Regulations & Permits
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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.
401 Water Quality Certifications for non-hydropower permits
We review projects needing federal approval to assure compliance with state water quality standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/non-hydropower-401-certifications
Clean Water Act: Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
Under the Clean Water Act, we help make sure projects, actions, and activities don't harm state waters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification
Shellfish aquaculture 401 certification
We modified our certification process for shellfish growers because of new federal requirements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/401-water-quality-certification/shellfish-aquaculture
Chapter 173-26 and 173-27 WAC, Shoreline Management Act
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-26 WAC, Chapter 173-27 WAC
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-26-27-shoreline-management-act
SEPA Supplemental Orca Checklist Guidance
This guidance helps applicants complete the SEPA Supplemental Orca Checklist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-supplemental-orca-checklist-guidanc
Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2021)
This is the emergency rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2021
Chapter 173-501 WAC
On May 27, 2020, Ecology adopted amendments to Chapter 173-501 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-501
Chapter 173-503A WAC
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-503A WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-503a-feb15
Chapter 173-525 WAC
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-525 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-525-mar05
Chapter 173-526 WAC
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-526 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-526-mar05
Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2023)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2023
Chapter 173-167 WAC Emergency Drought Funding (2024)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-167 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-167-2024
Frequently flooded areas: Critical Areas Ordinance
Frequently flooded areas are covered by Critical Areas Ordinances promoting safety from floods.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-floodplains-critical-areas-ordinanc
WAC 173-166 Emergency drought relief
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-166 WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-166
Overview of compliance & enforcement at Ecology
View the compliance and enforcement authority we have, and what actions we have recently taken.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/compliance-enforcement/overview-of-compliance-enforcement
Chapter 173-201A WAC (Aquatic Life Toxics Criteria)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-201a-aquatic-life-toxics-criteria
Chapter 173-201A WAC (Chelan UAA)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC (Chelan UAA)
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-201a-chelan-uaa
Chapter 173-201A WAC (Natural Conditions)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-201a-natural-conditions
Chapter 173-201A WAC (Outstanding Resource Waters)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac-173-201a-outstanding-resource-waters
Chapter 173-201A WAC (Salmon Spawning Habitat)
This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-201A WAC for salmon spawning habitat.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/closed-rulemaking/wac173-201a-salmon-spawning-habitat
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