review-slides