Laws and Rules Protect Washington’s Quality of Life

The citizens of Washington, the Legislature and Washington’s governors have made it a priority of state government to protect the environment and human health. As a result Washington voters and elected leaders have adopted state laws that reflect the environmental values of Washingtonians — and the unique natural diversity of our state.

Ecology has federal and state authority to implement and enforce environmental laws and rules relating to:

• Protecting our water supplies

• Protecting our air quality
• Managing and reducing waste
• Cleaning up contaminated water and land
• Reducing toxic substances in our environment
• Supporting sustainable communities and natural resources

RULE-MAKING INFORMATION

Rule-Making Suspension | Current Rule Making | Rule-Making Archive | Rule-Making and Economics | Frequently Asked Questions | WAC Track Email List

RULE-MAKING PUBLICATIONS

Concise Explanatory Statements/Responsiveness Summaries | Economic Analysis Reports | Legislative Implementation Plans |  Rule Adoption Notices | Rule Implementation Plans |

GET A COPY OF A LAW OR RULE

Index of Laws | Index of Rules | Order a Copy of a Law or Rule

OTHER INFORMATION

2012 Legislative Information | Budget Overview | Noise Pollution | Regulatory Streamlining

OTHER RESOURCES

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

CONTACT

Bari Schreiner
Agency Rules Coordinator
(360) 407-6998
bari.schreiner@ecy.wa.gov