Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-070. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-543-8200 Billing for clients eligible for medicare and medicaid. Hearing Location(s): On February 21, 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 distancing and the safety of the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-23-108. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to adopt WAC 388-439-0005 What is the pandemic EBT program?, 388-439-0015 General information about pandemic EBT benefits, 388-439-0020 Eligibility of pandemic EBT benefits for children under age six, and 388-439-0025 Eligibility of pandemic EBT benefits during the 2022 summer period. Hearing Location(s): At February 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-21-046 on October 11, 2022. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is amending several regulations in WAC chapters that affect harvesting clams, mussels, and oysters for personal use and include the following: WAC 220-330-110 Clam, other than razor clams, and mussels — Areas and seasons, 220-330-140 Oysters — Areas and seasons, 220-340-130 Oyster drill restricted shellfish areas — Puget Sound, and 220-

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Transportation network companies (TNC) corrections under chapter 296-128 WAC, Minimum wages. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposal is to correct inadvertent errors contained in the adopted language in WAC 296-128-99050 and 296-128-99290 filed in WSR 22-24-034 and to update WAC 296-128-99030 for clarity. The proposed language clarifies that a 12-month period is an

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-850 WAC, Beryllium. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of labor and industries' (L&I) division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) is proposing amendments to chapter 296-850 WAC, Beryllium, necessary to align with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Final Rule Revising the Beryllium Standard for General Industry, 29 C.F.R. 1910.1

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-01-197. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-115 WAC, Safety requirements for charter boats. Hearing Location(s): On February 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., join electronically https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mjc0OWIwMzAtOGU5MS00MWVlLWJmNDgtMWMxYmQ0OWIwNzdm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2211d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b7b6be27-83d6-4a62-9a88-547215f943

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-17-079. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 230-15-140 Wagering limits for house-banked card games. Hearing Location(s): On March 9, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC), 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503. The meeting time and location is tentative. Visit our website at www.wsgc.wa.gov approximately seven days prior to the meeting and select "Public Meetings" to confi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-444-0055 What are the penalties if I refuse or fail to meet basic food work requirements? Hearing Location(s): On February 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 1115 Washington [Street S.E.], Olympia, WA 98504. Public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A m

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-020. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing to amend WAC 388-460-0005 Can I choose someone to apply for basic food for my assistance unit? Hearing Location(s): On February 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Office Building 2, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Headquarters, 1115 Washington [Street S.E.], Olympia, WA 98504. Public parking at 11th and Jefferson. A map is available a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-21-120. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Retirement account correction after retirement or separation from service, creating WAC 415-02-075. Hearing Location(s): On February 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87329443267 , Meeting ID 873 2944 3267, Dial In 1-253-215-8782. See https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings for details . Date of Intended Adoption: February 23, 2

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-21-126. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Disclaiming beneficiary benefits, creating WAC 415-02-261. Hearing Location(s): On February 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84525091902 , Meeting ID 845 2509 1902, Dial In 1-253-205-0468. See https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings for details . Date of Intended Adoption: February 23, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Bianca St

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-21-113. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-101D-0065 Background check — General, 388-825-020 Definitions, 388-825-0571 What services am I eligible to receive from DDA if I am under the age of 18, have been determined to meet DDA eligibility requirements, and I am a subject of a state court dependency proceeding pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW or a similar proceeding in a tribal court?, 388-825-058 What serv

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-19-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 371-08 WAC, Practice and procedure, environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) (pollution control hearings board). Hearing Location(s): On February 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2407504750 ; or 1111 Israel Road S.W., Suite 301, Tumwater, WA 98501. The public hearing will be conducted online via Zoom; however, participants who wish

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-19-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 242-03 WAC, Growth management hearings board (GMHB), rules of practice and procedure. Hearing Location(s): On February 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2407504750 ; or 1111 Israel Road S.W., Suite 301, Tumwater, WA 98501. The public hearing will be conducted online via Zoom; however, participants who wish to comment may phone in using the Zoo

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-19-089. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 461-08 WAC, Review of the granting, denying or rescinding of substantial development permits — Hearings, environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) (shorelines hearings board) practice and procedure. Hearing Location(s): On February 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2407504750 ; or 1111 Israel Road S.W., Suite 301, Tumwater, WA 98501.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-097. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-24 WAC, Policies and regulations for all student living groups. Hearing Location(s): On February 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Zoom meeting. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98810002881?pwd=VEl0MnV1OTZhMVFoVHBCcHpXVzArZz09, Meeting ID 988 1000 2881, Passcode 831242; or join by telephone (long distance) +1 253 215 8782, +12532158782,988

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-314-020 Possession limits — Bottomfish. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this rule change is to amend a rule affecting the coastal recreational bottomfish fishery so that it is consistent with regulations adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). The rule change will prohibit the possession of copper rockfish, quillback rockfish, and vermilion rockf

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-16-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Ecology proposes to amend chapter 173-180 WAC, Facility oil handling standards and chapter 173-184 WAC, Vessel oil transfer advance notice and containment requirements. Chapter 173-180 WAC establishes oil spill prevention and oil transfer requirements for regulated oil handling facilities. Chapter 173-184 WAC establishes oil transfer requirements for vessels delivering o

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-21-071. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department is proposing amendments to WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits?, 388-470-0045 How do my resources count toward the resource limits for cash assistance?, and 388-470-0055 How do my resources count toward the resource limit for basic food? Hearing Location(s): On February 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at O

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-17-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 399-80-010 Broadband service expansion grant and loan program. Hearing Location(s): On February 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Department of Commerce, Building 5, Columbia Room (110), 1011 Plum Street [S.E.], Olympia, WA 98501. In-person and virtual meeting available https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/j/81071547463?pwd=M1VIVmpDSllLVkw3cC9NT1JRbmZpUT09, Meeting ID 810 7154 7

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-102. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating responsive Title 308 WAC chapters to clarify language and reflect current business practices and guidelines. Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Join Zoom meeting, https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/87158056004?pwd=b0w5SmNyMko5ZzY3R3IzUHN6WUZ1QT09 , Meeting ID 871 5805 6004, Passcode 078429; one-tap mobile +12532158782,,87158056004#,,,,*078429# US (Taco

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-103. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Update Title 308 WAC chapters to clarify business practices, procedures, and guidelines as it pertains to financial responsibility hearings. Hearing Location(s): On January 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Join Zoom meeting https://dol-wa.zoom.us/j/89768286169?pwd=QS9neTBWeHJzemI4dm9jYUJWRDI5UT09 , Meeting ID 897 6828 6169, Passcode 281890; one-tap mobile, +12532158782,,897682861

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-12-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-840-365 Inactive and reactivating an ARNP license and 246-840-367 Expired license. The nursing care quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amendments to inactive and expired licensure requirements for advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP) in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the critical demand for health ca

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-20-067. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Multiple health profession fee amendments, including WAC 246-803-990, 246-809-990, 246-810-990, 246-815-990, 246-817-990, 246-817-99005, 246-828-990, 246-845-990, 246-915-990, 246-915-99005, 246-930-990, and 246-980-990. Amendments to fee rates are being proposed by the department of health (department) for the following professions: Acupuncturist or acupuncture and East

Supplemental Notice to WSR 22-22-041 on October 26, 2022. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-18-049 on August 30, 2022, and 20-21-057 on October 14, 2020. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Periodic status review: Columbian white-tailed deer and Cascade red fox. WAC 220-200-100 Wildlife classified as protected shall not be hunted or fished and 220-610-010 Wildlife classified as endangered species. Hearing Location(s): On January 27-28, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., webinar

Continuance of WSR 22-21-100 on October 17, 2022. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-100 on August 2, 2022. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Fishing guide logbook reporting rule revision. WAC 220-352-245 Reporting required of licensed food fish, game fish and combination fishing guides. Hearing Location(s): On January 27-28, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., webinar. The public may participate in the meeting. Registration is required to testify at the public hearing. Regis

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-14-006. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Changes in dollar amounts by making inflationary adjustments to the monetary limits and reporting thresholds established in statute. Hearing Location(s): On January 26, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at 711 Capitol Way South, Suite 206, Olympia, WA 98504. The hearing will be accessible remotely, in-person by special accommodation, and streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/user/W

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-054. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend chapter 132Q-10 WAC, Standards of conduct for students in order to be complaint [compliant] with HB 1751, "Sam's Law," hazing prevention, RCW 28B.10.900 . Hearing Location(s): On February 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Lodge Building, 3305 West Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224. Date of Intended Adoption: February 21, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Patrick McEachern

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-22-083. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Green River College, rules of student conduct. Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Green River College, 31920 124th Avenue S.E., Emerald City Room SU 200, Auburn, WA 98092. Date of Intended Adoption: February 25, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Shawn Percell, 31920 124th Avenue S.E., Auburn, WA 98092, email conduct@greenriver.edu , by January 24,

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-65A-10001 Brief adjudicative proceedings for matters related to penalties and interest imposed under the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue intends to amend WAC 458-65A-10001 to incorporate the changes under the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act enacted in 2022 legislation, chapter 63, Laws of 2022 (ESSB 5531).

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-09-067. 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 January 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the health care authority (HCA) continues

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 20-06-024. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-26A WAC, Registered professional engineers and land surveyor fees; and chapter 196-30 WAC, Fees for on-site wastewater treatment system designers and inspectors. Hearing Location(s): On February 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (board) Office, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98501, or W

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-06-082. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-32 WAC, On-site wastewater treatment system designer licenses/inspector certificates of competency. Hearing Location(s): On January 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (board) Office, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98501; or WebEx meeting https://brpels.my.webex.com/brpels.my/j.php?MTID=

Continuance of WSR 22-13-125. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-02-032. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 365-190 WAC, Minimum guidelines to classify agricultural, forest and mineral lands and critical areas; chapter 365-195 WAC, Best available science; and chapter 365-196 WAC, Procedural criteria for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations. Date of Intended Adoption: March 15, 2023. Submit Written Comments to: Dave Andersen, 1011 Plum S

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-19-078. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 388-880-010 Definitions, 388-880-056 How SCC considers a resident for release to an LRA, and 388-880-059 Communicating and coordinating resident discharge and conditional release related matters; repealing 388-880-055 How SCC processes recommendations related to releases, discharges, and revocations, 388-880-057 How SCC considers a resident's revocation of L

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-066. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-829B-200 What definitions apply to this chapter?, 388-829B-300 Who may DDA enroll in the enhanced case management program?, 388-829B-400 How often must the case manager visit the enhanced case management program client?, and 388-829B-600 May a client appeal an enrollment decision for the enhanced case management program? Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2023,

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, Article IV, Section 4.04(A), Article V, Section 5.02(I), and Article X, Section 10.15 (A) and (B). Hearing Location(s): On Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., in-person at 1610 South Technology Boulevard, #101, Spokane, WA 99224; online Zoom URL link provided on board meeting agenda. Comment period from January 1, 2023, t