Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-02-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. Hearing Location(s): On May 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams or call in. See the DSHS website https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Adopti

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to repeal WAC 388-71-0876, 388-71-0992, 388-112A-0081, and 388-112A-0613. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose is to remove the COVID-19 training and continuing education extension rules that are no longer necessary. Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 388-71-0876, 388-71-0992, 388-112A-0081, and 388-112A-0613 were put in p

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-096. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-425-0030 Definitions. Hearing Location(s): On May 7, 2024, telephonic. Make oral comments by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment and an email address or physical mailing address where the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) will send its response. Comments received through and including May 7, 2024, will be consid

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-161. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531A-0900 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Covered services. Hearing Location(s): On May 7, 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_PQetrA72RJuTy42XnHFNMQ . If the link above

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-081. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Creating a new chapter under Title 192 WAC, chapter 192-511 WAC, Transportation network company pilot program; new WAC 192-511-005 Definitions applicable to the transportation network company pilot program, 192-511-010 How do transportation network company drivers elect paid family and medical leave coverage?, 192-511-015 Transportation network company rights and respons

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Changes to the provisions for family home child care. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making is to correlate changes to the provisions for family home child care in the 2021 International Residential Code made with normal rule making filed under WSR 24-04-035. The correlated change occurs in WAC 51-54A-0202. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The changes are necessary to align with

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Changes to the provisions for family home child care. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making is to correlate changes to the provisions for family home child care in the 2021 International Residential Code made with normal rule making filed under WSR 24-04-035. The correlated changes occur in WAC 51-50-0200, 51-50-0305, and 51-50-0308. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The changes a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-24-045. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 181-79A-117 Uniform expiration date. Hearing Location(s): On May 16, 2024, at 8 a.m., in Tri-Cities, Washington. Exact meeting location and a link to listen to the meeting virtually will be available several weeks prior to the meeting. More information regarding this can be found on our website https://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-us/board-meetings/ . Date of Intended Adopt

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-09-066. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Problem gambling signage, WAC 230-06-068. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Washington State Gambling Commission, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503. The meeting time and location are tentative. Visit our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov approximately seven days prior to the meeting and select "About Us" and then, "Upcoming commission meetings" to co

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-18-005. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Postgraduate medical training for physicians. The Washington medical commission (commission) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-919-330(4) to remove two requirements that have become a barrier to licensure. Hearing Location(s): On April 26, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., virtually. Register for this virtual meeting to be held via [Microsoft] Teams http://tinyurl.com/5cppd9ea ; or i

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-094. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: General provisions for opioid prescribing and tapering rules for allopathic physicians and physician assistants. The Washington medical commission (commission) is proposing amendments to the commission's opioid prescribing rules to exclude patients with sickle cell disease, to clarify tapering considerations, and to clarify the use of biological specimen testing. Amendin

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-088. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-4650 "Full cost" public hospital certified public expenditure (CPE) payment program. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 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_JTdON_X4TTW-i

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rescinding the 2021 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code amendments from chapter 51-55 WAC, and reserving the WAC sections for future rule making. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Rescinding the state amendments adopted for the 2021 WUI Code, based on legislation passed during the 2024 session (chapter 133, Laws of 2024), anticipating that new rule language will be adopted in the future.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Correction to chapter 51-54A WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2021 International Fire Code. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This filing makes a correction to the adopted by reference 2021 International Fire Code (chapter 51-54A WAC), and brings back an existing Washington state amendment that was inadvertently removed. Reasons Supporting Proposal: There is a section in the 2021 Intern

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: High hazard facilities. WAC 296-71-030 Training course approval and 296-71-050 Denial, suspension, and revocation; and new WAC 296-71-060 Appendix A: Training course content — Nonmandatory. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this expedited proposal is to create new WAC 296-71-060 Appendix A: Training course content — Nonmandatory. It is currently located in WAC 296-71-050, m

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-24-080. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Medical aid rules: Conversion factors and maximum daily fees (WAC 296-20-135, 296-23-220, and 296-23-230). Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81337561952?pwd=RjNUM1VNNks0aUE1OWxubWN3eFo2QT09 , Meeting ID 813 3756 1952, Passcode Hearing%26; or join by phone (audio only) 253-205-0468 US, 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma), Me

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-49A WAC, Director's factory assembled structures advisory board; chapter 296-150P WAC, Recreational park trailers; and chapter 296-150R WAC, Recreational vehicles. Hearing Location(s): On April 29, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501; or join electronically https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-110. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 192-500-195 Placement and 192-800-155 When are proceedings open to the public, and what information from a proceeding before the appeal tribunal or commission is publicly disclosable? Hearing Location(s): On April 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., on Microsoft Teams. Join online, link available at paidleave.wa.gov/rulemaking ; or join by phone 564-999-2000, PIN 239 33

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-136. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementing public safety employees' retirement plan membership for public safety telecommunicators. Hearing Location(s): On April 30, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The hearing will be conducted through Microsoft Teams. See https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings for details. Microsoft Teams link is available on https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-r

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-02-043. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to repeal WAC 388-450-0115 Does the department allocate the income of a financially responsible person who is excluded from the assistance unit? and 388-450-0116 How does the department count my income if I cannot get assistance because I am an alien? DSHS is proposing to amend WAC 388-408-0020 When am I no

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-01-094. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing 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. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via [Microsoft] Teams or call in. See the DSHS website https://www

Supplemental Notice to WSR 24-03-065. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-22-081. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-03-182 Additional requirements for nonhouse-banked, Class F, and house-banked card rooms. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at Washington State Gambling Commission, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503. The meeting time and location are tentative. Visit our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov approximately seven days prior to the mee

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-107. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-509-0300 Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), 182-509-0305 MAGI-income — Persons subject to the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) methodology, and 182-512-0880 SSI-related medical — Special income disregards. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-09-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: New chapter 182-561 WAC, Community behavioral support services benefit; and WAC 182-501-0065 Health care coverage — Description of service categories. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 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

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-117. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Purchasing service credit; substitute teachers and school employees. Hearing Location(s): On April 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be conducted through [Microsoft] Teams. See https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings for details. Online via [Microsoft] Teams, link is available on https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Me

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-132. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: SECURE Act 2.0, deferred compensation deferral dates. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be conducted through [Microsoft] Teams. See https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings for details. Online via [Microsoft] Teams, link is available on https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 264 60

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-119. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Removing fenfluramine from the list of Schedule IV substances. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to add a new subsection to WAC 246-945-055 to utilize the commission's authority, under RCW 60.50.201 , to delete substances designated as a Schedule IV controlled substance. The commission is also proposing to create a new section, WAC 246-9

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-21-011. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Classifying wildlife capture drugs as approved legend drugs for the Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-507 to add four intramammary antibiotics to the list of approved legend drugs in chapter 246-945 WAC in response to a petition request from a veterinarian at W

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Athletic trainer scope of practice for medication purchase, storage, and administration in chapter 246-916 WAC. The department of health (department), in consultation with the athletic training advisory committee (committee), is proposing to create new WAC 246-916-070 Medications, to define terms used and establish education and training requirements for athletic trainer

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-072. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) fees and renewal cycle. The department of health (department), in consultation with the board of hearing and speech, is proposing new WAC 246-828-991 to implement HB 1001 (chapter 53, Laws of 2023). HB 1001 entered Washington into the ASLP-IC interstate licensure compact for audiologists and speech-la

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Substance use disorder monitoring program for nursing professions, amending WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-780 and adding WAC 246-840-790. The Washington state board of nursing (board) proposes amendments and an addition to rules relating to the board's substance use disorder (SUD) monitoring program in response to SHB 1255 (chapter 141, Laws of 2023), Nursing — Substan

Continuance of WSR 24-05-043. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-14-001. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is proposing amendments to chapter 173-201A WAC, Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington. We propose the following revisions in this rule making: • Amending WAC 173-201A-240 Toxic substances, specifically updating aquatic life toxics criteria in Table 240 and footnotes. • Mino

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-14A-5001 What procedures does DCS follow to distribute support collections? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposal is to make nonsubstantive technical changes in light of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, chapter 63.30 RCW. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The division of child support (DCS) has a strong interest in ensuring that its rules align with

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-162. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2024, at 4:00-5:00 p.m., at the Centralia College Campus, Hanson Building Board Rooms. This public hearing is in person only. Date of Intended Adoption: April 24, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Janet Reaume, 600 Centralia College Boulevard, Centralia, WA 98531, email janet.reaume@centralia.edu , by February 27, 2024. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Michael Hoel, ph

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 332-10-041 Meetings of board of natural resources. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The scheduled days for the regular meetings of the board of natural resources will be changed to better accommodate nonlocal members. The rule will also be updated to reflect current technology for hybrid meeting capabilities. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Multiple board members need to travel from out

Continuance of WSR 23-19-070. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-12-085. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-301 Capital gains excise tax — Definitions, deductions, exemptions, and allocation of gains and losses. Hearing Location(s): On April 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. This meeting will be conducted over the internet/telephone. In-person option in Tumwater also available. Contact Barbara Imperio at barbarai@dor.wa.gov for dial-in/login information. To attend

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-02-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Making further revisions to retiree return to work rules. Hearing Location(s): On April 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., online via Microsoft Teams https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 249 132 356 819, Passcode zbBcRf; or phone 833-322-1218, Code 669 358 536#. Date of Intended Adoption: April 22, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Bianca Stone

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 20-17-011. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Reporting emergency medical services (EMS) data to the Washington EMS information system (WEMSIS). The department of health (department) is proposing amendments to existing sections and the addition of two new sections to chapter 246-976 WAC relating to EMS data systems to meet the requirements of section 19 of SSB 5380 (chapter 314, Laws of 2019). Hearing Location(s): O

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-21-059. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Safety standards for quotas at warehouse distribution centers. Chapter 296-35 WAC, new chapter under Title 296 WAC, Department of labor and industries (L&I); and chapter 296-360 WAC, Discrimination, pursuant to RCW 49.17.160 . Hearing Location(s): On April 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Enduris Training Center, 1610 Technology Boulevard, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99224. A pr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-21-058. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-136 WAC, Labor standards for quotas at warehouse distribution centers. New chapter under Title 296 WAC, Department of labor and industries (L&I). Hearing Location(s): On April 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Spokane Enduris Training Center, 1610 South Technology Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99224. A prehearing overview will begin at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will start a

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. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The health care authority (HCA) is amending this rule to correct a typographical error. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Subsection (1)(d)(i) cites to RCW 11.92.180 . The correct citation is chapter 11.130 RCW

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-078. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-252 Hazardous substance tax. Hearing Location(s): On April 10, 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: May 7, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Darius Massoudi, P.O. Box 47453, Olympia, WA 98504-7453, email Dar

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Prevailing wage — Housekeeping. WAC 296-127-010(9) Definitions for chapter 296-127 WAC, 296-127-140 Investigation of complaint, 296-127-160 Appeal of notice of violation, and 296-127-320 Payroll. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this expedited rule making is to amend three rule sections to bring them into alignment with amendments to the statutes they help to interpret and

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-139. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Voluntary use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work, WAC 296-155-249; chapter 296-307 WAC, Safety standards for agriculture, WAC 296-307-10030; and chapter 296-800 WAC, Safety and health core rules, WAC 296-800-16080. Hearing Location(s): On April 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at Enduris Training Center, 1610 South

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-16-028. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Physical therapists intramuscular needling requirements. The board of physical therapy (board) and department of health (department) are proposing amendments to chapter 246-915 WAC to add new WAC 246-915-390 Intramuscular needling endorsement, and to amend WAC 246-915-990 Physical therapist fees and renewal cycle, to implement 2SHB 1039 (chapter 198, Laws of 2023). Heari

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-019. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Home care aide workforce, reducing barriers. The department of health (department) is considering rule making to implement legislation to increase the home care aide workforce by amending WAC 246-980-010, 246-980-025, 246-980-040, 246-980-100, 246-980-110, 246-980-115, and 246-980-140; and creating WAC 246-980-045. The department is considering amending chapter 246-980 W

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to amend WAC 388-112A-0400 What is specialty training and who is required to take it? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of amending WAC 388-112A-0400 What is specialty training and who is required to take it?, is to correct a reference, update numbers over 10 from words to numerals, and to remove time-dated langu