Washington’s clean energy transition is facing a setback if a provision in the solar panel stewardship and takeback program goes into effect on July 1, 2025. This law requires Washington’s solar panel ...

Ecology, local clean air agencies, and Tribes can restrict indoor and outdoor burning under certain conditions. Air quality burn bans protect people when the air is unhealthy. Fire safety burn bans ...

Looking for a service provider? Here is a excel spreadsheet that lists certified UST service providers.This list is updated quarterly. Disclaimer: We do not assume any liability for the accuracy or ...

The dangerous waste annual report is a combination of required forms and other documents that summarize a business’s dangerous waste activities in Washington. All sites with an active EPA/State ID ...

We work to reduce diesel pollution. Diesel exhaust puts healthy people at risk for asthma and respiratory illnesses. For other people, it can make their existing heart and lung diseases worse. Diesel ...

SEPA guidance for determining lead agency and evaluating the proposal. Under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), most new proposals are reviewed by a designated “lead agency.” While this is ...

Ecology began a centrally coordinated unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drone program, in early 2022 to provide guidance and oversight for diverse data collection needs. The program supports ...

Under RCW 42.56.120(2), we are allowed to recover costs directly related to the copying of public records. We cannot charge a fee for inspection of records, or staff time spent on locating records or ...

Waste tires are those no longer suitable for their intended purpose due to wear or damage. Accumulations of waste tires harbor mosquitos, snakes, and other vermin, which pose health risks, such as the ...

Under Washington's Coastal Zone Management Program, federal actions that may affect any land use, water use, or natural resources in the coastal zone must be consistent with the enforceable policies ...

The proposed Umbrella bank is located in King County, near the city of Seattle. The mitigation bank includes three separate sites totaling approximately 60 acres. The Interagency Review Team is ...

In 2008, Washington's Legislature passed the Children's Safe Products Act (or CSPA) (Chapter 70A.430 RCW). This law applies to children’s products sold in Washington state. Washington’s laws apply to ...