Washington Administrative Code

(1) Commerce will initially allocate funds to authorized rehabilitation agencies using a formula developed for the low-income rural rehabilitation grant fund. Initial funding levels may be adjusted based on the capacity and capability of each rehabilitation agency as determined t…

(1) An authorized rehabilitation agency may provide a program grant to a person only if the agency determines that all of these eligibility criteria are met:(a) The person owns and occupies the home that will receive the rehabilitation services.(b) The income of the person is at …

(1) The cost of the home rehabilitation must be the lesser of:(a) Eighty percent of the assessed or appraised value of the property post rehabilitation, whichever is greater;(b) Fifty thousand dollars.(2) The maximum amount that may be granted under this program may not exceed th…

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the long-term care ombudsman program as provided for in chapter 43.190 RCW and the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., as amended). The overall purpose of the ombudsman program is to promote the interests, well-being,…

When used in this chapter, unless otherwise required by the context:(1) "Contractor" means the private nonprofit organization established by contract with the department to provide the services of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman program.(2) "Department" means the…

(1) The contractor shall be a private nonprofit organization with demonstrated capability to carry out the responsibilities of the state long-term care ombudsman, including, but not limited to, an ability to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of res…

(1) All ombudsmen shall be free from conflicts of interests, including:(a) No ombudsman shall be or have been employed by or participated in the management of any long-term care facility, or have or have had the right to receive remuneration from a long-term care facility, includ…

The department shall, consistent with federal and state laws:(1) Establish procedures for designating and contracting with a qualified private, nonprofit organization to provide the state long-term care ombudsman program services, including legal services;(2) Facilitate the excha…

The state long-term care ombudsman shall assure performance of the following duties:(1) Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints that:(a) Relate to actions, inactions, or decisions that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or rights of residents;(b) Are made by:…

Regional and regional staff long-term care ombudsmen shall, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the state office, have the following duties:(1) Inform residents, their representatives, and others about their rights, and offer and provide services to prot…

Trained and certified volunteer long-term care ombudsmen shall, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the state office, and under the supervision of the regional long-term care ombudsman, have the following duties:(1) Inform residents, their representatives an…

The state agency shall ensure that adequate legal counsel is available, and is able, without conflict of interest, to:(1) Provide advice and consultation needed to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents;(2) Pursue administrative, legal, and other remedies on …

(1) All ombudsmen shall have access to all long-term care facilities and residents at any time deemed necessary and reasonable to effectively carry out the ombudsman duties set forth in this chapter, chapter 43.190 RCW, and federal law. Access to facilities and residents by ombud…

(1) All records and files maintained by the long-term care ombudsman program shall remain confidential. Any disclosure of long-term care ombudsman program records is subject to the following provisions:(a) No disclosure shall be made without the prior approval of the state ombuds…

(1) It is unlawful under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3058g(j) and RCW 43.190.090 to take any discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action against the following persons:(a) Any employee of a facility or agency;(b) Any resident or client of a long-term care facility or family member of a…

These rules are adopted under the authority of chapter 70.164 RCW.[Statutory Authority: 1987 c 36. WSR 88-02-042 (Order 88-01), § 365-180-010, filed 1/4/88.]

To set forth the conditions and procedures under which funding will be made available to be used in combination with contributions to support local low-income weatherization programs.[Statutory Authority: 1987 c 36. WSR 88-02-042 (Order 88-01), § 365-180-020, filed 1/4/88.]

(1) "Community" means the local program area served by the weatherizing agency.(2) "Department" means the department of commerce.(3) "Disadvantaged populations" means populations facing barriers to employment.(4) "Energy matchmakers local coordinated plan" means a proposal(s) for…

The legislature determines the amount of funding available during a specific biennium for low-income weatherization. Each county receives a "planning estimate" based on the number of low-income households and the climatic conditions of the county. This "planning estimate" is avai…

(1) Any public or private organization in Washington, Idaho, or Oregon that conducts business in Washington state may propose funding for a geographical area(s) by submitting an energy matchmakers local coordinated plan.(2) Plans submitted to the department shall be the result of…

(1) Plans submitted by energy suppliers shall include a commitment of a matching contribution. Matching contributions can be either cash, in-kind contributions, or both. The match must cover half of the total cost of the low-income weatherization being proposed in the local area.…

(1) A sponsor shall make a formal proposal using forms issued by the department.(2) The employment requirements of RCW 70.164.040 (3)(e), apply only to individuals hired specifically to repair homes prior to weatherization, and to construct or install weatherization materials in …

(1) Total income of all household members shall be at or below one hundred twenty-five percent of the federally established poverty level; or households shall meet other qualifications established by the department for its low-income weatherization program.(2) Residences shall me…

(1) Weatherizing agencies shall provide weatherization services to eligible low-income households in accordance with the "Washington state low-income weatherization assistance program procedures and guidelines" established by the department.(2) No contribution may be required fro…

(1)The purpose of this chapter is to outline the conditions and procedures by which the department of community, trade, and economic development will make available grants from the growth management planning and environmental review fund to local governments required to plan or h…

(1)"Applicant" means a local government that has submitted an application for a grant from the growth planning and environmental review fund.(2) "Contractor" means an applicant which has executed a contract for receipt of growth management planning and environmental review funds …

(1) A grant may be awarded to a local government that is qualified pursuant to this section.(2) A grant may be awarded to a county or city that is required to or has chosen to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 and that is qualified pursuant to this section. The grant shall be provided to…

(1) Applications for growth management planning and environmental review funds shall be filed with the department.(2) The department will specify the form and manner of application and will set the date and time for receipt of applications.(3) Applications shall be filed in the f…

The department should appoint a committee to assist it in evaluating the applications. The committee may include:(1) Department staff;(2) Department of ecology staff;(3) Representatives of cities and counties; or (4) A representative of private business.[Statutory Authority: RCW …

(1)Grant allocations from the fund will be paid subject to the provisions of the applicable contract.(2) All grant funds will be disbursed by June 30, 1997.[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.500 and 43.21C.240. WSR 96-04-046, § 365-185-060, filed 2/5/96, effective 3/7/96.]

This chapter is established pursuant to RCW 36.70A.050.[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.050. WSR 91-07-041, § 365-190-010, filed 3/15/91, effective 4/15/91.]

(1) The intent of this chapter is to establish minimum guidelines to assist all counties and cities in classifying and designating agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, and critical areas.(2) Growth management, natural resource land conservation, and critical …

(1) "Agricultural land" is land primarily devoted to the commercial production of horticultural, viticultural, floricultural, dairy, apiary, vegetable, or animal products or of berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, Christmas trees not subject to the excise tax imposed by RCW 84…

(1) The classification and designation of natural resource lands and critical areas is an important step among several in the overall growth management process. These steps, outlined in subsections (4) and (5) of this section comprise a vision of the future, and that vision gives…

(1) In classifying, designating and de-designating agricultural resource lands, counties must conduct a comprehensive countywide analysis consistent with WAC 365-190-040(10). Counties and cities should not review resource lands designations solely on a parcel-by-parcel basis. Cou…

(1) In classifying, designating and de-designating forest resource lands, counties must conduct a comprehensive countywide analysis consistent with WAC 365-190-040(10). Counties and cities should not review forest resource lands designations solely on a parcel-by-parcel basis. Co…

(1) In classifying, designating and de-designating mineral resource lands, counties and cities must conduct a comprehensive countywide analysis consistent with WAC 365-190-040(10), with the exception of owner-initiated requests for designation. Counties and cities should not revi…

(1) Counties and cities must protect critical areas. Counties and cities required or opting to plan under the act must consider the definitions and guidelines in this chapter when designating critical areas and when preparing development regulations that protect all functions and…

(1) The wetlands of Washington state are fragile ecosystems that serve a number of important beneficial functions. Wetlands assist in reducing erosion, siltation, flooding, ground and surface water pollution, and provide wildlife, plant, and fisheries habitats. Wetlands destructi…

(1) Potable water is an essential life sustaining element for people and many other species. Much of Washington's drinking water comes from groundwater. Once groundwater is contaminated it is difficult, costly, and sometimes impossible to clean up. Preventing contamination is nec…

Flood plains and other areas subject to flooding perform important hydrologic functions and may present a risk to persons and property.(1) Classifications of frequently flooded areas should include, at a minimum, the 100-year flood plain designations of the Federal Emergency Mana…

(1) Geologically hazardous areas include areas susceptible to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events. They pose a threat to the health and safety of citizens when incompatible commercial, residential, or industrial development is sited in areas of significant ha…

(1) "Fish and wildlife habitat conservation" means land management for maintaining populations of species in suitable habitats within their natural geographic distribution so that the habitat available is sufficient to support viable populations over the long term and isolated su…

(1) Chapter 360, Laws of 2011 establishes the voluntary stewardship program as an alternative approach for counties to protect critical areas on agricultural lands. The voluntary stewardship program is not limited to designated agricultural lands of long-term commercial significa…

(1) "Agricultural activities" means all agricultural uses and practices as defined in RCW 90.58.065.(2) "Commission" means the state conservation commission as defined in RCW 89.08.030.(3) "Department" means the department of commerce.(4) "Director" means the executive director o…

If a watershed work plan falls under RCW 36.70A.735(2), and the county chooses to develop, adopt, and implement a watershed work plan as described in RCW 36.70A.735 (1)(a), then the county will fall under one of these scenarios:(1) Work plan not approved by commission: This secti…

(1) If a work plan is not approved by the director, then the county must submit the following information to the department:(a) The work plan and any supporting documentation submitted to the commission;(b) The revised work plan and a description of how the county has addressed a…

(1) A county choosing to develop, adopt, and implement a watershed work plan under RCW 36.70A.735 (1)(a) shall notify the department not less than one hundred twenty days prior to its submittal of their intent and which of the four scenarios under RCW 36.70A.735(2) it falls under…

(1) The department's decision is subject to appeal under RCW 36.70A.280 to the growth management hearings board.(2) The sixty-day appeal of a petition for review of the department's decision must be filed with the growth management hearings board within sixty days of publication …

(1) A county choosing to adopt development regulations under RCW 36.70A.735 (1)(c) must notify the department in writing of its intent to submit existing or amended regulations for certification prior to initiating the regulation adoption process. Early notice is encouraged and w…