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The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-11-052 on May 15, 2025, for WAC 388-76-10000, 388-76-10161, 388-76-10164, 388-78A-2020, 388-78A-2462, 388-78A-2465, 388-97-0001, 388-97-1800, 388-107-0001, 388-107-1210, and 388-107-1240, regarding background checks. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

Effective Date of Rule: August 28, 2026. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits?, 388-466-0120 Refugee cash assistance (RCA), and 388-466-0140 Income and resources for refugee cash assistance eligibility. These amendments update income disregard rules for the RCA program, pursuant to federal regulations. Where applicable, amendments make

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: (1) Closes Subareas 23A-W and 23A-C and Marine Fish-Shellfish Catch Area 23B to commercial spot shrimp harvest; and (2) implements hard closure dates for all open spot shrimp areas. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000A; and amending WAC 220-340-520. 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 a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority is amending the rule to add to the factors an administrative law judge is to consider when determining whether to grant a hearing continuance and to add expectations regarding the timing of the administrative law judge's initial decision. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-526-0280. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-15

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-103-0001 What definitions apply to this chapter?, and 388-103-0210 May a nursing assistant petition the department to have their name removed from the vulnerable adult abuse registry?; and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.34.068 and 74.34.165 ; 42 U.S.C. § 1396r (g)(1)(D); and 42 C.F.R. § 483.156 Registry of nurse aides. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule closes harvest in District 5 immediately and District 2-2 on August 31st. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000B; 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

Following is the Columbia Basin College (CBC) board of trustees public meeting schedule for academic year 2026-27: September 14, 2026 Monday 4:30 p.m. October 12, 2026 Monday 4:30 p.m. November 9, 2026 Monday 4:30 p.m. December 14, 2026 Monday 4:30 p.m. January 11, 2027 Monday 4:30 p.m. February 8, 2027 Monday 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2027 Monday 4:30 p.m. April 12, 2027 Monday 4:30 p.m. May 10, 2027 Monday 4:30 p.m. June 14, 2027 Monday 4:30 p.m. No July meeting August 20, 2027 Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending the standards of good practice for county road departments, lapsing requirements for the rural arterial program (RAP), and clarifying eligibility for the county road administration board's (CRAB) various grant programs. Hearing Location(s): On October 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at Friday Harbor Suites, 680 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Virtual attendance is ava

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering creating a new chapter 388-97A WAC for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act registry and a new section in the new chapter to establish the process for nursing assistants to petition the department to have their name removed from the registry. Updates to other related rules may be required, as well as adding new sections, and repealing other sections, as necessary. As needed, amendments will

Effective Date of Rule: August 27, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule modifies weekly landing limits for the coastal commercial salmon summer troll season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000F; 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 pub

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 this item, 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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending chapter 208-620 WAC under the Consumer Loan Act (CLA) (chapter 31.04 RCW) to clarify the director's, or the director's designee's, authority to refund fees under CLA. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 31.04.045 , 31.04.055 , 31.04.085 , 31.04.165 , and 43.320.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of financial institutions charges fees and assessments from lic

Effective Date of Rule: August 26, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to allow salmon legally caught in Canada and areas east of Sekiu River to be landed in Catch Record Card Area 4. This rule maintains other previously announced coastal salmon rules and seasons for Areas 1, 2, and 3. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500K; and amending WAC 220-313-075. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Unde

Effective Date of Rule: October 15, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule rescinds the requirement for bait or lure to be suspended below a float, except when trolling from a floating device, in the Naselle River from the confluence of the South Fork to the Highway 4 bridge. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-020. 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 ad

The Washington state office of public defense advisory committee will hold meetings in 2026 as follows: March 19, 2026 Virtual June 25, 2026 Virtual September 17, 2026 In person 711 Capitol Way South 1st Floor Conference Room Olympia, WA 98501 Virtual December 10, 2026 Virtual Meeting time is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Draft agendas are posted at www.opd.wa.gov no less than one business day prior to the meeting. Contact legislative coordinator, Molly Fraser, at 564-9

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 181-86-011 and 181-79A-128; and chapter 181-85 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Update rules to meet requirements of SB [SSB] 5025 for educational interpreter certification. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable. Process for Devel

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Home care aide extended certification timeline due to wildfire emergency. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to extend certification timelines for individuals completing initial certification requirements as a home care aide or exempt nursing assistant-certified (NA-C) employed as a long-term care worker. Due to lasting impacts caused by the wildfires across the state of Washington, the governor declared a state

The Washington state institute for public policy board of directors has changed the following regular meeting: From: September 14, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Conference Center at SeaTac Airport, Seoul Conference Room, Seattle, WA 98158. To: September 14, 2026, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m., via virtual meeting. In-person viewing space available at 110 Fifth Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. If you need further information, contact Catherine Nicolai, phone 360-664-9087, email catherine.nicolai@wsipp.wa.g

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updates to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician training programs. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-203 through 246-945-220 and adopting new section(s) in chapter 246-945 WAC to potentially expand pathways to pharmacy technician certification, clarify the technician-in-training endorsement on pharmacy assistant registrations, and resolve inconsistencies in the pharmacy technician-training program r

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 315 WAC, Lottery commission. Washington's lottery (lottery) is proposing to add a chapter to Title 315 WAC to create rules for a new draw game to be known as Millionaire for Life. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.70.040 (1). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Millionaire for Life is a relatively new national game offered under the Powerball family of games. Should lottery dec

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington's lottery (lottery) is considering revisions to WAC 315-04-070 License charges. Lottery is proposing amending this chapter in order to comply with Governor Ferguson's Executive Order 25-03, which requires a refund of licensing fees in certain circumstances. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.70.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The current rule does not allow for re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 315 WAC, Lottery commission. Washington's lottery (lottery) is proposing to add two new chapters to Title 315 WAC to create rules for existing draw games Powerball and Match 4. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.70.040 (1). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Although these games have been offered for many years, lottery has not adopted specific rules for them. Rules for each ga

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to update the Columbia River Gorge Commission's (commission) land use ordinance to incorporate an amendment to the management plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area that changed the guidelines for landowners who seek to rebuild their homes and structures after a disaster. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 350-082-0080, 350-082-0150, 350-082-0200, and 350-082-0220. Statutory Author

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule-making order amends chapter 16-470 WAC, Quarantine—Agricultural pests, to expand the boundaries of the Japanese beetle internal quarantine in the southeastern corner of Yakima County and the southwestern corner of Benton County. The quarantine prohibits the movement of regulated articles located inside the quarantine area from moving outside of it. The quarantine prevents potentially infested host material from being transported

Effective Date of Rule: August 24, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule closes the commercial beach seine fishery in Area 12C for the season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-210. 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 o

Effective Date of Rule: August 24, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Areas 1 and 4. This rule maintains other previously announced coastal salmon seasons for Areas 2 and 3. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500J; and amending WAC 220-313-075. 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 adop

Effective Date of Rule: September 1, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule sets recreational fishing closure dates for Quillayute River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-020. 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: August 25, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule closes retention of wild Chinook in Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the west end of Puget Island. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000E; and 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to clarify that work search activities are required for claimants who are receiving unemployment insurance benefits due to a strike in accordance with the United States Department of Labor's (USDOL) interpretation of 42 U.S.C. § 503. USDOL has warned the employment security department (department) that its current work search rule is out of conformity with federal law and must be immediately remedied or

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the [pre]proposed rule publication (CR-101) for 2026 streaked horned lark under WSR 26-10-010, filed on April 27, 2026. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is a notice to report dates and locations for the 2026 meetings for the department of health (DOH), chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission) regular business meetings. The commission 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 inform

Following is the schedule of associated students of University of Washington, Tacoma regular open public meetings for the University of Washington for 2026: Date Time Location 10/6/2026 10:00 a.m. University Y Student Center, Room 303 10/13/2026 10:00 a.m. University Y Student Center, Room 303 10/20/2026 10:00 a.m. University Y Student Center, Room 303 10/27/2026 10:00 a.m. University Y Student Center, Room 303 11/3/2026 10:00 a.m. University Y Student Center, Room 303 11/10/2026 10:00 a.m. Univ

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rules governing administration of charter contracts under chapter 28A.710 RCW, including continuity of educational opportunities following school closure or cessation of operations; charter school relocation; charter contract administration, implementation, amendment, and oversight; procedures supporting charter contract renewal, modification, and continuation; and other administrative procedures currently addressed through Washington state charter school commiss

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-05-049. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-52-0010 Prescription drug affordability board — Definitions, and new 182-52-0100 Prescription drug affordability board — Upper payment limits. Hearing Location(s): On October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. Virtual public hearings are held via Microsoft Teams webinar. To atte

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Collaborative drug therapy agreement (CDTA) submission requirement. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-350 to remove the requirement that licensees file a CDTA with the commission. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rule making to remove the requirement that licensees file CDTAs with t

NOTICE Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0021 Spokane Area Wildfires Disaster Relief. Effective Date: August 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the department of social and health services (DSHS) submitted SPA 26-0021 on August 7, 2026, to implement policies and procedures that may be different from the policies and procedures otherwise applied under the medicaid state plan during the period of Governor Ferguson's emergency declarations related to the Spokane

Effective Date of Rule: August 20, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule modifies weekly landing limits for the coastal commercial salmon summer troll season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000E; 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 pub

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Review of actuarial analyses submitted by continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), as required by 2SHB 2384 (2026). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a), section 6, chapter 140, Laws of 2026 (2SHB 2384). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) is considering rule making to implement 2SHB 2384, which passed during the 2026 le

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-23801 Watercraft excise tax — Watercraft depreciation schedule. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.01.060 (2) and 82.32.300 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 82.49.040 requires the department of revenue (department) to prepare a depreciation schedule (at minimum annually) for use in the determination of fair market value for watercrafts, which is the basis for measu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-107 and 26-10-099. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-15-0075 Determining income eligibility and copayment amounts. Hearing Location(s): On September 22, 2026, telephonic. Comments can be made by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment, emailing the rules coordinator, or submitting comments to the online comment application linked below. All comments must be received by t

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-12-066. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-21 WAC, University policy on student education records. Hearing Location(s): On September 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., via Zoom meeting, Meeting ID 873 4533 5317, Passcode 901358; or join by telephone 253-215-8782 (Enter meeting ID and passcode at prompt). For help connecting to a Washington State University (WSU) Zoom meeting, see https://tinyurl.com/2kbrhrjt . D

On August 12, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-17-044) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-121-107. As indicated in the CR-103P (WSR 26-17-044), the permanent rule updates will become effective on September 12, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 25-18-072) on August 27, 2025. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on December 18, 2025 (WSR 26-01-129), April 17, 2026 (W

On August 12, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-17-043) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-123-150 and 392-123-171. As indicated in the CR-103P (WSR 26-17-043), the permanent rule updates will become effective on September 12, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 26-05-005) on February 5, 2026. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on June 5, 2026 (WSR 26-13-014) to ens

On August 12, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-17-046) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-122-440, 392-122-510, and 392-127-045. As indicated in the CR-103P (WSR 26-17-046), the permanent rule updates will become effective on September 12, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 26-05-006) on February 5, 2026. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on June 5, 2026 (WSR 26-

Following is the schedule of regular meetings for Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) for 2026-27: Date Time Location October 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LWTech Campus W305 Board Room November 9, 2026 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. LWTech Campus W305 Board Room December 7, 2026 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. LWTech Campus W305 Board Room January 11, 2027 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. LWTech Campus W305 Board Room February 8, 2027 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. LWTech Campus W305 Board Room March 15, 2027 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. LWTe

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-166. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 495D-121 WAC, Student conduct code. Hearing Location(s): On September 23, [2026], at 9:00 a.m., at W302E. Date of Intended Adoption: October 1, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Dr. Sheila Walton, 11605 132nd Avenue N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034, email Sheila.walton@lwtech.edu , beginning August 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m., by September 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Purpose of the Prop

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-08-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits?, 388-466-0120 Refugee cash assistance (RCA), and 388-466-0140 Income and resources for refugee cash assistance eligibility. Hearing Location(s): On September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via T