WSR 20-01-141
INTERPRETIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
[Filed December 17, 2019, 12:19 p.m.]
Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statements
Review of Interpretive and Policy Statements: Ecology is conducting a review of all interpretive and policy statements for the agency. As a result of this review we have determined the following statements are current or need to be rescinded and are issuing notice to ensure they meet the notice requirements in RCW 34.05.230.
Under chapter 43.56 RCW, ecology maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230, we are filing notice in the Washington State Register about these statements.
Obtain Copies: To obtain copies of these items, please:
•Copy and paste the web address (URL) from the table below into a web browser to view and download or;
•Submit an email records request to ecology's public records officer at PublicRecordsOfficer@ecy.wa.gov following the instructions on the Public Records Requests web page at https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Accountability-transparency/Public-records-requests.
Agency Index on the Web: To see the index containing all of ecology's interpretive and policy statements please visit our website https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/How-we-operate/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Index.
Policy and Interpretive Statements
Title of Interpretive/ Policy Statement
Web Link (if applicable)
Shoreline Master Programs Handbook
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1106010.html
Zoning Guidelines for Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities – Publication # 87-19
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/87019.html
Household Hazardous Waste: Guidelines for Conducting Collection Events – Publication # 88-006
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/88006.html
Ground Water Monitoring Guidance for Solid Waste Facilities – Publication # 90-004
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/90004.html
Implementation Guidelines for Local Hazardous Waste Plans – Publication # 92-014
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/92014.html
Guidelines for Reporting Imported Solid Waste – Publication # 94-140
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/94140.html
Moderate Risk Waste Fixed Facility Guidelines – Publication # 92-013
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/92013.html
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) Systems
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Peshastin-do they need to submit and [an] annual report?
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: What Constitutes Storage Versus Disposal?
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Agronomic Rates on Rangeland
Not applicable
Frequently Asked Questions about Moderate-Risk Waste Collection Facilities; Implementation of Chapter 173-350-360 WAC – Publication # 03-07-022
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0307022.html
On-Farm Composting of Livestock Mortalities – Publication # 05-07-034
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0507034.html
Environmentally Sound Management and Performance Standards for Direct Processors – Publication # 07-07-046
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0707046.html
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Soil Sampling at Septage Sites
Not applicable
Guidelines for Developing and Updating Local Hazardous Waste Plans – Publication # 10-07-006
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1007006.html
Guidelines for Development of Local Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plans and Plan Revisions – Publication # 10-07-005
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1007005.html
Acceptable Uses for Recycled Asphalt Roofing in Washington State – Publication # 09-07-074
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0907074.html
Waste 2 Resources Program Facilities Implementation Team (FIT) **Discussion Thread**: Are facilities handling liquids squeezed from food waste, but not otherwise handling the food waste, subject to WAC 173-350?
Not applicable
Waste 2 Resources Program Facilities Implementation Team (FIT)**Discussion Record**: Are anaerobic digesters subject to permitting, design and operating standards as a tank or surface impoundment under WAC 173-350-330 or are they conditionally exempt as recyclers under WAC 173-350-210?
Not applicable
Frequently Asked Questions about Assessment Monitoring for Chapter 173-351 WAC Landfills – Publication # 05-07-041
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0507041.html
Waste 2 Resources Program Facilities Implementation Team **Discussion Thread/Decision Record**: Biodiesel Filtercake as an Acceptable Feedstock for Permit Exempted Anaerobic Digesters.
Not applicable
Odor Prevention, Management/Mitigation Plan Requirements – Publication # 13-07-061
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1307061.html
Preparing for Termination of Post-Closure Activities at Landfills Closed Under Chapter 173-304 WAC – Publication # 11-07-006
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1107006.html
Guidelines for Operating an Anaerobic Digester Exempted From Solid Waste Handling Permit – Publication # 09-07-029
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0907029.html
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Achieving Class B for Pathogens Status via the Seven Samples Alternative
Not applicable
Guidance for Monitoring at Landfills and Other Facilities Regulated Under Chapters 173-304, 173-306, 173-350, and 173-351 WAC – Publication # 12-07-072
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1207072.html
Manufacturer Plan Guidance for the Photovoltaic Module Stewardship Program – Publication # 19-07-014
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1907014.html
Managing Nitrogen from Biosolids – Publication # 99-508
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/99508.html
Biosolids Management Guidelines for Washington State (Revised July 2000) – Publication # 93-80
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9380.html
Biosolids Job Alike Group Decision Record: Regulation of Compost Containing Biosolids.
Not applicable
Biosolids Job Alike Group Decision Record: Permitting Compost Operations in Washington
Not applicable
Biosolids Job Alike Group Decision Record: Large Onsite Septic Systems and Applicability to WAC 173-308
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Adding Persons to a Biosolids Interested Parties List and Notifying Persons on the List
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Out of State Biosolids-Should they be held to the same beneficial use standards?
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Biosolids Beneficial Use Facilities Proposing Sites in Different Regions
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Policy on One Biosolids Permit Per Land Application Site
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Using WAC 173-308-310(22) to Approve Transfers of Biosolids on Land
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Policy on Mixing Exceptional Quality Biosolids
Not applicable
Organics Job Alike Group Decision Record: Application of Biosolids/Septage to Frozen or Snow Covered Ground
Not applicable
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 120A: Independent Remedial Actions
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609340.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 130A: Coordination of MTCA and SEPA
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409101.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 300: Site Discovery – Reporting Releases
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409102.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 310A: Initial Investigations
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0909050.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 310B: Creating or Changing the Name, Address, or Identification Number for a Facility or Site
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1109069.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 330A: Listing of Sites on the Hazardous Sites List
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409103.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 330B: Removal of Sites from the Hazardous Sites List
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409104.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 340B: Managing TCP's Program Plan
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0809049.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 500A: Identification of Potentially Liable Persons
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609051.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 520A: Consent Decrees
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609067.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 520B: Interim Policy – Prospective Purchaser Agreements
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9409100.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 520C: De Minimis Consent Decrees
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609068.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 530A: Agreed Orders
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609069.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 540A: Enforcement Orders
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609070.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 550A: Cost Recovery
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509058.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 550C: Prepaid Cleanup Oversight
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0609123.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 560B: Granting Mixed Funding for LUST Cleanups
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709326.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 600A: Site Register Publication
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0809050.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 710A: Permit Exemptions for Remedial Actions under MTCA
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509339.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 800A: Property Access
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9109002.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 800B: Information Access
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9109003.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 840: Data Submittal Requirements
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609050.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 320: Site Hazard Assessment and Ranking of MTCA Sites by Ecology Staff 
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409107.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 321: Site Hazard Assessment of MTCA Sites by Local Health Districts/Departments
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409108.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 440A: Establishing Environmental Covenants under the Model Toxics Control Act
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509054.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 440C: Releasing Environmental Covenants under the Model Toxics Control Act
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509057.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 500A: Identification of Potentially Liable Persons
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609052.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 550A: Cost Recovery under a MTCA Order or Decree
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509059.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Procedure 550B: Property Liens under RCW 70.105D.055 
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1209046.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Implementation Memo No. 2: Applicability of WAC 173-340-706
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9309003.html
Implementation Memorandum #4: Determining Compliance with Method A Cleanup Levels for Diesel and Heavy Oil
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409086.html
Implementation Memorandum #5: Collecting and Preparing Soil Samples for VOC Analysis
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409087.html
Nematode Bioassay Protocol for Soil Toxicity Screening 
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409044.html
Implementation Memorandum #7: Soil Moisture Corrected Reporting by EPA Method 8000C
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0809042.html
Technical Memorandum #8: Natural Background for Dioxins/Furans in WA Soils
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1009053.html
Technical Memorandum #9: Building Code Compliance for Factory Built Commercial Structures
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1109046.html
Implementation Memorandum #10: Evaluating the Human Health Toxicity of Carcinogenic PAHs (cPAHs) using Toxicity Equivalency Factors (TEFs)
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509049.html
Implementation Memorandum #11: Dioxins, Furans, and Dioxin-Like PCB Congeners: Addressing Non-Detects and Establishing PQLs for Ecological Risk Assessments in Upland Soil
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509048.html
Implementation Memorandum #12: When to Use EPA Method 1668 for PCB Congener Analyses
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509052.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 13: Dioxins, Furans, and Dioxin-Like PCB Congeners: Ecological Risk Calculation Methodology for Upland Soil
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609044.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 14: Updated Process for Initially Assessing the Potential for Petroleum Vapor Intrusion
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609046.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 15: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Regarding Empirical Demonstrations and Related Issues
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609047.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 16: Developing Conditional Points of Compliance at MTCA Sites Where Groundwater Discharges to Surface Water
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609053.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 18: Petroleum Vapor Intrusion (VI): Updated Screening Levels, Cleanup Levels, and Assessing PVI Threats to Future Buildings
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709043.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 19: Gasoline and Diesel Soil Concentrations Predicted to be Protective of Upland Ecological Receptors
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709051.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 20: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Model Remedy Implementation
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709050.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 21: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Vapor Intrusion (VI) and Ecology's 2009 Draft VI Guidance
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1809046.html
Implementation Memorandum No. 22: Vapor Intrusion (VI) Investigations and Short-Term Trichloroethene (TCE) Toxicity
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1809047.html
Interprogram Policy: Area of Contamination
Not applicable
Focus on Model Toxic Control Act Cleanup Regulation: Process for Cleanup of Hazardous Waste Sites
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/FTC94129.html
Focus on: Washington's Environmental Cleanup Law
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/FTC94130.html
Focus on Site Register
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0109045.html
Private Right of Action
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/RTC95137.html
Remedial Investigation Checklist
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609006.html
Feasibility Study Checklist
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609007.html
Cleanup Action Plan Checklist
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609008.html
Adaptation Strategies for Resilient Cleanup Remedies: A Guide for Cleanup Project Managers to Increase the Resilience of Toxic Cleanup Sites to the Impacts from Climate Change
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709052.html
Focus on Hazardous Sites List
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/ftc90101.html
Focus on Washington Ranking Method
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/FTC91107.html
Focus on Site Hazard Assessment
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/FTC91111.html
Washington Ranking Method Scoring Manual
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/90014.html
Site Hazard Assessment Guidance and Procedures for Washington Ranking Method
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9173.html
Toxicology Database for Use in Washington Ranking Method Scoring
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9237.html
Focus on Developing Soil Cleanup Standards under the Model Toxics Control Act
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/0109071.html
Focus on Developing Ground Water Cleanup Standards under the Model Toxics Control Act
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0109049.html
Focus on Developing Surface Water Cleanup Standards under the Model Toxics Control Act
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0109050.html
Cleanup Levels and Risk Calculations (CLARC) under the Model Toxics Control Act
Not applicable
Workbook Tools for Calculating Soil and Ground Water Cleanup Levels Under the Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulation: Users Guide for MTCATPH 11.1 and MTCASGL 11.0
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0109073.html
MTCASGL 11.0: Workbook for Calculating Cleanup Levels for Individual Hazardous Substances
Not applicable
MTCATPH 11.1: Workbook for Calculating Cleanup Levels for Petroleum Contaminated Sites
Not applicable
Statistical Guidance for Ecology Site Managers
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/9254.html
Guidance on Sampling and Data Analysis Methods
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9449.html
MTCAStat 97: Site Module
Not applicable
MTCAStat 97: Background Module
Not applicable
Natural Background Soil Metals Concentrations in Washington State
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/94115.html
Draft Technical Document: Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations under the Model Toxics Control Act
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1909051.html
Draft Guidance for Evaluating Soil Vapor Intrusion in Washington State: Investigation and Remedial Action
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0909047.html
Guidance for Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Sites
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1009057.html
Analytical Methods for Petroleum Hydrocarbons
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/97602.html
Model Remedies for Sites with Petroleum Contaminated Soils
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509043.html
Model Remedies for Sites with Petroleum Impacts to Groundwater
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609057.html
Guidance on Remediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Ground Water by Natural Attenuation
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0509091.html
User's Manual: Natural Attenuation Analysis Tool Package for Petroleum-Contaminated Ground Water
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0509091A.html
Natural Attenuation Analysis Tool for Petroleum-Contaminated Ground Water –Package A: Workbook without Groundwater Flow Model
Not applicable
Natural Attenuation Analysis Tool for Petroleum-Contaminated Ground Water –Package B: Workbook with Groundwater Flow Model
Not applicable
Sediment Cleanup User's Manual II (SCUM II)
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1209057.html
Wood Waste Cleanup: Identifying, Assessing, and Remediating Wood Waste in Marine and Freshwater Environments
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0909044.html
Bellingham Bay Regional Background Sediment Characterization: Final Data Evaluation and Summary Report
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509044.html
Port Gardner Bay Regional Background Sediment Characterization: Final Data Evaluation and Summary Report
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1409339.html
Lake Washington Area Regional Background: Data Evaluation and Summary Report
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609064.html
North Olympic Peninsula Regional Background Sediment Characterization: Data and Evaluation Report
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609142.html
South Puget Sound Regional Background: Final Data Evaluation and Summary Report
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1809117.html
Agency Determination Checklist
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709059.html
Guidelines for Property Cleanups under the Voluntary Cleanup Program
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0809044.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 900: Underground Storage Tank (UST) Enforcement
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9209001.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 920: Providing Public Participation in Underground Storage Tank (UST) Settlements
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709327.html
Toxics Cleanup Program Policy 930: Investigation of and Responses to Complaints of Underground Storage Tank (UST) Violations
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709328.html
Focus on Check Your Farm Tank … It May be Regulated
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0409105.html
Focus on Waste Oil Tanks
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0009009.html
Focus on Spent Antifreeze USTs
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1509342.html
UST Tank Fee Increase in 2018
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1709048.html
Focus On: UST Fee Increase in 2020
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1909050.html
Focus on Preparing for an UST Inspection
English: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1009047.html:
Korean:
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1009047KO.html
Focus on UST Technical Assistance Program
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1209001.html
Focus on Delivery Prohibition or "Red Tagging"
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1209059.html
Focus on the New UST Secondary Containment Requirement
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1209060.html
Frequently Asked Questions about Biodiesel in Underground Storage Tanks
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0309103.html
Focus on UST Operator Training
English: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1109005.html
Korean: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1109005KO.html
Focus on Emergency Signage Required for UST Sites
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1209240.html
Focus on Automatic Tank Gauges for Underground Storage Tanks
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0509044.html
Focus on UST Spills or Releases
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1609336.html
Guidance for Site Checks and Site Assessments for Underground Storage Tanks
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9052.html
What to do if You Find a Leak or Spill from Your Underground Storage Tank
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/91BR11.html
Focus on: Temporary Closure of USTs
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1809208.html
Permanent Closure of USTs
Not applicable
Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Responsibility for Underground Storage Tanks
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/FTCP94131.html
Water Quality Program Policy 1-11, Chapter 1: Washington's Water Quality Assessment –Listing methodology to Meet Clean Water Act Requirements - Publication # 18-10-035
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1810035.html
Water Quality Program Policy 1-11, Chapter 2: Ensuring Credible Data for Water Quality Management
https://ecology.wa.gov/DOE/files/3b/3bf2eaab-090b-49d1-8ff4-fd8c82960f7a.pdf
Water Quality Program Guidance Manual: Supplemental Guidance on Implementing Tier II Antidegradation – Publication # 11-10-073
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1110073.html
Water Quality Program Guidance Manual: Procedures to Implement the State's Temperature Standards through NPDES Permits – Publication # 06-10-100
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0610100.html
Implementation Guidance for Ground Water Quality Standards – Publication # 96-02
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/9602.pdf
Application of Water Quality Criteria in Brackish Waters
https://ecology.wa.gov/DOE/files/44/443c3b9d-ddc7-44ba-9980-5b2588d9a9ba.pdf
Washington State's Marine Dissolved Oxygen Criteria: Application to Nutrients – Understanding the Purpose and Application of the Criteria in the Surface Water Quality Standards
Insert Link
https://www.ezview.wa.gov/Portals/_1962/Documents/PSNSRP/Marine%20DO%20Paper%20Guidance%20Updated%20July%202018.pdf
Dispute Resolution Related to Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) or Water Cleanup Plans – Water Quality Program Policy 1-25
Not applicable
Washington's Water Quality Management Plan to Control Nonpoint Sources of Pollution – Publication # 15-10-015
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1510015.html
Water Quality Certifications for Existing Hydropower Dams: Guidance Manual – Publication # 04-10-022
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0410022.html
Information Manual for Treatment Plant Operators – Publication # 04-10-020
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/0410020.pdf
Guidance on Land Treatment of Nutrients in Wastewater, with Emphasis on Nitrogen - Publication # 04-10-081
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/0410081.html
Criteria for Sewage Works Design (Orange Book)- Publication # 98-37
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/9837.html
Water Quality Permit Writer's Manual – Publication # 92-109
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/92109.html
State Requirements for Submission of Engineering Reports and Plans for Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities – Publication # 05-10-014
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0510014.html
Guidelines for the Preparation of Engineering Reports for Industrial Wastewater Land Application Systems - Publication # 93-36
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/9336.html
Reclaimed Water Facilities Manual: The Purple Book - Publication # 15-10-024
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1510024.html
Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington – Publication # 18-10-044
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/ezshare/wq/Permits/Flare/2019SWMMEW/Content/Resources/DocsForDownload/2019SWMMEW_2-5-19.pdf
Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, as amended in December 2014 (The 2014 SWMMWW) – Publication # 14-10-055
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1410055.html
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Guidance and Test Review Criteria – Publication # WQ-R-95-80
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/9580.pdf
Vehicle and Equipment Washwater Discharges/Best Management Practices Manual - Publication #95-056
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/95056.html
Water Resources Program Policy: Defining and Delineation of Water Sources – Policy 2010
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol_2010.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy: Policy for the Diversion or Withdrawal of Saltwater – Policy 1015
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1015.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy: Policy for Conveying Stockwater Away from Streams To Protect Water Quality– Policy 1025
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1025.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy: Permits for Short-Term Water Use – Policy 1037
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1037.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy: Emergency Water Source Authorization – Policy 1045
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1045.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy: Water Right Permits for Fire Fighting or Protection – Policy 2015
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol2015.pdf
Water Right Procedure: Procedure for Notification of Water Right Actions to the Department of Revenue – Procedure 1130
https://appswr.ecology.wa.gov/docs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pro-1130.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy and Interpretive Statement: The Relinquishment, Rescission, and Abandonment of Water Rights – Policy 1060
https://appswr.ecology.wa.gov/docs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1060.pdf
Interim Guidance for Determining Net Ecological Benefit for streamflow restoration planning and mitigation pilots – Publication # 18-11-009
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1811009.html
ESSB 6091 Recommendations for Water Use Estimates – Publication # 18-11-007
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1811007.html
ESSB 6091 Initial Policy Interpretations – Publication # 18-11-008
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1811008.html
Air Quality Program: Program Specific Guidelines
Not applicable
Memorandum: Determination of Application of MTCA Permit Exemption, RCW 70.105D.090 to Air Quality Program Permits
Not applicable
Fugitive Dust Control Plan and Best Management Practices for Cattle Feeding Operations - Publication # 18-02-033
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1802033.html
Guidance Document: First, Second, and Third Tier Review of Toxic Air Pollution Sources – Publication # 08-02-025
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0802025.html
Guidance on Permitting Emergency Generators (>500 – 2000bhp)
Not applicable
Guidance on Washington State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permitting Program – Publication # 17-02-014
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1702014.html
Guidelines for Grain Elevators and Grain Terminals Eastern Washington Location
Not applicable
Memorandum: Implementation of the Determination of Application of MTCA Permit Exemption, RCW 70.105D.090 to Air Quality Program Permits
Not applicable
Focus On New Source Review: Requirements for New Sources of Air Pollution– Publication # 08-02-015
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/0802015.html
Funding Guidelines State Fiscal Year 2021 Water Quality Financial Assistance
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1910032.html
2019-21 Municipal Stormwater Capacity-Building Grants - Publication # 19-10-034
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1910034.html
Program Guidelines Waste Reduction & Recycling Education – Publication # 19-07-015
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1907015.html
Drought Response Grant Funding Guidance – Publication # 19-11-075
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1911075.html
2019-2021 Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Guidelines – Publication # 19-07-009
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1907009.html
Public Participation Grants Program Guidelines – Publication # 19-07-006
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1907006.html
Community Litter Cleanup Program: 2019-2021 Guidelines and Application Instructions – Publication # 14-07-034
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1407034.html
Terry Husseman Account (THA) Grants – 2019 Funding Guidelines – Publication # 16-06-001
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1906001.html
Funding Guidelines Floodplains by Design – Publication # 15-06-019
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1506019.html
Funding Guidelines 2020–2021 Biennium: Oil Spill and Hazardous Materials Response and Firefighting Equipment Grants – Publication # 18-08-018
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1808018.html
National Estuary Program Watershed Protection & Restoration Grant Program Addendum to the 2015 Solicitation for Proposals to Target Riparian Protection in Agricultural Landscapes of the Puget Sound Basin – Publication # 18-06-004
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1806004.html
Streamflow Restoration Grants State Fiscal Year 2019 Interim Funding Guidelines – Publication # 18-11-010
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1811010.html
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Grants Funding Guidelines – Publication # 17-06-032
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1706032.html
Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Grants: 2019-21 Funding Guidelines – Publication # 19-06-007
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1906007.html
Remedial Action Grants for Local Governments 2018-2021 Guidance – Publication # 18-09-049
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1809049.html
Program Guidelines: Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance – Publication # 18-07-003
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1807003.html
Grant Proposal Requirements and Guidelines: Coastal Protection Fund Resource Damage Assessment – Publication # 17-08-017
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1708017.html
Funding Guidelines 2017-2019 Biennium: Oil Spill and Hazardous Materials Response and Firefighting Equipment – Publication # 17-08-016
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1708016.html
Municipal Stormwater Grants of Regional or Statewide Significance Funding Guidelines – Publication # 17-10-037
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1710037.html
FY2017-19 Municipal Stormwater Capacity-Building Grants Funding Guidelines – Publication # 17-10-036
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1710036.html
Public Participation Grants Program Guidelines – Publication # 17-07-008
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1707008.html
Terry Husseman Account (THA) Grants – Funding Guidelines – Publication # 16-06-013
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1606013.html
2017-19 Community Litter Cleanup Program: Guidelines and Application Instructions – Publication # 17-07-002
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1707002.html
National Estuary Program Watershed Protection & Restoration Grant Program: Grant Guidelines for the 2015 Solicitation for Proposals – Publication # 15-06-023
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1506023.html
Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book) Publication # 17-01-004
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1701004.html
Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans Managed in EAGL – Publication # 14-01-002
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1401002.html
Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans - "The Yellow Book" – Publication # 91-18
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/9118.html
Standards and Practices for Economic Analysis
Not applicable
Rescinded Policies
Title of Interpretive/ Policy Statement
Web Link (if applicable)
Water Resources Program Policy: Coordination with Ecology Water Quality Financial Assistance Program
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol5801.pdf
Water Quality, Water Resources, and Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Programs Joint Policy – Roles and Responsibilities for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Hydropower Projects
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1255.pdf
Water Resources Program Policy: Use of Terms that Clarify Relationships Between Water Rights – Policy 1040
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrdocs/WaterRights/wrwebpdf/pol1040.pdf