Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-088. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-0200 Physician-related and health care professional services requiring prior authorization and 182-531-0375 Audiology services. Hearing Location(s): On January 9, 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://us02w

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-031. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Private schools. Hearing Location(s): On January 18, 2024, at 2:00 [p.m.], at Billings Conference Room, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Building, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504. Remote option Zoom call https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86996162015 . Date of Intended Adoption: February 15, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Jacki Verd, 600

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-04-061. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Commercial shellfish fees for licenses, certificates, monitoring, and testing. The department of health (department) is proposing a fee increase and adding new fees in WAC 246-282-990 (fees for sanitary control of shellfish) to cover the operational costs of the shellfish program. Hearing Location(s): On January 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Department of Health, 111 Isr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-164. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-56A-525 Vehicle seller's report of sale. Hearing Location(s): On December 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/86055063412?pwd=3X2EOiWP6004A4TK3JAtpykDQQzs7N.1, Meeting ID 860 5506 3412, Passcode 405258, One-tap mobile +12532050468,,86055063412#,,,,*405258# US, +12532158782,,86055063412#,,,,*405258# US (Tacoma), Meeting ID 860 5506 3

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-23-163. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 308-125 WAC, Real estate appraisers. Hearing Location(s): On December 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/84675290380?pwd=mXaE4GlE6MMZNnwDd3EGwzwc17zTU3.1 , Meeting ID 846 7529 0380, Passcode 963980; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,84675290380#,,,,*963980# US, +12532158782,,84675290380#,,,,*963980# US (Tacoma), Meeting ID 846 7529 0

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updates and amendments to chapter 194-24 WAC to reflect new versions of EnergyStar standards for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and residential ventilating fans, and to remove state efficiency standards for air purifiers in light of new federal standards. Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtual https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/webinar/re

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-122. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 365-240 WAC, Affordable and supportive housing — Local sales and use tax. In response to SB 5604 (Laws of 2023), the department of commerce (department) is proposing amendments to WAC 365-240-020, and 365-240-030 to align with changes made to RCW 82.14.540 . Hearing Location(s): On January 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. This hearing will be held virtually using Microsoft

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-124. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Life insurance riders and disclosure requirements, WAC 284-23-650. Hearing Location(s): On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., virtually via Zoom meetings. Please visit this website for the Zoom meeting registration and link https://www.insurance.wa.gov/life-insurance-disclosure-requirements-r-2023-08 . Written comments can be submitted to the office of the insur

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-001. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-04 WAC, Practice and procedure. Hearing Location(s): On January 9, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Join Zoom meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93763299013?pwd=eTFMa29tZlRtL01IakJPMjJjaFJCUT09, Meeting ID 937 6329 9013, Passcode 580303; or join by phone +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128, enter meeting ID and passcode when prompted. No in-p

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-18-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health and safety regulations, chapter 504-36 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On January 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Join Zoom meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android https://wsu.zoom.us/j/97419335026?pwd=a0VMOWdkSmw3Y0RCSWRQK2VVOWtMUT09 , Meeting ID 974 1933 5026, Passcode 663606; or join by telephone +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 (Enter meeting ID and passcode when promp

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-03-0585 Index of significant decisions; this rule making is only to update the mailing and physical address of the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) board of appeals. Hearing Location(s): On December 26, 2023, telephonic. Make oral comments by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment and an email address or physical

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-210 Sales of tangible personal property for farming — Sales of agricultural products by farmers and 458-20-176 Commercial deep sea fishing — Commercial passenger fishing — Diesel fuel. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: These drafts show updates to reflect 2023 legislation, HB 1573, including updates to expiration dates for RCW 82.04.4266 and 82.04.4268 . Additionally, out-of-da

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-134 Commercial or industrial use and 458-20-178 Use tax and the use of tangible personal property. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is updating WAC 458-20-134 and 458-20-178 due to changes from recent legislation, SHB 1764 (2023). The legislation amended RCW 82.04.450 to provide a valuation method for asphalt and aggregate used in public road construction. Addit

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-058. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 363-116-076 Examination for pilot applicants and 363-116-077 Simulator evaluation for pilot applicants. Hearing Location(s): On January 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at 2901 3rd Avenue, Agate Conference Room, Seattle, WA 98121; and via Microsoft Teams. Please contact Jolene Hamel at HamelJ@wsdot.wa.gov for a meeting link. Date of Intended Adoption: January 18, 2023. Submi

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Citation and technical changes to pharmacy rules in chapter 246-945 WAC. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-001, 246-945-011, 246-945-014, 246-945-018, 246-945-063, 246-945-156, 246-945-170, 246-945-173, 246-945-175, 246-945-200, 246-945-217, 246-945-230, 246-945-417, and 246-945-590 to remove and replace citations to rules that have been repealed and make general grammatical and technical co

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to amend WAC 388-310-1600 WorkFirst — Sanctions. Hearing Location(s): On December 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams or call in. Please see the DSHS website for the most up-to-date information. Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than December 27, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: DSH

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-045. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-309 WAC, Cannabis laboratory accreditation standards program. Hearing Location(s): On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams conference line. Join by link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzY5MjY2OTYtNzdlMy00OTQ5LTk2N2MtN2JjNGU1ZDQ0NjEy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2211d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d%2

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-154. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1100 Definitions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS). Hearing Location(s): On December 26, 2023, 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_ve5DgZL-QlKdGWXkrGLPog . If

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is planning to amend WAC 388-112A-0800 related to adult family home administrator training certification. Hearing Location(s): On December 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most up-to-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-094. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-03-155 Submitting a proposed plan of operations for charitable and nonprofit organizations. Hearing Location(s): On January 11, 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 s

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-265 Sales and use tax exemption — Airplane maintenance repair stations. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) intends to update this rule to reflect changes based on 2023 legislation, SHB 1318. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The Washington legislature enacted statutory amendments to RCW 82.08.025661 and 82.12.025661 and the department is updatin

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-228 Returns, payments, penalties, extensions, interest, stays of collection. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) intends to amend WAC 458-20-228 to update the changes enacted in 2023 legislation, chapter 374, Laws of 2023 (SHB 5565) and 2019 legislation, chapter 63, Laws of 2019 (2SHB 1059). In addition, the department will update reference

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. Rule will also be updated to reflect current technology for hybrid meeting capabilities. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Multiple board members need to travel from out of

Continuance of WSR 23-16-123. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-12-046. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 4-30-010 Definitions, 4-30-020 What are the authority for and the purpose of the Board's rules?, 4-30-028 Rules governing the formal adjudicative proceedings and the brief adjudicative proceedings before the board, 4-30-030 What are the requirements for communicating with the board and staff?, 4-30-032 Do I need to notify the board if I change my address

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 192-220-070 Cross-reference cleanup. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposal is to amend WAC 192-220-070 to remove a cross reference to RCW 50.12.070 (2)(c). In 2013, the legislature amended RCW 50.12.070 , and subsection (2)(c) was removed from the statute. The substance of RCW 50.12.070 (2)(c) was moved to subsection (2)(b). Thus, the cross reference in WAC 19

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-15503 Digital products. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is updating WAC 458-20-15503 due to changes from recent legislation, SSB 5565 (2023). The changes include repealing former RCW 82.12.02088 , which was superseded by RCW 82.12.0208 (7). This update amends the rule to incorporate reference to current definitions and citations. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Th

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-24001 Sales and use tax deferral — Manufacturing and research/development activities in high unemployment counties — Applications filed after June 30, 2010. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is updating WAC 458-20-18801 due to changes from recent legislation, SSB 5565 (2023). The changes include updates to RCW 82.60.020 . Reasons Supporting Proposal: The update i

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-16-100. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Dental school faculty member licenses. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amending WAC 246-817-150 to remove specific references about granting licenses to University of Washington faculty and replacing this with a reference to a faculty of any institution of higher education in Washington state accredited by the Commission on Dental Accred

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-02-200 Business licensing service — Applications, licenses, renewals — Fees. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: SHB [HB] 1742 (2023) authorizes the department to waive a late fee assessed on a business for not renewing its business license timely. A business is eligible for the waiver if the business has timely renewed all business licenses and paid the applicable business license

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-71-0523, 388-71-0836, 388-71-0837, 388-71-0839, 388-71-0875, 388-71-0880, 388-71-0888, 388-71-0893, 388-71-0975, 388-71-0977, 388-71-0980, 388-71-1001, 388-112A-0010, 388-112A-0110, 388-112A-0115, 388-115-0503, 388-115-0505, 388-115-0520, 388-115-0523, 388-115-0540 and 388-115-05410; and rep

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-017. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 51-51-0202 and 51-51-0331; amendments to 2021 International Residential Code to modify provisions for family home child care. This adoption increases the maximum children allowed in a family home child care scenario from 12 to 16. Additional safety features are also included in this rule making to be used when the children present exceed 12. Applicable sections in ch

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-131. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 137-56 WAC, Community residential programs, work/training release. Hearing Location(s): On December 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting. Please contact the rules coordinator at vvchebotar@doc1.wa.gov to register. Date of Intended Adoption: January 25, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Vadim V. Chebotar, Senior Contracts Attorney, Department of Cor

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-29A-400 Leasehold excise tax — Exemptions. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department proposes to amend this rule to recognize provisions of SHB 1163 (2023) which added a new leasehold excise tax exemption for all leasehold interests in the public or entertainment areas, as well as some of the office areas, of a qualified arena that: (a) Has a seating capacity of more than 4

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-18801 Medical substances, devices, and supplies for humans — Drugs prescribed for human use — Medically prescribed oxygen — Prosthetic devices — Mobility enhancing equipment — Durable medical equipment. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is updating WAC 458-20-18801 due to changes from recent legislation, SSB 5218 (2023). The changes include updates to RCW 82.08.8

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-017. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 495-121-320, 495-121-330, 495-121-605, and 495-121-590, antihazing updates to student conduct code. Hearing Location(s): On December 6, 2023, at 3 p.m., in the W305A Board Room. Date of Intended Adoption: December 7, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Dr. Sheila Walton, 11605 132nd Avenue N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034, email sheila.walton@lwtech.edu, by December 6, 2023. A

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 18-10-059. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating rules about dieticians and nutritionists. The department of health (department) is proposing amending, repealing, and creating new rule sections in chapter 246-822 WAC, Dietitians and nutritionists, to clarify, streamline, update, and modernize rules for licensing dietitians and nutritionists. Hearing Location(s): On December 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Depar

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-168. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 180-19 WAC, Charter schools. Hearing Location(s): On December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Board of Education, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98502. Online access will also be provided; see sbe.wa.gov for details. Date of Intended Adoption: February 14, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Viktoria Bobyleva, 600 Washington Street S.E., O

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-098. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-157 WAC, Organic food standards and certification. Hearing Location(s): On December 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device with the following link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjkxNWZjNWMtNzJiNy00ZDk5LTk1MzAtMWIzNTlhOTkzZmVj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2211d0e21

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-07-022 on March 12, 2019. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-450-230 Beaver relocation permits — Requirements and restrictions. Hearing Location(s): On December 15-16, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., at the Natural Resources Building (NRB), 1111 Washington Street S.E., Room 175, Olympia, WA 98504. Information on how to register to testify at the public hearing is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission.meeti

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-109. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-558-0020 Definitions, 182-558-0030 Overview of eligibility, 182-558-0060 PPP for a client with a qualified employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, 182-558-0070 Program monitoring, and 182-558-0080 Administrative hearings. Hearing Location(s): On December 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-087. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1110 Presumptive eligibility (PE) — Long-term services and supports (LTSS) in a home setting or in an alternate living facility (ALF) authorized by home and community services (HCS). Hearing Location(s): On December 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual pu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-13-184. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Nursing home administrator retired active license fee. The department of health (department) is proposing to establish a retired active fee for the nursing home administrator license in WAC 246-843-990. Hearing Location(s): On December 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Department of Health, Town Center 2, Room 166/167, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501; or virtual. Regis

Continuance of WSR 23-19-005. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-12-017. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 192-150-055 Leaving work because of illness or disability — General rules and definitions — RCW 50.20.050 (1)(b)(ii) and (2)(b)(ii). Hearing Location(s): On December 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting https://esd-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/84354600235?pwd=d2dOdDJUVk4xTHdHY0tQYllScHBJQT09 , Meeting ID 843 5460 0235, Passcode 554784; or call in +1253

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-01-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 363-116-360 Exempt vessels. Hearing Location(s): On January 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at 2901 3rd Avenue, Agate Conference Room, Seattle, WA 98121; and via Microsoft Teams. Please contact Jolene Hamel at HamelJ@wsdot.wa.gov for a meeting link. Date of Intended Adoption: January 18, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Jaimie Bever, Executive Director, 2901 3rd Avenue, Su

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-01-010. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Ecology is proposing rule language for new chapter 173-408 WAC, Landfill methane emissions. The purpose of this new chapter is to implement reducing methane emissions from landfills (E2SHB 1663, chapter 179, Laws of 2022, codified as chapter 70A.540 RCW). For more information on this rule making, visit https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Rule

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-16A-100 Senior citizen, disabled person, and disabled veteran exemption — Definitions, 458-16A-120 Senior citizen, disabled person, and disabled veteran exemption — Determining combined disposable income, 458-16A-130 Senior citizen, disabled person, and disabled veteran exemption — Qualifications for exemption, and 458-16A-135 Senior citizen, disabled person, and disabled veteran exemption — Application procedures. Purpose of the Proposal

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 18-06-082. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: On-site sewage systems, chapter 246-272A WAC. The state board of health (board) is proposing amendments to address changes to existing requirements, including requirements governing local management plans, repairs, registration of proprietary treatment products, minimum lot sizes, treatment levels, and licensing of operations and maintenance providers. The proposed rule