Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 19-15-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-840-463 and 246-840-4659. The nursing care quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amendments to clarify the application of the advanced practice pain management rules in nursing homes and long-term acute care hospitals. Hearing Location(s): On May 12, 2023, at 1:15 p.m. The commission will provide a virtual and a physical location for this hearing

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-107. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-509-0300 Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), 182-509-0305 MAGI-income — Persons subject to the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) methodology, and 182-512-0880 SSI-related medical — Special income disregards. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the health care aut

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Working connections and seasonal child care subsidy programs, WAC 110-15-0211 Trauma-informed care supports. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2023, telephonic. Make oral comments by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment and an email or physical mailing address where the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) will send its respon

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-038. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-1400 Psychiatric physician-related services and other professional mental health services. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the health care authority (HCA) continues to hold public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. This promotes social distanci

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-15-028. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Working connections and seasonal child care subsidy programs; WAC 110-15-0075 Determining income eligibility and copayment amounts. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2023, telephonic. Make oral comments by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment and an email or physical mailing address where the department of children, youth, and families (DCY

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-042. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 172-100-120 Parking rules. Hearing Location(s): On May 31, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., at 215A Tawanka Commons, Cheney, WA 99004. Date of Intended Adoption: June 22, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Annika Scharosch, 211 Tawanka, Cheney, WA 99004, email ascharosch@ewu.edu , website https://inside.ewu.edu/policies , by May 31, 2023. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities:

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-15-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-720 WAC, Human donor milk bank standards. The department of health (DOH) is proposing new standards for ensuring human milk bank safety. Hearing Location(s): On May 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. DOH will be holding a virtual-only hearing. Register in advance for this webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zBaU-LkLTGanSFTVyyQCuQ . After registering, you

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-110. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The proposed rules to amend WAC 194-50-150 to increase the period for exemption application for building owners. This rule would make permanent the emergency rule filed as WSR 23-05-101. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., virtual. Remote testimony will be accepted. Date of Intended Adoption: June 15, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Liz Reichart, Washin

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-09-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types; new chapter 182-561 WAC, Community behavioral support services benefit. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 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

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-032. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1100 Definitions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS), 182-513-1215 Community first choice (CFC) — Eligibility, 182-513-1220 Community first choice (CFC) — Spousal impoverishment protections for noninstitutional Washington apple health clients, and 182-513-1660 Medicaid alternative care (MAC) and tailored supports for older adults (TSOA) — Spousa

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-512-0500 SSI-related medical — Burial funds, contracts and spaces excluded as resources. Hearing Location(s): On May 9, 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_hBvwLAwGQNaCbfhR

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-12-084. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-106-0010 What definitions apply to this chapter? and 388-106-0130 How does the department determine the number of hours I may receive for in-home care? Hearing Location(s): On May 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 111

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-17-143. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The board of physical therapy (board) is proposing amendments to licensure requirements for foreign educated applicants under WAC 246-915-120. The board is proposing updates to the test of English as foreign language (TOEFL) scoring requirements to bring them into alignment with the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) guidelines. Additionally, the boar

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-116. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: South Puget Sound Community College's (SPSCC) code of student rights and responsibilities has been updated to comply with new state law and federal interpretations of Title IX regulations. Specifically, the following WAC have been revised: WAC 132X-60-015 Definitions, 132X-60-020 Jurisdiction, 132X-60-090 Prohibited student conduct, 132X-60-200 Order of precedence, 132X-

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-565 WAC, Washington cranberry commission. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making amends the Washington cranberry commission marketing order by adding the word "state" to the legal name of the commission, changing it to the Washington state cranberry commission. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The Washington cranberry commission wants to ensure the industry is recognize

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-13-046. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-224 WAC, Water quality permit fees. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a fee system for state waste discharge and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the department of ecology (ecology) pursuant to RCW 90.48.160 , 90.48.162 , or 90.48.260 . For more information on this rule making, visit https://ecology.wa.gov/Re

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-095. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-80 WAC, Swine diseases regulated in Washington state. Hearing Location(s): On May 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device. Click here to join the meeting [contact agency for link], Meeting ID 236 010 241 665, Passcode 2VnRs9; or call in (audio only) +1 564-999-2000 Phone Conference ID 239 345 996#. Dat

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-094. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-89 WAC, Sheep and goat diseases in Washington state. Hearing Location(s): On May 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device. Click here to join the meeting [contact agency for link], Meeting ID 236 010 241 665, Passcode 2VnRs9; or call in (audio only) +1 564-999-2000, Phone Conference ID 239 345 996#. Dat

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-096. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-70 WAC, Animal diseases — Reporting. Hearing Location(s): On May 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Microsoft Teams meeting. Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device. Click here to join the meeting [contact agency for link], Meeting ID 236 010 241 665, Passcode 2VnRs9; or call in (audio only) +1 564-999-2000, Phone Conference ID 239 345 996#. Date of Intended Ad

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-442 WAC, Clean air rule (CAR). Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of ecology (ecology) proposes to repeal chapter 173-442 WAC, CAR. The rule is no longer necessary because its functions have been preempted and replaced by chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act (CCA) (RCW 70A.65.200 (9)(c)). Reasons Supporting Proposal: CCA directs ecology to repeal chapter 1

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-01-186. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-770 WAC, Fruit and vegetable incentives program. The department of health (DOH) is proposing rules to establish the criteria for food retailers, farmers' markets, and farm stands to participate in the fruit and vegetables incentives program, as well as the eligibility criteria for consumers to receive and use fruit and vegetable incentives. Hearing Location(s

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-17-135. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Outdoor ambient heat exposures in all industries under WAC 296-62-095 through 296-62-09560, General occupational health standards — Outdoor heat exposure, and 296-307-097 through 296-307-09760, Safety standards for agriculture — Outdoor heat exposure. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 4040 Northwest Avenue, Bellingha

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 82-50-021 Official state lagged semimonthly pay dates established. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 82-50-021 publishes the official lagged, semimonthly pay dates for state officers and employees. This WAC, which provides pay dates for the current and ensuing calendar years, is amended each year to add pay dates for the ensuing year and delete the pay dates for the previous year.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-01-117. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Medical aid rules — Conversion factors and maximum daily fees; WAC 296-20-135, 296-23-220, and 296-23-230. Hearing Location(s): On April 26, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., virtual and telephonic hearing. Join electronically https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/85821515701?pwd=cUhINkpvUFN3cFR3TUhjeTliMFZ0dz09 , Meeting ID 858 2151 5701, Passcode Pubhear#23; One-tap mobile +12532158782,,8582

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-101. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-127-160 Fees. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., join Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/81597087616?pwd=RjNLSjVYdDNaMTlqWmZCM3hlb3A2QT09 , Meeting ID 815 9708 7616, Passcode 841414; One-tap mobile +12532050468,,81597087616#,,,,*841414# US, +12532158782,,81597087616#,,,,*841414# US (Tacoma); dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US, +1 253

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-102. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-33-105 Employment agency fees. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., join Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/83302820057?pwd=Y2NXNldza0dMTUlyL2dtS0phS3Uydz09 , Meeting ID 833 0282 0057, Passcode 557119; One-tap mobile +12532158782,,83302820057#,,,,*557119# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,83302820057#,,,,*557119# US; dial by your location +1 253 215

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-105. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132U-122 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On April 26, 2023, at 3 - 4 p.m., at 237 West Kellogg Road, Laidlaw 143, Bellingham, WA 98226. Date of Intended Adoption: May 10, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Lexus Criswell, 237 West Kellogg Road, Laidlaw 208, Bellingham, WA 98226, email lcriswell@whatcom.edu , fax 360-383-4000, by April 24, 2023. Assistance for Persons wi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-103. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132U-126 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On April 26, 2023, at 3 - 4 p.m., at 237 West Kellogg Road, Laidlaw 143, Bellingham, WA 98226. Date of Intended Adoption: May 10, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Lexus Criswell, 237 West Kellogg Road, Laidlaw 208, Bellingham, WA 98226, email lcriswell@whatcom.edu , fax 360-383-4000, by April 24, 2023. Assistance for Persons wi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-120. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-136 WAC, Library media center. Hearing Location(s): On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 2 - 3 p.m. PDT, Zoom meeting https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/88308850361?pwd=TGIrdGlIOUg3a21MZFd5d25yRkc0Zz09, Meeting ID 883 0885 0361, Passcode 394085. Date of Intended Adoption: June 14, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Nicole Longpre, Acting Associate Dean of Library, 3000

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-04-025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 132H-121-020 general conduct, hazing rules. Hearing Location(s): On April 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., online via Zoom at https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/88093302814 ; dial by your location +1 253 215 8782, Meeting ID 880 9330 2814. Date of Intended Adoption: June 14, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Nadescha Bunje, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-12-005. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Purchase of chips using debit cards. Hearing Location(s): On April 26, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at Washington State Gambling Commission, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503. The meeting time and location will be posted approximately one week prior to the meeting on our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov . Select "The Commission" and then select "Public Meetings" to confirm the hear

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-076 and 23-03-078. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: License fees for charitable or nonprofit organizations, commercial stimulant organizations, sports wagering vendors, and other businesses; WAC 230-05-160, 230-05-165, and 230-05-170. Hearing Location(s): On May 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at Washington State Gambling Commission, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503. The meeting time and location is tentative.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-04-011 on January 19, 2023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Periodic status review, American white pelican. WAC 220-200-100 Wildlife classified as protected shall not be hunted or fished. Hearing Location(s): On May 12, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., web conference. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82426107514 ; or One-tap mobile +12532158782,,82426107514# US (Tacoma), +166990

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating the references in the rules to reflect the inflationary adjustments made to the campaign finances laws. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This proposed rule making follows up on the recently adopted rules making inflationary adjustments to the monetary limits and reporting values of the campaign finance category. See WSR 23-07-004 adopting changes to WAC 390-05-400 and 390-16-034

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-414-0001 Do I have to meet all eligibility requirements for basic food? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: These amendments replace an obsolete link with a newer Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guideline website and do not change the effect of the rule. Reasons Supporting Proposal: These amendmen

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 136-03 WAC, Public access to information and records. Updates to bring the county road administration board's WAC for Public Records Act requests current. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Changes made will bring the county road administration board's procedures, as codified in WAC, to the current requirements. This chapter was last updated in 1998. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Br

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 . Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) Regulation I, Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, and X. Hearing Location(s): On Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., in person at 1610 South Technology Boulevard, #101, Spokane, WA 99224; or online, Zoom URL link provided on board meeting agenda. Comment period from May 1 through June 1, 2023, ends at close of public hearing. Date of Int

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-13-019. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-446-0015 What is an intentional program violation (IPV) and administrative disqualification hearing (ADH) for basic food? No amendments are being proposed to WAC 388-410-0020 and 388-410-0030 at this time, as originally contemplated in the CR-101. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at Office Building 2, Department of

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-078. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-829C-131 How does DDA determine the daily rate?, 388-829C-230 What is respite and where can a companion home client access respite?, 388-829C-232 How does DDA determine the amount of waiver-funded respite a companion home client may receive?, 388-829C-233 May the client or companion home provider request additional waiver-funded respite hours?, 388-829C-234 Will

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-04-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Premium change transparency. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., hybrid public hearing. In person at 5000 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Conference/Training Room #120, Tumwater, WA 98501; or virtual attendance by Zoom. Detailed information for attending the Zoom meeting posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website https://www.insurance.wa.g

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-13-121. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 388-76-10350 Assessment—Updates required, 388-78A-2100 On-going assessments, 388-107-0080 On-going comprehensive assessment; and adding a new rule to chapters 388-76, 388-78A, and 388-107 WAC to codify the timeline for emergency rules in place due to the COVID-19 public emergency. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Office Building 2, D

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-14-034. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: New chapter 388-112B WAC, Behavioral health workers — Facility based workers — Geriatric behavioral health worker training and curriculum requirements. The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to add new chapter 388-112B WAC relating to curricula for persons in long-term care facilities with behavioral health needs. Hearing Location(s): On April 25

Supplemental Notice to WSR 23-01-074. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-19-078. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-880-010 Definitions (amend), 388-880-055 How SCC processes recommendations related to releases, discharges, and revocations (repeal), 388-880-056 How SCC considers a resident for release to an LRA (amend), 388-880-057 How SCC considers a resident's revocation of LRA status (repeal), 388-880-058 How SCC considers a recommendation for a residen

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-01-002. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 260-49-070 Distribution of source market fees. Hearing Location(s): On May 23, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom teleconference. Link will be available at www.whrc.wa.gov prior to hearing. Date of Intended Adoption: May 23, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Amanda Benton, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516, email Amanda.benton@whrc.wa.gov , fax 360-459-6461, by

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-15-046. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rule making to consider revisions to insurance and safety regulations governing the operation of motor common carriers, household goods carriers, auto transportation companies, nonprofit transportation providers, charter party and excursion service carriers, and solid waste collection companies in chapters 480-14, 480-15, 480-30, 480-31, and 480-70 WAC. This rule making

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-03-077. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student conduct code, chapter 172-121 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On April 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., at 215A Tawanka Commons, Cheney, WA 99004. Date of Intended Adoption: May 19, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Annika Scharosch, 211 Tawanka [Commons], Cheney, WA 99004, email ascharosch@ewu.edu , website https://inside.ewu.edu/policies , by April 27, 2023. Assistance for Pe

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-10-006. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student services hazing prevention. Hearing Location(s): On April 25, 2023, at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Zoom. Date of Intended Adoption: May 4, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Bella Garrison, 1500 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, email Wacinput@seattlecolleges.edu , by April 1, 2023. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Bella Garrison, phone 206-934-3873, ema