Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to return Quillayute system fisheries to permanent rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-02000D. 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,

Effective Date of Rule: September 27, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close recreational fishing in the Stillaguamish River and its forks. 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 gene

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority is creating two new sections; 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) in

Effective Date of Rule: September 22, 2023. Purpose: Increase the coho daily limit in Marine Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000L; and 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, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that obser

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens Shrimp Management Subregion 1C on September 22, 2023, through October 15, 2023, following the conversion of unharvested trawl quota to the pot fishery. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000P; and amending WAC 220-340-520. 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 adopt

Effective Date of Rule: September 22, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open Lake Sammamish for Chinook retention. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000T; and 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 gene

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. 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: Repealing WAC 220-3

Effective Date of Rule: September 24, 2023. 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 policy guidance for Columbia River fisheries

Effective Date of Rule: September 22, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to amend Columbia River recreational salmon and steelhead rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000V; 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 public heal

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, 6th [68th] legislature, 2023 regular session. Other

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2023. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is amending these rules to align with Section 11405 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 (P.L. 117-169), which requires states to cover approved adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-531-0150 and 182-531-0950. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Other Authority: P.L. 117-1

Effective Date of Rule: September 18, 2023. 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 policy guidance for Columbia River fisheries

Effective Date of Rule: September 17, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial purse seine and gillnet fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7C. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is amending WAC 182-513-1110 on an emergency basis to remove presumptive eligibility for long-term services and supports in an alternate living facility. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-513-1110. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that state or federal law or federal rule or a federal deadline for st

Effective Date of Rule: September 15, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open Chinook retention between Puget Island and Bonneville Dam. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000U; 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

—Filed September 14, 2023, 11:52 a.m., effective September 15, 2023] Effective Date of Rule: September 15, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set a maximum size restriction for salmon in Yale Reservoir. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-030. 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 necessa

Effective Date of Rule: September 15, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open Chinook harvest opportunities in Samish River and Whatcom Creek. 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 gen

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 2SSB 5048 (2023) that eliminated fees for students. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 392-725-325; and amending WAC 392-725-005, 392-725-015, 392-725-050, 392-725-225, 392-725-235, 392-725-250, and 392-725-300. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.600.287 ; and 2SSB 5048 (chapter 314, Laws of 2023). Under RCW

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 student's enrollment in running start courses. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 392-169-057; and amending WAC 392-121-123, 392-121-136, 392-169-015, 392-169-020, 392-169-022, 392-169-025, 392-169-045, 392-169-055, and 392-169-11

Effective Date of Rule: September 14, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial reef net fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-180. 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 pub

Effective Date of Rule: September 18, 2023. 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 policy guidance for Columbia River fisheries

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to increase the pink salmon portion of the salmon daily limit in Catch Record Card Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000H; and 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, or repeal of a rule is necessary

Effective Date of Rule: September 11, 2023. Purpose: Closes harvest of sea cucumber in District 2-1 on September 11, 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000K; 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, safety, or general we

Effective Date of Rule: September 9, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial gillnet and purse seine seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A and commercial reef net seasons in Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. 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 imm

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to increase the pink salmon portion of the salmon daily limit in Catch Record Card Area 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000F; and 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, or repeal of a rule is necessary

Effective Date of Rule: September 8, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open Chinook retention in lower Columbia River recreational salmon fisheries, from the mouth to the west end of Puget Island. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 fo

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. 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: Repealing WAC 220-3

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 to clarify: (1) 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 th

Effective Date of Rule: September 7, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to increase the commercial troll fishery Chinook weekly landing limit. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000Z; and amending WAC 220-354-300. 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 th

Effective Date of Rule: September 7, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close commercial beach seine fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Area 12C. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-210. 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 h

Effective Date of Rule: September 7, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to open the commercial salmon fishery in Willapa Bay Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 2N, 2M, and 2R on September 7, 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-250. 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

Effective Date of Rule: September 6, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial gillnet and purse seine seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A and commercial reef net seasons in Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. 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 imm

Effective Date of Rule: September 2, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial gillnet and purse seine seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A and commercial reef net seasons in Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. 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 adoptio

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open additional days of recreational crab seasons in Marine Area 7 North. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-04000K and 220-330-04000L; and amending WAC 220-330-040. 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 neces

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: (1) Closes Shrimp Management Region 2W, Shrimp Management Region 5, and Marine Fish and Shellfish (MFSF) Catch Area 26D effective one hour after official sunset on August 31, 2023, following commercial spot shrimp cleanup fisheries. (2) Closes Subarea 23A-E effective one hour after official sunset on September 2, 2023, following commercial spot shrimp cleanup fisheries. (3) Closes MFSF Catch Area 20B effective one hou

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amending specific training requirements for nursing assistant certified (NAC) and nursing assistant registered (NAR) in WAC 246-841-420, 246-841-470, 246-841-490, 246-841-500, 246-841-510, and 246-841-555. The Washington state board of nursing (board), formerly known as the nursing care quality assurance commission, is engaged in permanent rule making to adopt these emergency amendments as permanent rules. Transition from emergency to per

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amending specific training requirements for nursing assistant registered (NAR) and home care aides (HCA) in WAC 246-840-930 and 246-841-405. This is the sixth emergency rule and continues the initial emergency rules filed as WSR 22-07-046 on March 14, 2022, and continued under WSR 22-15-020, 22-19-006, 23-03-014, and 23-11-016. The amendments remain the same as the previous filing. The Washington state board of nursing (board), formerly k

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 licensure requirements for registered nursing (RN) and licensed practical nursing (LPN) applicants applying for initial licensure via an out-of-state traditional nursing education program approved by another United State

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Home care aide and nursing assistant-certified alternate certification time frames. The department of health (department) is establishing alternate certification time frames for individuals working toward certification as a home care aide or nursing assistant-certified (NA-C). This includes amending WAC 246-980-025, 246-980-030, 246-980-040, and 246-980-065 and adopting new WAC 246-980-011. Due to impacts from the coronavirus disease 2019

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. 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: Repealing WAC 220-3

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Drinking water state revolving fund 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) is amending sections of chapter 246-296 WAC to redefine the term disadvantaged community, update loan terms, update application requirements, and clarify loan rating and ranking criteria to confor

Effective Date of Rule: August 31, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to open the commercial salmon fishery in Willapa Bay Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 2N on August 31, 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-250. 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: August 26, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open purse seine and gillnet fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A and reefnet fisheries in Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. 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, amen

Effective Date of Rule: August 26, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to allow the retention of wild coho in the ocean salmon troll fishery. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000Y; and amending WAC 220-354-300. 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 h

Effective Date of Rule: August 26, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to make it unlawful to possess or land Chinook or wild coho in Catch Record Card Area 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000I; and 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, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the pr

Effective Date of Rule: August 26, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to allow retention of wild coho in coastal fisheries (Catch Record Card Areas 1 - 3, and 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line, and to close salmon fishing east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line in Area 4). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500T; and amending WAC 220-313-075. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 th

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The employment security department is adopting emergency rules to provide flexibility and relief to claimants and employers who are impacted by the wildfires in Washington and other disasters. These rules address the requirements that an unemployed individual be able and available for work and the requirement that individuals make satisfactory progress in their training to receive training benefits. These rules also address the circumstan