Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Swift Creek Consent Decree Exhibit E: Permits & Applicable Requirements

https://ecology.wa.gov/swift-creek-consent-decree-exhibit-e

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

Response to Comments (Appendix D from permit Fact Sheets)

This is the response to comments received on the draft permits. This document is a copy of Appendix D which is found in each of the Permit Fact Sheets located PARIS database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/responsetocomments

What changed between permits?

This shows what changed between the 2011-2016 Boatyard general permit and the current version (2016-2021).

https://ecology.wa.gov/boatyard-summaryofchanges-2011to2016

Statement of Basis for Ecology permitting conditions

STATEMENT OF BASIS HANFORD SITE AIR OPERATING PERMIT NO. 00-05-006 RENEWAL 3 ATTACHMENT 1: ECOLOGY PERMITS

https://ecology.wa.gov/statement-of-basis-for-ecology-permitting-conditio

Crosswalk: Western Washington Phase II and Phase I permits; 2014 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington; Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) (2015)

Refer to Western Washington Phase II and Phase I Permit references to the 2014 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington sections and how they relate to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits

https://ecology.wa.gov/ms4permit-to-swmmww-2015

Public meeting powerpoint for webinar at Ecology on MS4 reissuance

Powerpoint for public meeting in October 2017 of Reissuance of Phase I &Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-12-17prelimdraft_webinarfinal

Agenda for Introduction to the Preliminary Drafts of the Phase I and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits.

This is an agenda of a meeting presenting preliminary draft sections of the Permits and the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/10-12-17pubmtgagenda

Errata for 2013-2018 Western Washington Municipal Stormwater Permits

Clarifications and corrections to Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit

https://ecology.wa.gov/errata2015-02

Preliminary draft language for S5.C.2/S5.C.3 Mapping for MS4 permits

2019 Western Washington Municipal Stormwater Permit preliminary draft language for S5.C.2/S5.C.3 Mapping.

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

Catch basin inspection alternatives

This focus sheet explains the catch basin inspection options in the permits and provides examples.

https://ecology.wa.gov/catch-basin-inspection-alternatives

Construction Stormwater General Permit DMR poster

Facilities with NPDES or State Waste Discharge permits are required to monitor the discharge from their facility and to submit reports to Ecology about this discharge. These reports are known as DMRs. The report requirements differ by permit type and water body.

https://ecology.wa.gov/dmrflyer

Meeting introduction for Reissuance of the Phase I and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits

This is a meeting agenda and background for the public meetings of the Reissuance of the Phase I and Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits in 2017.

https://ecology.wa.gov/2017pubmtgagenda

2018-2023 Municipal permit recommendations from Stormwater Work Group

Overall recommendations for RSMP funding and administration through the permits, Recommendations for the S8.B Status and Trends Monitoring, Recommendations for S8.C Effectiveness Studies, and Recommendations for S8.D Source Identification and Diagnostic Monitoring.

https://ecology.wa.gov/finals8recommendations1june2016

Errata for Draft Permits

Errata sheet for discrepencies between the blackline and redline versions of the formal draft 2019 Municipal Stormwater Permits

https://ecology.wa.gov/errata-for-redline-versions-of-the-formal-drafts

2019 Reissuance Public Comment Log

Use this Excel spreadsheet to organize and submit your comments on the draft Municipal Stormwater General Permits

https://ecology.wa.gov/excel-comment-log

Powerpoint Reissuance of Phase I &Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits

Introductory slides for the public meetings in 2017 about the Reissuance of Phase I &Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/intro_p_2017publicmeetings

Sand & Gravel General permit permit reference index

Use this index to compare permit references between the 2011 and 2016 Sand & Gravel General Permits. (Note: this index does not indicate changes in permit langugae -- many sections in the permit were renumbered without a change in permit language.)

https://ecology.wa.gov/permitreferenceindex

Formal draft Western WA permits workshops and public hearings presentation

Presentation slides for the workshop on the formal draft Western Washington Municipal Stormwater general permits

https://ecology.wa.gov/presentation-slides-for-western-wa

Western Washington Municipal Stormwater Permits 2019 Permit extension guidance

Here we answer frequently asked questions about the Western Washington Municipal Stormwater Permits 2019 Permit extension.

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

Stormwater Work Group Source ID Recommendations (S8.D)

The Stormwater Work Group made recommendations for the source identification section of the Western Washington municipal stormwater permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/swgsourceidrecommendationss8-d

Hanford leaking tanks

Our agency and Energy have reached an agreement on responding to leaking tanks at the Hanford Site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/nuclear-waste/hanford-cleanup/leaking-tanks

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban prohibits single-use plastic carryout bags in businesses.

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/plastics/plastic-bag-ban

Cap-and-Invest linkage

Ecology has decided that combining Washington’s carbon market with other programs would be beneficial.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/linkage

Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act compliance

Learn how manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can comply with the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA)

https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-toxic-chemicals/washingtons-toxics-in-products-laws/toxic-free-cosmetics-act/manufacturer-and-distributor-compliance

Manufacturer information

Learn how manufacturers must comply with Washington’s low- and zero-emission vehicle standards. This page may be useful for dealers and fleet owners, too.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/vehicle-emissions-standards/manufacturer-information

Dealer & fleet information

Learn how vehicle emissions standards may affect fleet owners and managers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/vehicle-emissions-standards/dealer-and-fleet-information

Water Quality Assessment & 303(d) List

We assess water data to understand how clean the rivers, lakes, and marine waters are in the state.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-improvement/assessment-of-state-waters-303d

Cap-and-Invest offsets

Offset credits can be used by businesses to cover some of their emissions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/offsets

Compostable plastic labeling requirements

The law sets labeling requirements and declarations for compostable products.

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

Updates to the surface water quality standards

We update our water quality standards through rulemaking and the triennial review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-standards/updates-to-the-standards

Public involvement

We provide information and supporting documents for public comment periods about cleanup at Hanford.

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

Eightmile Dam rebuild & restoration

Repair and restoration of the Eightmile Dam is undergoing environmental review.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/river-basins-groundwater/icicle-creek-strategy/eightmile-dam

Soil safety at playgrounds and parks

We provide free soil sampling and safety actions in areas where children play.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/contamination-cleanup/cleanup-sites/tacoma-smelter/playgrounds-and-parks

Updated stormwater permits support green infrastructure, clean water

July 1, 2024 Blog post:

The state’s most populated cities and counties now have updated municipal stormwater permits in place.

https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/july-2024/updated-stormwater-permits-support-green-infrastructure-clean-water

Media contacts

Program and regional contact information for the news media.

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

Education programs at Padilla Bay

Come visit the Padilla Bay Reserve to learn about the Salish Sea. We offer programs for all ages.

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

Scientific services

Learn about the scientific services we offer to publicly-funded and government agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/overview-of-ecology-s-work/the-science-behind-the-work-we-do/scientific-services

Model Remedies for former orchards

Former orchards may need cleanup before being developed. There are four pre-approved remedies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/model-remedies-for-former-orchards

How to submit comments to us

Tips for individuals and member organizations wishing to submit comments during open comment periods

https://ecology.wa.gov/ecologys-work-near-you/overview-of-ecology-s-work/what-is-outreach-and-community-involvement/commenting-tips

Economic impacts of Washington’s climate policies

How we analyzed potential economic impacts from Washington's climate policies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/climate-commitment-act/cap-and-invest/economic-impacts

Ecology Litter Corps

An employment program for youth and adults to pick up litter on Washington's roads.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/jobs-at-ecology/ecology-youth-corps

Anacortes Shell Refinery oil spill

Crude oil spill at the Shell Refinery.

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/anacortes-shell-refinery-oil-spill

Curtain Creek railroad trestle fire

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/curtain-creek-railroad-trestle-fire

Dalco Passage Polar Texas-Conoco Phillips spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/dalco-passage-polar-texas-conoco-phillips-spill

D'Boat grounding

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/d-boat-grounding

Fishing vessel JB runs aground

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/fishing-vessel-jb-runs-aground

Gardner-Fields asphalt spill

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/gardner-fields-asphalt-spill

Golden Gardens tugboat grounding

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-cleanup/spills/spill-preparedness-response/responding-to-spill-incidents/spill-incidents/golden-gardens-tugboat-grounding