General Notices

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Green River College is Korland Simmons, 417 Ramsay Way, #112, Kent, WA 98032, phone 253-288-3361, email publicrecords@greenriver.edu . Korland Simmons Equity Compliance Manager Title IX Coordinator

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 January 29, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Conner Edwards, relating to the Public Disclosure Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 390-18-050(4) ( Commercial advertisers—Public inspection of records ). The Governor denied the appeal on March 12, 2025. date : March 12, 2025 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0015 Clinic Services Supplement. Effective Date: January 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0015 to comply with recent changes to Title 42 C.F.R., Chapter IV, Subchapter C, Part 440.90 Clinic Services . This change created a mandatory exception to the medicaid clinic services benefit "four walls" requirement for Indian health services and tribal clinics. SPA 25-0015 is an administrative SP

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 January 22, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from William 'Bill' Osmunson, relating to the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 246-290-220 ( Drinking water materials and additives ). The Governor denied the appeal on March 10, 2025. date : March 10, 2025 Kristin Beneski General Counsel to the G

First Amended Notice of Special Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of special hearings scheduled for March 20, 2025, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: March 20, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Gugsa, Yonas King Pardon 10:45 a.m. Tran, Han King Pardon 1:00 p.m. Puentes Romero, Luis Pierce Pardon 3:00 p.m. TVW link: Morning: https://tvw.

Second Amended Notice of Quarterly Hearing The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for March 13 and 14, 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. March 13, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time:

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0014 April 2025 Fee Schedule Updates. Effective Date: April 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 24-0014 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing the Draft Construction Stormwater General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the Construction Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and state waste discharge general permit (CSGP). The current permit was last issued January 1, 2021, and is scheduled to expire December 31, 2025. The draft revised permit and associated documents, which explain the legal and technical basis for

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 and public deposit protection commission Resolution No. 2025-2, the public records officer for the public deposit protection commission is the office of the state treasurer's public records officer, ex officio, P.O. Box 40202, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-902-8907, email OSTPublicDisclosure@tre.wa.gov . Mike Pellicciotti State Treasurer

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 and state finance committee Resolution No. 1292, the public records officer for the state finance committee is the office of the state treasurer's public records officer, ex officio, P.O. Box 40202, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-902-8907, email OSTPublicDisclosure@tre.wa.gov . Mike Pellicciotti State Treasurer

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 , ecology is 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 r

In accordance with RCW 42.56.580 , Sheri Glaesman is designated as Washington State University's public records officer, the person to whom members of the public may direct requests for disclosure of public records and who will oversee the university's compliance with the public records requirements of chapter 42.56 RCW, chapter 504-45 WAC, and BPPM 90.05. [Contact Sheri Glaesman at 509-335-3928 or wsu.pubrecords@wsu.edu for assistance.] Kirk H. Schulz President

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on February 25, 2025, the industrial statistician determined and published corrections to several prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on March 27, 2025. Trades impacted by this correction include: 1. Asbestos abatement workers - apprentice rates only in southwest Washington . 2. Cement masons - apprentice rates only in western Washington . 3. Flaggers - app

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is Kevin Walder, 1025 Union Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-878-1857, fax 360-664-9689, email Kevin.Walder@lcb.wa.gov . Tierney Hamilton-Steele Policy and Rules Administrative Assistant

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 January 17, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Christopher Payne on behalf of CLIC Risk Retention Group, Inc., relating to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 314-55-082 ( Insurance requirements ). The Governor denied the appeal on March 3, 2025. date : March 3, 2025 Kristin Be

City of Fircrest's Notice of Intent to Apply for Alternative Density and Action Approach The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent on February 19, 2025, from the City of Fircrest, consistent with the Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements within RCW 36.70A.635 - [36.070A.]638. Commerce has assigned case # 2025-C-427 for this request. Fircrest's notice of intent contained the following: • Certification/approval request • Cover letter • Application materi

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 January 14, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Stephen Jackson, relating to the Washington Gambling Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 230-15-135(1) ( Wagering limits for nonhouse-banked card games ). The Governor denied the appeal on February 27, 2025. date : February 27, 2025 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counse

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Delayed Enforcement of the Nursing Assistant Specialty Curricula of the Common Curriculum in WAC 246-841A-440, POL-01-25. Issuing Entity: Washington state board of nursing. Subject Matter: Establishes delayed enforcement of the nursing assistant specialty curricula in the common curriculum listed in WAC 246-841A-440. Effective Date: January 10, 2025. Contact Person: Catherine Woodard, director, discipline and Washington health professional services, Was

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Delayed Effective Date for Pediatric Sedation Endorsement, HSQA DQAC 2025-01.1. Issuing Entity: Dental quality assurance commission. Subject Matter: Extending the effective date for when a licensed dentist must have a pediatric sedation endorsement to administer moderate sedation with eternal agents or moderate sedation with parenteral agents to pediatric patients from February 28 to June 30, 2025. Effective Date: February 13, 2025. Contact Person: Trin

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' (L&I) field services and public safety division issued the following policy statement. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Alicia Curry at Alicia.Curry@Lni.wa.gov or 360-902-6244. Policy: Elevator Program Policy 07-16-105. Title: Enforcement of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.3-2015 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators Enforcement. Effective: February 24, 2025. Descr

The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of special hearings scheduled for March 20, 2025, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: March 20, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Gugsa, Alem King Pardon 9:00 a.m. Gugsa, Yonas King Pardon 10:45 a.m. Tran, Han King Pardon 1:00 p.m. Puentes Romero, Luis Pierce Pardon 3:00 p.m. TVW link: Morning: https://tvw.org/wat

Notice of Quarterly Hearing The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for March 13 and 14, 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. March 13, 2025 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Kennedy, Joseph

The department of ecology (ecology) is starting a triennial review of chapter 173-201A WAC, Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington. During this review, we are looking for feedback on our priorities for how we should consider updating the water quality standards over the next three years. As part of this review, we invite you to comment on our 2025-2027 triennial review draft workplan. This plan outlines our actions from 2025 through 2027 to update the surface water

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 Policy Clarification Memo (PCM) 25-001: 2025 Change to the Self-Support Reserve. Subject: DCS PCM 25-001. Effective Date: February 12, 2025. Document Description: This PCM explains the 2025 change to the self-support re

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington state board of accountancy is Jennifer Sciba, P.O. Box 9131, Olympia, WA 98507, phone 360-586-0952, email jennifer.sciba@acb.wa.gov . Jennifer Sciba Acting Director

Washington's Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program: Tank Fee Increase in 2026 Washington's UST fees will increase on July 1, 2026, from $243.21 to $273.43 per tank. As required by law, the fiscal growth factor was used to determine the amount of fee increase. The fiscal growth factor is calculated and adopted by the economic and revenue forecast council using the average growth in state personal income for the previous 10 fiscal years. More information on the UST fee increase can be found on th

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0001 Certified Peer Specialists — Corrected Contact Information. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) published notice under WSR 24-24-036 of the intent to submit medicaid SPA 25-0001 in order to comply with 2SSB 5555 (chapter 469, Laws of 2023), establishing the profession of certified peer specialists, which includes certified peer specialist trainees. This notice corrects the contact informat

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the revised schedule of regular meetings for the Washington state board of massage (board) for the year 2025. The board's meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed below are made available in advan

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the charter school commission is Kara Lowe, 1068 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-725-5511, email kara.lowe@k12.wa.us . Kara Lowe Chief Operating Officer

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 PCM 24-004: 2025 Washington Minimum Wage Increase. Subject: DCS policy clarification memo (PCM) 24-004. Effective Date: December 27, 2024. Document Description: This PCM explains the Washington state minimum wage increa

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Commission Approved Examinations and WAC 246-945-165 and 246-945-205: P014. Issuing Entity: Pharmacy quality assurance commission. Subject Matter: Approved examinations for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Effective Date: December 12, 2024. Contact Person: Marlee B. O'Neill, executive director, wspqac@doh.wa.gov .

The health technology clinical committee reached a final coverage decision for the following technology at their January 31, 2025, meeting: Treatments for chondral defects of the knee; Decision No: 20240920A. All documents related to this evidence assessment, including 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 Sp

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0012 Update Inpatient Hospital DRG Payment Methodology. Effective Date: April 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0012 to update information regarding services that are exempt from the hospital inpatient diagnosis related group (DRG) payment methodology. SPA 25-0012 adds information to clarify that long-acting reversible contraception devices that are provided immediately postpartum at an a

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0008 Alternative Benefit Plan Updates. Effective Date: April 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0008 to bring the alternative benefit plan (ABP) into alignment with the medicaid state plan. ABP is the plan by which Washington expanded medicaid coverage to people ages 19 through 64 with income at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level as allowed by the Affordable Care Act. ABPs a

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Delayed Effective Date for Pediatric Sedation Endorsement, HSQA DQAC 2025-01. Issuing Entity: Dental quality assurance commission. Subject Matter: Extending the effective date for when a licensed dentist must have a pediatric sedation endorsement to administer moderate sedation with eternal agents or moderate sedation with parenteral agents to pediatric patients from January 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025. Effective Date: January 17, 2025. Contact Person

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Clinical Experience Assessment Policy, POL2025-01. Issuing Entity: Washington medical commission. Subject Matter: Background and instructions regarding the clinical experience assessment. Effective Date: January 10, 2025. Contact Person: Micah Matthews, deputy executive director, medical.policy@wmc.wa.gov .

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 January 29, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Conner Edwards, relating to the Public Disclosure Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 390-18-050(4) ( Commercial advertisers—Public inspection of records ). date : January 30, 2025 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on February 3, 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 March 5, 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 . 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 January 22, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from William 'Bill' Osmunson, relating to the Washington State Board of Health's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 246-290-220 (Drinking water materials and additives) . date : January 23, 2025 Kristin Beneski General Counsel to the Governor

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0003 Reentry Targeted Case Management Services for Incarcerated Juveniles. Effective Date: January 1, 2025. Description: The federal Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2023 amended section 1902 (a)(84) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) to require states to provide specific screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management (TCM), including referrals, in the 30 days prior to release from incarceration, and TCM,

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement 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 record

NOTICE Subject: Residential Support Waiver WA.1086 Amendment. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the department of social and health services (DSHS) intend to submit an amendment to the residential support waiver (RSW) WA.1086 to amend the RSW services of expanded community services, adult family home specialized behavior support services, community stability supports, and enhanced residential services to include the clarification that when a medicaid

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 January 17, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Christopher Payne on behalf of CLIC Risk Retention Group, Inc., relating to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 314-55-082 (Insurance requirements) . DATE: January 17, 2025 Kristin Beneski General Counsel to the Governor

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the updated address and public records officer for the University of Washington is Perry M. Tapper, 4320 Brooklyn Avenue N.E., Suite 402, Seattle, WA 98105, phone 206-543-9180, email pubrec@uw.edu . Perry M. Tapper Director

As interim director of the Washington state health care authority (HCA), I hereby appoint Zachariah Robinson, Records Officer, 626 8th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, P.O. Box 42704, Olympia, WA 98504-2704, zach.robinson@hca.wa.gov , public disclosure line 844-284-2148, work cell 360-628-3147, fax number 360-507-9068, as the HCA public records officer in accordance with RCW 42.56.580 . In the event that our appointed designee changes, we will notify the code reviser's office within 30 days. Mary

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , Joyce Brake, Policy and Rules Manager, Policy and Legislative Affairs, email joyce.brake@oic.wa.gov , phone 360-725-7041, P.O. Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504-0255, will remain the policy and rules manager for the office of the insurance commissioner with the policy and legislative affairs division. Patty Kuderer Insurance Commissioner

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 January 14, 2025, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Stephen Jackson, relating to the Washington Gambling Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 230-15-135(1) (Wagering limits for nonhouse-banked card games). date : January 16, 2025 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor