Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: March 2, 2024, 8:00 a.m. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to adjust coastal commercial pot limit restrictions and set the opening of the Makah Special Management Area (SMA) with a temporary pot limit. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000T and 220-340-45000N; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to set salmon and steelhead rules for the 2024 spring Chinook seasons in the Columbia River from the mouth to Highway 730 at the Washington/Oregon border and in Deep River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-030 and 220-312-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption

Effective Date of Rule: February 24, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is [to] open two days for white sturgeon retention in The Dalles Pool. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000C; and amending WAC 220-312-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the p

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to implement periodic, weekly closures of recreational salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Areas 10 and 11 in order to extend the quotas later into the winter season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, o

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2024. Purpose: Opens clam, mussel, and oyster harvest on one beach that is currently closed to harvest year-round in permanent rules. This action will reopen a beach that was closed to accommodate construction at the park in 2023. Permanent rules are currently underway but will not become effective in time to return this season to its normal March 1 though April 30 timing. Proposed 2024 seasons have been announced. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amendi

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to close fox trapping within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests to prevent accidental take of state endangered Cascade red fox. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-417-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause find

Effective Date of Rule: February 19, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open green sea urchin harvest in District 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000D; and amending WAC 220-340-750. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000M; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general w

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: ESB [E2SSB] 5440 (section 13, chapter 453, Laws of 2023) took effect December 1, 2023, so courts may start referring people, and the department of social and health services (department) is expected to have a pilot program in place which requires rules. There have only been six months after the legislature passed the law, thus this did not allo

Effective Date of Rule: February 16, 2024. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these amendments on an emergency basis to align with SB 5252 (2023) and FBI background check requirements. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-825-335, 388-825-615, and 388-825-620. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030 . Other Authority: RCW 43.43.837 and 74.39A.056 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that state or federal law or

Effective Date of Rule: February 15, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule will allow nontreaty commercial fishing opportunities in the Columbia River while protecting fish listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes, federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon, and Washington fish and wildlife commission (commission) policy guidance for Columbia Riv

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This WAC change will update school nurse limited certification policy to match updated department of health (department) licensure changes as a result of Washington recently entering into the nurse licensure compact. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 181-79A-231. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a

Effective Date of Rule: February 15, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule increases the commercial pot limit in Crab Management Regions 1 and 3-1. WAC 220-340-45500G removes language that has since been implemented by permanent rule. WAC 220-340-47000C increases the pot limit in Crab Management Region 1 and Crab Management Subregion 3-1 to 60 pots per license effective February 15, 2024. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-45500F and 220-340-47000B; and amending WAC 220

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close sea cucumber harvest in District 2-2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000N; and amending WAC 220-340-730. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, s

Effective Date of Rule: February 15, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational eulachon smelt seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-315-03000E; and amending WAC 220-315-030. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, o

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to ensure that when a client requires a medication for which there is a prescription but no pharmacist-prepared label, the medication is labeled in a way that promotes safety. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-101D-0295 and 388-101D-0330. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 34.05.350 , 71A.12.030 . Under RCW 34.05.350 t

Effective Date of Rule: February 10, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-359-020.

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Washington State University (WSU) is updating the rules regarding the standards of conduct for students, chapter 504-26 WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 504-26-010, 504-26-100, and 504-26-110. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.30.150 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety,

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Emergency rules that temporarily remove the requirement for home care aide applicants to become certified within two years of completing training. WAC 246-980-100 Examination and reexamination for home care aide certification, in chapter 246-980 WAC, Home care aide rules. WAC 246-980-100 (5)(c) requires that home care aide certification testing occur within two years of training. This emergency rule removes the two-year limit on the valid

Effective Date of Rule: February 5, 2024. Purpose: Closes commercial harvest of green urchins in Districts 3 and 4, and red urchins in District 3. Clarifies language regarding weekly harvest limits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000C; and amending WAC 220-340-750. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule i

Effective Date of Rule: February 5, 2024. Purpose: Opens sea cucumber harvest in Districts 1 and 2-2. Clarifies language regarding weekly harvest limits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-730. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfa

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: On-site sewage system substitute proprietary treatment product components. The state board of health (board) adopted an emergency rule regarding substitute components of registered products as part of the certification and registration of proprietary treatment products used in on-site sewage systems. The original emergency rule was filed on June 15, 2022 (WSR 22-13-101). Emergency rules have been filed continuously thereafter with the mos

Effective Date of Rule: February 4, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to increase the pot limit in Crab Management Subregion 3-2 to 50 pots per license effective February 4, 2024. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-47000A; and amending WAC 220-340-470. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule i

Effective Date of Rule: February 6, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational razor clam seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000L; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or gen

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This WAC change will update school nurse certification policy to match updated department of health licensure changes as a result of Washington recently entering into the nurse licensure compact. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 181-79A-223 and 181-79A-244. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule

Effective Date of Rule: February 1, 2024. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to require providers in the scope of chapter 388-829 WAC to complete the skills demonstration portion of CPR training in person. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 388-101D-0105; and amending WAC 388-829-0040 and 388-829-0050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 34.05.350 and 74.39A.074 (5). Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency fo

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is refiling new WAC 182-12-5100 What options for health plan enrollment are available to a retired employee of an employer group that previously ended participation in public employees benefits board (PEBB) insurance coverage, as authorized in SHB 1804, section 3, chapter 312, Laws of 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 182-12-5100. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.951 ; SHB 1

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Establishing a directory to help mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social worker associates find supervisors and setting supervision standards. The department of health (department) is continuing emergency rules that established new WAC 246-809-020, 246-809-070, 246-809-071, and 246-809-072 in chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. These

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits?, 388-450-0190 How does the department figure my shelter cost income deduction for basic food?, 388-450-0195 Does the department use my utility costs when calculating my basic food or WASHCAP

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is creating new WAC 182-12-5110 When is a retiring school employee of an employer group eligible to enroll in public employees benefits board (PEBB) retiree insurance coverage and 182-12-5120 What options for continuing health plan enrollment are available to a retiree of an employer group that ends participation in public employees benefits board (PEBB) or school employees benefits board (SEBB) insuranc

Effective Date of Rule: January 24, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial smelt fisheries in the Columbia River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-358-06000F; and amending WAC 220-358-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public healt

Effective Date of Rule: January 22, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational razor clam seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000K; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or gen

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is refiling WAC 182-12-5000 Retirees who regained eligibility for public employees benefits board (PEBB) retiree insurance coverage, as authorized in SSB 5490, chapter 15, Laws of 2023, 68th legislature, 2023 regular session. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 182-12-5000. Statutory Authority for Adoption: SSB 5490, chapter 15, Laws of 2023, 68th legislature, 2023 regular session Other Author

Effective Date of Rule: January 19, 2024. Purpose: WAC 220-340-45500F implements hard closure dates for areas with remaining quota and WAC 220-340-47000A increases the pot limit in Crab Management Region 1 to 45 pots per license effective January 19, 2024. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-45500E and 220-340-47000Z; and amending WAC 220-340-455 and 220-340-470. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open coastal commercial Dungeness crab seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000S; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of

Effective Date of Rule: January 22, 2024. Purpose: Opens sea cucumber harvest in Districts 1 and 2-2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-730. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of noti

Effective Date of Rule: February 3, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational steelhead seasons in Sauk and Skagit rivers. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welf

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule making is to expand access to running start in alignment with HB 1316 (2023). The rules provide for funding, reporting, and administration of participating students' enrollment in running start courses. This is a renewal of emergency rule filing as the office of the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) continues to conduct permanent rule making. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule making is to amend college in the high school rules in alignment with SB 5048 (2023) that eliminated fees for students. This is a renewal of emergency rule filing as the office of the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) continues to conduct permanent rule making. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 392-725-325; and amending WAC 392-725-005, 392-725-015, 392-725-050, 392-725-22

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close retention of recreationally caught white sturgeon in Bonneville and The Dalles pools. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000A; and amending WAC 220-312-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necess

Effective Date of Rule: January 9, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational razor clam seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000J; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or gene

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Ecology is making two clarifications to the rules governing the cap-and-invest program under chapter 70A.65 RCW (chapter 173-446 WAC). These rule clarifications concern the operation of the allowance price containment reserve (APCR). Ecology will make two rule changes: (1) Clarify that the existing holding limits specified in WAC 173-446-150 (2)(a) that apply to allowances with a "vintage" also apply to the "vintage less" allowances that

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set landing provisions for coastal commercial crab fishers. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-420. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule making will expand eligibility to people working in licensed child care centers and licensed family homes, specialty and therapeutic court participants, and undocumented children. This rule making will also establish eligibility for families with a parent participating in a state-registered apprenticeship with income less than 85 percent of the state median income (SMI) who, within the last year, were approved for working connec

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2024. Purpose: The health care authority is creating new WAC 182-12-5200 When is a retiring employee or a retiring school employee who separates from employment eligible to enroll in public employees benefits board (PEBB) retiree insurance coverage, as authorized in HB 1008, chapter 164, Laws of 2023, 68th legislature, 2023 regular session. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 182-12-5200. Statutory Authority for Adoption: HB 1008, chapter 164, Law

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Drinking water state revolving fund (DWSRF) loan program, federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) requirements for disadvantaged communities and loans for lead service line (LSL) identification and replacement. The department of health (department) adopted an emergency rule on August 30, 2023 (WSR 23-18-044), to amend chapter 246-296 WAC to redefine the term disadvantaged community, update loan terms, update application requirements,

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Out-of-state nursing school requirements for licensure. The Washington state board of nursing (board), formally known as the nursing care quality assurance commission, is amending WAC 246-840-030 and 246-840-090 to clarify existing licensure requirements for registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants applying for initial licensure via an out-of-state traditional nursing education program approved by another United