ORA
Connecting you with the resources you need
Legislative Rule-Making Requirements
- New! Impacts of Significant Legislative Rule-Making Requirements (201011)
Annual Report
- Read ORA's 2011 Annual Report
Geothermal Heat Pumps
- Learn about permits and incentives for heat pumps
Multi-agency Permitting Teams (MAP Teams)
- Gateway Pacific Terminal MAP Team Website (iPRMT)
- MAP Team Information Sheet
See Department of Revenue's new video
- How to prepare for an audit: A guide for small businesses
Welcome to ORA – the place to come for help in understanding environmental permitting; government regulations; and getting your small business up and running.
Our services include:
Environmental Permitting Assistance
With help from knowledgeable staff and online tools, ORA can guide you through the environmental permitting process. Learn more.
Small Business Assistance
Visit ORA’s online business service center where you can plan, start, or grow your business in Washington State, and handle common business transactions online. Learn more.
Regulatory Improvements
ORA is working with its partners to make regulatory processes easier and more effective. Learn what is being done now, what is planned for the future, and how you can share your regulatory improvement ideas. Learn more.