Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Substance use disorder profession (SUDP); considering updates to lower barriers to entering and remaining in the SUDP workforce and to streamline and shorten the credentialing process. Amending chapter 246-811 WAC, and possibly repealing or creating new sections. The department of health (department) is considering rule amendments to implement legislation, including 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023); E2SHB 2247 (chapter 371, Laws of 2024); and 2SSB 6228 (chap

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Supervisor directory, supervision standards, and stipend program for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. The department of health (department) is considering amending, repealing, or creating new sections in chapter 246-809 WAC to implement recent legislation by establishing: (1) A directory to help mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker associates find supervisors; (2) standards for supe

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Central Washington University (CWU) intends to adopt rules amending chapter 106-276 WAC pertaining to the student conduct code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 34.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rules changes are needed to update, clarify, and streamline procedures governing CWU's student conduct code. Process

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Definitions related to vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority, and 46.70.160 Rules and regulations. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Currently, there is ambiguity in the definition of a vehicle dealer versus a manufacturer, and what activities each business type is allowed to participate in. This has led to confusion and i

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Create a new chapter in Title 308 WAC to define business rules, guidelines, and the process for conducting administrative reviews and administrative interviews. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.20.245 , 46.20.289 , 46.20.291 , 46.20.2892 ; WAC 308-104-025, 308-104-160. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Administrative reviews and interviews occur when individuals contest actions ma

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-752 WAC, Noxious weed seed and plant quarantine. In response to petitions received, the department of agriculture (department) is considering adding additional species to the noxious weed seed and plant quarantine, which would prohibit their sale and distribution. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 17.10.074 , 17.24.011 , and 17.24.041 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rule changes to Tacoma Community College's (TCC) student conduct code and procedures and hazing policy and procedures, Title 132V WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 , 28B.10.900 , 28B.10.904 , 28B.10.906 ; chapter 34.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring TCC's student conduct code into compliance with Title IX federal regulations under 34 C.F.R. § 106, the

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rule changes to Tacoma Community College's (TCC) hazing policy and procedures, Title 132V WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 , 28B.10.900 , 28B.10.904 , 28B.10.906 ; chapter 34.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring TCC's hazing WAC into compliance with the antihazing provisions of SHB 1751 and RCW 28B.10.900 through [28B.10].902. Process for Developing New

Subject of Possible Rule Making: State parks staff will review WAC 352-32-010. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 79.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This is to update the definition of residence that references WAC 352-32-030 Camping stay limits. This is to align with the same updates we are proposing to WAC 352-32-030 Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinati

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-275 WAC, On-site nonpotable water systems. The department of health (department) is considering adopting a new chapter to Title 246 WAC, Department of health. The rules may establish general administrative procedures, including for waivers and extensions of compliance, treatment and performance requirements, including risk-based log reduction targets for the removal of pathogens; allowable source water, end uses, and implementation scales; design and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Monetary penalties and appeals; chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010 , 49.17.040 , 49.17.050 , 49.17.060 , 49.17.180 , 49.17.190 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) is initiating rule making to update how certain penalties are calculated in order to make penalties more effective and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updating licensure by endorsement requirements for birth doulas. The department of health (department) is considering amendments to the birth doula certification requirements in WAC 246-835-040 Applicants currently certified in other states or territories, to comply with 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.47.800 ; and 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-432-0005 Can I get help from DSHS for a family emergency without receiving monthly cash assistance?, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.08.090 , and 74.08A.210 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Effective January 1, 2025, p

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-310-0800 WorkFirst — Support services, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.120 , and 74.08A.250 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Effective July 1, 2024, planned amendments will resto

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The division of child support (DCS) is proposing to amend WAC 388-14A-3375 What kinds of credits does the division of child support give when establishing or enforcing an administrative support order?, and other related rules as required to reflect the 2020 repeal of public assistance standards on which DCS calculates a credit available during administrative support establishment procedures to a paying parent for payments towards shelter care. Statutes Authorizin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to chapters 173-446 and 173-441 WAC that would facilitate the option of linking Washington's carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market, and to make related changes to these chapters necessary for linkage. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 70A.65 RCW, Greenhouse gas emissions — Cap and invest program, as amended, and RCW 70A.15.2200 , as amended. Reason

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Genetic counselor; removing licensure barriers and updates to align rules with recent legislation. The department of health (department) is considering amendments to genetic counselor licensure requirements in WAC 246-825-080 Licensure by endorsement, to comply with 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.290.020 ; and 2SHB 1724, (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject ma

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying "culturally congruent care" in chapter 246-835 WAC, Birth doula. The department of health (department) is considering amendments to WAC 246-835-010 Definitions, and 246-835-025 Culturally congruent ancestral practices, training, and education, to clarify the definition of "culturally congruent care" and to ensure education and training requirements related to "culturally congruent care" are clear. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-543-1000 Medical equipment, supplies, and appliances — Definitions; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending this rule to update medical equipment, supplies, and appliances definitions to align with industry standard. During the course of this r

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The university is updating the rules regarding campus parking and traffic regulations for Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, chapter 504-19 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.30.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendments modify, clarify, and update the campus parking and traffic regulations at WSU Vancouver. Process for Developing New Rule: Revie

Subject of Possible Rule Making: A new section in Title 308 WAC and/or modifications to rule sections not yet identified. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.82.460 Interactive map of driver training education course providers, providers of traffic safety education program — Report of course and program pricing. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of licensing (DOL) is pursuing rule making to outline th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-148-1305 What definitions do I need to know to understand this chapter? and 110-148-1365 What are the personal requirements for foster parents?; other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.220 , 43.216.020 , and 43.216.065 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) is required to develop a contract and licensing

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementing minority, small, veteran, and women business enterprise public works small business certification on state-funded contracts. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 39.19 RCW and RCW 47.28.030 (3). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) needs to adopt these rules to comply with the rules adopted by the office of minority

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-240 WAC, WSDA grain inspection program — Definitions, standards, and fees. The department of agriculture (department) is considering rule making to revise the structure of permanent staffing including, but not limited to, fees, time frames, and any services that are not specifically identified and to increase program fees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 22.09.020 and 22.09.790 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Public water system fees as identified in WAC 246-290-990 Water system evaluation and project review and approval fees. The department of health (department) is considering amending public water system fees to cover operating costs. This may include updating or restructuring existing fees or creating new fees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.110 , 43.70.250 , 43.20B.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed an

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-1500 Covered and noncovered revenue codes categories and subcategories for outpatient hospital services; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: SB [2SSB] 5736, section 1 (1)(a)(ix); RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending WAC 182-550-1500 to allow for the payment of outpatient s

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The division of child support (DCS) proposes to amend, adopt, or repeal, as needed, various sections in chapter 388-14A WAC to make the administrative support establishment process more efficient and user-friendly as we: (1) Implement ESSB 6037 (chapter 6, Laws of 2018, which adopted the 2017 version of the Uniform Parentage Act); and the technical corrections made to that bill by SSB 5333 (chapter 46, Laws of 2019); as well as (2) update terminology and clarify

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-148 WAC, Licensing requirement for child foster homes, and other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.15.020 ; chapter 43.216 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) is revising chapter 110-148 WAC to remove child-specific items to accommodate a new WAC chapter that will outline

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Hearing and speech; implementing legislation, removing barriers to licensure, and providing clarification. The board of hearing and speech (board) is considering amendments to the following WAC sections to implement 2SHB 1724, (chapter 425, Laws of 2023): WAC 246-828-020 Examinations, 246-828-510 Continuing education, and 246-828-617 Requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification. The board may also consider making related updates or new secti

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-545-200 Outpatient rehabilitation (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 ; and SB 5228, section 2, chapter 113, Laws of 2023. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In response to SB 5228, section 2, chapter 113, Laws of 2023, the health care authority (HCA) is amendin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-507-0125 State-funded long-term care services; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (HCA) is amending this rule to include state-funded long-term care services provided in an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities authorized by

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-121 WAC, Student conduct code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Update some of the definitions, procedures for appointing student disciplinary council members, requirements for recordkeeping, a prohibition on filing a false complaint, notification of outcomes, and a definition of domestic violence. Other Federal and State

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-1675 Washington apple health — Gender affirming interventions for gender dysphoria; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) intends to amend this rule to reflect current standards of care. During the course of this review, the agency may identify addit

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The division of child support (DCS) is proposing to amend WAC 388-14A-4111, 388-14A-8110, 388-14A-8120, and other related rules as may be needed to reflect that the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) administers the state's foster care program, rather than the department of social and health services (DSHS), and that DCS provides child support services on a foster care case when DCYF refers the case to DCS for action. Statutes Authorizing the Agen

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Application of brief adjudicative proceedings under the authority of the department of health (department). The department is considering amending WAC 246-10-501 to include interstate license compacts, milk bank applicants, and 988-line crisis call center applicants to the list of applicant types who are eligible for brief adjudicated proceedings (BAPs) as a due process recourse if their application is denied. The department is considering these amendments to str

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-250 WAC, Commercial feed rules. The department of agriculture (department) is considering adopting the latest version of the Association of American Control Officials (AAFCO) Official Publication (OP), clarifying areas of the rule regarding livestock feed and including additional categories of product types that were previously absent. Chapter 16-252 WAC, Commercial feed rules — Pet food and specialty pet food rules. The department is considering adopt

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department), leave and care division, is considering rules for the long-term services and supports trust (WA Cares fund) program to implement SHB 2467 (chapter 120, Laws of 2024) and implement other portions of chapter 50B.04 RCW. Rules may also include considerations for program definitions, qualified individuals, public records requests, and verification of information submitted to the department. Other rules may be considere

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Transportation network companies (TNC) classification and TNC death benefit rule. Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17A WAC, Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.04.020 (1). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) commences this inquiry to consider possible corrections and changes to certain sections of chapter 461-08 WAC, the shorelines hearings board's (SHB) procedural rules governing the conduct of business before SHB, including rules governing formal proceedings. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.21B.170 , 90.58.175 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) commences this inquiry to consider possible corrections and changes to certain sections of chapter 242-03 WAC, the growth management hearings board's (GMHB) procedural rules governing the conduct of business before GMHB, including rules governing formal proceedings. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 36.70A.270 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Mi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) commences this inquiry to consider possible corrections and changes to certain sections of chapter 198-14 WAC, ELUHO's procedural rules governing full access to public records concerning the conduct of government. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.56.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: ELUHO's last review of chapter 198-14

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) commences this inquiry to consider possible corrections and changes to certain sections of chapter 371-08 WAC, the pollution control hearings board's (PCHB) procedural rules governing the conduct of business before PCHB, including rules governing formal proceedings. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.21B.170 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Mi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of children, youth, and families, licensing division will be amending rules to inform providers how [to] prevent harm to children. The following WAC refer to prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children and need to be revised: WAC 110-300-0331 Prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children, 110-301-0331 Prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children, and 110-302-0331 Prohibited behavior, di

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) licensing division will be amending WAC 110-300-0358 Capacity waiver for family home providers, and other related rules. The WAC revisions will allow DCYF to: • Revise waivers related to capacity. • Limit issuing waivers to providers with exceptional licensing history. • Require better coordination between DCYF, child care providers, and local building authorities. • Revise requirements for emergency prepared

Subject of Possible Rule Making: State Route (SR) 520 bridge toll rates, fees, and policies. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.56.030 , 47.56.795 , 47.56.850 , and 47.56.870 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Per RCW 47.56.870 , the Washington state transportation commission (WSTC) as the state tolling authority must consider toll rates that will help maintain travel time, speed, and reliability on the SR 520 cor

Subject of Possible Rule Making: This rule making will amend WAC 192-140-035 What happens if I do not respond to a request for information? The rule making will correct inconsistent terminology within WAC 192-140-035. WAC 192-140-035 currently states that the employment security department (department) will presume an individual is disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits if they provide potentially disqualifying information, or fail to provide necessary information, and then they do no

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Extending the duration of temporary practice permits for pharmacy interns who are military spouses and establishing a renewal extension process for pharmacy interns. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-155, 246-945-156, other related sections as needed, and potentially adding a new section in chapter 246-945 WAC to amend its requirements relating to pharmacy intern registrations. Specifically, the commission