Ecology is a participant in "Doing Business in Washington", a State Web site that helps businesses navigate government requirements. As part of this initiative, Ecology has developed this site to provide improved access to business-related information.

Information by Function/Activity:

• Technical Assistance - Resources to support voluntary compliance with environmental rules and good stewardship of Washington's environmental resources.
• Environmental Review / SEPA - Review of environmental impacts of proposed projects.
• Permitting - Permits, licenses, certifications and other approvals. Includes link to Office of Regulatory Assistance.
• Reporting - Various reporting requirements.
• Site Cleanup - Identification and cleanup of contaminated sites. Includes Underground Storage Tanks.
• Enforcement - When businesses don't voluntarily comply with environmental requirements.

E-business Initiative

• E-business with Ecology - Ecology is undertaking a comprehensive e-business effort.

More Business Information at Ecology

• Protecting Washington's Quality of Life - Protecting our environment also protects Washington businesses, jobs and families.
• Economy and the Environment - For a clean, green, competitive Washington.
• Lean Manufacturing - Ecology program can help you identify and eliminate wastes and non-value-added activities in your business.

For further assistance, see:

• Doing Business in Washington - Washington state's business portal (Access Washington)
• Roadmap to Register and License your Business in Washington (Dept. of Revenue)
• Small Business Assistance Guide - Help to Plan, Start, Run, Open, Grow and Close your business. (Office of Regulatory Assistance - ORA)