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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Pacific Functional Fluids LLC Tacoma

Cleanup site in the Tacoma Tide Flats industrial area, focused on removing contaminents from the soil and groundwater.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cleanup-site-pacific-functional-fluids-llc-tacoma

Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act

Overview of Washington's EPCRA program and general reporting requirements.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/emergency-planning-community-right-to-know-act

Douglas County solid waste service level ordinance

A sample ordinance from Douglas County outlining minimum service levels for solid waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/douglas-county-solid-waste-service-level-ordinance

Consumer Product Testing look-up tool

Various consumer products are tested to ensure state and federal rules are met.The presence of a chemical in a product does not necessarily mean it's unsafe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/consumer-product-testing-look-up-tool

Technical resources for sediment cleanups

Access our technical resources to help support your sediment cleanup decisions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/sediment-cleanup-resources

Notification of dangerous waste activity

Learn how to get an EPA/State Identification (ID) Number to report your dangerous waste.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/dangerous-waste-reporting-requirements/notification-of-dangerous-waste

Successful no further actions

Sites cleaned up using a model remedy might achieve "no further action" status faster.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/mtca-model-remedies/no-further-actions

Cleanup site: Alcoa Vancouver

Cleanup site on the north shore of the Columbia River that is the location of a former Alcoa aluminum smelter.

https://ecology.wa.gov/alcoa-vancouver

Fertilizer Production Companies - look-up tool

Information about commercial fertilizers that are registered for distribution in the state of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/fertilizer-production-companies-look-up-tool

High Priority Chemicals Data System (HPCDS)

Search the data that's reported to the states by manufacturers of children’s products through the IC2.

https://ecology.wa.gov/children-s-safe-product-act-reported-data

Solid waste facility permits

Learn which facilities are required to get solid waste permits in Washington.

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

Local solid and hazardous waste planning

Solid and hazardous waste management plans that local governments are required to submit to us.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/washington-state-waste-plan/local-waste-planning

Label dangerous waste

Learn how to label dangerous waste containers.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/dangerous-waste-basics/label-dangerous-waste

Used oil

There are different requirements for businesses managing used oil and waste oil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/dangerous-waste-guidance/common-dangerous-waste/used-oil

Safer cosmetics certification subsidy program

Cosmetics manufacturers can receive support to certify or reformulate products with safer ingredients.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/safer-alternatives/safer-chemicals-for-manufacturers/cosmetics-certification-subsidy-program

Cleanup site: Bay Zinc Co Inc, Moxee (Ultra Yield Micronutrients)

Environmental cleanup documents available for public comment for Ultra Yield Micronutrients fertilizer plant in Moxee, Washington. Los borradores de varios documentos están disponibles para su revisión y comentarios. Un plan de acción para abordar la contaminación en las facilidades de Ultra Yield Micronutrients, una planta de producción de fertilizantes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ultra-yield-micronutrients

Tier Two Online

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW) to submit your Tier Two report electronically

https://ecology.wa.gov/tier-two-online

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

Fish consumption rate: Technical support document

This 2013 technical support document estimates how much fish Washington residents are eating.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/fish-consumption-rates-technical-support

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