Laws and Rules


We implement environmental laws by writing rules that protect the public's health and the environment.

RULE-MAKING INFORMATION

Current Rule-Making | Archive of Rule-Making | Public Hearings | WAC Track | Frequently Asked Questions | Rule-Making and Economics

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Index of Laws | Index of Rules | Order a copy of a law or rule

PUBLICATIONS

Economic Analysis | Response to Comments | Implementation Plans | Adoption Notices | Legislative Implementation Plans

ECOLOGY PRIORITIES AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES 

Ecology's Priorities | Protecting Washington's Waters2009 Legislative Session NEW! - 12/19/08 | 2004-2008 State Investments in Environmental Protection | 2008 Legislative Session | Results of the 2007 Legislative Session | 2005-2007 Investment Update

NOISE POLLUTION

Learn what to do about noise pollution

REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT

Accountability to Citizens | Four Year Leadership Plan | Permit and Regulatory Streamlining | Regulatory Advisor's Group | More

RELATED RESOURCES

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

RECENT ACTIVITY

 

Jan 7
Management of Exempt Ground Water Wells in Kittitas County (WAC 173-539A)

Dec 22
Minimum standards for construction and maintenance of water wells (WAC 173-160)

Dec 22
New rule - Salmon-Washougal instream resources protection and water management program (WAC 173-528)

Dec 22
New rule - Lewis instream resources protection and water Management program (WAC 173-527)

Dec 19
Preassessment screening and oil spill compensation schedule regulations (WAC 173-183)