Washington State Department of Ecology

Additional Regulations and Permits

There are many environmental permits and regulations associated with construction projects. Based on your specific project the links below will provide you with the necessary forms/applications, guidance, and contact information.

Office of Regulatory Assistance’s (ORA) permitting and regulatory main page. ORA provides applicants, agencies, and the general public with permitting and regulatory guidance. On this page you can access their environmental permit handbook, schematics, and project questionnaire. These tools are provided to help you navigate the regulatory process.

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist

The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist is an environmental checklist requested by agencies in order to determine the impact that the project will have on the surrounding environment.

Air Quality Permits

Air Quality Permits and a map of Washington with links to Air Authority Agencies for each county.

Land Use Permits

Archeology and Historic Preservation Permits: Required for any construction activity that involves the excavation, alteration or removal of archaeological objects or resources.
Forest Practices Permit: This permit may be required if you plan to do any of the following: harvesting timber, salvaging standing and down wood, constructing forest roads, open 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.