General Notices

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Processing Applications for Licensure When a Prior Washington License Has Expired and the Nurse Holds an Active Multistate License in Another State, POL-01-26. Issuing Entity: Washington state board of nursing. Subject Matter: Clarifying the process for licensure applications for nurses who have an expired Washington single-state license but hold an active multistate license from another nurse licensure compact state and are establishing Washington as

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Upland Finfish Hatching and Rearing General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the upland finfish hatching and rearing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was last issued August 18, 2021, and is scheduled to expire September 30, 2026. The draft general permit, fact sheet explaining the legal and technical basis for the pe

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 9.30: Witnessing Signatures on Parentage Forms. Subject: Witnessing signatures on parentage forms. Effective Date: March 9, 2026. Document Description: This policy explains the process for DCS staf

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3 ) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On January 21, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Jean Mendoza, relating to the Washington State Department of Ecology's denial of a petition to amend or repeal ch. 173-424 WAC ( Clean Fuels Program Rule ). The Governor denied the appeal on March 9, 2026. date : March 9, 2026 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor March 9,

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0007 April 2026 Fee Schedule Updates. Effective Date: April 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0007 to update the fee schedule effective dates for several medicaid programs and services. This is a regular, budget-neutral update to keep rates and billing codes in alignment with the coding and coverage changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the state, and other sources.

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS AP 10.14.0: Physical and Environmental Protection of Information & Systems. Subject: DCS administrative policy (AP) 10.14.0. Effective Date: February 11, 2026. Document Description: This revised DCS AP incorporates fede

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS AP 10.0.0: Information Security Definitions. Subject: DCS administrative policy (AP) 10.0.0. Effective Date: February 11, 2026. Document Description: This revised DCS AP ensures a common understanding of information sec

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS AP 4.06: Fixed Assets Inventory. Subject: DCS administrative policy (AP) 4.06. Effective Date: February 11, 2026. Document Description: This revised DCS AP explains guidelines and processes for the mandatory annual inve

Amended Notice of Quarterly Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board hereby gives notice of its special set hearings scheduled for March 19, 2026, via virtual hearing, starting at 8:30 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: March 19, 2026 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Lakeisha Davis Pierce Pardon 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Lev Lutskov Snohomish Pardon 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Alexsandr Snetkov King Pardon 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services (DSHS). Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 8.00: Travel Regulations. Subject: Travel regulations. Effective Date: February 27, 2026. Document Description: This policy emphasizes certain items in DSHS travel policy and the office of f

Notice of Quarterly Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for March 12 and 13, 2026, via virtual hearing, starting at 8:45 a.m. 1 The following petitions will be considered by the board: 1 All board hearings are recorded by a court reporter and broadcast on the state public affairs network, TVW. March 12, 2026 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: ComesLast, Travis Spokane Commu

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the office of secretary of state as of August 2, 2026, is Lucy Collis, P.O. Box 40224, Olympia, WA 98504-0224, phone 360-704-5220, fax 360-704-7834, email lucy.collis@sos.wa.gov . Colleen Overton Deputy Director of Operations

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 1.20: Receiving Personal Mail at Work. Subject: Receiving personal mail at work. Effective Date: February 13, 2026. Document Description: This administrative policy clarifies DCS policy about staff

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0005 Withdrawal Management Services Payments. Effective Date: January 1, 2027. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0005 to add information regarding per diem payments to hospitals for acute inpatient withdrawal management services provided to postpartum people. For acute inpatient withdrawal management services provided to postpartum people with a diagnosis of drug or alcohol use complicating the pu

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0001 WA Cares Long-Term Care-Third Party Liability and Reentry Initiative Coordination of Benefits. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0001 to identify the threshold amount HCA will use for third-party cost avoidance on long-term care (LTC) claims for WA Cares beneficiaries. In 2019, the Washington state legislature began addressing the need for affordable LTC, establi

Policy Statement Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' division of labor standards issued the following policy statement. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Michael Davis at Michael.Davis@Lni.wa.gov , or 253-878-4043. Policy: Employment Standards Policy ES.E.1. Title: Equal Pay and Opportunities Act . Amended: February 18, 2026. Effective: February 18, 2026. Description: The purpose of this administrative policy is to provide gu

Notice of Quarterly Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board hereby gives notice of its special set hearings scheduled for March 19, 2026, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: March 19, 2026 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Lakeisha Davis Pierce Pardon 9:00 a.m. Lev Lutskov Snohomish Pardon 10:15 a.m. Alexsandr Snetkov King Pardon 11:30 a.m. TVW link: https://tvw.org/watch/?eve

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On February 10, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from William Osmunson, relating to the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 246-290-220 ( Drinking water materials and additives ). date : February 12, 2026 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On February 12, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Conner Edwards, relating to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 390-16-105 ( Mini campaign reporting—Eligibility ). date : February 12, 2026 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of 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. New Statements: Title of Interpretive/Policy Statement Web Link (if applicable) Guidance for Making Cleanups Permanent to the Maximum Extent Practicable (PMEP) Guidance for Making Cleanups Permanent to the Maximum E

Administrative Policy No. POL-HR-257 Supporting the Rights and Dignity of Immigrants On December 16, 2025, the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) updated an administrative policy on supporting the rights and dignity of all residents, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. RCW 43.17.425 (4) requires publication of this administrative policy. A copy of the administrative policy may be obtained on the WSDA website or by contacting Gloriann Robinson, Rules Coordinator,

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington state gambling commission is Adam Amorine, P.O. Box 42400, Olympia, WA 98504-2400, phone 360-486-3473, email adam.amorine@wsgc.wa.gov . Jeneva Cotton Deputy Director

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On January 6, 2026, 1 the Governor's Office received an appeal from William Osmunson, relating to the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 246-290-220 ( Drinking water materials and additives ). The Governor denied the appeal on February 6, 2026. 1 The Governor's Office directs petitioners to send notices of app

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: 2026 FIFA World Cup Events in Washington - Chiropractors, CH-01-08-26. Issuing Entity: Chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission). Subject Matter: The commission will exercise discretion to allow chiropractors with another United States state, territory, or country license to provide chiropractic care to players and staff participating in and supporting Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026 events in Washi

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: Policy Clarification Memo (PCM) 26-002: Change to the Self-Support Reserve. Subject: DCS PCM 26-002. Effective Date: February 4, 2026. Document Description: This DCS PCM explains the 2026 change to the self-support reserve.

Summary of Policy #16-01 Delegating Certain Plan Approvals to the EFSEC Director February 6, 2026 Per RCW 34.05.230 , the energy facility site evaluation council (EFSEC) is submitting for publication in the Washington state register a statement describing Policy #16-01 Delegating Certain Plan Approvals to the EFSEC Director, first adopted March 25, 2016; revision adopted July 16, 2025; and second revision adopted November 19, 2025. Purpose: To establish a consistent and timely review and approva

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Washington State School for the Blind is Pam Parker, 2214 East 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661, phone 360-947-3301, fax 360-737-2120, email pam.parker@wssb.wa.gov . Pam Parker Interim Superintendent

Washington's Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program: Tank Fee Increase in 2027 Washington's UST fees will increase on July 1, 2027, from $258.80 to $275.65 per tank. As required by law, the fiscal growth factor was used to determine the amount of fee increase. The fiscal growth factor is calculated and adopted by the economic and revenue forecast council using the average growth in state personal income for the previous 10 fiscal years. More information on the UST fee increase can be found on th

Public Notice: Announcing the Reissuance of the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is reissuing the aquatic plant and algae management National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit on February 18, 2026. The permit becomes effective on March 20, 2026 and expires on March 19, 2031. Purpose of the Permit: The aquatic plant and algae management general permit provides coverage for the chemi

Policy Statements Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' division of labor standards issued the following policy statements. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Angela MacNeil at Angela.MacNeil@Lni.wa.gov or 360-370-9305. Policy: Employment Standards Policy ES.C.7. Title: Employee Access to Personnel File. Amended: January 21, 2026. Effective: January 21, 2026. Description: This policy was amended to update guidance on the right for empl

Policy Statement Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' division of labor standards issued the following policy statement. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Connor Linse at Connor.Linse@Lni.wa.gov or 360-902-5552. Policy: Employment Standards Policy ES.B.1. Title: Paid Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions. Amended: February 4, 2026. Effective: February 4, 2026. Description: The purpose of this administrative policy is to answer freque

Notice of Adoption of Interim Guidance Under the Consumer Loan Act and Mortgage Broker Practices Act On February 3, 2026, the department of financial institutions, division of consumer services adopted the following interim guidance that was issued under the Consumer Loan Act, chapter 31.04 RCW, and Mortgage Broker Practices Act, chapter 19.146 RCW: • CLAMB-26-01 - 60 Day Grace Period for Q1 2024 Mortgage Call Report Filing Version 7. The adopted interim guidance allows consumer loan company and

Notice of Repeal of Interim Guidance Under the Consumer Loan Act and Mortgage Broker Practices Act The department of financial institutions hereby repeals the following interim guidance that was issued under the Consumer Loan Act, chapter 31.04 RCW, and Mortgage Broker Practices Act, chapter 19.146 RCW: • CLAMB-24-01 - 60 Day Grace Period for Q1 2024 Mortgage Call Report Filing Version 6. Contact Jeanju Choi at 360-725-7821 or jeanju.choi@dfi.wa.gov if you have any questions. Ali Higgs Director

Public Notice: Announcing the Reissuance of the Sand and Gravel General Permit The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is reissuing the sand and gravel National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit on February 18, 2026. The permit becomes effective on April 1, 2026, and expires on March 31, 2031. Purpose of the Permit: The sand and gravel general permit regulates discharges of water - process water, stormwater, and mine dewatering water - a

The University of Washington recently has created or revised the following bylaws, orders, policy statements, scholastic regulations, and faculty code: • Presidential Delegations of Authority to Officers of the University, new January 13, 2026 (AO No. 100) • Business and Financial Affairs, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 101) • Legal Actions, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 102) • Grant and Contract Awards and Amendments for Research, Development, Service, and Tra

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on February 2, 2026, the industrial statistician will determine and publish on the internet the statewide prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on March 4, 2026. For more information on prevailing wage or a copy of the rates, please visit https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/prevailing-wage-rates/ or call 360-902-5335. Caitlin Gates Rule

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of ecology (ecology) maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230 , following is a notice for the Washington State Register about these statements. 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 reco

Policy Statement Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' division of labor standards issued the following policy statement. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Bridget Osborne at Bridget.Osborne@Lni.wa.gov or 360-902-5552. Policy: Healthcare Labor Standards Policy HLS.A.2. Title: Meal and Rest Break Protections for Certain Healthcare Workers. Amended: January 29, 2026. Effective: January 29, 2026. Description: The purpose of this administ

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: PCM 26-001: Death Notifications. Subject: Policy clarification memo (PCM) 26-001. Effective Date: January 15, 2026. Document Description: This DCS PCM notifies staff that death notifications done by the community relations

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding "Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 1997 Application and Guidelines," which was filed November 19, 1997, and published as WSR 97-23-073. This statement provided guidelines for the drinking water state revolving fund 1997 application cycle. The department is rescinding this policy due to the adoption of chapter 246-296 WAC, which pertains to the drinking water state revolving fund loan program and specifies the a

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding a policy statement titled "Sewage Disposal Guidelines for Vessels," filed March 24, 1999, and published as WSR 99-07-119. This policy statement specified procedures for sewage disposal that commercial shellfish operations must follow when operating a vessel in a shellfish harvesting area. The department is rescinding this policy because it is outdated and does not reflect current business practices. Individuals r

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding an interpretive statement titled "Small Water System Management Programs in Lieu of Water System Plans for Non-expanding Systems in Critical Water Supply Service Areas," filed February 5, 2001, and published as WSR 01-04-060. This statement clarified planning requirements for nonexpanding public water systems located within critical water supply service areas. The department is rescinding this interpretive statem

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding an interpretive statement titled "Planning Requirements for Systems Physically Consolidating with Other Public Water Systems," which was filed May 2, 2001, and published as WSR 01-10-133. The interpretive statement clarified which planning requirements under WAC 246-290-100 and 246-290-105 apply to public water systems undergoing physical restructuring. The department is rescinding this interpretive statement due

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding an interpretive statement titled "When Problem Systems are Required to Submit a Water System Plan or a Small Water System Management Program," filed March 15, 2000, and published as WSR 00-07-082. This statement provided guidance to staff on when to require the submittal of a water system plan or a small water system management program for systems that previously were not required to submit a planning document. T

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding a policy statement titled "Backflow Assembly Tester Professional Growth Period," filed November 19, 2020, and published as WSR 20-24-012. This policy permitted a one-time, one-year extension of the three-year professional growth period for backflow assembly testers, due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The department is rescinding this policy because the COVID-19 pandemic is over and it

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding "Discontinuing Water Service Because of a Cross-Connection Hazard," which was filed January 31, 2001, and published in WSR 01-04-038. This statement provided guidance on appropriate corrective actions for cross-connection hazards. The department is rescinding this policy due to the adopted changes to WAC 246-290-490 regarding cross-connection control corrective action. Consequently, this interpretive statement is

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding a policy statement titled "Adequacy Responses for Group A Water Systems," filed May 15, 1997, and published as WSR 97-11-037. This statement set a standardized process for responding to water system adequacy status requests, based on operating permit categories. The department is rescinding this policy due to the adopted changes to WAC 246-294-040 for operating permit categories. Consequently, this policy stateme