Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-107 on May 1, 2024 Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-450-230 Beaver relocation permits — Requirements and restrictions. Hearing Location(s): On August 9-10, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., at the Natural Resources Building, Room 175, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504. Information on how to register to testify at the public hearing is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission.meetings , or cont

Original Notice. 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. Hearing Location(s): On August 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88387520816; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,88387520816# US, +12532158782,,88387520816# US (Tacoma). The public can provide comments during webinars by phone or electronic device. Attendees th

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-087. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: New WAC 458-20-18201 Warehouse and grain elevators and distribution centers exemption — Remittance. Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be conducted over the internet/telephone. Please contact Barbara Imperio at BarbaraI@dor.wa.gov for login/dial-in information. Date of Intended Adoption: August 12, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Pe

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-05-041. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-140 WAC, Mobile rapid response crisis team endorsement standards. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ICtK0VXGQXClK3UtUFFypw . If the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-21-010. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Dialysate and dialysis device manufacturers and wholesalers in home dialysis programs. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-090, 246-945-091, 246-945-092, and 246-945-093 to include manufacturers and wholesalers of dialysis devices and approved legend drugs, including dialysate, in-home dialysis program rules under the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-077. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The early learning division (ELD) is proposing amendments to WAC 110-15-0003 Definitions, 110-15-0005 Eligibility, 110-15-0015 Determining family size, 110-15-0024 Categorical eligibility for families receiving child protective, child welfare, or family assessment response services, 110-15-0045 Approved activities for applicants and consumers not participating in WorkFir

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-09-054. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The licensing division (LD) is proposing amendments to WAC 110-148-1330 May I receive more than one in-home family license? and 110-300-0425 Initial, nonexpiring, dual licenses, and license modification. LD is also proposing a new WAC 110-300-0430 Authority and requirements to possess more than one license. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, telephonic. Make oral co

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following section is being amended: WAC 182-12-265 What options for continuing health plan enrollment are available to a surviving spouse, state registered domestic partner, or child, if an employee, a school employee, or a retiree dies? Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a phy

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following sections in chapter 182-08 WAC are being amended: WAC 182-08-198 When may a subscriber change health plans? and 182-08-245 Employer group and board members of school districts and educational service districts participation requirements. The following sections in chapter 182-12 WAC are being amended: WAC 182-12-146 When is an enrollee eligible to continue p

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following sections are being amended: WAC 182-12-171 When is a retiring employee or a retiring school employee eligible to enroll in public employees benefits board (PEBB) retiree insurance coverage? and 182-12-211 May an employee or a school employee who is determined to be retroactively eligible for disability retirement enroll or defer enrollment in public employe

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following section is being amended: WAC 182-08-180 Premium payments and premium refunds. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ICtK0VXGQXClK3UtU

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Nursing fee rule housekeeping correction to totals. The department of health (department), in consultation with the Washington state board of nursing (board), is proposing amendments to WAC 246-840-990 to make a housekeeping change to correct fee total amounts. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In January 2024, the department, in consultation with the board, adopted amendments to WAC 246-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following sections are being amended: WAC 182-08-015 Definitions, 182-12-109 Definitions, and 182-16-020 Definitions. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following sections in chapter 182-08 WAC are being amended: WAC 182-08-120 Employer contribution for the public employees benefits board (PEBB) benefits, 182-08-185 What are the requirements regarding premium surcharges?, 182-08-191 Subscriber address requirements, and 182-08-235 Employer group and board of directors for school districts and educational service distr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-061. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following sections in chapter 182-08 WAC are revised: WAC 182-08-187 How do employing agencies and contracted vendors correct enrollment errors and is there a limit on retroactive enrollment?, 182-08-196 What happens if my health plan becomes unavailable?, 182-08-197 When must a newly eligible employee, or an employee who regains eligibility for the employer contribu

Original Notice. Expedited Rule Making—Proposed notice was filed as WSR 24-06-070. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Prevailing wage: WAC 296-127-010(9) Definitions for chapter 296-127 WAC; WAC 296-127-140 Investigation of complaint, 296-127-160 Appeal of notice of violation, and 296-127-320 Payroll. Hearing Location(s): On August 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., virtual/telephonic hearing. Join electronically (online) https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/88023479907?pwd=fas9AVSEnvezNT0PB2kCBL7Rp

Original Notice. Expedited Rule Making—Proposed notice was filed as WSR 24-04-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-880 WAC, Unified safety standards for fall protection. Rule sections regarding warning lines and leading edge. Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., virtual and telephonic hearing. Join electronically https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/86447065346?pwd=ljNanrEqaP2wCUF9i3WKbrzaJwsN2G.1; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782, Meeting ID 864 4

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-01-170 Examination results, 357-01-267 Qualifying discharge, 357-16-110 Do veterans receive any preference in the hiring process?, 357-46-060 Does a veteran receive any preference in layoff?, and 357-58-475 Does a veteran receive any preference in layoff? Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Zoom meeting (with call-in option) https://ofm-wa-gov.z

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-01-022 Anniversary date (higher education), 357-01-023 Anniversary date (general government), 357-31-210 What is the maximum number of hours of vacation leave that an employee may accumulate?, and 357-31-215 When may vacation leave be accumulated above the maximum 280 hours? Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Zoom meeting (with call-in option)

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-01-277 Redeployment, 357-04-124 When may a general government employer request director approval to redeploy an employee during an emergency or disaster?, 357-19-073 What happens if an employee who is serving a probationary period accepts a nonpermanent appointment?, 357-19-080 What happens if a permanent employee accepts a nonpermanent appointment during a trial

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-25-027 What must be included in the agency's sexual harassment policy? Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Zoom meeting (with call-in option) https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81889336350?pwd=TzYzY05oL3FrSW5UTnBEeEk5ODVVQT09 , ID 818 8933 6350, Call in 253-215-8782, Passcode 171240. Date of Intended Adoption: August 15, 2024. Submit Written Comments

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-31-165 At what rate do general government employees accrue vacation leave?, 357-31-166 At what rate do higher education employees accrue vacation leave?, 357-46-067 What is an employee's status during temporary layoff?, 357-58-175 May an employer authorize lump sum vacation leave and/or accelerate vacation leave accrual rates to support the recruitment and/or ret

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-16-113 When may an agency head or higher education institution president consider granting preference to eligible applicants in the hiring process?, 357-16-125 What must be specified in the employer's certification procedure?, and 357-58-197 When may an agency head consider granting preference to eligible WMS applicants in the hiring process? Hearing Location(s):

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-14-026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-441 WAC, Reporting of emissions of greenhouse gases rule; and chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act program rule, electricity markets rule making. For more information on this rule making, please visit https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-441-446 . Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Hearin

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-09-006. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-543-1000 Medical equipment, supplies, and appliances — Definitions. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ICtK0VXGQXClK3UtUFFypw . If the li

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Repeal of Title 465 WAC, Tobacco settlement authority. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The tobacco settlement authority (authority) is repealing Title 465 WAC because the authority is dissolving pursuant to RCW 43.340.110 . Reasons Supporting Proposal: On May 15, 2024, the authority effected the mandatory redemption of all of its outstanding bonds in whole and on June 24, 2024, the boar

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-047. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-543-3300 Covered — Osteogenesis electrical stimulator (bone growth stimulator). Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ICtK0VXGQXClK3UtUFFypw

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-006. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 192-140-035 What happens if I do not respond to a request for information? Hearing Location(s): On August 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Zoom https://esd-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/89485884233?pwd=VlQ9rBuDpkiOfVgolNv6LmaDdrCnri.1, Meeting ID 894 8588 4233, Passcode 689782; or One-tap mobile +12532158782,,89485884233#,,,,*689782# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,89485884233#,,,,*6

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-112. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-15 WAC, Campus parking and traffic regulations for Washington State University Pullman. Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Join Zoom meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93303465317?pwd=WHT7y7CaWFrqK8xsjRYpoJ20F1HcI6.1 , Meeting ID 933 0346 5317, Passcode 067111; or join by phone in the US +1 253-215-8782 or +1 6

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-030. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-310-0300 WorkFirst — Infant care exemptions for mandatory participants, 388-310-1450 Pregnancy to employment, and 388-484-0006 TANF/SFA time limit extensions. Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https:/

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-63-040 Wreckers — Application for license and WAC 308-70-130 Fees. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of licensing (DOL) is considering creating new rules to establish business and professional license requirements per ESHB 2153, passed during the 2024 legislative session. These rules clarify that vehicle wreckers and scrap metal businesses must pay a $500 Washington

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-073. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 468-17 WAC, Small and veteran-owned business enforceable goals program. Hearing Location(s): July 29, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., virtual hearing in Microsoft Teams https://bit.ly/WAC_468-17_07-29-24 . To join the hearing, please use the web address shown for the location. For further details about joining a Microsoft Teams meeting, you can visit this web page https://ak

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-077. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Allowing virtual training for point injection therapy for acupuncture and Eastern medicine. The department of health (department), in collaboration with the acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee, is proposing to amend WAC 246-803-040 Education and training for point injection therapy, to allow a minimum of eight hours of didactic education to occur through

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-021. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: J-1 physician visa waiver rules. The department of health (department) is proposing a rewrite and reorganization of chapter 246-562 WAC to clarify and update rules about J-1 physician visa waivers. The proposed changes address applicant criteria, clarify deadlines to receive applications, describe the application review process, create a scoring methodology, and include

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-059. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 388-823 WAC, Developmental disabilities administration intake and eligibility determination. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information . Date

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1530 Maximum guardianship fee and related cost deductions allowed from a client's participation or room and board on or after June 1, 2018. Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance htt

Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 24-14 issue of the Register.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-09-039; and proposal is exempt under RCW 19.85.025 (4). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is amending WAC 388-14A-3375 to remove a reference to public assistance standards as a basis for the calculation of a credit for payments made for shelter care by a paying parent. The public assistance standards referenced in WAC 388-14A-3375 were established by the commun

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-07-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-050 Minimum cash on hand requirements; new WAC 230-15-190 Paying out odds-based and fixed based prizes and 230-15-195 Keeping funds to pay fixed-based prizes. Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, 1025 Union Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. The meeting time and location are tentative. Visit our

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-127. Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at Washington State Patrol, Helens Somers Building, 106 11th Street S.E., Room 1011, Olympia, WA 98507. Date of Intended Adoption: July 25, 2025 [2024]. Submit Written Comments to: Kimberly Mathis, Rules Coordinator, 106 11th Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98507, email wsprules@wsp.wa.gov , beginning June 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m., by July 25, 2024, at noon. Purpose of the Pr

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-01-0200, 110-50-0170, 110-60-0020, 110-147-1305, 110-147-1455, 110-147-1470, 110-147-1600, 110-300-0005, 110-300-0010, 110-300-0120, 110-300-0135, 110-300-0180, 110-300-0196, 110-300-0215, 110-300-0285, 110-300-0291, 110-300-0315, 110-300-0345, 110-300-0400, 110-300-0450, 110-700-0040, 110-700-0045, 110-710-0005, 110-740-0010, 110-740-0040, 110-740-0060, and 110-740-0070. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any C

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-055. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-507-0125 State-funded long-term care services. Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FRLlFL6qQX-1LcrASjQ3Lw . If the link above opens with an

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-017. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-50-030 Period of appointment. Hearing Location(s): On July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FRLlFL6qQX-1LcrASjQ3Lw . If the link above opens with an error message, p

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) Regulations: Rule 1.11 Federal Regulation Reference Date and Rule 1.12 State Regulations Reference Date. Hearing Location(s): On July 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, 2940 Limited Lane N.W., Olympia, WA 98502. In addition to attending the hearing in person, remote participation via Zoom is also an option

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is amending five sections in chapter 388-14A WAC to reflect that the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) administers the state's foster care program, not DSHS, and that the division of child support (DCS) provides child support services for children in residential care when DCYF refers the case to DCS. WA

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-22-072. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 374-10 WAC, State financial assurance program, a rule establishing the state financial assurance program (program) for owners and operators of petroleum underground storage tanks (UST). Hearing Location(s): On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.; on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.; and on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., virt

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-22-034. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Music therapists; the department of health (department) is proposing new chapter 246-837 WAC, Music therapists, to implement SHB 1247 (chapter 175, Laws of 2023), which created the music therapist profession. The department is proposing to establish the education and training, examination and licensure requirements, continuing education, and fees. The proposed rules also