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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TransAlta Power Plant

The TransAlta agreement lowers harmful air pollutants from Washington's only coal-fired power plant.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/transalta

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

Certification for incinerator & landfill operators

How to get certified to operate and inspect solid waste incinerator and landfill facilities.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Information for air monitoring professionals

Standard procedures, quality assurance, and monitoring guidance for air monitoring professionals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/information-for-air-monitoring-professionals

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

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

Air operating permit for large sources of air pollution

Air operating permit requirements for large sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-operating-permits

Annual air quality registration

Emission registration program for industrial air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/air-quality-registration

Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS)

Submit your emissions data via WEIRS.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/emissions-inventory-reporting

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

Emissions reporting for small sources of air pollution

Learn how to submit your emissions data using the Source Management System (SMS).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/air-quality-emissions-reporting/small-source-emissions-inventory-reporting

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

General orders for air quality permits

A general order is a streamlined group permit for common commercial sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-quality-general-orders

Burn permits

Burn permits for agricultural, outdoor, or residential burning.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/burn-permits

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

Notice of construction permit

Businesses must get a permit before installing or changing a source of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/notice-of-construction-permit

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit

Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits for major sources of air pollution.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/prevention-of-significant-deterioration-psd

Permit Register

The Permit Register includes actions or changes to air operating permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/air-operating-permits/permit-register

Health impact review of toxic air pollution

We must review new projects that emit toxic air pollutants.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/air-quality-permits/notice-of-construction-permit/health-impact-assessments-of-toxic-air-pollutants

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