Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: August 25, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational Chinook salmon retention in Catch Record Card Area 11. 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 welfare, and t

Effective Date of Rule: August 23, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational hatchery Chinook salmon retention in portions of Catch Record Card Area 10. 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 ge

Effective Date of Rule: August 21, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule changes coastal commercial salmon troll landing and possession limits and sets end dates for coastal commercial troll seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000Q; 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

Effective Date of Rule: August 25, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes commercial harvest in sea cucumber District 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000W; and amending WAC 220-340-730. 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 w

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule sets registered participants and release requirements for Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 10 gillnet fisheries August 20 through 21. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-160. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational sockeye salmon retention in Catch Record Card Areas 5, 6, and 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 gener

Effective Date of Rule: August 19, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial purse seine, gillnet, and reef net seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. 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 ne

Effective Date of Rule: August 19, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule set registered participants and release requirements for Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 10 purse seine and gillnet fisheries August 19 through 21. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. 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, amendmen

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule extends the registration deadline for Puget Sound commercial salmon net fisheries. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-050. 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 welfar

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule sets selected participants and release requirements for Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7B 5-inch gillnet fisheries on August 18 and 19. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-160. 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 n

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is amending these rules to expand screening and preventative services for certain sexually transmitted infections, to include HIV testing, viral hepatitis B and C, and hepatitis A/B combination vaccines, when clinically appropriate or according to nationally recognized guidelines. The agency is also including coverage for family planning-related services and supplies, defined as those services provided a

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-359-02000

Effective Date of Rule: August 15, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial purse seine, gillnet, and reef net seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. 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 ne

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule will allow nontreaty commercial fishing opportunities in the Columbia River while protecting fish listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes, federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon, and Washington fish and wildlife commission policy guidance for Columbia River fish

Effective Date of Rule: August 19, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close the 2025 Marine Area 1 recreational salmon fishery and prohibit possession of salmon onboard a vessel in the area once salmon fishing is closed. This rule also maintains other previously announced coastal recreational salmon seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500C; and amending WAC 220-313-075. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12

Effective Date of Rule: August 15, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule implements a stationary gear restriction for salmon fishing in Samish River from the mouth to the yellow marker on the wingwall 1,000 feet upstream of the mouth. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. 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

Effective Date of Rule: August 16, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational hatchery Chinook salmon retention in portions of Catch Record Card Area 10. 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 ge

Effective Date of Rule: August 20, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational Chinook retention in Green (Duwamish) River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. 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 welfare, and that observ

Effective Date of Rule: August 16, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open late season recreational halibut fisheries. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-314-03000W; and amending WAC 220-314-030. 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, safe

Effective Date of Rule: August 11, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational Chinook salmon retention in Catch Record Card Area 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 welfare, and that observ

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open fall Chinook retention seasons in the Snake River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. 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 welfare, and that ob

Effective Date of Rule: September 16, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational fishing in the upper Green/Duwamish River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. 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 welfare, and that obser

Effective Date of Rule: August 12, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial purse seine and gillnet seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. 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 preservat

Effective Date of Rule: August 11, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial reef net seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-180. 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 ge

Effective Date of Rule: August 11, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule sets selected participants and release requirements for Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7B five-inch gillnet fisheries on August 11 and 12. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-160. 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 i

Effective Date of Rule: August 11, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational salmon fishing in Catch Record Card Area 6. 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 welfare, and that observi

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule changes coastal commercial salmon troll landing and possession limits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000P; 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 public hea

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: Issuance of a formal emergency drought declaration, directed by the governor and signed by ecology director. Purpose: The department of ecology (ecology) is adopting new emergency drought funding rules, chapter 173-167 WAC. This emergency rule provides eligibility criteria for grant funds to alleviate hardship resulting from a drought emergency

Effective Date of Rule: August 9, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational hatchery Chinook salmon retention in portions of Catch Record Card Area 10. 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 gen

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: [ WAC 220-340-52000M: ] (1) Opens Region 2E, Region 5, and Subarea 23A-East to commercial spot shrimp clean-up fisheries. (2) Maintains areas open to commercial spot shrimp harvest in Puget Sound. (3) Designates hard closure dates for spot and nonspot shrimp pot fisheries. (4) Modifies the end date of the commercial spot shrimp catch accounting period 1 and sets catch limits. (5) Implements a reduced pot limit in Region 5 concurrent with

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To be in compliance with 2020 Title IX rules. On January 9, 2025, a United States district court vacated the final rule made on April 24, 2024. This notice is regarding Peninsula College adopting the 2020 Title IX rules and updating definitions in the student rights and responsibilities to be in compliance with the 2020 Title IX rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 132A-127 WAC. Statutory Authority for Adoptio

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule extends the preseason registration application deadline for participation in commercial salmon net fisheries for Catch Reporting Area 7B coho, Catch Reporting Area 7/7A sockeye and pink, and Catch Reporting Area 10 pink. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-050. 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 cau

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To bring Cascadia College's (Cascadia) student conduct code, chapter 132Z-120 WAC, into compliance with 2020 amendments to the Title IX regulations. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New chapter 132Z-120 WAC; and repealing chapter 132Z-119 WAC. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Other Authority: 34 C.F.R. Part 106. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Washington's Healthcare and Emergency and Logistics Tracking Hub (WA HEALTH); the purpose of this rule is to continue to require acute care hospitals in Washington state, licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW, to report hospital maintenance and operation data to the department of health (department) through WA HEALTH in accordance with the WA HEALTH User Guide. This is the ninth emergency rule continuing the original rule filed on August 31, 2

Effective Date of Rule: August 9, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule announces the opening of Marine Area 7 North to recreational crabbing beginning Saturday, August 9. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-04000T; and amending WAC 220-330-040. 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 preservati

Effective Date of Rule: August 2, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational salmon seasons in the upper Columbia River and Entiat River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-05000I and 220-312-06000S; and 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 preservati

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens hatchery steelhead retention in Drano Lake during the month of August. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-030. 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 welfare, and

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational hatchery steelhead retention during the month of August, downstream of The Dalles Dam. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-060. 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, saf

Effective Date of Rule: July 31, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule changes coastal commercial salmon troll landing and possession limits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000N; 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 public health, safet

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2025. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational Chinook salmon retention in portions of Catch Record Card Area 10 and maintains previously announced salmon season changes in Catch Record Card Area 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000T; and 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 i

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 220-340-52000L: (1) Closes Subregion 1B to commercial nonspot shrimp pot harvest effective one hour after official sunset on July 30, 2025. (2) Maintains areas open to commercial spot shrimp harvest in Puget Sound. (3) Modifies the end date of the commercial spot shrimp catch accounting period 1 and sets catch limits. (4) Designates the commercial spot shrimp catch accounting periods and catch limits. (5) Implements a reduced pot limi

Effective Date of Rule: August 4, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule will allow nontreaty commercial fishing opportunities in the Columbia River while protecting fish listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes, federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon, and Washington fish and wildlife commission policy guidance for Columbia River fisheries. Ci

Effective Date of Rule: August 4, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens harvest in Districts 1, 2-1, 2-2, and 5 with a weekly limit of 1,500 split-drained pounds per license and a 15-week season limit total of 9,900 split-drained pounds per license. Citation of rules affected by this order: Amending WAC 220-340-730. 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, o

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close fishing in lower Deschutes River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. 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 welfare, and that ob

Effective Date of Rule: July 27, 2025. Purpose: The licensing division is amending WAC 110-300-0025 Certified and exempt programs, based on SSB 5545 that goes into effect on July 27, 2025, to modify provisions regarding family home providers overseen and certified by a federal military service. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-300-0025. Statutory Authority for Adoption: SSB 5545, chapter 43.216 RCW. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adop

Effective Date of Rule: July 30, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens a one-day all-shrimp fishery in Marine Area 12 on July 30, and maintains other previously announced Puget Sound recreational shrimp fisheries. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000G; and amending WAC 220-330-070. 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