Laws and Rules Protect Washington’s Quality of Life

The citizens of Washington, the Legislature and Washington’s governors have made it a priority of state government to protect the environment and human health. As a result Washington voters and elected leaders have adopted state laws that reflect the environmental values of Washingtonians — and the unique natural diversity of our state.

Ecology has federal and state authority to implement and enforce environmental laws and rules relating to:

• Protecting our water supplies
• Protecting our air quality
• Managing and reducing waste
• Cleaning up contaminated water and land
• Reducing toxic substances in our environment
• Supporting sustainable communities and natural resources

RULEMAKING INFORMATION

Open Rulemaking | Closed Rulemaking | Rulemaking and Economics | Frequently Asked Questions | WAC Track Email List | Semiannual Rule Agenda

RULEMAKING RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Rule Proposal Notices | Rule Adoption Notices | Rule Implementation Plans | Concise Explanatory Statements/Responsiveness Summaries | Economic Analysis Reports

GET A COPY OF A LAW OR RULE

Laws | Rules by Program

OTHER INFORMATION

2016 Agency Request Legislation | Budget Overview | Noise Pollution | Regulatory Streamlining

OTHER RESOURCES

Office of the Code Reviser | Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office | Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Washington State Legislature

CONTACT

Bari Schreiner
Agency Rules Coordinator
(360) 407-6998
bari.schreiner@ecy.wa.gov