General Notices

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Commission Approved Examinations and WAC 246-945-165 and 246-945-205, P014.1. Issuing Entity: Pharmacy quality assurance commission. Subject Matter: Clarified examination information for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Effective Date: May 22, 2025. Contact Person: Marlee B. O'Neill, executive director, wspqac@doh.wa.gov .

Notice of Special Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of special hearings scheduled for August 7, 2025, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: August 7, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Souk Thavisouk King Pardon 9:00 a.m. Kiet Le Clark Pardon 10:15 a.m. TVW link: Morning: https://tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2025081002 .

Notice of Comment Period on the Draft Tier II Analysis The department of ecology (ecology) is accepting comments on a draft Tier II analysis. The forest practices board (board) has proposed a draft rule (CR-102) for public review. The proposed buffer rule provides new best management practice options that reduce timber harvest next to all non-fish bearing perennial streams in Western Washington subject to the forest practices habitat conservation plan. This will create an expanded continuous buf

The Washington state department of commerce plans to hold a public hearing on the proposed Washington state model state plan for the 2026 low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) year. The hearing will be held on August 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting, 1-564-999-2000,,618656036#, Meeting ID# 222 315 684 927 3, Passcode wN933kP7. Written testimony will be accepted up until 10:00 a.m. on August 4, 2025. All written testimony for the LIHEAP hearing shou

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) 1.26: Teleworking From Home. Subject: DCS AP 1.26. Effective Date: June 20, 2025. Document Description: This revised DCS AP explains procedures for DCS employees to telework from home. To rece

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program Policy Statements The health care authority (HCA) will hold a virtual public hearing to consider proposed PEBB program administrative policies on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at hca.wa.gov/hca-public-hearing . If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering, you will receive a confirmat

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program Policy Statements The health care authority (HCA) will hold a virtual public hearing to consider proposed SEBB program administrative policies on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at hca.wa.gov/hca-public-hearing . If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering, you will receive a confirmat

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0023 Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Rates. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the aging and long-term support administration (ALTSA) of the department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to submit SPA 25-0023 in order to increase assisted living facility, adult family home, individual provider, and agency provider medicaid rates. SPA 25-0023 is expected to: • Increase th

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0022 Nursing Facility (NF) Rates. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the home and community living administration of the department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to submit SPA 25-0022 in order to increase the swing bed daily rate, continue the patient driven payment model (PDPM) transition add-on, and implement a daily add-on to account for the medicaid cost of increased bed

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Accreditation of Schools or Colleges of Pharmacy, P007.1. Issuing Entity: Pharmacy quality assurance commission. Subject Matter: Schools or colleges of pharmacy accredited by the commission. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Contact Person: Marlee B. O'Neill, executive director, wspqac@doh.wa.gov .

Interpretive Statement Issued The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3043.2025 – Low-Density Light and Power Utility Deduction. The department has revised ETA 3043. This ETA explains the public utility tax deduction provided by RCW 82.16.053 to qualifying power and light businesses. RCW 82.16.053 requires the department to determine the state average electric power rate each year and inform taxpayers of this rate. This rate is used by power

The health technology clinical committee reached a final coverage decision for the following technology at their June 13, 2025, meeting: Continuous glucose monitoring Decision No: 20250321B All documents related to this evidence assessment, including the final coverage decision, are available on the health technology assessment program website at www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/health-technology-assessment . For further information, contact Val Hamann, Program Specialist, Healt

The health technology clinical committee reached a final coverage decision for the following technology at their June 13, 2025, meeting: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for sensorineural hearing loss Decision No: 20250321A All documents related to this evidence assessment, including the final coverage decision, are available on the health technology assessment program website at www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/health-technology-assessment . For further information, contact Val Hamann

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0020 July 2025 Fee Schedule Updates. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0020 to update the fee schedule effective dates for several medicaid programs and services. This is a regular, budget-neutral update to keep rates and billing codes in alignment with the coding and coverage changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the state, and other sources. T

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 tax on the production of self-produced fuels. The department is updating this ETA to incorporate the value of refinery fuel gas for quarter 3, 2025. The value of refinery

Interpretive Statement AES-25-0001 Clarification of the Classification of Neonicotinoid Pesticides for Outdoor Plant, Tree, and Turf Uses On June 23, 2025, an interpretive statement regarding the Washington state department of agriculture's classification of neonicotinoid pesticides for commercial or home use was signed. On March 28, 2024, Governor Inslee signed SSB 5972 into law with an effective date of June 6, 2024. This bill was enacted into law to protect pollinators in the state of Washing

Notice of Amendment and Adoption of Consumer Loan Act, No. CLA-24-02 — Interim Guidance on SSB 6025 and Grace Period for Licensure and Enforcement of Unlicensed Activity On June 6, 2024, the department of financial institutions, division of consumer services (department) adopted Consumer Loan Act, Interim Guidance, No. CLA-24-02, Interim Guidance on SSB 6025 and Grace Period for Licensure and Enforcement of Unlicensed Activity (interim guidance). On December 13, 2024, the interim guidance was am

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Puget Sound partnership is Aaron Smith, P.O. Box 40900, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-827-0768, email aaron.smith@psp.wa.gov . Larry Epstein Executive Director

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 May 2, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Bianca Williams, relating to the Department of Financial Institutions' denial of a petition to amend or repeal RCW 19.86.020 ; RCW 18.140; and WAC 208-660 ( Mortgage brokers and loan originators - Licensing ). The petition was denied on June 16, 2025. date : June 16, 2025 Kristin Beneski Chie

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Restricting the Sharing of Gender-Affirming Treatment Data or Records with Jurisdictions, CHS-A31-2025. Issuing Entity: Department of health. Subject Matter: Restricting data sharing of gender-affirming treatment data or records with jurisdictions that ban or otherwise restrict gender-affirming treatment to a degree inconsistent with Washington law. Effective Date: May 1, 2025. Contact Person: Katie Hutchinson, state registrar/director, katie.hutchinson

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the department of labor and industries is Caitlin Gates, P.O. Box 44001, Olympia, WA 98504-4001, phone 360-902-6744, fax 360-902-4202, Rules@Lni.wa.gov . Maggie Leland Policy Director

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing the Wastewater Operator Certification Program Fee Schedule The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) certifies wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operators to ensure they are qualified to properly operate and maintain WWTPs. By law, fees paid by operators to ecology must fund the wastewater operator certification (OpCert) program. These fees are subject to change, dependent upon a budget and workload analysis completed by ecology every biennium. Ecology will ma

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 April 23, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Jeremiah Ryan, relating to the Washington State Gambling Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 230-06-110 ( Buying, selling, or transferring gambling or sports wagering equipment. ), WAC 230-03-200 ( Defining "gambling equipment." ), and WAC 230-16-001 ( Manufacturers, d

POLICY STATEMENT Number: FSCS-AF-25-0001 Title: Pet Food Label Modernization Enforcement Discretion. Supersedes: Not applicable. Contact: Ashlee-Rose Ferguson, animal feed program manager, email aferguson@agr.wa.gov , phone 360-902-1905. Approved By: Derek I. Sandison, director. Date Approved: June 6, 2025. On June 6, 2025, the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) signed a policy statement regarding the delayed enforcement and regulatory discretion of pet food label modernization (P

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. Issuing Entity: Office of the assistant secretary. Subject Matter: The secretary of health will exercise enforcement discretion to permit pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to practice in Washington state without an active Washington state credential or certification under chapt

PUBLIC NOTICE Special Session Workshop for Chehalis Basin Board The department of ecology's office of Chehalis Basin has determined the Chehalis Basin board will add a special session workshop taking place Friday, June 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and will be held as hybrid (in person/virtual webinar) meeting. Board members and staff are encouraged to attend in person. The public are welcome to attend virtually or in person. Location (in person): Washington Department of Ecology, Headquarters

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing the Draft Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to revise and reissue the Puget Sound nutrient general permit, a national pollutant discharge elimination system and state waste discharge permit. The permit was issued in December 2021 and is scheduled to expire at the end of December 2026. In February 2025, the pollution control hearings board invalidated the Puget Sound nutrient general pe

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing The Department of Ecology's (Ecology) Report to the Legislature on Priority Consumer Products Implementing Chapter 70A.350 RCW The Pollution Prevention for Healthy People and Puget Sound Act (chapter 70A.350 RCW) requires ecology to submit a report to the legislature by June 1, 2025 that identifies priority consumer products for cycle 2 of the safer products for Washington program. It also requires ecology to notify the public about the selected products, including the i

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0017 Remove Ancillary Services Payments. Effective Date: August 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 24-0017 to comply with SHB 2051, which removes the requirement for certain health care services to be payable in addition to the daily reimbursement rate (i.e., administrative day rate) paid to hospitals for patients who are in the hospital and do not meet inpatient criteria. SPA 25-0017 is expe

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: May 23, 2025. Document Description: This DCS AP ensures a common understanding of information security terms.

NOTICE Title or Subject: CHIP State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-6000 Reentry Targeted Case Management Services for Incarcerated Juveniles. Effective Date: January 1, 2025. Description: The federal Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2023 (CAA, 2023) amended section 1902 (a)(84) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) to require states to provide screening, diagnostic, and case management services, including referrals, that are available under the children's health insurance program (CHIP) state p

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the public employment relations commission is Charity Atchison, 112 Henry Street N.E., Suite 300, Olympia, WA 98516, phone 360-570-7337, fax 360-570-7300, email charity.atchison@perc.wa.gov . Dario de la Rosa Unfair Labor Practice Administrator

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: Opioid Prescribing and Monitoring for Patients, INS2025-03. Issuing Entity: Washington medical commission. Subject Matter: Ensuring patients understand opioid prescribing rules and providing guidance to support informed discussions with their health care practitioners. Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Contact Person: Kyle Karinen, medical.policy@wmc.wa.gov .

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: Opioid Prescribing and Monitoring for Allopathic Physicians and Physician Assistants, INS2025-02. Issuing Entity: Washington medical commission. Subject Matter: Clarifying opioid prescribing rules for allopathic physicians and physician assistants providing guidance to support compliant and effective patient care. Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Contact Person: Kyle Karinen, executive director, medical.policy@wmc.wa.gov .

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Visiting Student Learning Opportunity License Exemptions, POL2025-03. Issuing Entity: Washington medical commission. Subject Matter: This policy clarifies that medical students, residents, and fellows completing elective rotations in Washington state are exempt from licensure. However, they remain accountable to the Washington medical commission and may face disciplinary action if necessary. Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Contact Person: Kyle Karinen, e

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on May 16, 2025, the industrial statistician determined and published corrections to several prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on June 16, 2025. Trades with journey level and apprentice level corrections include: 1. Telecommunication technician 2. Electronic technician Corrections only to apprentice level rates will include these trades: 1. Construction s

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington state human rights commission is Barbara Harris, P.O. Box 42490, Olympia, WA 98504-2490, phone 800-233-3247 ext. 6, fax 360-586-2282, email records@hum.wa.gov . Kelly John Wildrick Management Analyst

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 March 31, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Bianca Williams, relating to the Office of Insurance Commissioner's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC Chapter 308-124 ( Real estate — Definitions and brief adjudicative proceedings ); WAC 284-30-150 ( Duties of insurers ); WAC 284-30-160 ( Enforcement ); RCW 19.86.020 ( Unfair co

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: "Qualified Physician" Under Optometry Law, INS2025-01. Issuing Entity: Washington medical commission. Subject Matter: Interpreting the definition of "qualified physician." Effective Date: May 9, 2025. Contact Person: Kyle Karinen, executive director, medical.policy@wmc.wa.gov .

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , effective May 30, 2025, the rules coordinator for the department of enterprise services (DES) will be Emilie Brown, acting policy and rules manager for DES. Please reach out to Emilie directly at emilie.brown@des.wa.gov or via phone at 360-688-3693. Matthew Jones Director

March 10, 2025 William Osmunson, DDS, MPH Via email: bill@teachingsmiles.com Re: APA Appeal - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-290-220. Dear Dr. Osmunson: On January 22, 2025, the Governor's Office received the appeal you filed in response to the Washington State Board of Health's decision to deny your petition to amend WAC 246-290-220. Under RCW 34.05.330 (3), an agency's denial of a petition to repeal or amend a rule may be appealed to the Governor. WAC 246-290-220 concerns drinking wa

February 27, 2025 Stephen Jackson 1303 Commercial Street, Suite 4 Bellingham, WA 98225 Via email: swjaxon@gmail.com Re: APA Rule Appeal - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 230-15-135(1)(c) Dear Mr. Jackson: On January 14, 2025, the Governor's Office received the appeal you filed in response to the Washington State Gambling Commission's decision to deny your petition to amend WAC 230-15-135(1)(c). Under RCW 34.05.330 (3), an agency's denial of a petition to repeal or amend a rule may be appeal

March 3, 2025 CLIC Risk Retention Group, Inc. c/o Christopher Payne 2 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Via email: chris@clicrrg.com Re: APA Appeal - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 314-55-082(2). Dear Mr. Payne: On January 17, 2025, the Governor's Office received the appeal you filed on behalf of CLIC Risk Retention Group, Inc. in response to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's decision to deny CLIC's petition to amend WAC 314-55-082(2). This regulation requir

May 5, 2025 Bianca Williams Via email: biancanilla@live.com Re: APA Appeal - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-200A-060. Dear Ms. Williams: On March 19, 2025, the Governor's Office received the appeal you filed in response to the Department of Labor and Industries' (L&I) decision to deny your petition to amend WAC 296-200A-030, -040, -050, -060, -070, and -080. These regulations provide requirements for contractor registration. Under RCW 34.05.330 (3), an agency's denial of a petition to

March 12, 2025 Conner Edwards 216 Spotswood Street Moscow, ID 83843 Via email: cg.edwards53@gmail.com Re: APA Appeal - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 390-18-050(4). Dear Mr. Edwards: On January 29, 2025, the Governor's Office received the appeal you filed in response to the Public Disclosure Commission's decision to deny your petition to amend WAC 390-18-050(4). Under RCW 34.05.330 (3), an agency's denial of a petition to repeal or amend a rule may be appealed to the Governor. RCW 42.17A.3

Notice of Quarterly Hearing The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for June 12 and 13, 2025, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. 1 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. June 12, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Stuart Vincent Cl

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT ISSUED The department of revenue has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3243.2025 Taxability of Standing Timber Sales . This ETA addresses when the sale of standing timber is subject to real estate excise tax under RCW 82.45.060 , when the sale of standing timber is subject to the preferential business and occupation (B&O) tax under RCW 82.04.260 (12)(d), or when neither apply. This ETA does not address whether these sales are subject to the forest excise