Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for 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 , 74.04.770 , and 74.08.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments will update standards of need for cash assistance programs as requ

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-825-058, 388-825-082, 388-825-083, 388-828-9000, 388-828-9140; chapter 388-832 WAC; WAC 388-845-0220, 388-845-0500, 388-845-0505, 388-845-0510, 388-845-2010, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is considering amending rules from these cha

Subject of Possible Rule Making: For the upcoming three-year season setting, the department is considering rule changes for the following topics: Deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, equipment, waterfowl, trapping, small and upland game, landowner hunting permits and raffle hunts, and other related rule changes as needed. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The university is updating the rules regarding the small works roster, chapter 504-50 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 university's rules regarding the small works roster. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels before proposal. Interested parties ca

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The university is updating the rules regarding standards of conduct for students, chapter 504-26 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 university's rules regarding standards of conduct for students. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels before proposal.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The university is updating the policies and regulations for student living groups, chapter 504-24 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 university's policies and regulations for student living groups. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels before proposa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-4000 Payment method — Out-of-state hospitals, 182-550-4500 Payment method — Ratio of costs-to-charges (RCC); 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 removing references to the hospital outpatient RCC payment method due to the discontinuation of this pa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Running start, chapters 392-169 and 392-121 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.600.390 , 28A.150.290 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule making concerning running start in alignment with 2SHB 1316 (2023). In addition, technical changes to rule sections may be considered. Other Federal and State Agenc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: College in the high school, chapter 392-725 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.600.287 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule making concerning college in the high school in alignment with 2SSB 5048 (2023) and additional changes to the chapter as needed. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Streamlining occupational therapy licensure and endorsement. The occupational therapy practice board (board) is considering updates to reduce barriers to enter and remain in the occupational therapy (OT) workforce and streamline and shorten the credentialing process. The board is also considering amendments to the chapter to address concerns raised by interested parties. The board will consider amending chapter 246-847 WAC, and possibly repealing or creating new

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-439-0020 Eligibility for pandemic EBT benefits for children under age six and 388-439-0025 Eligibility for pandemic EBT benefits during the 2023 summer period, and other related rules as appropriate. 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 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to chapter 173-424 WAC, Clean fuels program rule. The rule aims to reduce the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions per unit energy, or carbon intensity (CI), of transportation fuels used in Washington. This rule making will align the clean fuel standard (CFS) with ESSB 5447, which was signed into law on May 3, 2023. The law promotes the production and use of low-carbon alternative jet fuels, which are m

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Osteopathic physician exam requirements in WAC 246-853-020. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is considering amendments to update the examination requirements for licensure of osteopathic physicians. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.57.005 , 18.130.050 , and 18.340.020 ; 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: 2SHB 1724 requires

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this rule making is to make permanent exemptions to the odorization requirements of WAC 480-93-015 for operators of class 1 and 2 renewable natural gas (RNG) transmission facilities (pipelines) with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) present in the gas. These exemptions were added by emergency rule making at WSR 23-23-059. WAC 480-93-015(2) previously required all gas pipeline operators, without exception, to odorize their lines and perform a sniff test to det

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Passage of 2023 legislation (2SHB 1390, chapter 291, Laws of 2023) codified new requirements for the decarbonization of campus district energy systems. To maintain consistency between administrative rules and statute, commerce plans to update by updating chapter 194-50 WAC to implement these new statutory requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27A.210 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Mig

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is starting a rule making to revise the safer products restrictions and reporting rule, chapter 173-337 WAC, aiming to reduce PFAS in consumer products. Ecology plans to conduct this rule making to: • Reduce the use of priority chemicals in priority consumer products. • Revise chapter 173-337 WAC in accordance with the regulatory actions outlined in the regulatory determinations report to the legislature that e

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132H-400 WAC, Student athletic participation. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Updates to eligibility and ineligibility for athletes, plus change in appeals window for brief adjudicative procedures. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed changes are being presented to the campus community for feedback and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering updates to beach designations (oyster drill restricted areas) according to shellfish pest status. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.047 , and 77.60.070 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department must maintain updated shellfish restricted areas to prevent the spread of pest infestation

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Review of initial license and endorsement requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The board of physical therapy (board) is considering amendments to the following rules to update initial licensure and endorsement requirements in consideration of 2SHB 1724, (chapter 425, Laws of 2023): WAC 246-915-030 Examination, 246-915-039 Initial eligibility and application requirements, 246-915-040 Licensure by endorsement, 246-915-085 Continui

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 392-136 WAC, Finance — Conversion of accumulated sick leave; and chapter 392-136A WAC, Finance — Shared leave. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.310.490 , 28A.400.210 , 28A.400.380 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule making to reflect changes under HB 2739 (2020) in order to align shared leave pr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Replace the term "emergency expulsion" with the term "emergency removal" in the context of student discipline: WAC 392-190-048 Access to course offerings — Student discipline and corrective action, 392-400-025 Definitions, 392-400-110 Discipline policies and procedures — Development, review, and distribution, 392-400-330 Classroom exclusions — Conditions and limitations, 392-400-510 Emergency expulsions — Conditions and limitations, 392-400-515 Emergency expulsio

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-5700 Hospital reports and audits; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: 42 C.F.R. Part 447, Subpart C, § 447.253(g); 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 revising this rule to remove subsection (4)(a) and (b) and revise the language to match 42 C.F.R. Part 447, Subpart C, Payment for

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Medical aid rules updates regarding rate setting for most professional health care services for injured workers. These updates may also impact rates for health care services provided to crime victims. WAC 296-20-135 Conversion factors, 296-23-220 Physical therapy rules, and 296-23-230 Occupational therapy rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.04.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What Th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payments (SSP)? and other related rules as appropriate. 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: Federal law (C.F.R. 20 § 4

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-532-530 Family planning only programs — Covered services, 182-532-550 Family planning only programs — Payment limitations, 182-532-560 Family planning only programs — Documentation requirements; 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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is adding new sections to chapter 388-106 WAC relating to the civil transitions program WAC. These WAC sections include WAC 388-106-2000 through 388-106-2050 based on ESB [E2SSB] 5440 (chapter 453, Laws of 2023) provisions. The department may adopt or amend other related rules as may be required to implement provisions of ESB [E2SSB] 5440. The rules provide conditional services for individuals who are refe

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 181-79A-117 Uniform expiration date. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule change would update uniform expiration date policy to allow for improved customer service for educators seeking certificate renewal. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies:

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Dockets TV-210535 and TV-210812. The purpose of this rule making is to consider revisions to chapter 480-15 WAC concerning the regulation of household goods carriers operating in Washington state. Specifically, this rule making is targeted at reviewing and considering revisions to WAC 480-15-490 which describes tariffs and rates in general and the requirement that the utilities and transportation commission (UTC) set minimum and maximum rates carriers may charge.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering amendments to WAC 388-71-0971, 388-71-0990, and 388-71-0991 related to continuing education (CE) requirements that must be verified by an employer when a long-term care worker is hired. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70.128.120 , 71A.12.040 , 74.39A.009 , 74.39A.070 , and 74.39A.074 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Acc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department is considering amending WAC 388-02-0020 What does good cause mean?, 388-02-0085 Do you have a right to a hearing?, and other related rules as may be required to incorporate "good cause" provisions of RCW 74.08.080 (2)(a) into the general hearing rules of the board of appeals at the department of social and health services (DSHS). During this rule making, the department may make additional changes that are necessary to improve clarity. Statutes Auth

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-650 WAC, Newborn screening. The Washington state board of health (board) is considering adding Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency (GAMT) and Arginase 1 deficiency (ARG1-D) to the list of mandatory conditions for newborn screening conducted by the department of health (department). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70.83.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-532-530 Family planning only programs — Covered services, 182-530-550 Family planning only programs — Payment limitations, 182-530-560 Family planning only programs — Documentation requirements; 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 agency is amending this rule to expand screening and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-557-0200 Health home program — Eligibility; 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 clarify: (1) Which medicaid recipients are eligible for the health home program; and (2) that people with third-party medical coverage are ineligible

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 308-81 WAC is a new chapter of rule that will establish transportation network company licensure under HB [ESHB] 2076 passed during the 2022 legislative session. The rules will support licensing and auditing of company records per chapter 46.72B RCW. During chapter creation, the department of licensing (DOL) will consider rule making necessary to implement HB [ESHB] 2076, align rule to current policies or practice, identify law references, consider rule r

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 308-96B-020 General provisions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.19.010 Criteria for natural persons — Application — Identification cards, placards, and license plates. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amending WAC 308-96B-020 will specify that customers need to be Washington state residents to qualify for special parking privileges for persons with disabilities. Other Federa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) plans to amend chapter 173-305 WAC, Hazardous waste fee regulation. This rule making will focus on clarifying how we implement the hazardous waste fee regulation, including the hazardous waste planning fee (planning fee). We will also make updates throughout the chapter to reflect new statutory references and improve clarity. The planning fee does not clarify how we calculate the fee for an individual waste str

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Naturopathic physician services; WAC 296-23-205 General instructions — Naturopathic physicians, and 296-23-215 Office visits and special services — Naturopathic physicians. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.04.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule making will update billing and coding requirements for naturopathic physicians to support consistency with oth

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 51-55-0300 and 51-55-0600, amendment to the 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 , 19.27.074 , 19.27.560 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state building code council directed staff to start rule making to amend sections in Chapters 3 and 6 of the 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The reason for the ame

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter within the developmental disabilities administration's (DDA) portion of Title 388 WAC and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: DDA is planning to write a new chapter of rules that will establish the process for certifying DDA providers not otherwise certified by residential c

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 212-90 WAC, Fire protection sprinkler fitters. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 18.270 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Changes to WAC 212-90-093, 212-90-205, and 212-90-215 are needed to coincide with legislative changes to RCW 18.270.020 and 18.270.070 that amended changes to the certification requirements, which will become effective January 1, 2024. Other Federa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 212-80 WAC, Fire protection sprinkler system contractors. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.160.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Changes to WAC 212-80-073, 212-80-205, 212-80-210, and 212-80-215 are needed to coincide with legislative changes to chapter 18.160 RCW that amended changes to the licensing fees and the enforcement and fines for a contractor who commits an

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 139-05-300 is being updated to include corrections officers and limited authority officers in the 24-hour annual in-service training requirement. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.101.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rules on this subject are required now that corrections officers and limited authority officers are recognized as certified officers. Certified officers wil

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Private detention facilities. The department of health (department) is considering establishing chapter 246-385 WAC as a new chapter of rules to set inspection and operational standards for private detention facilities, health and safety standards for detained persons, and issuance of civil penalties pursuant to 2SHB 1470 (chapter 419, Laws of 2023). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: 2SHB 1470 (chapter 419, Laws of 2023); and chapter

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department) currently runs three programs: State unemployment insurance, WA Cares, and paid family and medical leave. As part of its duties, the department receives payments from employers for each program. This rule making will address how payments will be allocated across these programs. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50.12.010 , 50.12.040 , 50.24.010 , 50A.10.030 , 50A.05.060 , 50B.04.020

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-343-035 Space allocations and 392-343-060 Determining the construction cost allocation. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.525.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 392-343-035; the space allocations are outdated and do not meet the space needs of local school districts for current educational programs offered to students. The proposed updated rule will phase in incre

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 314-55 WAC; the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering rule making to implement E2SSB 5080 (chapter 220, Laws of 2023), enacted during the 2023 legislative session, related to various provisions of the social equity in cannabis program. As part of this rule making, the board is considering creating new, and amending or repealing existing, rules throughout chapter 314-55 WAC as necessary to implement E2SSB 5080. Statutes Authoriz

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Prescription transfers. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-345 and potentially establishing a new section in chapter 246-945 WAC to clarify the expectation of pharmacies related to prescription transfers upon patient request. Other amendments to facilitate the timely transfer of prescription may also be considered. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 . Reasons Why Ru