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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 3.11 Civil Penalties and 3.25 Federal Regulation Reference Date. Hearing Location(s): On September 24, 2026, at 8:45 a.m., via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87677729331 , Webinar ID 876 7772 9331; Dial in 833 548 0276 US toll free. The meeting can also be attended in person at the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (agency), 1904 3rd Avenue, Su

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-10-084. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Defective license plate replacements. Hearing Location(s): On September 10, 2026, at 3:15 p.m., via Zoom meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4246121932?pwd=KN7V4afVkRY0JqFohbIqu8Jarzn0XV.1&omn=87870311561 , or meeting chat link at https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/87870311561 , Meeting ID 424 612 1932, Passcode 101765; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,4246121932#,,,,*101

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 308-04 WAC, General provisions; this rule making will clarify language to align with current practice, update pronouns, and other updates to grammar. During the review of chapter 308-04 WAC, the department of licensing will consider rule making as necessary to align rule to current policy or practice, correct references to law, improve readability of the rule, or make other changes identified during the review of the WAC section. Statutes Authorizing the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-020. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Nursing education programs rules; amending WAC 246-840-500 through 246-840-571. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-840-500 through 246-840-571 to update nursing education program requirements, approval, faculty qualifications, curriculum, clinical education, student competency, and board oversight. The proposed rules also imp

Following is the updated schedule of remaining regular meetings for the Washington coastal marine advisory council (council) for 2026. Date Time Location* September 23, 2026 (Rescheduled from September 30, 2026) Start time 10:00 a.m. Virtual, with in-person option Port of Grays Harbor Commission Chambers Room 111 South Wooding Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 December 9, 2026 Start time 10:00 a.m. Virtual, with in-person option Port of Grays Harbor Commission Chambers Room 111 South Wooding Street Aber

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-537 WAC, School-based health care services (SBHS); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (HCA) is sunsetting the current, three distinct medicaid reimbursement options available to schools today for services provided by school staff: SBHS fee-for-service pr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Lead safety and health rules; medical removal. Chapter 296-62 WAC, General occupational health standards, Part 1 Air contaminants (WAC 296-62-07521 Lead); and chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work, Part B-1 Occupational health and environmental control (WAC 296-155-176 through 296-155-17654, lead). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010 , 49.17.040 , 49.17.050 , and 49.17.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-05-063. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-120 WAC, Pregnancy-related accommodation. Hearing Location(s): On September 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the department of labor and industries (L&I), 12806 Gateway Drive South, Tukwila, WA 98168. A prehearing overview will begin at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will start at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received; On September 16, 2026, at 1:

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-100. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. Hearing Location(s): On September 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501; or join electronically at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/86070773859?pwd=CYHMiInCEIprRb2gp4PHvSckkdBmZa.1 , Passcode ElectCA!1; or join by

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This rule change amends the department of children, youth, and families' public disclosure fax number, mailing address, and form name used by the public when making public records requests. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-01-0120 How to make a public records request. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.26.040 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-12-064 on June 1, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in O

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Temporary worker housing; the department of health (department) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-358-010, 246-358-025, 246-358-027, 246-358-080, 246-358-990, and 246-359-550 to add a definition for "site operation date," add the term in the applicable section, remove gendered language, make editorial updates to align with the code reviser's 2025 Bill Drafting Guide wit

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-09-067. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-275 WAC, On-site nonpotable water systems (ONWS). The department of health (department) is proposing to adopt a new chapter in Title 246 WAC, Department of health. The proposed rules establish general administrative procedures, treatment and performance requirements, allowable source water, end uses and implementation scales, design and construction standards

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 296-14-8810 Pension tables, pension discount rate and mortality tables. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 , 51.44.070 (1), and 51.44.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to amend the rule by lowering the pension discount rate to better align with the rate of return for long term treasuries for self-insured pensions. These reductions

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Major Modification of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes a major modification of the 2025 industrial stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was issued December 2, 2024, and went into effect January 1, 2025. The draft of the modified portions of the general permit and fact sheet are available

Public Notice: Announcing the Reissuance of the Upland Finfish Hatching and Rearing General Permit The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is reissuing the upland finfish hatching and rearing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit on August 26, 2026. The permit becomes effective October 1, 2026, and expires September 30, 2031. Purpose of the Permit: Fish hatcheries in Washington must obtain coverage for finfish hatching and rearing o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: RCW 43.330.540 established the cannabis social equity program (CSEP) and gave the department of commerce (commerce) rule-making authority to adopt rules to implement the program. Possible rule-making topics include, but are not limited to: • Define commonly used words. • Establish criteria for applicants. • Establish criteria for contracts. • Clarify program guidelines around reimbursement and fiscal responsibility. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules

Semi-Annual Agenda for Rules Under Development July 2026 Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 , the following is Washington State University's (university) semi-annual agenda for WAC rules under development for the period of July 31, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Additional rule-making activity not now anticipated may also be added as conditions warrant between semi-annual agendas. Chapter 504-21 WAC, University policy on student education records, rule-making amendment to the university's rules regardin

The department of labor and industries (L&I) is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry for rule making filed on April 19, 2016, and published under WSR 16-09-092. This rule making was intended to update WAC 296-62-07521 Lead, under general occupational health standards, Part 1 air contaminants; and WAC 296-155-176 through 296-155-17654 under safety standards for construction work. The rule making was paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and competing L&I priorities. A new CR-101

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) regulations: Rule 1.11 Federal Regulation Reference Date; Rule 1.12 State Regulations Reference Date; Rule 6.3.4 Notification Requirements; Rule 8.14 Adoption of Federal Source Performance Standards (NSPS); Rule 8.15 Adoption of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS); Rule 8.17 Adoption of National Emiss

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-0425 Collaborative care. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The health care authority (HCA) is updating the references to the form number of the Attestation for Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) form. HCA is updating the form number from HCA 13-0017 to HCA 09-0003. This change aligns the language found within WAC with the current HCA form number assigned to the CoCM. Reasons Supp

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority is repealing WAC 182-550-5500. This section is not current and is redundant. The current payment methodology for rural health clinics is found in chapter 182-549 WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 182-550-5500. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-12-020 on May 22, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply wit

Pursuant to RCW 42.30.075 , the board of trustees of Olympic College (OC), District Three, has changed the following regular meeting. From: October 13, 2026, at OC Poulsbo Campus, 1000 Olympic College Place N.W., Poulsbo, WA 98370, Building P1, Room 221. To: October 13, 2026, at OC Poulsbo Campus, 1000 Olympic College Place N.W., Poulsbo, WA 98370, Building P1, Room 219. The reason for the change in location is due to a shift in space availability. If you need further information, contact Richar

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Providing clarification regarding reimbursement of medical premiums for law enforcement officers' and firefighters' Plan 2 members who are catastrophically disabled in the line of duty. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 415-104-4801 and 415-104-482. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.50.050 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-13-020 on June 8, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Fede

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on August 3, 2026, the industrial statistician will determine and publish on the internet the statewide prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on September 2, 2026. For more information on prevailing wage or a copy of the rates, visit our website at https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/prevailing-wage-rates/ or call 360-902-5335. Caitlin

Following is the revised 2026 schedule of remaining regular meetings for the performance measures coordinating committee (PMCC): Date Time Location August 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hybrid with in-person option at the health care authority (HCA) Added October 19, 2026 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Hybrid with in-person option at HCA December 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hybrid with in-person option at HCA Meeting notices are sent out via GovDelivery two weeks in advance of the meeting date. The me

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-040. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 520-01 WAC, Washington saves. Hearing Location(s): On September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom. Login information to access the hearing will be posted on the www.wasaves.wa.gov/rulemaking website. Date of Intended Adoption: September 23, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Jill Vallely, P.O. Box 41200, Olympia, WA 98504-1200, email jill.vallely@dfi.wa.gov , begin

The following is the schedule of regular meetings for the Washington state gambling commission for 2027: Date Time Location January 14-15 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board February 11-12 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board March 11-12 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board April 8-9 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board May 13-14 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board June No meeting Liquor Control Board July 8-9 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board August 12-13 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control Board September 9-10 9:30 a.m. Liquor Control

Emergency Order No. 26-01 To: All insurers authorized or admitted to transact property and/or automobile insurance business in Washington State. From: Patty Kuderer, Insurance Commissioner. Subject: Providing relief to Washington consumers from 2026 wildfires by addressing grace periods for nonpayment of premium and temporarily prohibiting cancellation and nonrenewal of property and automobile policies. Pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (4), the Insurance Commissioner of the state of Washington (Insuran

Following is the department of social and health services (department) semi-annual rule-making agenda for July 1 - December 31, 2026. This agenda will be published in the Washington State Register as required in RCW 34.05.314 and distributed to interested parties. It is also available online at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/dshs-semi-annual-rule-making-agenda . This report represents department rules under development at this time. There may be additional rule-making activity a

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt from the preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 70A.15.2040 . Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) Regulation I, Section 6.03, pertaining to exemptions from notice of construction permitting for new or modified sources of air pollution. Section 6.03(b) Notifications: Section 6.03 (b)(3) is amended to remove the permitting exemption for relocation of portable asphalt plants. Section 6.03 (b)(6) is amend

Effective Date of Rule: August 6, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational Chinook salmon retention in portions of Catch Record Card Area 7. 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 welfa

Following is the environmental and land use hearings office's (ELUHO) semi-annual rules development agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . This list identifies rules that we have under active development and rules that ELUHO anticipates starting rule-making action on during the next six months. This agenda is also available on our rule-making website. We update rule-making information on our website as rule making progresses. If we start rule-making a

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Emergency changes are being adopted to comply with Title IX regulations. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 172-125-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Other Authority: 34 C.F.R. Part 106. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that state or federal law or federal rule or a federal deadline for state receipt of federal funds requires immediate adoption of a rule. Reasons for this Fi

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July 31, 2026 – January 30, 2027 Following is the department of revenue's (department) semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register. This list identifies rules the department is currently working on and anticipates working on over the next six months. The department's rule-making agenda is also available on its website. The information on the site is continually updated as the department files rule-making notices or otherwise adds

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-90 WAC, Student academic integrity. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Eastern Washington University (EWU) is planning on making updates to the standards for student academic integrity and the procedures used for potential violations of the integrity standards. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-121 WAC, Student conduct code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Eastern Washington University (EWU) is planning on making updates to the standards for student conduct and the procedures used for student conduct processes. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule wit

Continuance of WSR 26-15-116 on July 21, 2026. The continuance is being filed with the code reviser's office to change the rule hearing date to August 17 from August 6. The department of fish and wildlife (department) needs additional time in its review of the proposed rules. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-143 on April 22, 2026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hunting rules improvement project for chapters 220-400, 220-412, 220-413, 220-414, 220-415, and

Following is the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) semi-annual rule-making agenda for July 1 through December 31, 2026. This agenda will be published in the Washington State Register as required in RCW 34.05.314 and distributed to interested parties. It is also available on the DCYF rule-making web page. This agenda represents DCYF rule making that is anticipated or currently under development. There may be additional rule-making activities needed to implement legislative action

Rules Development Agenda July - December 2026 WAC CHAPTER OR SECTION PURPOSE OF RULE BEING DEVELOPED OR AMENDED Revising 332-24-005 and adding a new section to 332-24 Rules governing the prescribed fire claims fund pilot. New rule Washington prescribed burn manager certification program requirements and application process. 332-41-833 Correction of referenced statute regarding timber sales categories exempt under the State Environmental Policy Act. 332-32 Repeal outdated rules regarding insect a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-069. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-453 WAC, Hospital charity care. The department of health (department) is proposing to add four new sections, make housekeeping changes, and add an expiration date to WAC 246-453-050. Amendments are proposed throughout chapter 246-453 WAC to implement requirements in SSB 6273 (chapter 623, Laws of 2018) and SHB 1616 (chapter 197, Laws of 2022), codified at cha

NOTICE OF APPEAL RCW 34.05.330 (3 ) Pursuant to RCW 34.05.330 (3), you are hereby notified for publication in the Washington State Register that: On July 29, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Jessica Straight and Kenny Ingebrigtson relating to the Liquor and Cannabis Board's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 314-55-075 (Cannabis producer license—Privileges, requirements, and fees) . DATE : July 30, 2026. Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor

The Peninsula College board of trustees has changed the following regular meeting: From: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. To: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m., at the Lower Elwha Heritage Center, Eagle's Nest Room, 401 East 1st Street, Port Angeles, WA. If you need further information, contact Trisha Haggerty, Executive Assistant to the President, 1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, WA 98362, phone 360-417-6201, email thaggerty@pencol.edu , website https://pencoledu.community.h

The board of trustees of Cascadia College will meet in the Tjossem Board Room at 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell, WA 98011, on the following dates: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Wednesday, January 20, 2027 Wednesday, February 17, 2027 Wednesday, March 17, 2027 Wednesday, April 21, 2027 Thursday, May 19, 2027 Wednesday, June 16, 2027

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Allopathic physician and surgeon fees in WAC 246-919-990 and physician assistants fees in WAC 246-918-990. The department of health (department), in consultation with the Washington medical commission (commission), is considering amending existing fees to appropriate levels for the commission's operating costs and reserve levels. The department is also considering adding a new fee(s) to implement SSB 5185 (chapter 154, Laws of 2026) regarding international medica

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Continuing education (CE) certification requirements for osteopathic physicians. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-853-080 to update the osteopathic physician CE requirements and specify that a maintenance of a certification program may satisfy CE requirements. The adopted changes add an additional pathway to allow licensed osteopathic physicians to meet CE requirements by partici

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 173-224 WAC, Water quality permit fees. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a permit 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 . Chapter 173-224 WAC implements RCW 90.48.465 that requires ecology to establish, by rule, annual fees to recover the cost of administering the wastewater and sto

Effective Date of Rule: July 30, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule modifies weekly landing limits for the coastal commercial salmon summer troll season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000B; and amending WAC 220-354-300. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the publi