Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-14-020. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Discrimination and Title IX violations by students, chapter 172-125 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On September 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at 215A Tawanka Commons, Cheney, WA 99004. Date of Intended Adoption: October 25, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Annika Scharosch, 211 Tawanka Commons, Cheney, WA 99004, email ascharosch@ewu.edu , website https://inside.ewu.edu/policies ,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-14-034. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-15-0215 Infant enhancement rate and 110-15-0249 Nonstandard hours bonus. Hearing Location(s): On August 21 - September 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m., telephonic. Comments can be made by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment or emailing the rules coordinator. All comments must be received by the date and time listed below. Date of Intend

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-695 WAC, Rules relating to ginseng management. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutr

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-675 WAC, Calibration services, special inspection and testing fees. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencie

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-674 WAC, Weights and measures — Exemptions, weighmasters and device registration. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-306 WAC, Hemp program. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral terms in rules unless

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-324 WAC, Certification of seed potatoes. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral ter

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-663 WAC, Service agents — Reporting, test procedures, standards and calibration of weighing and measuring devices. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-319 WAC, Forest tree seed certification. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral ter

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-256 WAC, Commercial feed rules — Processed animal waste. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use ge

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-236 WAC, SEPA procedures. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral terms in rules unl

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-237 WAC, Commodity storage warehouses and grain dealers. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use ge

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-233 WAC, Worker protection standard. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral terms i

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-229 WAC, Secondary and operational area containment for bulk pesticides. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state ag

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-168 WAC, Approved independent sanitation consultants for food storage warehouses. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-167 WAC, Intrastate commerce in foods. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral terms

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-157 WAC, Organic food standards and certification. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-n

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-125 WAC, Farm milk storage tanks and bulk milk tanker — Requirements. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agenc

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-108 WAC, Washington state egg seals and assessments. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-104 WAC, Shell eggs — Standards, grades and weight classes. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-103 WAC, Milk processing assessments and collections. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gende

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-101X WAC, Degrades, license suspensions and revocations for dairy producers and processors. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. The department is also removing the refer

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-74 WAC, Livestock testing — Duties of owners. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutra

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-71 WAC, Equine diseases in Washington state. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-24 WAC, Humane slaughter of livestock. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral terms

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-19 WAC, Custom farm slaughterers, custom slaughtering establishments, and custom meat facilities. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-08 WAC, Practice and procedure. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral terms in rul

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-06 WAC, Public records. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. The department is also replacing the word "marijuana" found in WAC 16-06-210, with the word "cannabis" to ali

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-14-093. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-502-0005 Provider enrollment: Core provider agreement (CPA) or Nonbilling provider agreement, 182-502-0006 Enrollment for nonbilling individual providers (repealed), 182-502-0010 When the medicaid agency enrolls, 182-502-0012 When the medicaid agency does not enroll, 182-502-0030 Termination of provider enrollment — For cause, 182-502-0040 Termination of provider

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-06-055. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Occupational therapy temporary permits and fee updates. The occupational therapy practice board (board) and the department of health (department) are proposing rule amendments to WAC 246-847-117 in response to 2SHB 1009 (chapter 165, Laws of 2023), to reducing barriers for military spouses entering and remaining in the occupational therapy (OT) workforce. Additionally, t

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-14-037. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 391-25-070 Contents of petition filing forms, 391-25-110 Supporting evidence — Showing of interest confidential, and 391-25-400 Card check. Hearing Location(s): On October 2 and October 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom https://perc-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/2679794803 . Public viewing for both meetings is also available at 112 Henry Street, Suite 300, Olympia, WA 90504 [98504

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-107. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 391-45-400 Compliance. Hearing Location(s): On October 2 and October 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., by Zoom https://perc-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/2679794803 . Public viewing for both meetings is also available at 112 Henry Street, Suite 300, Olympia, WA 90504 [98504]. Date of Intended Adoption: November 12, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Dario de la Rosa, 112 Henry Street, Suit

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-556-0100 Chemical dependency treatment services, 182-556-0300 Personal care services, 182-556-0400 Limitations on services available to categorically needy Washington apple health clients, and 182-556-0600 Mental health services. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The health care authority (agency) is repealing these rule sections because they contain redundant and/or outdated lang

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 484-50-010 Exemptions. Hearing Location(s): On September 24, 2024, at 3:00 [p.m.], at the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), 1102 Quince Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504; or Microsoft Teams, Meeting ID 267 538 422 073, Passcode rNr4Jz; or dial in by phone, +1 564-999-2000,,281649976# United States, Olympia, Phone conference ID 281 649 976#. Date of Intended Adoption

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 484-10-035 Veterans' affairs advisory committee (VAAC). Hearing Location(s): On September 24, 2024, at 3:00 [p.m.], at the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), 1102 Quince Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504; or Microsoft Teams, Meeting ID 267 538 422 073, Passcode rNr4Jz; or dial in by phone, +1 564-999-2000,,281649976# United States, Olympia, Phone conference ID 281 64

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-13-103. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Deferred compensation plan (DCP) revisions. Hearing Location(s): On September 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams link is available on https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 255 330 665 343, Passcode x7rwvC; or phone 833-322-1218, Code 912 139 296#. Date of Intended Adoption: October 1, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Bianca Stoner

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-12-055. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 196-16-120 Units, describes the qualifying activities and accrual of professional development hours that professional land surveyors use towards the 15 hours/year needed at the time of renewal. Hearing Location(s): On September 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (board) Office, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-06-079. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rule making to amend WAC 314-55-096 concerning vendor, educational, and internal quality samples. Hearing Location(s): On September 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. All public liquor and cannabis board (board) activity will be held in a "hybrid" environment. This means that the public will have options for in-person or virtual attendance. The boardroom headquarters building at 10

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Prescription drug label accessibility standards. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-945-015 and adding four new sections to chapter 246-945 WAC establishing prescription label accessibility standards. The proposed accessibility program focuses on ensuring meaningful access to prescription information for patients wit

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-12-038. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-121-436 Emergency advance payments — School district application, 392-121-438 Emergency advance payments — Approval criteria, and 392-121-443 Emergency advance payments — Repayment of advances. Hearing Location(s): On October 15, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of sup

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-24-098. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 392-136 WAC, Finance — Conversion of accumulated sick leave; and chapter 392-136A WAC, Finance — Shared leave. Hearing Location(s): On October 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) rules web page Ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-fundin

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-13-084. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-123-060 Petition to budget receivables collectible in future fiscal periods. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) rules web page Ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/ospi-rulemaking-activity . For

Continuance of WSR 24-14-149. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-16-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-500-041 Construction, creation and maintenance of roads, trails, and structures. This continuance is being filed so that the Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) may continue to confer with stakeholders and the public in developing the proposed rule. Hearing Location(s): On September 30, 2024, at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., via Zoom https://us06we

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-06-012. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-172A-05135 Transfer of parental rights to the student at age of majority. Hearing Location(s): On September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) rules web page ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/ospi-rulemaking-activity . For p

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-07-105. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Pharmacy intern credentials; extending the duration of temporary practice permits for pharmacy interns and establishing a renewal extension process for pharmacy interns. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-155 and 246-945-156 related to pharmacy intern registration requirements. Specifically, the commission proposes to

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-01-111. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Expanding access to drugs stored outside of the pharmacy by unlicensed health care facility staff. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-455 which currently limits access to drugs stored outside of the pharmacy to only licensed health care professionals and may disrupt supply chain management in health care facilities. H

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-23-051. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Prescription transfers. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-345 and add new WAC 246-945-346 in chapter 246-945 WAC to establish the expectations of pharmacies related to noncontrolled and controlled substance prescription transfers upon patient request. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at the Dep