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All Permits - (By Category)
- Want to demolish any structure
- Renovate an existing structure with at least 260 linear feet of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) on pipes, 160 square feet of RACM on other facility components, or 35 cubic feet of RACM off of facility components where length or area could not be measured previously, or
- Demolish a structure for fire training purposes.
- fill out the form
- have the owner/operator of the facility sign it
- mail it to the appropriate air quality agency.
- Small weed patches
- Spots of heavy residue
- Equipment plugs and dumps
Releasing contaminants to the air from any new or existing major source of air contaminants.
Air Quality Notice of Construction (NOC) Permit
Releasing contaminants to the air from a new or modified source, unless the source has been exempted.
Asbestos - Air Quality (Demolition / Renovation Notification Form)
You must submit an asbestos demolition/renovation notification form any time you:
Baled Agricultural Residue Interim Spot Burn Permit
Baled agricultural residue that may be permitted for burning include broken, mildewed, diseased or otherwise pest ridden bales.
Burn Permit - Agricultural (Agricultural Burning)
Burning of vegetative agricultural wastes.
Burning a structure for a fire training exercise.
Burning land clearing debris. NOTE: Land clearing burning is not allowed inside of urban growth areas (UGAs), within city limits of cities with a population of 10,000 or more, or within an area having a general population density of 1,000 or more persons per square mile.
Burn Permit - Silvicultural (Silvicultural Burning)
Burning vegetation on forest land; starting recreational fires.
This permit is for situations where burning does not fit into the categories of agricultural, residential, or land clearing.
Burn Permit - Spot Burn Permit
Burning in areas that are 1/2 acre or less in size, such as:
General Order for Small Boilers Using Natural Gas, Propane, or Diesel Fuel
Operating a small boiler using natural gas, propane, or diesel fuel that meets the approval conditions of this General Order as determineed by Ecology may apply for the permit.
General Order of Approval for Auto Body Shops
Operating an Auto Body Shop that meets the approval conditions of this General Order as determined by Ecology may apply for the permit.
General Order of Approval for Concrete Batch Plants
Operating a concrete batch plant that meets the approval conditions of this General Order as determined by Ecology may apply for the permit.
General Order of Approval for Diesel-Powered Emergency Electrical Generators
Operating a diesel-powered emergency electrical generator that meets the General Order criteria as established by Ecology.
Using a Rich-Burn, Spark Ignition, Gaseous Fossil Fuel Powered Emergency Generator in the counties or facilities that are regulated by Ecology. Your engine must meet the General Order conditions determined by Ecology.
Operating a dry cleaning facility that uses less than 2,100 gallons per year of Perchloroethylene. Your facility must also meet the criteria in the General Order as determined by Ecology.
General Order of Approval for Portable Rock Crushers
Operating a portable rock crusher facility that meets the approval conditions of this General Order as determined by Ecology may apply for the permit.
General Order of Approval for Stationary Rock Crushers
Your facility must meet the approval conditions as stated in the General Order Permit. A rock crushing facility that meets the approval conditions as determined by Ecology may apply for coverage under this General Order.
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air Quality Permit
·A new major source with the potential to emit a pollutant regulated under the Federal Clean Air Act: at 100 tons/year for 28 specific emission source types or at 250 tons/year or more for all other emission source types or ·A modification of an existing major source that increases emissions of a pollutant regulated under the Federal Clean Air Act at or above PSD Significant Emission Rates (SER).
Radioactive Air Emission Approval to Construct (New Construction)
Any activity that emits, or has the potential to emit, radionuclides into the air.
Any activity that emits, or has the potential to emit, radionuclides into the air.
Any activity that emits, or has the potential to emit, radionuclides into the air.
Reasonably Available Control Technology Determination
Emitting air pollutants (from an existing industrial or commercial source) that are determined by Ecology to cause an air quality impact that warrants regulation.
A source which is listed under the source classification list in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-400-100.
Aquaculture Registration and Transfer Permit
Culturing or transferring food fish, shellfish, and certain aquatic animals.
Aquatic Farm Registration and Permit to Transport Fin Fish
Culturing or transferring food fish, shellfish, and certain aquatic animals.
Aquatic Use Authorization (Aquatic Lease)
Most activities taking place on state-owned aquatic lands may require a lease or other form of use authorization (easement or right-of-way). Before you start your project, contact the DNR regional office near you to discuss your proposal.
Fish Habitat Enhancement Projects
The applicant must meet the specified requirements stated on the permit application form.
Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA)
Work that uses, diverts, obstructs, or changes the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or fresh waters of state. Includes bed reconfiguration, all construction or other work waterward, under and over the ordinary high water line, including dry channels, and may include projects landward of the ordinary high water line (e.g., activities outside the ordinary high water line that will directly impact fish life and habitat, falling trees into streams or lakes, bridge maintenance, dike construction, etc.)
Noxious Aquatic and Emergent Weed Transport Permit
Transporting noxious plants or plant parts.
Shellfish Operation License and Certificate of Approval
Commercially harvesting and/or processing molluscan shellfish (clams, oysters, mussels, scallops).
Archaeological Excavation Permit
Excavating, altering, defacing, or removing archaeological objects or resources or Native Indian graves, cairns or glyptic records.
Excavating, altering, defacing, or removing archaeological objects or resources or Native Indian graves, cairns, or glyptic records.
401 Water Quality Certification
Applying for a federal permit or license to conduct any activity that might result in a discharge of dredge or fill material into water or non-isolated wetlands or excavation in water or non-isolated wetlands.
Bridge Permit (Section 9 Permit)
Construction or modification of bridges over certain navigable waters.
Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Certification
Federal activity, projects requiring a federal license or permit and Federal Assistance Programs proposed within any of Washington's 15 coastal counties. (see notes)
Discharge of Dredge or Fill Material Into Water (Section 404 Permit)
If you plan to discharge dredged or fill material into the waters of the United States, including special aquatic sites such as wetlands, you must get a Section 404 permit. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) can authorize activities by a standard individual permit, nationwide permit, or regional permit. The Corps will make the determination on what type of permit is needed. If you have general questions on the permitting process, you should contact your county's Corps Project manager. The Corps recommends a pre-application meeting for major projects. This meeting is between you, Corps district staff, interested resource agencies, and the interested public. If you would like to set up a pre-application meeting, you should contact your county's Corps Project manager.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) License
See Permit Description for details.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NEPA applies to all major federal actions; federal projects, any project requiring a federal permit, receiving federal funding, or located on federal land. Application of categorical exclusions is determined by the federal agency.
Permit For Work in Navigable Waters (Section 10 Permit)
If you plan to do any work in, over, or under navigable waters of the United States you must apply for a Section 10 Permit. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) can authorize activities by a standard individual permit, letter-of-permission, nationwide permit, or regional permit. The Corps will make the determination on what type of permit is needed. If you have general questions on the permitting process, you should contact your county’s Corps Project manager.
Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) (Non-Bridge Projects)
Installation of a fixed structure or floating object within the waters of the United States.
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Any proposal that requires a state or local agency decision to license, fund, or undertake a project, or the proposed adoption of a policy, plan, or program can trigger environmental review under SEPA. (See WAC 197-11-704 for a complete definition of agency action.)
Forest Practices that may require a permit include: harvesting timber, salvaging standing and down wood, constructing forest roads, opening or expanding a rock pit on forest land for forestry use, installing and replacing water crossings on forest roads, and applying forest chemicals with an aircraft.
Surface mining; A reclamation permit is required by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for each surface mine that: (1) results in more than 3 acres of disturbed ground, or (2) has a high-wall that is both higher than 30 feet and steeper than 45 degrees.
Conducting a concentrated animal feeding operation that discharges or proposes to discharge to State or Federal Waters (either surface or ground).
Public Livestock Market License
Operating a public livestock market.
Construction of permanent buildings or additions to existing facilities.
Any development (see definition below) within the 100 year floodplain. Development is defined as: any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials located within the area of special flood hazard.
Local governments set maximum intruding sound level limits or adopt statewide statute.
Shoreline Conditional Use Permit
Determined by local government and specified in their Shoreline Master Program.
Substantial Development Permit Exemption: Activities not considered substantial development are located at RCW 90.58.030. Other exemptions are listed in RCW section order below: Environmental Excellence Program: RCW 90.58.045. Agricultural Activities: RCW 90.58.065. Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council: RCW 90.58.140. Fish Habitat Enhancement Projects: RCW 90.58.147. and RCW 77.55.181. Hazardous Substance Remedial Actions: RCW 90.58.355. Emergency Water Withdrawals & Facilities: RCW 90.58.370. Secure Community Transition Facilities: RCW 90.58.390. Watershed Restoration Projects: RCW 90.58.515. Shoreline Restoration Projects: RCW 90.58.580(3).
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
All non-exempt developments and uses exceeding $5,718 fair market value. For private residential docks in salt water - $2,500; in fresh water - $10,000. See RCW 90.58.030(3). Fair market value is defined in WAC 173-27-030(8).
Determined by local government and specified in their Shoreline Master Program.
Operation of a solid waste facility (landfill, transfer station, recycling facility, some composting operations, etc.)
Local governments, through ordinances, have primary authority to regulate the dividing of land for residential or other purposes.
Engaging in the business of applying pesticides to another person's land.
Applying pesticides to the land of another as an employee of a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)-licensed Commercial Applicator.
Applying or supervising the agricultural use of any pesticide through chemigation equipment or a restricted-use pesticide on land rented or owned by the applicator or applicator's boss.
Private Commercial Applicators License
Applying or supervising the non-agricultural use of a restricted-use pesticide on land rented or owned by the applicator or applicator's boss.
Applying a pesticide as a government employee.
- a change in facility ownership
- facility expansion
- a change in procedures or process.
Biosolids Management Permit (General Permit for Biosolids Management)
This permit covers land application of biosolids and other related processes and aspects of operations related to biosolids.
Certification of Inspectors of Solid Waste Incinerators and Landfill Facilities
Working for a public agency as a solid waste incinerator or landfill facility inspector.
Certification of Operators of Solid Waste Incinerators and Landfill Facilities
Working as the operator in charge of a solid waste incinerator or landfill facility.
Any modification or change to your existing Dangerous Waste Permit. Examples are:
Dangerous Waste Treatment Storage Disposal Facility - New Permit
The storing, treating and/or disposing of dangerous wastes in certain types of facilities.
Dangerous Waste Treatment Storage Disposal Facility - Permit Renewal
The storing, treating and/or disposing of dangerous wastes in certain types of facilities.
Reporting Requirement for a Spill or Release of a Hazardous Substance
Spilling or releasing oil or a hazardous substance.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Site Identification Number (RCRA Site ID)
You need a RCRA Site ID# if you generate, transport, transfer, recycle, treat, store, or dispose of regulated amounts of dangerous waste.
Underground Storage Tank Facility Compliance Tag/Permit
Owning and/or operating an underground storage tank (UST).
Underground Storage Tank Notification Requirements (UST Notification)
Installing or removing an underground storage tank. Certain tanks are exempt from the 30-Day Notice form; to verify whether your tank is exempt please check the 30-Day Notice form.
Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
Requesting consultative services from Ecology on independent remedial actions planned or completed at a hazardous waste site.
Waste Tire Carrier License or Waste Tire Storage Site Owner License
Hauling waste tires and/or owning or operating a waste tire storage site.
- Operates at a location that does not have permit coverage for the activity the portable will be performing.
- Operates at a location that does not have active operating status.
- Produces crushed rock or washed gravel for forest management if a discernable, confined, and discrete conveyance discharges pollutants to surface waters of the state.
Drinking Water Operating Permit
Operating a public water system that has 15 or more services or serves more than 25 people a day for more than sixty days a year.
Submittal of data from analysis of environmental or drinking water samples.
Large On-Site Sewage System Operating Permit (Between 3,500 and 100,000 gallons per day)
Treatment and disposal of residential-strength sewage through septic tanks or other treatment processes and drainfields with a design flow, at any common point, between 3,500 and 100,000 gallons per day. Sewage containing industrial waste must be permitted by Department of Ecology, regardless of treatment and disposal method. On-site sewage systems that discharge to surface water, including those that discharge to ground through a drainfield, where groundwater is in hydraulic continuity with surface water, are regulated and permitted by Ecology.
NPDES Aquatic Pesticides General Permit
To find out the specific activities that trigger each of the NPDES Aquatic Pesticides General Permits, please select the appropriate permit link below. Once you are on the permit’s information page select the permit 'fact sheet'. • Aquatic Mosquito Control Permit • Aquatic Plant and Algae Management Permit • Aquatic Noxious Weed Permit • Irrigation System Aquatic Weed Control Permit
Operating a boatyard with a discharge of pressure wash water to a sanitary sewer or discharge of stormwater to surface waters are activities, which require coverage under this permit. A boatyard is a commercial business engaged in the construction, repair and maintenance of small vessels, 85% of which are 65 feet or less in length, or revenues from which constitute more than 85% of gross receipts. Services typically provided include, but are not limited to: pressure washing hulls, painting and coating, engine and propulsion system repair and replacement, hull repair, joinery, bilge cleaning, fuel and lubrication system repair and replacement, welding and grinding of hull, buffing and waxing, marine sanitation device (MSD) repair and replacement, and other activities necessary to maintain a vessel. This includes mobile facilities. Pollutant control is through implementation of best management practices (BMPs) or treatment.
NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit
Ecology requires any construction activity which disturbs one acre or more and which may result in a discharge of stormwater to surface waters of the state, which includes storm drains, ditches, wetlands, creeks, rivers, lakes and marine waters to obtain permit coverage. For more information, please go to the construction stormwater homepage
NPDES Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
New or existing fresh fruit packing facility which receives, packs, stores and/or ships either hard or soft fruit and discharges wastewater.
Point source discharge of pollutants into surface waters and belonging to a category of discharger for which Ecology has developed a General NPDES permit.
Any discharge of wastewater into surface waters through a conveyance system.
NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Coverage
Industrial Facilities: Public or private operation of an industrial facility with a stormwater discharge to surface waters or a storm sewer.
NPDES Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Generally this permit is required of all cities defined as an urban area by the U.S. Census Bureau and for designated cities with a population over 10,000 located outside of urban areas.
On-Site Sewage Disposal Permit (More than 100,000 gallons per day)
Large On-site Sewage Systems with a design flow exceeding 100,000 gallons per day, systems whose discharge includes industrial/commercial process wastewater or stormwater, systems that discharge to the land surface (such as wetlands or infiltration lagoons without a drainfield) and systems that discharge to surface water (including those that discharge to ground, where groundwater is in hydraulic continuity with surface water).
On-Site Sewage System Permit (Less than 3,500 gallons per day)
The installation, repair, modification, connection to, or expansion of an on-site sewage system with design flow of less than 3,500 gallons per day of residential-strength sewage.
The Department of Ecology (Ecology) requires a permit whenever a portable facility:
The discharge of wastewater, including process water, stormwater or mine dewatering water from industrial activities.
State Wastewater Discharge Permit
A discharge of wastewater to the ground or a discharge of industrial process wastewater to a municipal treatment plant.
Underground Injection Control Registration
Applicants who have installed or are planning to install an Underground Injection Control (UIC) well are required to register. New wells need to be registered before use.
Waste Discharge Permit - Reclaimed Water
Using water reclaimed according to provisions of the State Reclaimed Water Use Act.
Wastewater Plant Operator's Certificate
Required for being in charge of a domestic wastewater treatment plant or a shift at a plant.
Water System Construction and Operation Approval
Providing water through pipes or other conveyances to one or more commercial connections or two or more residential connections where people have access to use the water. A system with four or fewer connections all of which serve residences on the same farm is excluded.
Waterworks Operator Certification
Operating a waterworks, or a portion of waterworks, including any treatment facilities or distribution systems.
- deepening
- alteration
- reconstruction or
- decommissioning of wells.
Constructing, modifying, or repairing any dam or controlling works for storage of 10 or more acre-feet of water, waste, or mine tailings.
Notice of Intent to Construct or Decommission a Well
Drilling activities that include
Constructing a barrier across a stream, channel, or water course if the barrier will create a reservoir and construction of an off-stream impoundment exceeding the size limits given above. If the impoundment is to be constructed in the stream channel, an HPA may be required by the department of Fish and Wildlife. If the impoundment is to be constructed off- stream and filled from a stream, then a permit for water diversion to fill the impoundment will be required.
To change the place of use, point of diversion or withdrawal, add additional points of diversions or withdrawals, or change the purpose of use of an existing water right.
Water Right, New (Permit to Withdraw or Divert Surface or Ground Water)
To withdraw water except as listed above.
Well Construction and Operator's License
A drilling license is required for all drilling activities for all types of wells including: • water wells • monitoring wells • geotech soil borings • environmental investigations wells • dewatering systems • geothermal heat pump borings.
Working in or near wetlands, areas that are transitional between open water and uplands or that may be periodically inundated or saturated.
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