Washington Administrative Code

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the department administering the landlord mitigation program regarding personally identifying information received through the landlord survivor relief program.(2) Authority for this chapter and the following regulat…

"Personally identifying information" or "personal information" means individually identifying information for or about an individual. This includes information likely to disclose the location of a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, regardle…

These rules are adopted under the authority of RCW 43.330.750.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.330.750 and 43.330.040 (2)(g). WSR 16-12-029, § 365-65-010, filed 5/23/16, effective 6/23/16.]

The purpose of this chapter is to define terms, establish eligibility guidelines, and make other provisions for the effective operation of the Washington Small Business Retirement Marketplace.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.330.750 and 43.330.040 (2)(g). WSR 16-12-029, § 365-65-020,…

The following words and terms have the following meanings for the purposes of this chapter unless otherwise indicated:(1) "Approved plan" means:(a) The myRA retirement program, or(b) A verified plan offered by a verified financial services firm that has been approved for listing …

(1) Verified financial services firms, eligible employers, and qualified employees are eligible to participate in the marketplace.(2) Participation in the marketplace, and enrollment in an approved plan, is voluntary. (3) Enrollment in an approved plan is not an entitlement.[Stat…

(1) A verified financial services firm seeking approval for a verified plan to be offered on the marketplace must submit a complete application in a form prescribed by the department. (2) A verified financial services firm must offer a minimum of two investment product options in…

(1) The department will approve a diverse array of verified plan options to be offered in the marketplace, including but not limited to:(a) Life insurance plans or annuities that are designed for retirement purposes;(b) Plans for eligible employer participation such as a SIMPLE-I…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit rollovers, or the portability of an employee's retirement savings into or out of approved plans. An approved plan must include the option for an enrollee to rollover or transfer amounts into a different retirement arrangement in…

(1) A verified financial services firm that offers approved plans in the marketplace may not charge participating employers an administrative fee, and may not charge enrollees more than one hundred basis points in total annual fees.(2) As an exception to the aforementioned limit …

An approved plan shall be removed from the marketplace if the plan, or the financial services firm offering the plan, no longer meets the requirements of this chapter, chapter 43.330 RCW, or any other applicable law or rule.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.330.750 and 43.330.040 (2)(…

If any part of these rules are found to conflict with federal or state laws, including but not limited to those that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of these rules is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict…

(1) "Act" means E2SSB No. 3245, chapter 161, Laws of 1983.(2) "Agency" means the planning and community affairs agency.(3) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder.(4) "Commission" means the state housing finance commissio…

(1) Any local housing agency which intends to issue bonds within a calendar year for the financing of single family housing in accordance with the code, shall submit an application to be received by the agency no later than January 1 of such year: Provided, That for calendar year…

The director of the agency shall make a distribution of all or a portion of the allocation of single family housing bonds available to local housing agencies pursuant to the act and the code. Such distribution shall be made by the director no later than February 1: Provided, That…

In determining such distribution the director shall attempt to make available to local housing agencies and the commission the maximum amount of housing financing allocable pursuant to the code and the act. The director shall specifically consider:(1) The amount of housing to be …

For calendar year 1983 the distribution to a local housing agency shall include bonds issued by it on or before June 30, 1983, but in an amount not to exceed twenty-five million dollars per issuer and in an aggregate amount for all local housing agencies not to exceed forty-six m…

A local housing agency may request a decision regarding its distribution amount prior to the distribution date if a bond issue is scheduled to be sold prior to the distribution date and a failure to certify such a distribution would impose an unavoidable or serious hardship on th…

Each local housing authority that receives a distribution must confirm its distribution by providing the agency with a copy of an executed bond purchase contract or alternative documentation deemed sufficient by the commission to evidence the reasonable likelihood that the distri…

This chapter is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in chapter 35.21 RCW.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 35.21 RCW. WSR 92-15-047 (Order 92-05), § 365-80-100, filed 7/10/92, effective 8/10/92.]

The purpose of these rules is to implement the provisions of Substitute House Bill No. 2937 (chapter 117, Laws of 1992) which provides that state agencies and municipalities may negotiate fire protection contracts at their discretion, and also provides that certain municipalities…

(1) "Department" means the department of community development.(2) "Director" means the director of the department of community development.(3) "Fire protection services" mean those fire services normally provided by a city or town for the protection of persons and property, exce…

Section 4, chapter 117, Laws of 1992, provides that when a municipality has one or more state agencies located within its city limits, the municipality and the agency or agencies may enter into fire protection contracts. Section 6, chapter 117, Laws of 1992, provides that in citi…

Cities and towns shall notify the department and the appropriate state agency in writing, not later than July 1 of the fiscal year for which payment shall be made, of their intent to enter into compulsory fire protection contract negotiations. When more than one state agency is l…

After a municipality notifies the department of its intent to enter into compulsory fire protection contract negotiations (WAC 365-80-140), the department shall request a written report from each state agency in that municipality identifying the agency's state-owned facilities lo…

The department shall estimate the value of a state facility by formula, using the facility's total square footage and an estimated value per square foot, as developed by the department in consultation with the department of general administration and the association of Washington…

Not later than July 31 of each year the department shall inform in writing each municipality making notification under WAC 365-80-140, and the appropriate state agency or agencies, whether or not the municipality meets the estimated value threshold.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 3…

Negotiations for compulsory fire protection contracts shall be conducted in good faith. Good faith negotiations may include consideration of the unique benefits and burdens associated with the presence of the state facility or facilities in the city or town.[Statutory Authority: …

If disputes arise when negotiating compulsory fire protection contracts, they shall be disposed of as follows:(1) When notified by one of the parties of a disagreement, the director shall mediate a resolution.(2) If the impasse continues, the director shall recommend a resolution…

Payment for compulsory fire protection contracts shall be made directly to the municipalities not later than November 30 of each year. In cases involving arbitration, payment shall be made to the municipalities within thirty days of the arbiter's decision.[Statutory Authority: Ch…

Eligible jurisdictions are responsible for complying with the legislative intent of the bordertowns program as cited in RCW 43.63A.190. The legislative intent shall be met by the following:(1) Utilization of funds to augment and maintain existing levels of local police service.(2…

The department, after consultation, discussion, or advisement, may modify or make minor adjustments to the formula for allocation of funds for the program. All decisions of the department under this program shall be final.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.63A.060. WSR 91-04-017 (Order…

(1) The purpose of chapter 371-08 WAC is to provide rules of practice before the pollution control hearings board (hereinafter "board"). The interpretation of these rules of practice may be guided, where relevant, by the civil rules of superior court (hereinafter "civil rules") a…

The following terms apply throughout this chapter and, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:(1) "Adjudicative proceeding" means a proceeding involving an opportunity for hearing before the board as defined in RCW 34.05.010. The term "adjudica…

As used in this chapter, and chapter 43.21B RCW, when referring to appeals related to civil penalties and orders issued by the department of agriculture, under the LNMP, pursuant to chapters 90.48 and 90.64 RCW, the following terms shall have the following meaning:(1) "Department…

(1) The time within which any act shall be done, as provided by these rules, is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, or a day when the board is closed for business under WAC 371-08-320(3), and th…

The board is composed of three members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, for a term of six years. The members are to be qualified by experience or training in pertinent matters pertaining to the environment, and at least one member shall be a l…

(1) The administrative business of the board, except rule making, is performed by the environmental and land use hearings office. To the extent necessary for rule making or other matters, the board will hold meetings at the address set forth below.(2) The information included in …

(1) Questions about practicing before the board may be directed to the environmental and land use hearings office by mail or, during regular office hours, by telephone, fax, or email.(2) The environmental and land use hearings office maintains a website with information about and…

The number of board members required to make a decision on a case differs depending on the type of case.(1) Short-board appeals. Pursuant to RCW 43.21B.305, an appeal that involves a penalty of fifteen thousand dollars or less imposed by the department of ecology, another state a…

(1) An appeal before the board is initiated by filing a notice of appeal with the board and by serving a copy of the appeal notice on the agency whose decision is being appealed. For the board to acquire jurisdiction both such filing and such service must be timely accomplished.(…

The notice of appeal shall contain:(1) The name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number (if available), and email address of the appealing party, and of the representative, if any;(2) Identification of the parties, by listing in the caption or otherwise. In every case, the…

(1) Within 30 days of the date of receipt of the agency's order or decision, the appellant shall also serve a copy of the notice of appeal on the agency whose order or decision is being appealed. Proof of service may be made by certificate or affidavit filed with the board.(2) A …

Service of any document required to be served on a party to a case, including final decisions of the board, may be made by serving the party's representative in the matter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21B.170. WSR 96-15-003, § 371-08-350, filed 7/3/96, effective 8/3/96.]

(1) As prescribed by RCW 34.05.240, any interested person may petition the board for a declaratory ruling. The board shall consider any petition for declaratory ruling in accordance with these rules and the Administrative Procedure Act.(2) Two members of the board shall constitut…

(1) As prescribed by RCW 34.05.330, any person may petition the board to promulgate, amend or rescind the board's administrative rules, as set forth in this chapter. The provisions of these rules and the Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to petitions for rule making.(2) Tw…

(1) Statutory provisions limit or prevent disclosure of certain information provided to the board. This rule addresses how to designate documents as containing exempt or confidential information when filing with the board. WAC 371-08-451 governs access to, and exchange of, such i…

(1) Any person has the right to represent himself or herself in a proceeding before the board.(2) The only persons who are qualified to represent another person or entity before the board are the following:(a) Attorneys at law duly qualified and entitled to practice before the hi…

(1) An attorney or authorized representative as defined in WAC 371-08-365 may appear for a party by either of the following actions:(a) Filing a notice of appeal, another pleading or a written notice of appearance containing the name of the party to be represented, and the name, …

An attorney or other representative withdrawing from a case shall immediately so notify the board and all parties of record in writing, or shall state such withdrawal on the record at a conference or hearing. Any substitution of an attorney or representative shall be accomplished…