General Notices

This memo serves as notice that the Washington state department of health (department), health systems quality assurance division, office of community health systems, emergency medical services (EMS) section is rescinding Policy Number EMS 21-01: EMS Providers and Emergency Administration of Monoclonal Antibodies, which was filed December 7, 2021, and published in WSR 22-01-043. The policy statement allowed an advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic to administer monoclonal antibodies

The University of Washington recently has created or revised the following bylaws, orders, policy statements, scholastic regulations, and faculty code: • "University Organization Chart," revised January 6, 2025 (APS 1.1). • "University Leadership List," revised January 6, 2025 (APS 1.2). • "Registration," revised December 2, 2024 (SGP, chapter 102). • "Guidelines for Preemployment Inquiries," rescinded November 27, 2024 (APS 46.1). • "Reasonable Accommodation of Employee Pregnancy and Related Co

The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3240.2025 Working Families Tax Credit — Annual Updates . RCW 82.08.0206 requires the department to annually adjust the working families tax credit (WFTC) refund amounts for inflation and the percentage rate of WFTC refund reductions for those above the reduced federal income threshold. This ETA provides these annual updates for the WFTC refund program. A copy of this document is available via the inter

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is Daniel Jacobs, 1025 Union Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-480-1238, fax 360-664-9689, email Daniel.Jacobs@lcb.wa.gov . Tierney Hamilton-Steele Policy and Rules Administrative Assistant

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0011 Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) — Nursing Facility Methodology and Rate Update. Effective Date: January 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 25-0011 in order to increase assisted living facility and private duty nursing rates. SPA 25-0011 is expected to: • Increase the

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Policy Number EMS23-01 Organ Transport Services and Vehicles, which was filed November 15, 2023, and published in WSR 23-23-112. This statement allowed currently operating organ transport services and organ transport vehicles in Washington state to continue operating while permanent rules were in development to implement the department's licensing requirements under SHB 1271, chapter 290, Laws of 2023. This polic

This memo serves as notice that the Washington medical commission (commission) is rescinding POL2021-02 Telemedicine, which was filed December 12, 2021, and published under WSR 22-01-092. The purpose of this policy statement was to provide guidance to allopathic physicians and physician assistants who use telemedicine to provide medical services to Washington patients. The commission is rescinding this policy statement because the state of Washington became the first state to enact ESSB 5481, th

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Discrimination in Healthcare: POL2024-01. Issuing Entity: Washington state board of nursing (board). Subject Matter: The board provides clarity on discriminatory acts and its diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging commitment statement. Effective Date: September 13, 2024. Contact Person: Catherine Woodard, Director, discipline and WHPS, Washington state board of nursing, 360-236-4703, Catherine.woodward@doh.wa.gov .

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION WASHINGTON ATTORNEY GENERAL The Washington attorney general routinely publishes notice of an opportunity to comment for opinion requests that we receive from the heads of state agencies, state legislators, and county prosecuting attorneys if we anticipate publishing a formal opinion in response to the request. We do so in order to provide members of the public with a chance to provide any legal analysis that they would like us to consider as we de

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT ISSUED The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3014.2024 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 1, 2025. The value of ref

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 records officer at PublicRecordsOfficer@ecy.wa.gov foll

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' fraud prevention and labor standards division issued the following policy statements. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bridget Osborne at Bridget.Osborne@Lni.wa.gov , or 360-902-5552. Policy: Employment Standards Policy ES.A.1. Title: Minimum Wage Act Applicability. Issued: December 19, 2024. Description: This policy was amended to add in the Minimum Wage Act exemption for minor league bas

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION WASHINGTON ATTORNEY GENERAL The Washington attorney general routinely publishes notice of an opportunity to comment for opinion requests that we receive from the heads of state agencies, state legislators, and county prosecuting attorneys if we anticipate publishing a formal opinion in response to the request. We do so in order to provide members of the public with a chance to provide any legal analysis that they would like us to consider as we de

Notice of Policy Statement Pursuant to RCW 34.05.230 , the department of labor and industries' fraud prevention and labor standards division issued the following policy statement. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Reasa Pearson at Reasa.Pearson@Lni.wa.gov or 360-999-7226. Policy: Prevailing Wage Policy PW.A.1. Title: Travel time for Public Works Projects. Issued: December 9, 2024. Description: This new administrative policy provides guidance on prevailing w

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 a

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for Shoreline Community College is Liam O'Connor, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133, email publicrecords@shoreline.edu , phone 206-533-6775, fax 206-546-5850. Jack S. Kahn, Ph.D. President

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0006 Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0006 to comply with SB 5184 establishing the profession of anesthesiologist assistant (AA) or certified anesthesiologist assistant (CAA). AAs/CAAs must be supervised by a licensed anesthesiologist and may assist in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans for patients, performing du

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for Pierce College is Danielle Evans, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, phone 253-912-2290, fax 253-964-3638, email devans@pierce.ctc.edu . Andrew Glass Vice President for Technology and Infrastructure

Notice of Final Statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management The department of ecology (ecology) will issue the final statewide general permit for biosolids management on January 2, 2025, that will replace the expired general permit and go into effect on February 1, 2025. This general permit is the primary regulatory mechanism in Washington for approving the final use or disposal of biosolids. In June of 2022, ecology reissued the general permit for biosolids management. It was appealed sho

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0002 Dental Therapists. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 25-0002 in order to comply with ESHB 1678 (chapter 460, Laws of 2023), establishing the profession of dental therapist, whose practice is limited to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), tribal FQHCs, and FQHC lookalikes. Dental therapists must be licensed by the department of health and practice under the s

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT The department of revenue has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3241.2024 Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) . This ETA provides guidance on broad concepts and issues specific to NFTs and provides general guidance on how the business and occupation, retail sales, and use tax apply to transactions involving NFTs. This ETA does not address the advanced computing surcharge in RCW 82.04.299 , any exemptions, exclusions, deductions, credits, other incentives that may

Notice of Final Statewide General Permit for Biosolids Management The department of ecology (ecology) will issue the final statewide general permit for biosolids management on December 18, 2024, that will replace the expired general permit and go into effect on January 17, 2025. This general permit is the primary regulatory mechanism in Washington for approving the final use or disposal of biosolids. In June of 2022, ecology reissued the general permit for biosolids management. It was appealed s

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 9.15: Potential Conflicts of Interest. Subject: DCS AP 9.15. Effective Date: December 2, 2024. Document Description: This DCS AP addresses situations that may create potential conflicts of interest

NOTICE Medicaid transformation project (MTP) home accessibility, remediation, and adaptation services rate methodology under health-related social needs (HRSN) program. Effective Date: February 1, 2025. The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit a rate methodology for home accessibility, remediation, and adaptation services under MTP 2.0 - Section 1115 waiver. These services aim to provide physical changes to a home that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the indiv

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Transfer for Initial Dispensing of an Electronic Prescription for a Controlled Substance. Policy Statement P013. Issuing Entity: Pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission). Subject Matter: This policy clarifies the commission's approach to enforcing timely transfers for initial dispensing of an electronic prescription for a controlled substance, if the failure to comply results from the licensee's use of National Council for Prescription Drug

NOTICE Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) Caregiver Respite Services rate methodology under Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) program. Effective Date: February 1, 2025. The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit a rate methodology for caregiver respite services under MTP 2.0 - Section 1115 waiver. These services provide intermittent temporary supervision on a short-term basis and services provided are primarily nonmedical and may include attending to the individual's basic self-help n

NOTICE Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) Personal Care and Homemaker Services Rate Methodology under Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) program. Effective Date: February 1, 2025. The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit a rate methodology for personal care and homemaker services under MTP 2.0 - Section 1115 waiver. These services provide short-term care, including meals and ongoing monitoring of the individual's ongoing medical or behavioral condition, and may include limited or sho

The Washington state clemency and pardons board hereby gives notice of special hearings scheduled for December 5, 2024, via virtual hearing, starting at 1:00 p.m. The following petition will be considered by the board: December 5, 2024 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Dang, Huy Vu Snohomish Pardon (deportation concerns) 1:00 p.m. TVW link: Afternoon: https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2024121025

NOTICE Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) Nutrition Supports rate methodology under the Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) program. Effective Date: February 1, 2025. The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit a rate methodology for nutrition supports services under MTP 2.0 - Section 1115 waiver. These services aim to remove barriers to healthy nutrition including nutrition counseling and education, medically tailored meals, meals or pantry stocking, fruit and vegetable prescriptions, a

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0001 Certified Peer Specialists. Effective Date: July 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit 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. A certified peer specialist is an individual who has self-identified as in recovery from mental health or behavioral health e

POLICY AND INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT REGARDING: Definition of "oil" further defined. It is the policy of the board of pilotage commissioners (board) to affirm the definition of oil as included in the interpretive statement of ESHB 1578 terms as follows: It is the interpretation of the board that, as per RCW 90.56.010 (19)⁶, the definition of "oil" or "oils" means "oil of any kind that is liquid at twenty-five degrees Celsius and one atmosphere of pressure and any fractionation thereof, including, b

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0007 January 2025 Fee Schedule Updates. Effective Date: January 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit medicaid SPA 24-0009 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 o

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 October 8, 2024, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Deborah Jameson, relating to the Health Care Authority's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 182-513-1530 (Maximum guardianship fee and related cost deductions allowed from a client's participation or room and board on or after June 1, 2018) . The Governor's Office denied the appe

NOTICE Medicaid transformation project (MTP) medical respite care (MRC) methodology under health-related social needs program. Effective Date: January 1, 2025. The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit a rate methodology for MRC under MTP 2.0 – section 1115 waiver. MRC services provide post-acute care for people experiencing homelessness who are too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury while living on the streets, but who no longer require a hospital stay. MRC servic

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Correctional Industries, Department of Corrections is Correctional Industries, 801 88th Avenue S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, phone 360-725-9106, fax 360-753-0219, email sarah.goff@doc1.wa.gov . Sarah Goff Headquarters Operations Manager Correctional Industries

NOTICE Title or Subject: Supplemental Notice Regarding Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-0013 Add Adult Chiropractic Services and Acupuncturists and Certified Behavioral Health Support Specialists as Medicaid Providers. Effective Date: January 1, 2025. Description: The health care authority (HCA) previously filed notice under WSR 24-18-011 of the intent to submit SPA 24-0013 to add the following to Attachment 3 section 6.d Other Licensed Practitioners in the medicaid state plan: • Add adult

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Washington state board of education is Jacki Verd, 600 Washington S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-951-9990, email jacki.verd@k12.wa.us . Randy Spaulding Executive Director

NOTICE Title or Subject: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plan Amendments (SPA) 24-3000, 24-4000, and 24-5000. Effective Date: November 1, 2024. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit the following CHIP SPAs: 24-3000 Will update various items including links, program names, WAC references, available supported languages; 24-4000 will remove lock out periods for nonpayment of premiums for CHIP-eligible children; and 24-5000 will increase the percentage of th

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 records off

Amended Notice of Quarterly Hearing The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2024, 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. December 12, 2024 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: S

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 September 23, 2024, 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 390-16-011 ( Registration statement for political committees ) and WAC 390-16-012 ( Registration statement for candidates ). The Governor's Office denied the appeal on November 6,

The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of special hearings scheduled for December 5, 2024, via virtual hearing, starting at 9:00 a.m. The following petitions will be considered by the board: December 5, 2024 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Gugsa, Yonas King Pardon (deportation concerns) 9:00 a.m. Gugsa, Alem King Pardon (deportation concerns) 10:45 a.m. Dang, Huy Vu Snohomish Pardon (deportation concerns) 1:00 p.m. Tr

Notice of Adoption Policy Statement Title: Motor carriers — Access to restroom facilities, OAS-01-2024. Issuing Entity: Department of health (department). Subject Matter: Outlines the department's process to enforce RCW 70.54.500 Motor carriers — Access to restroom facilities. RCW 70.54.500 requires a shipper or consignee to provide access to a restroom to a motor carrier delivering goods to or picking goods up during normal business hours. Effective Date: July 1, 2024. Contact Person: Melissa R

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing the Reissuance of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is reissuing the Industrial Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and state waste discharge general permit December 2, 2024. The permit becomes effective January 1, 2025, and expires December 31, 2029. Purpose of the Permit: Ecology's water quality general permits address various legal requirements and responsibilities and regulate

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing the Draft Zostera Japonica Management on Commercial Clam Beds in Willapa Bay General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the Zostera japonica management on commercial clam beds in Willapa Bay National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was last issued in March 2020 and is scheduled to expire in March 2025. The revised draft permit, along wit

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Washington state human rights commission is vacant, 711 Capitol Way South, #402, Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-753-6770, ext. 6, fax 360-586-2282, email records@hum.wa.gov.

Prevailing Rate of Wage Publication Pursuant to RCW 39.12.015 , 39.12.020 , and WAC 296-127-011, on November 1, 2024, the industrial statistician determined and published corrections to several prevailing rates of wage. These rates become effective 30 days from publication on December 1, 2024. Trades impacted by this correction include: 1. Asbestos Abatement Workers 2. Boilermakers 3. Carpenters 4. Divers and Tenders 5. Electricians - Inside 6. Electronic Technicians 7. Fence Erectors 8. Flagger