Ecology for Business

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.

Information by Industry/Business Sector:

Presented below are links to available industry/business sector specific requirements and other resources. The categorization/ organization of these sectors generally follows the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) used by Federal agencies in classifying business establishments.

• Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
  • Agriculture/Farming
  • Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
  • Fin-Fish Hatching and Rearing
  • Fruit Packing
• Construction
• General Construction
• Well Drilling
• Federal/Military Facilities
• Health Care
• Manufacturing
  • Aerospace/Aircraft
  • Aluminum Smelters
  • Boatbuilding, Shipbuilding, and Marinas
  • Chemical Manufacturers
  • Electronics
  • Electroplating
  • Fiber-Reinforced Plastics
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Oil Refineries
  • Painting and Coating
  • Paint Manufacturing
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Wood Preserving
• Mining
• Other Services
  • Auto Repair
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Environmental Labs
  • Pesticide Applicators
  • Photo Processing and Printing
• Real Estate
• Retail Trade - Gas Stations
• Transportation
• Utilities

For further assistance, you can learn about Doing Business in Washington to help you with your Washington business requirements.