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Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

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1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 535-2600
Fax: (202) 535-2881
TTY: (800) 855-1000
Email:ddoe@dc.gov

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Regulations and Legislative Affairs

photo of clouds in sky  Air Quality Regulations

 

 

green energy dc logo illustration  Energy Related Laws & Regulations

 

 

illustration of man in fishing boat  Regulated Fishing Activities

 

 

photo of worker spraying coal tar  Coal Tar Ban

 

 

photo of storm drain Hazardous Waste Management Laws [PDF]

 

 

photo of grassy yard and pesticide warning flag  Pesticide Law  (Loretta Carter Hanes Pesticide Act)

 

 

photo of underground storage tanks  Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations [PDF]
 

 

graphic of element symbol for Lead Lead Related Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

 

 

photo of one of DC's bridges crossing PotomacWater Quality Regulations

 

 

Water Quality Research Grant Regulations

 

 

illustration of heron overlooking DC skyline  Watershed Protection, Inspection and Enforcement

 

 

illustration representing DC judicial system  Fines and Tickets

 

 

 

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Comprehensive Stormwater Management Enhancement Amendment Act of 2008

Skip the Bag - Save the River

District businesses selling food or alcohol will be charging $.05 for each disposable paper or plastic carryout bag. Find out about DC's Bag Law.

Sustainable DC

Learn more about Mayor Gray’s plan to make DC the healthiest, greenest, most livable city in the country through the District’s sustainability plan, Sustainable DC!

 

RiverSmart Homes

The RiverSmart Homes program offers incentives to homeowners interested in reducing stormwater pollution from their properties.
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GreenUp DC

GreenUp DC

GreenUp DC is an online tool to help District of Columbia property owners design, plan, and install green projects on their properties. You can lower your bills and protect the environment by saving energy and reducing stormwater runoff. Learn more >>

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