Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: March 17, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam seasons for Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000X; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 for the preservation of

Effective Date of Rule: March 13, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close commercial harvest of sea urchins in all sea urchin districts. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000V. 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: Medication assistance in community-based and in-home care settings. As provided in RCW 69.41.010 (15), the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) and department of health (department) are filing jointly to reinstate medication assistance rules as permitted under chapter 69.41 RCW by adopting new rules in WAC 246-945-710, 246-945-712, 246-945-714, 246-945-716, 246-945-718, 246-945-720, 246-945-722, 246-945-724, 246-945-726, and

Effective Date of Rule: March 6, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close harvest of red [sea] urchin in Districts 3 and 4. This rule also reopens harvest of red [sea] urchin in Districts 1 and 2 at a reduced weekly trip limit. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000U; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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 im

Effective Date of Rule: March 16, 2023. Purpose: Amends fishing rules for the Klickitat and Wind rivers and Salmon Creek. 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 necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Adoption of a new definition of hazing. Institutions of higher education in Washington state are required to revise their student conduct codes to prohibit hazing both on and off campus. Sam's Law Act, which took effect on June 9, 2022, does not provide a deadline for completing conduct code revisions. Beginning in fall 2022, institutions of higher education must provide students with educational programming on hazing that includes inform

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Update WAC with new language to align with newly adopted federal licensing guidelines for military servicemembers or their spouses. Newly adopted federal licensing guidelines for military servicemembers and their spouses require alignment in state policy to avoid confusion in the field. This filing supersedes any previous emergency filing for this WAC section. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 181-78A-257 [181-79A-257

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open harvest of red [sea] urchins in District 3. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000T; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Drinking water state revolving fund (DWSRF) loan program, 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 application requirements, and clarify loan rating and ranking criteria to conform with requirements in the federal bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL). The amendments allow the depa

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam seasons for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000W; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 for the preservation of the pu

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 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: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration is amending WAC 388-829-0087 to extend due dates for continuing education credits required under chapter 388-829 WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-829-0087. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.39A.074 . 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 o

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: In 2022, the Washington state legislature passed 2SHB 1988, chapter 185, Laws of 2022, and ESSB 5714, chapter 161, Laws of 2022. 2SHB 1988 and ESSB 5714 allow for tax deferrals on investment projects in clean technology manufacturing, clean alternative fuels production, and renewable energy storage, as well as solar canopies when the project meets certain labor standards and is certified by the department of labor and industries (L&I), su

Effective Date of Rule: February 27, 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: Repealing WAC 220-359-020

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set spring Chinook seasons for the Columbia River, from Buoy 10 to the Washington/Oregon border at Highway 730. Additionally, this rule sets spring Chinook seasons in Deep River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-030 and 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 i

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Update WAC with new language to align with newly adopted federal licensing guidelines for military servicemembers or their spouses. Newly adopted federal licensing guidelines for military servicemembers and their spouses requires alignment in state policy to avoid confusion in the field. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 181-78A-257. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Rule changes support requirements laid out in HB [2SHB] 1751 (also known as "Sam's Law") and support existing efforts to protect students from dangers of hazing. 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 1751, section 4(1) (requiring colleges to issue reports of violations of actual findings of violations to college'

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amends coastal commercial crab rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000N and 220-340-45000K; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. 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 ge

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority is revising this section to allow for payment of office visits for clients under the alien emergency medical (AEM) program when the visit is specifically for the assessment and treatment of the COVID-19 virus. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-507-0115. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 246-945-010 Prescription and chart order — Minimum requirements. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is extending emergency rules adopted to reduce burdens on practitioners prescribing Schedule II substances during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Since the federal public health emergency is set to be in effect until May 11, 2023, this extension will continue to reduce the burden on practitioners th

Effective Date of Rule: February 17, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam seasons for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000V; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 for the preservation of the public h

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 the department of commerce (commerce) approval process. The rules promulgated in chapter 194-50 WAC contain a process for building owners to appl

Effective Date of Rule: February 16, 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 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 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: 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: March 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close clam, mussel, and oyster seasons on Penrose Point State Park beaches. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-330-110 and 220-330-140. 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: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Drinking water state revolving fund (DWSRF) loan terms. Under WAC 246-296-050 (DWSRF loan terms), the department of health (department) may approve a qualifying disadvantaged community for a DWSRF loan for principal forgiveness up to 50 percent of the loan amount, or in a case of an emergency for up to 75 percent of the loan amount. The current rule does not allow for any principal forgiveness to an applicant that does not qualify as a di

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: These changes are necessary to implement amendments to the developmental disabilities administration's 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 t

Effective Date of Rule: February 13, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close harvest of red sea urchins in Districts 1, 2, and 3. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000S; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The state board of health (board) adopted an emergency rule regarding certification and registration of proprietary treatment products used in on-site sewage systems and it was filed on October 13, 2022 (WSR 22-21-070). This filing followed the initial emergency rule filed on June 15, 2022 (WSR 22-13-101). Both emergency rules amended WAC 246-272A-0110 to allow manufacturers to make a written request to the department of health (departmen

Effective Date of Rule: February 11, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to suspend recreational salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Area 10. 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

Effective Date of Rule: February 11, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open three additional sturgeon retention days for John Day Pool. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000I; 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

Effective Date of Rule: February 13, 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: Repealing WAC 220-359-020

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. 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) thr

Effective Date of Rule: February 11, 2023. Purpose: The department is extending the amendment of the rules listed below. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, on January 18, 2022, home and community services (HCS) temporarily suspended conducting ongoing assessments for HCS clients living in adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and enhanced services facilities. The intent of this suspension is to allow HCS staff to focus on conducting assessments for patients staying in

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to correct WSR 23-04-097 in order to return the lower portion of Willapa River, from the mouth to the Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) access site at the mouth of Ward/Wilson creeks, to permanent rules. The previous filing incorrectly extended that section upstream of the WDFW access site. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-02000Z; and amending WAC 220-312

Effective Date of Rule: February 4, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to return Nooksack River, North Fork fisheries to permanent rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000C. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam seasons for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000T and 220-330-16000U; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 for the pre

Effective Date of Rule: February 3, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational razor clam seasons for Copalis Beach. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000T; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 for the preservation of the public heal

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close harvest of green sea urchin in Districts 3 and 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000R; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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 publ

Effective Date of Rule: February 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to clarify that the lower portion of Willapa River, from the mouth to the second bridge on Camp One Road, is closed, as written under permanent rules, beginning February 1, 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-02000Y; and amending WAC 220-312-020. 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

—Filed January 27, 2023, 3:25 p.m., effective January 30, 2023] Effective Date of Rule: January 30, 2023. Purpose: Closes sea cucumber harvest in all management districts. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000H. 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, sa

Effective Date of Rule: January 31, 2023. Purpose: WAC 388-71-0876 When must long-term care workers who were working or hired during the COVID-19 public health emergency complete training, including required specialty training?, WAC 388-112A-0081 When must long-term care workers who were working or hired during COVID-19 public health emergency complete training, including required specialty training? The department of social and health services (department) is requiring that long-term care worke

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The department is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-412-0015 General information about your food assistance allotments, 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits?, 388-450-0190 How does the department figure my shelter cost income deduction for basic food?, 388-450-0195 Does the department use my utility costs when calcula

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 246-338-020 and 246-338-026, medical test site licensure and notification requirements. The department of health (department) is adopting an emergency rule to amend WAC 246-338-020 and 246-338-026. The amendment to WAC 246-338-026 mandates reporting of test results intended to detect SARS-CoV-2 or diagnose a possible case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These amendments align with federal changes published in 85 F.R. 54820 on