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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Spills Program public comment documents

Industry oil spill prevention and preparedness planning documents currently open for public review and comment

https://ecology.wa.gov/spills-program-public-comment-documents

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://ecology.wa.gov/swppp-for-construction-stormwater-permits

Provisional community engagement plan

This draft community engagement plan was developed by the seven HEAL-covered agencies and provisionally adopted July 1, 2022 by the Department of Ecology in partial fulfillment of its obligations under the HEAL Act (RCW 70A.02.050).

https://ecology.wa.gov/provisional-community-engagement-plan

Determining if areas in Washington meet national air quality standards

We determine whether areas in Washington meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards

Contingency planning for oil industry

Oil-handling operations must have contingency plans describing how they would respond to oil spills.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry

Operations manual requirements

Operations manuals help prevent spills during the transfer, storage, and handling of oil.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/operations-manual-for-regulated-facilities

Safe and effective threshold determination reports

Safe and effective reports establish conditions for protecting open water with oil containment boom.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/safe-effective-threshold-determination-reports

Oil spill prevention plans for facilities

Oil spill prevention plans reduce the risk of oil spills at large refineries and marine terminals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/spills-prevention-plans-for-facilities

Washington's air quality implementation plan

The State Implementation Plan is an overarching plan to keep Washington's air clean.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans

State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan

Washington state’s management plan for solid waste and toxic materials.

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

Sulfur dioxide air quality designations

We’re deciding if parts of Washington don't meet national air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/areas-meeting-and-not-meeting-air-standards/sulfur-dioxide-designations

About the state waste plan

Learn what went into updating the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Plan.

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

Transportation implementation plans

Find out how we make sure transportation investments are consistent with air quality goals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/transportation-conformity

Technical manuals

Requirements for technical manuals for vessels with contingency plans.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/technical-manuals

Attainment State Implementation Plans

Learn about Washington's plans to ensure communities meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/attainment-sips

Infrastructure, rule, & program plans

Our plans and rules to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/infrastructure-sips

Geographic Response Plans (GRPs)

GRPs, a Northwest Area Contingency Plan tool, guide early, localized actions when oil spills happen.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/geographic-response-plans-for-oil-spills

Spill response plans for Class 2 mobile facilities

We require Class 2 mobile oil-handling facilities in Washington to have a spill response plan.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/contingency-planning-for-oil-industry/spill-response-plans-for-mobile-oil-facilities

Plans for maintaining air quality

View current plans to improve air quality and meet national air quality standards.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/plans-policies/state-implementation-plans/maintenance-sips

Focus on: Washington’s climate policies and fuel prices

On Jan. 1, 2023, two new Washington laws designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions took effect: the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) and the Climate Commitment Act (CCA).

https://ecology.wa.gov/focus-on-washington-s-climate-policies-and-fuel-pr