Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial salmon troll seasons in Areas 1 through 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000U; 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 healt

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: The employment security department (department) began permanent rule making on the included topics by filing a preproposal statement of inquiry. Purpose: The department is adopting emergency rules concerning blanket overpayment waivers for pandemic unemployment assistance, pandemic emergency unemployment compensation, federal pandemic unemploym

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to prepare for implementation of HB 1407 (2023), which stipulates that DDA's rules must not "terminate or require redetermination of eligibility for a child under the age of 18 based solely on the child's age if the child has been determined to be eligible for services on or after the child's third birthday." Citation of Rules Affected by t

Effective Date of Rule: June 27, 2023. Purpose: These changes to chapter 388-845 WAC are necessary to implement amendments to the developmental disabilities administration's (DDA) home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Major changes to the chapter: Adjust the yearly limits applicable to certain waivers; add assistive technology to multiple waivers; remove the positive behavior support and consultation service

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2023. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis in order to align with amendments to home and community-based services waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: WAC 388-845-1105, 388-845-1505, and 388-845-3062. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 34.05.350 , 71A.12.030 , 71A.12.120 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cau

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2023. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these amendments on an emergency basis to align with SB 5252 (2023) and FBI background check requirements. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-825-335, 388-825-615, and 388-825-620. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030 . Other Authority: RCW 43.43.837 and 74.39A.056 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that state or federal law or fede

Effective Date of Rule: June 24, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial salmon troll seasons in Areas 1 through 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 health, safety, or general welfare, an

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open Cascade River hatchery Chinook seasons seven days per week. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000H; 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To comply with federal law, the agency is extending the time period of parole for certain Afghan refugees to qualify for refugee medical assistance. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-503-0535 and 182-507-0135. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Other Authority: Section 1501 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that state or fed

Effective Date of Rule: June 22, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close the coastal commercial salmon troll fishery. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000T. 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 th

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To incorporate the requirements from HB [2SHB] 1751, Hazing prevention legislation, into the student conduct code and hearing procedures. The updated rules incorporate new prohibited student conduct, statement of jurisdiction, definitions, and hazing prohibited sanctions. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 495E-110-045; and amending WAC 495E-110-030, 495E-110-050, and 495E-110-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: 2SHB 175

Effective Date of Rule: June 24, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close salmon fishing in Wenatchee River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-05000C; and amending WAC 220-312-050. 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: June 22, 2023. Purpose: WAC 388-71-0992 When must continuing education be completed when public health emergency waivers are lifted, and what continuing education credit is granted to long-term care workers employed during the pandemic? and 388-112A-0613 When must continuing education be completed when public health emergency waivers are lifted, and what continuing education credit is granted to long-term care workers employed during the pandemic? The department of social

Effective Date of Rule: June 16, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open sockeye seasons in a portion of the Skagit River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000G; 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,

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational crab seasons in Puget Sound. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-04000I; 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 necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, o

Effective Date of Rule: July 2, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set weekly landing limits for coast commercial crab fisheries. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-420. 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: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 246-980-100 Examination and reexamination for home care aide certification, in chapter 246-980 WAC, Home care aide rules. WAC 246-980-100 (5)(c) requires that home care aide certification testing occur within two years of training. This emergency rule removes the two-year limit on the validity of training. Lasting impacts from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have impacted the home care aide workforce by creating backl

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close salmon fishing in Catch Record Card Area 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000S; 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 he

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend WAC 468-300-080 related to the ferry fare fuel surcharge for Washington state ferries (WSF). Under the emergency rule, the fuel surcharge may only be implemented with approval of the Washington state transportation commission (WSTC), as opposed to it being automatically triggered. This is the third emergency filing in sequence for WAC 468-300-080. On October 12, 2022, WSTC filed the CR-101 pr

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is amending WAC 388-829-0087 to extend due dates for continuing education credits required under chapter 388-829 WAC. The department of social and health services is proceeding with permanent adoption. This emergency will be superseded by the CR-103P filed on this date under Issue 23-13 when it becomes effective 31 days after filing. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The state board of health (board) adopted an emergency rule regarding substitute components of registered products as part of the certification and registration of proprietary treatment products used in on-site sewage systems. The original emergency rule was filed on June 15, 2022 (WSR 22-13-101). Emergency rules have been filed continuously thereafter with the most recent filing on February 10, 2023 (WSR 23-05-055). Only one change has b

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to extend commercial razor clam seasons in Razor Clam Area 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-12000K and 220-340-12000J; and amending WAC 220-340-120. 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: June 16, 2023. 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: Amending WAC 220-359-020. Sta

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 tha

Effective Date of Rule: June 8, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to allow larger landing and possession limits for Areas 1 through 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000S; 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 publi

Effective Date of Rule: June 13, 2023. Purpose: These changes are necessary to implement amendments to the developmental disabilities administration's (DDA) home and community-based services waivers as approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Amendments remove the prohibition to receive employment services and community inclusion services concurrently. Removing "consecutive" from WAC 388-845-0603 aligns the rule with RCW 71A.12.280 . Citation of Rules Affected by this

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The clean buildings performance standard requires certain buildings in the state to meet energy performance metrics over time. The standard exempts several building categories from compliance with the standard, for example, buildings scheduled for demolition or facing financial hardship, through a commerce approval process. The rules promulgated in chapter 194-50 WAC contain a process for buildings owners to apply for exemptions. WAC 194-

Effective Date of Rule: June 16, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set summer salmon and steelhead seasons for the Hanford Reach area and lower Columbia River. 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 for the preservation of the public heal

Effective Date of Rule: June 17, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set 2023 coastal recreational salmon seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 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 observ

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational salmon seasons in the Wenatchee River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-05000B; and amending WAC 220-312-050. 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: June 9, 2023. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is amending the rules listed below to ensure nursing homes are not significantly impeded from admitting and caring for residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. The department is proposing adopting new sections to implement section 6 of ESHB 1120 (chapter 203, Laws of 2021). The statute directs the department to adopt rules to grant exceptions to requirements in RCW 74.42.360 (2) through (4), w

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is creating new WAC 182-12-5100 What options for health plan enrollment are available to a retired employee of an employer group that previously ended participation in public employees benefits board (PEBB) insurance coverage, as authorized in SHB 1804, section 3, chapter 312, Laws of 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 182-12-5100. Statutory Authority for Adoption: SHB 1804, section 3,

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open additional dates for the recreational all depth halibut fisheries in Catch Record Card Areas 1, 3, and 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-314-03000N; and amending WAC 220-314-030. 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

Effective Date of Rule: June 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close salmon and steelhead fisheries in the Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam and return Deep River salmon and steelhead fisheries to permanent rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-03000C and 220-312-06000N; 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

Effective Date of Rule: June 1, 2023. Purpose: This rule opens an additional day for recreational spot shrimp fishing in Marine [Area] 11 on June 9, and opens the recreational nonspot shrimp fishery in Marine Areas 9 and 13 beginning June 1 with associated nonspot shrimp fishing depth restrictions. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000S; and amending WAC 220-330-070. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RC

Effective Date of Rule: June 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open spring Chinook seasons in the upper Skagit and Cascade rivers. 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 general wel

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is creating a new section in 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, 68th legislature, 2023 regular sess

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to extend recreational spring Chinook seasons below Bonneville Dam. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000M and 220-312-03000A; and amending WAC 220-312-060 and 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 i

Effective Date of Rule: May 25, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon and steelhead fisheries in the Lewis River and close salmon fisheries in Klickitat River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-03000X; and 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: May 25, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to raise commercial troll landing and possession limits in Areas 1 and 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000R; 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To add a new standard in WAC 51-54A-8000 and provide additional guidance on the installation of energy storage systems by adding a new amendment to WAC 51-54A-1201. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 51-54A-1201; and amending WAC 51-54A-8000. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 19.27.031 . Other Authority: RCW 19.27.074 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of

Effective Date of Rule: May 19, 2023, 9:45 p.m. Purpose: This emergency WAC 220-340-52000G closes Subregion 1C to commercial spot shrimp harvest on May 19, 2023, due to quota attainment. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000F; 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 adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The legislature adopted ESSB 5371 in April of 2023. This bill changes the fees for licensing of commercial whale watching and sea paddle tour businesses, operators, and guides. These fees go into effect for 2023; yet, many businesses, operators, and guides have already purchased 2023 licenses. Most of the remaining businesses, operators, or guides will purchase licenses in the coming months, between now and when the bill goes into effect

Effective Date of Rule: June 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Area 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 obs

Effective Date of Rule: May 23, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open hatchery spring Chinook seasons in the Snake River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. 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 t

Effective Date of Rule: May 19, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to reopen spring Chinook fishing on the Columbia River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000L and 220-312-03000Y; and amending WAC 220-312-060 and 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 necessary for the pre

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Areas 8.2 and 10. Also corrects an error in filing of WSR 23-11-072. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000Q; 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 o