Zostera japonica management on commercial clam beds in Willapa Bay general permit

If you haven't already, you will need to sign up for a Secure Access Washington (SAW) account. SAW is the state of Washington’s secure portal to access and submit applications. Start by clicking the "Sign Up!" button. SAW will send you an email to activate your account (check your spam or junk folder).

Add the Water Quality Permitting Portal to your SAW account by following these steps:

1. Inside SAW, click "add a new service"
2. Click the "browse by agency" option, scroll to and select "Department of Ecology"
3. Then scroll to “Water Quality Permitting Portal” and click “apply”

To apply for new permit coverage, complete the Notice of Intent (NOI) application by following these steps:

1. In your SAW account, look for the Water Quality Permitting Portal, and click “Access now”
2. Click “Continue,” and under "Apply for Coverage," click “NOI: General Permit Coverage – Renewal – Notice of Intent”
3. Find "Zostera Japonica Management on Commercial Clam Beds in Willapa Bay General Permit" on the list, and click "New"
4. Enter information on each tab of the Notice of Intent (NOI) application
5. When completed, click “Save and Continue” at the bottom
6. Sign and mail the hard copy paper NOI form to Ecology at the address provided
7. Include a map of the proposed treatment areas, a SEPA checklist, and any required plans

Set-up your electronic signature account

Please make sure to review these instructions to create your electronic signature account. You must create an electronic signature account and mail-in your electronic signature agreement form (ESAF) to Ecology first. Once we approve your ESAF, you will have access to your permit coverage information and be able to sign and submit documents online.

If you have questions, contact the staff listed in the Contact information box below.

• 2014 Treatment Buffer Validation Study (Grue, et al.)
• 2015 One-Year Post Application Evaluation (Confluent Environmental)
• 2016 Study of Z. marina Recovery (Patten)
  • 2016 Validation Study Supplementary Data (NOTE: large file ~400MB)

How to Submit Annual Reports

Submit Annual Reports by December 31 of each year through Secure Access Washington by following these steps:

1. Log into your SAW account and access the WQWebPortal platform; click “Access Now” and “Continue.” 
2. Navigate to the “Submit Permit Data” box on the right of your screen and click on “Submittal: Permit Reports and Submittals.” 
3. Select the tab that says: “My Permits.” 
4. Under the Search Results, find your permit number and click on the “Submittals” link.
   
   IMPORTANT REMINDER! If you do not see your permit number listed, it means you have not created your electronic signature account nor have you sent in the electronic signature agreement form (ESAF) that gives you authority to submit online. You will need to follow these instructions to create your electronic signature agreement and send in your ESAF, and then wait for Ecology to approve your form before you can submit online. Once approved, you’ll have access to continue with the next step. 
    
5. Click “Edit” and follow the instructions. When done, click on “Mark as Ready to Submit,” and then click on the “Save and Done” button. 
6. Click “OK,” to validate, then click “Sign Selected Submittals.” 
7. Click “OK” then log into your signature account and click, “Ready to Sign.” Read through the “Attestation,” and click the two (2) boxes and then click “Sign.” 

For a more detailed step-by-step guide to submitting annual reports online, please review these instructions.

Access previous Annual Report and Pre-Treatment Plans documents in our Permit and Reporting Information System database (PARIS). 

List of permit holders 

• R & J Seafoods 
• Herrold Fish & Oyster 
• Long Island Oyster
• Northern Oyster Co.
• Goose Point 
• Station House Oyster
• Willapa Bay Shellfish
• Heckes Clams 
• Weigardt & Sons

These templates are for new Zostera japonica Management General Permit holders to use. The templates are open for review as part of the public comment period for the draft 2025 permit. Please use the online comment form, to make suggestions or provide feedback on the documents by the end of the day on Jan. 14, 2025.

• Draft Site Signage Template
  Use this template for signage posted at all corners of the treatment sites, nearby public shoreline access areas, and public boat launches within ¼ mile of a treated area.
• Draft Ecology Pre-Treatment Notification form
  Complete this form and email it to Ecology aquaticpesticideperm@ecy.wa.gov at least 10 days before treatment begins.
• Draft Landowner Pre-Treatment Notice Template
  This template is for providing written notice to owners of property adjacent to the treated areas at least 10 days prior to treatment.