General Notices

Interpretive Statement Issued The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3014.2025 Self-Produced Fuels . This ETA provides guidance on the application of state and local use tax on self-produced fuels. In addition, this ETA addresses the application of business and occupation (B&O) tax on the production of self-produced fuels. The department is updating this ETA to incorporate the value of refinery fuel gas for quarter 4, 2025. The value of ref

City of Liberty Lake: Notice of Intent to Apply for Approval of Housing Element and Regulations The Washington state department of commerce received a notice of intent (NOI) on September 10, 2025, from the City of Liberty Lake for voluntary approval of its housing element and associated development regulations under the state's new Housing Accountability Act (RCW 36.70A.835 ). Liberty Lake may apply for approval of its housing element and associated development regulations no sooner than 120 day

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on September 12, 2025, the industrial statistician determined and published corrections to several prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication, on October 12, 2025. These corrections impact the following trades in several eastern Washington counties. 1. Carpenters. 2. Divers and tenders. 3. Insulation applicators. 4. Pile drivers. The corrections also impact severa

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington state board of accountancy is Cindy Kay, P.O. Box 9131, Olympia, WA 98507, phone 360-485-1649, email cindy.kay@acb.wa.gov . Cindy Kay Executive Director

Technical Assistance Advisory (TAA) 2025-02 1 1 This advisory is an interpretive policy statement released to advise the public of the office of insurance commissioner's (OIC) current opinions, approaches, and likely courses of action. It is advisory only. RCW 34.05.230 (1). TO: All health care benefit managers (HCBM) and health carriers operating in the state of Washington. FROM: Insurance Commissioner, Patty Kuderer. DATE: September 15, 2025. SUBJECT: OIC's interpretation of chapter 48.200 RCW

This memo serves as notice that the pharmacy quality assurance commission is rescinding P010, Enforcement of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapters <795>, <797>, <800>, and <825>, which was filed on November 3, 2023, and published in WSR 23-23-041. This policy statement clarified that the commission would require licensees who engage in compounding to comply with four chapters of the USP, as applicable: Chapters <795>, <797>, <800>, and <82

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 6.02: Parentage Establishment and Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage Program. Subject: AP 6.02. Effective Date: September 5, 2025. Document Description: This DCS administrative policy explains D

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy (AP) 1.21 DCS Building Visitor Sign-in. Subject: AP 1.21. Effective Date: September 5, 2025. Document Description: This explains the policy for DCS signing in visitors into DCS buildings. To receiv

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent on June 17, 2025, from Clark County, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.096 (2) for commerce approval of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction subelement. Clark County may apply for approval of its GHG emissions reduction subelement no sooner than 120 days from the receipt of the notice of intent per RCW 36.70A.096 (2). Further questions and/or comments can be directe

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent on June 23, 2025, from Whatcom County, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.096 (2) for commerce approval of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction subelement. Whatcom County may apply for approval of its GHG emissions reduction subelement no sooner than 120 days from the receipt of the notice of intent per RCW 36.70A.096 (2). Further questions and/or comments can be dir

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent on June 23, 2025, from the City of Olympia, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.096 (2) for commerce approval of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction subelement. The City of Olympia may apply for approval of its GHG emissions reduction subelement no sooner than 120 days from the receipt of the notice of intent per RCW 36.70A.096 (2). Further questions and/or comments

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Temporary practice of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians licensed out-of-state to assist with impacts of Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs closures in Washington state, HSQA-25-01.2. Issuing Entity: Office of the assistant secretary. Subject Matter: The secretary of health (secretary) will exercise enforcement discretion to permit pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to practice in Washington state without an active Washington state credential or certifica

This memo serves as notice that the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding Policy HSQA DQAC 2025-01.1, Delayed Effective Date for Pediatric Sedation Endorsement, which was filed February 26, 2025, and published in WSR 25-06-032. Permanent rules were adopted under WSR 24-01-033, filed on December 11, 2023, for WAC 246-817-765. This policy statement extended the effective date for when a licensed dentist must have a pediatric sedation endorsement to administer moderate seda

This memo serves as notice that the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding Interpretive Statement DQAC IS-02, Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine ordering and administration, which was filed January 28, 2021, and published as WSR 21-04-058. This interpretive statement was intended to help boost capacity for priority populations who may not otherwise be connected to traditional health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission is rescinding thi

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the indeterminate sentence review board is Leah Landon, Executive Director, P.O. Box 40907, Olympia, WA 98504-1114, phone 360-407-5773, email leah.landon@docl.wa.gov . Leah Landon Executive Director

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Interpretive Statement HP-9-27-17, Supervision of Applied Behavior Analysis Licensees by Psychologists, which was filed October 2, 2017, and published in WSR 17-20-067. This statement gives the department's interpretation of RCW 18.380.030 (1) to encompass Washington state licensed psychologists' practice of applied behavior analysis, including the supervision of licensed assistant behavior analysts and certified

Rescind Interpretive Statement ABA 23-01, Health Equity Continuing Education for Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts (LABA) This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Interpretive Statement ABA 23-01, Health Equity Continuing Education for Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts (LABA), which was filed December 22, 2023, and published in WSR 24-02-025. This statement clarified the dep

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0025. Effective Date: October 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0025 in order to align payment for freestanding birthing centers' facility fee with the state legislature's 2024 financial allocation for this service, as well as to reflect current payment methodology. SPA 25-0025 is expected to have no effect on the annual aggregate expenditures/reimbursement/payment for these services; pay

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy (AP) 10.0.0: Information Security Definitions. Subject: DCS AP 10.0.0. Effective Date: August 21, 2025. Document description: This DCS AP ensures a common understanding of information security term

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on August 22, 2025, the industrial statistician determined and published corrections to several prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on September 21, 2025. Trades impacted by this correction include: 1. Laborers 2. Landscape construction 3. Power equipment operators 4. Power equipment operators - underground sewer and water For more information on prevailing

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statements Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of ecology (ecology) maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230 , we are filing notice in the Washington State Register about these statements. To obtain copies of these items, please: • Copy and paste the web address (URL) from the table below into a web browser to view and download; or • Submit an email records request to ecology's public recor

This memo serves as notice that the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding interpretive statement Dental-03, Application Requirements for Moderate Sedation with Parenteral Agents Permits, which was filed May 24, 2023, and published in WSR 23-12-003. This interpretive statement clarified the experience requirements stated in WAC 246-817-760 for obtaining a moderate sedation with parenteral agents permit. The commission is rescinding this interpretive statement because it i

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , and effective August 13, 2025, the rules coordinator for the Washington state conservation commission is Bill Eller, Special Projects Coordinator, 300 Desmond Drive, Lacey, WA 98503, fax 360-407-6215, mobile 509-385-7512, email beller@scc.wa.gov . James Thompson Executive Director

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the aquatic plant and algae management (APAM) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was last issued in March 2021, and is scheduled to expire March 21, 2026. The draft general permit, fact sheet explaining the legal and technical basis for the per

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Southwest Clean Air Agency is Wess Safford, 5101 N.E. 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662, 360-574-3058 ext. 126, wess@swcleanair.gov . Wess Safford Air Quality Engineer II

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issues by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS AP 10.13.0: Digital and Physical Media Protection. Subject: DCS Administrative Policy (AP) 10.13.0. Effective Date: August 12, 2025. Document Description: This DCS AP explains requirements for protecting digital and phy

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington state department of commerce is Forrest Buckallew, 1011 Plum Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-725-2733, email forrest.buckallew@commerce.wa.gov . Forrest Buckallew Public Disclosure Officer

Title: Legislative Implementation 2SHB 1515, Fees and Application Information (PS25-01). Effective Date: August 27, 2025. Contact Information: Kalynn Gubbe, liquor and cannabis board (LCB), phone 360-664-1728, email ExpandedAlcoholService@lcb.wa.gov . Brief Summary: This policy statement provides guidance to entities applying for an expanded alcohol service authorization pursuant to 2SHB 1515, chapter 361, Laws of 2025, during the interim between the law's effective date on July 27, 2025, and th

The following is a list of administrative policies published by the school employees benefits board (SEBB) program. These policies are effective January 1, 2026. You can download the complete policy statements on the SEBB program rules and policies web page at hca.wa.gov/sebb-rules . The following policies were amended to support the SEBB program: Policy 11-1: Providing a notice to a school employee. This policy clarifies the requirements of a SEBB organization-to-school employee notice, as stat

The following is a list of administrative policies published by the public employees benefits board (PEBB) program. These policies are effective January 1, 2026. You can download the complete policy statements on the PEBB program rules and policies web page at hca.wa.gov/pebb-rules . The following policies were amended to support the PEBB program: Policy 11-1: Providing a notice to an employee and a state agency. This policy clarifies the requirements of a state agency-to-employee and employee-t

Technical Assistance Advisory (TAA) 2025-01 1 TO: All health carriers operating in the state of Washington. FROM: Insurance Commissioner, Patty Kuderer. DATE: August 8, 2025. SUBJECT: Implementation of chapter 389, Laws of 2025. The purpose of this TAA is to provide guidance related to the implementation of SSB 5579 (chapter 389, Laws of 2025), an act relating to prohibiting health carriers, facilities, and providers from making any public statements of any potential or planned contract terminat

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Sand and Gravel General Permit for Review and Comment UPDATE, 8/4/2025: THE SEPTEMBER 9 PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING WILL NOW BE A ZOOM WEBINAR The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the sand and gravel National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was last issued in April 2021 and is scheduled to expire at the end of March 2026. The draft general permit, fact sheet

Rescind Policy Statement OP22-01 This memo serves as notice that the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is rescinding OP22-01, Telemedicine, which was filed July 16, 2022, and published under WSR 22-15-061. The purpose of this policy statement was to provide guidance to osteopathic physicians who use telemedicine to provide medical services to Washington patients. The board is rescinding this policy statement because ESSB 5481 (chapter 212, Laws of 2024), the Uniform Telemedicine

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Alternative Education for Medical Cannabis Consultant Training, HSQA MC 2025-01. Issuing Entity: Department of health. Subject Matter: Allowance of alternative education for WAC 246-72-100(2), the two-hour continuing education course that is offered by the department of health. Effective Date: March 25, 2025. Contact Person: Annie Kause, medical cannabis program manager, medicalcannabis@doh.wa.gov .

The University of Washington recently has created or revised the following bylaws, orders, policy statements, scholastic regulations, and faculty code: • "Tuition Waivers and the Tuition Exemption Program for UW and State Employees," revised July 25, 2025 (APS 22.1). • "Official International Travel," new July 25, 2025 (APS 75.1). • "Time Off and Leave of Absence for Classified Non-Union Staff," rescinded July 25, 2025 (APS 43.15). • "Overtime Eligibility and Compensation for Staff Employees," r

Notice of Quarterly Hearing The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for September 11 and 12, 2025, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: 1 Please note that all board hearings are recorded by a court reporter and broadcast on the state public affairs network, TVW. September 11, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Riche, We

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on August 1, 2025, 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 August 31, 2025. For more information on prevailing wage or a copy of the rates, please visit our website at https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/prevailing-wage-rates/ or call 360-902-5335. Cai

Policy Statement Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' (L&I) insurance services division issued the following policy statement. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Suzy Campbell at Suzanne.Campbell@Lni.wa.gov or 360-902-5003. Policy: Insurance Services Policy 5.81. Title: Paying Loss of Earning Power Compensation. Effective: July 1, 2025. Description: This amended policy includes the following: • The worker must be able to return to wor

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0010 Add Licensed Psychological Associates and name change for Certified Peer Specialists. Effective Date: January 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0010 to comply with the following bills passed during the recent legislative session: • E2SHB 2247, which established a new licensed psychological associate credential. A licensed psychological associate may practice psychology under the supe

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for Western Washington University is Dolapo Akinrinade, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Old Main 412, Bellingham, WA 98225, phone 360-650-2728, email Dolapo.Akinrinade@wwu.edu. Jennifer Sloan Former Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the office of secretary of state as of July 23, 2025, is Colleen Overton, P.O. Box 40224, Olympia, WA 98504-0224, phone 360-704-7136, fax 360-704-7834, email colleen.overton@sos.wa.gov. Colleen Overton Deputy Director of Operations

Public Notice: Announcing the Draft Sand and Gravel General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the sand and gravel National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was last issued in April 2021 and is scheduled to expire at the end of March 2026. The draft general permit, fact sheet on the draft explaining the legal and technical basis for the permit, economic impact an

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0021 Recovery Audit Contractor. Effective Date: September 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0021 to reflect HCA's change in operations from a medicaid recovery audit contractor (RAC) exception to the acquisition of a medicaid RAC. The purpose of the HCA's medicaid RAC program is to reduce improper payments to HCA's medicaid providers through the efficient detection and collection of overp

Rescind Policy Statement P005 Enforcement of AIDS Education and Training Rules This memo serves as notice that the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding Policy Statement P005, Enforcement of AIDS Education and Training Rules, which was filed August 6, 2020, and published in WSR 20-17-018. The policy statement clarified that the commission would no longer enforce AIDS training requirements in chapter 246-945 WAC because ESHB 1551 (chapter 76, Laws of 2020) repealed thos

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the department of revenue is Perry Stern, Interpretations and Technical Advice Division, Department of Revenue, 6400 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA; or P.O. Box 47453, Olympia, WA 98504-7453, phone 360-534-1583, email PerryS@dor.wa.gov , fax 360-534-1588. Jeannette Gute Assistant Director

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Temporary practice of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians licensed out-of-state to assist with impacts of Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs closures in Washington state, HSQA-25-01.1. Issuing Entity: Office of the assistant secretary. Subject Matter: The secretary of health (secretary) will exercise enforcement discretion to permit pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to practice in Washington state without an active Washington state credential or certificati

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statements Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of ecology (ecology) maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230 , we are filing notice in the Washington State Register about these statements. To obtain copies of these items, please: • Copy and paste the web address (URL) from the table below into a web browser to view and download; or • Submit an email records request to ecology's public recor