Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-112. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementation of HB 1061 (chapter 21, Laws of 2023) Insurance producers — Prelicensing education. Hearing Location(s): On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Zoom meeting posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website here https://www.insurance.wa.gov/eliminating-prelicensing-education-requirements-insurance-producers-r-2023-04. Written comments a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-10-033. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-500-0075 Medical assistance definitions — N, 182-500-0085 Medical assistance definitions — P, 182-502-0005 Core provider agreement (CPA), 182-502-0030 Termination of provider agreement — For cause, 182-526-0195 Prehearing conferences, 182-530-1000 Outpatient drug program — General, and 182-531-0250 Who can provide and bill for physician-related and health care pr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-14-106. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-501-0200 Third-party resources. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 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_fMyM6MV1SmqpIcKuyrlgYQ . If the link above opens with an error messa

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-23-019. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health equity continuing education (CE) for psychologists under chapter 246-924 WAC, Psychologists. The examining board of psychology (board) proposes amending WAC 246-924-230 to establish health equity CE requirements to implement ESSB 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). Additionally, the board is proposing amendments to WAC 246-924-240, 246-924-250, 246-924-255, 246-924-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-067 on January 12, 2023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Mobile licensing and electronic harvest reporting. Hearing Location(s): On October 24, 2023, at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., via webinar. Please click the link below to join the webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87095555870; join by phone +12532050468 US, Webinar ID 870 9555 5870. The public can provide comment during webinars by phone or electronic device. Atte

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-089. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 468-16 WAC, Prequalification of contractors, electronic transmittal of contractor performance reports and performance report form updates. Hearing Location(s): On October 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at the Nisqually Conference Room, 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E., 1st Floor Room 1D02, Olympia, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: October 26, 2023. Submit Written Comments

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-19-030 Levy limit — Consolidation of districts and 458-19-035 Levy limit — Annexation. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is amending WAC 458-19-030 and 458-19-035 to incorporate 2023 legislation HB 1303 and 1527. HB 1303 clarifies how the levy limit is calculated for taxing districts that have been consolidated. HB 1527 authorizes taxing districts that have been con

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-062. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-533-0390 Childbirth education (CBE) classes. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 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_fMyM6MV1SmqpIcKuyrlgYQ . If the link above opens with a

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-62 WAC, General occupational health standards, Part R-1 — Surgical smoke; WAC 296-62-510 Surgical smoke, 296-62-51010 Scope and application, 296-62-51020 Definitions, 296-62-51030 Surgical smoke program, 296-62-51040 Surgical smoke evacuation systems, 296-62-51060 Effective dates, and 296-62-51070 Appendix A. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposal is to

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Presumptive coverage of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an occupational disease for direct care registered nurses; WAC 296-14-300 Mental condition/mental disabilities. Hearing Location(s): On October 17, 2023, at 10:00 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

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to amend 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?, 388-71-0992 When must continuing education be completed when public health emergency waivers are lifted, and what continu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-105. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-2590 Agency prior authorization requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 services, 182-550-3381 Payment method for acute PM&R services and administrative day services, and 182-550-4550 Administrative day rate and swing bed day rate. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a ph

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-094. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Highline College updated its anti-hazing policy for compliance with HB 1751 ("Sam's Law," hazing prevention). Amend WAC 132I-126-010, 132I-126-050 and 132I-126-100; and introduce new WAC 132I-126-130. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., via Zoom https://highline.zoom.us/j/89320089321 . Date of Intended Adoption: October 10, 2023. Submit Written Commen

Continuance of WSR 23-15-048. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 27-17-110. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of ecology (ecology) is proposing an amendment to chapter 173-443 WAC, Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases (formerly hydrofluorocarbons, HFCs). For more information on this rule making, visit https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Laws-rules-rulemaking/Rulemaking/WAC-173-443-455. Date of Intended Adoption: Nove

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-15-012. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-15-0023 Homeless grace period (HGP) and 110-15-0024 Categorical eligibility for families receiving child protective, child welfare, or family assessment response services. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2023, telephonic. Make oral comments by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment and an email address or physical mailing addre

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-15-012. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-15-0200 Daily child care rates — Licensed or certified child care centers and DCYF contracted seasonal day camps, 110-15-0205 Daily child care rates — Licensed or certified family home child care providers, and 10-15-0240 [110-15-0240] Child care subsidy rates—In-home/relative providers. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2023, telephonic. Make oral comments by

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-14-103. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-15-0249 Nonstandard hours bonus. Hearing Location(s): On October 10, 2023, 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 October 10,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-12-022. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Child welfare placement and foster care rate assessment (FCRA), chapter 110-50 WAC. The department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) will be revising placement WAC in chapter 110-50 WAC and other related rules regarding child placing agencies (CPAs) expectations and reimbursement as they relate to the revised foster care maintenance levels. DCYF will also be making

Supplemental Notice to WSR 23-16-122. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-065. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 4-30-062 Applying to take the CPA examination. Hearing Location(s): On October 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., at the Capital Event Center, 6005 Tyee Drive S.W., Tumwater, WA 98512; or via Microsoft Teams meeting. The link to join the meeting will be available on the board of accountancy's (BOA) website approximately two weeks before the hearing date at

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-054. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health equity continuing education (CE) requirements for allopathic physicians, WAC 246-919-445, and physician assistants, WAC 246-918-195. The Washington medical commission (WMC) is proposing new sections of rule to establish health equity CE requirements to implement ESSB 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). Hearing Location(s): On October 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Register

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Expedited amendment of WAC 480-93-240 and 480-75-240. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Rule making to permanently amend WAC 480-93-240, amended by emergency rule making under WSR 23-15-057, effective July 14, 2023, and WAC 480-75-240. The proposed amendment would allow the commission to continue to fund the pipeline safety program through accurate calculation of pipeline safety program f

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-115. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-61-215 Abandoned recreational vehicle — Rates and caps. Hearing Location(s): On September 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Join Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/85756167411?pwd=L1U3Z05SYjJNSUlub2U1TUlzUkZnZz09 , Meeting ID 857 5616 7411, Passcode 778899; One-tap mobile +12532158782,,85756167411#,,,,*778899# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,85756167411#,,,,*778899# US; dial

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-030. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 468-30-110 Nonhighway use of airspace on state highways. Hearing Location(s): On September 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Nisqually Conference Room, 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E., 1st Floor Room 1D02, Olympia, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: October 15, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Kevin Workman, 7345 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, email workmaj@wsdot.wa.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-08-014. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health equity continuing education (CE) for the athletic trainer profession, WAC 246-916-060. The department of health (department) is proposing an amendment in rule to establish health equity CE requirements to implement ESSB 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021). Hearing Location(s): On September 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The department will provide a virtual-only hearing. Pl

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-128. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17A WAC, Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance. Hearing Location(s): On September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Join electronically https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/89846174265?pwd=ekEvalRRZ2tZU05vbzg

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 20-21-057 on October 14, 2020. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Periodic status review (PSR) of Western gray squirrel, WAC 220-200-100 and 220-610-010. Hearing Location(s): On September 29-30, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., hybrid, at Yakima Convention Center, 10 North 8th, Yakima, WA 98901. Information on how to register to testify at the public hearing is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission.meetings , or conta

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-043. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Compliance with contract goals — Counting participation. Hearing Location(s): On September 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Nisqually Conference Room, 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E., 1st Floor Room 1D02, Olympia, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: October 5, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Jackie Bayne, 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, email BayneJ@wsdot.wa.gov

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-14-014. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-503-0535 Washington apple health — Citizenship and immigration status, and 182-507-0135 Immigration status requirement for refugee medical assistance (RMA). Hearing Location(s): On September 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 regis

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-013. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-160 WAC, Registration of materials for organic food production. Hearing Location(s): On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams. Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjU1ZWEzZWUtZTNhOC00ZGVmLWFjYzAtNWM2MjJiZDJlZTg5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2211d0e217-264e

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-23-002. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health equity continuing education (CE) for substance use disorder professionals (SUDP) under chapter 246-811 WAC, Substance use disorder professionals and substance use disorder professionals trainees. The department of health (department) is proposing to amend WAC 246-811-220, 246-811-240, and 246-811-280 and to create new WAC 246-811-290 to establish health equity CE

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-04-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-254-053 Radiation machine facility fees. The department of health (department) is proposing to increase fees to cover the costs of operating the radiation machine facility program. The department is also proposing changes to machine categories within the fee schedule. Hearing Location(s): On September 26, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. The department will hold a virtual only

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-063. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Risk-limiting audit rule updates. Hearing Location(s): On September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Washington Secretary of State, Legislative Building, 416 Sid Snyder Avenue S.W., Olympia, WA 98504-0220. The hearing will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. To join the hearing, a person can call 1-206-899-2560 and enter the conference ID 274 724 493 888#. People will be able

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-06-030 on February 28, 2019. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-440-210 Black bear timber damage depredation permits. Hearing Location(s): On September 28-30, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., hybrid, at Yakima Convention Center, 10 North 8th Street, Yakima, WA 98901. Information on how to register to testify at the public hearing is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission.meetings , or contact the commission

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-14-068. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-474-0012 What is a state supplemental payment and who can get it? and 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payments (SSP)? Hearing Location(s): On September 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. Hearings are being held virtually. Please see the department of social and health services (D

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-11-079. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-135 WAC, Recovery residence program. Hearing Location(s): On September 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_E7tAxNWnSVCG-SIhvxxsWg . If the link above opens with an

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-14-008. Hearing Location(s): On September 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Washington State Patrol (WSP), Helen Somers Building, 106 11th Street S.E., Room 1011, Olympia, WA 98507. Date of Intended Adoption: September 28, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Kimberly Mathis, Agency Rules Coordinator, 106 11th Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98507, email wsprules@wsp.wa.gov, by September 26, 2023. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Con

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-12-076. Hearing Location(s): On September 27, 2023, at 9:00 a.m, at Washington State Patrol (WSP), Helen Somers Building, 106 11th Street S.E., Room 1011, Olympia, WA 98507. Date of Intended Adoption: September 28, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Kimberly Mathis, Agency Rules Coordinator, 106 11th Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98507, email wsprules@wsp.wa.gov , by September 26, 2023. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Cont

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-01-07 [23-01-075] and 23-07-088. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending sections of chapters 495B-104, 495B-108, 495B-122, 495B-130, 495B-133, 495B-134 and 495B-280 WAC; and repealing chapters 495B-131, 495B-310, and 495B-132 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On September 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at Bellingham Technical College, College Services, Room 215, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Date of Intende

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-10-041. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 137-25 WAC, Serious violations — Total and partial confinement facilities; and chapter 138-28 WAC, Discipline — Prisons. Hearing Location(s): On September 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., Microsoft Teams meeting. Please contact rules coordinator at vvchebotar@doc1.wa.gov to register. Date of Intended Adoption: October 31, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Vadim V. Chebota

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531A-0200 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Definitions, 182-531A-0400 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Client eligibility, 182-531A-0500 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Stage one: COE evaluation and order, 182-531A-0600 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Stage two: Functional assessment and treatment plan development, and 182-531A-0800 Applied behavior analysi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-024. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-535A-0040 Orthodontic treatment and orthodontic-related services — Covered, noncovered, and limitations to coverage. Hearing Location(s): On September 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/w

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-04-058. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health equity continuing education (CE) for sex offender treatment providers (SOTP) under chapter 246-924 WAC, Sex offender treatment providers. The department of health (department) is proposing to amend WAC 246-930-410 Continuing education requirements to establish health equity CE requirements and implement ESSB 5229. Hearing Location(s): On October 16, 2023, at 2:00

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-022. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-535-1088 Dental-related services — Covered — Periodontic services. Hearing Location(s): On September 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_E7tAxNWnSVCG-SIhvxxsWg . If the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 18-11-029. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health equity continuing education (CE) and other rule amendments for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Amending WAC 246-809-095, 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-210, 246-809-310, 246-809-320, 246-809-330, 246-809-610, 246-809-630, 246-809-632, 246-809-650, and 246-809-730 in chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health c

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-12-009. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 192-310-010 What reports are required from an employer? and 192-310-050 What records must every employer keep? Hearing Location(s): On October 5, 2023, at 9:00 [a.m.], Zoom, Meeting ID 850 9179 6945, Passcode 418099, call in 253-215-8782. Join Zoom meeting https://esd-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/85091796945?pwd=amlOam9reGdRNXhBcFcvSTJVVTZjQT09 . Date of Intended Adoption: Octob

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-195 Taxes, deductibility, 458-20-22801 Tax reporting frequency, 458-20-254 Recordkeeping, 458-20-261 Commute trip reduction incentives, and 458-20-272 Tire fee — Studded tire fee — Core deposits or credits. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) is amending these rules to incorporate 2020 legislation, SHB 2246. The purpose of this legislation w

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Regulation I, Sections 5.05 and 7.09. Hearing Location(s): On September 28, 2023, at 8:45 a.m., via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9128500665?pwd=dGhUdnU2Q0gzdHQxbTNTM0lNbllMUT09 , Meeting ID 912 850 0665, Passcode 1904, Call in 888 788 0099 US Toll-free; or in person at 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA. Date of Intended Adoption: September 28, 2023. Submit