General Notices

Public Hearing The Washington state department of commerce plans to hold a public hearing on the proposed Washington model state plan for the 2027 low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) year. The hearing will be held on August 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26223512170896?p=Cj2WRuYLfJzgBSlmtv , Meeting ID 262 235 121 708 96, Passcode D84BW9y3; or dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,,750831787# United States, Olympia, Phon

Office of Community Health Systems Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Temporary Birthing Center Fee Cap, BC-2026-01. Issuing Entity: Department of health. Subject Matter: Clarifying timing of new birthing center fees and fee caps. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Contact Person: John Hilger, john.hilger@doh.wa.gov , 360-236-2929.

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for Eastern Washington University is Jesse Zylstra, 211 Tawanka Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, phone 509-359-6612, email prr@ewu.edu . Annika Scharosch, J.D. Chief of Staff and Compliance

PUBLIC NOTICE Announcing the Draft Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit for Review and Comment The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) proposes to reissue the fresh fruit packing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and state waste discharge general permit. The current permit was last issued November 17, 2021, and will expire December 31, 2026. The draft general permit, fact sheet explaining the legal and technical basis for the permit, economic impact analysis, and

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for Big Bend Community College is Daneen Berry-Guerin, 7662 Chanute Street N.E., Moses Lake, WA 98837, phone 509-793-2002, fax 833-903-2329, email publicrecords@bigbend.edu . Sara Thompson Tweedy, D.M. President and Appointing Authority

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0014 Supplemental Drug Rebate Updates. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0014 to create a new supplemental drug rebate agreement contract template for HCA to use in contracting with pharmaceutical manufacturers for drug items that are covered by medicaid fee-for-service and medicaid managed care organizations. In addition, SPA 26-0014 will amend the supplemental rebat

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0013 Managed Care Organizations Sanctions Update. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0013 to update the section of the medicaid state plan that describes sanctions for managed care organizations that violate federal requirements for such organizations. The updates are intended to clarify and ensure information in the medicaid state plan reflects current policy and prac

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTING MANUAL (WAC 392-123-010) EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT ACCOUNTING MANUAL (WAC 392-125-010) Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held concerning revisions to the Accounting Manual for School Districts and the Educational Service District Accounting Manual, in accordance with WAC 392-123-010 and 392-125-010, respectively. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., via Zoom. For information on participating via Zoom, ple

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the department of archaeology and historic preservation is David Engbrecht, 1110 South Capitol Way, Suite 30, Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-515-8416, fax 360-586-3876, email david.engbrecht@dahp.wa.gov . Allyson Brooks, Director State Historic Preservation Officer

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement s 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 reco

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 , 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 recor

Public Notice: Announcing the Reissuance of the Bridge and Ferry Terminal Maintenance General Permit The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is reissuing the bridge and ferry terminal maintenance National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and state waste discharge general permit on June 16, 2026. The permit becomes effective July 17, 2026, and expires July 16, 2031. Purpose of the Permit: The bridge and ferry terminal maintenance general permit ( https://ecology.wa.gov/BridgePe

PUBLIC NOTICE Title or Subject: Section 1115 Family Planning Only (FPO) Waiver Amendment. Effective Date: July 1, 2027. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit an amendment to the 1115 FPO waiver to expand the scope of services within the FPO program, which is a medicaid waiver program operating under the authority of Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. The current waiver is approved for the period beginning May 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The proposed expanded

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received notice of intent on June 23, 2025, from the city of Olympia, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.096 (2), for commerce approval of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction subelement. Commerce received an application on December 22, 2025, from the city of Olympia to request approval of their GHG emissions reduction subelement. Olympia's application included all required materials for it to

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0015 July 2026 Fee Schedule Updates. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0015 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

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: Applying minimum horizontal separations from on-site sewage system components to surface water used as a public drinking water source, EHS-04-2026. Issuing Entity: Department of health (DOH). Subject Matter: Advises local health officers how DOH interprets RCW 70.05.070 in relation to requirements in WAC 246-272A-0210 for on-site sewage system components to meet minimum horizontal separations to surface water used as a public drinking water sour

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 May 6, 2026 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

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0011 Medicare Cost Report Update. Effective Date: June 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0011 to update information for the medicaid cost report regarding audits of hospital billings and other financial and statistical records. SPA 26-0011 clarifies that such audits may be conducted by the medicaid agency or a contractor. SPA 26-0011 is expected to have no effect on the annual aggregate e

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement s 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 reco

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 , 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 recor

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Professional Educator Standards Board is Matt Dressen, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-725-6275, email matt.dressen@k12.wa.us . Matt Dressen Rules Coordinator

Since the time of our last filing, the phone number for Molly Fraser has changed. Molly can be reached at 564-999-6643 if you have questions regarding the office of public defense advisory committee meeting schedule.

NOTICE Subject: Medicaid 1915 (b)(4) Waiver Renewal Application for Selective Contracting to Continue the Consumer Directed Employer Program. Effective Date: October 1, 2026. Description: In 2018, the Washington state legislature passed SB 6199 authorizing the department of social and health services (DSHS) to create a consumer directed employer program. The state filed a 1915 (b)(4) waiver application for selective contracting with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which was appro

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the office of Secretary of State as of April 16, 2026, is Cecilia Sequeira, P.O. Box 40224, Olympia, WA 98504-0224, phone 360-704-5220, fax 360-704-7834. Colleen Overton Deputy Director of Operations

This memo serves as notice that the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding Policy Statement P006, Verification of Age by Applicant, which was filed February 1, 2021, and published in WSR 21-04-119. The policy statement authorized the department of health (department) to accept signed applicant's attestation on the official application, as required under WAC 246-945-150, as proof that an applicant meets the regulatory age requirement under RCW 18.64.080 of 18 years of ag

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0010 Remove Outdated 4.19-E Reference. Effective Date: May 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 26-0010 to remove an outdated reference to Attachment 4.19-E in the numbered pages section of the medicaid state plan. Washington's medicaid state plan does not contain Attachment 4.19-E Definition of a Claim Inquiry, because Washington describes payment and operational content in WAC and provider gu

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the State Investment Board is Isaac Williamson, 2100 Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, WA 98504-0916, phone 360-956-4604, fax 360-956-4775, email isaac.williamson@sib.wa.gov . Allyson Tucker Chief Executive Officer

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 February 10, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from William 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 April 14, 2026. DATE: April 14, 2026 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Gove

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 February 12, 2026, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Conner Edwards, relating to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission's denial of a petition to amend or repeal WAC 390-16-105 ( Mini campaign reporting—Eligibility ). The Governor denied the appeal on April 14, 2026. DATE: April 14, 2026 Kristin Beneski Chief Legal Counsel to the Gov

2026 QUARTERLY REPORT ON RULE-MAKING ACTIVITIES Petitions Received The following information is in order to implement RCW 1.08.112 (1)(g) and WAC 1-21-180. The Washington state department of agriculture received one petition for rule making during the first quarter of 2025. Date Requestor Subject 1ST QUARTER (JANUARY THROUGH MARCH) 2/26/2026 Richard Cook, Inland Desert Nursery Amend chapter 16-483 WAC to allow bare root grape planting stock cuttings from states with Xiphenema index.

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 (DSHS). Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 4.05: Purchase Payments. Subject: Purchase payments. Effective Date: March 31, 2026. Document Description: This policy explains how DCS collects, uses, and secures the information obtained f

LEGAL NOTICE FOR SPARTINA TREATMENT IN WESTERN WASHINGTON The Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) is hereby notifying the affected public that the herbicides imazapyr and glyphosate may be used to control invasive Spartina grass species between June 1 and November 30, 2026. Licensed pesticide applicators operating under WSDA's NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) state waste discharge general permit may apply these products in the following locations: Grays Harbo

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: Control and Disposition Over Unsafe or Unapproved Food in Retail Food Establishments. Issuing Entity: Department of health. Subject Matter: The purpose of this interpretive statement is to clarify the disposition of unsafe or unapproved food under chapter 246-215 WAC. Effective Date: April 1, 2026. Contact Person: Todd Phillips, phone 360-236-3302, email todd.phillips@doh.wa.gov .

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) 1.23: When Staff May Not Participate in Purchasing Property That DCS Has Seized. Subject: AP 1.23. Effective Date: March 23, 2026. Document Description: This AP explains that DCS staff may not

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Commission Approved Examinations for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and WAC 246-945-165 and 246-945-205, I P014.2. Issuing Entity: Pharmacy quality assurance commission. Subject Matter: Updated examination information for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Effective Date: February 5, 2026. Contact Person: Marlee B. O'Neill, executive director, wspqac@doh.wa.gov .

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT ISSUED The department of licensing (DOL) has issued the following vehicles and vessels advisory: DOL Advisory No. 2025-3 Temporary Pause of the Advanced Clean Cars and Trucks Emission Standards for Vehicle Registration. This vehicle/vessel advisory addresses the application of vehicle registration under chapter 46.16A RCW. This advisory notice explains DOL's temporary process change for registering light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles that might not meet certai

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 , 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 recor

The health technology clinical committee reached a final coverage decision for the following technology at their March 20, 2026, meeting: Balloon angioplasty and stenting for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, Decision No: 20251121A. 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 informat

Notice of Quarterly Hearings The Washington state clemency and pardons board (board) hereby gives notice of its quarterly hearings scheduled for June 11 and 12, 2026, via virtual hearing, starting at 8:30 a.m. 1 The following petitions will be considered by the board: 1 All board hearings are recorded by a court reporter and broadcast on the state public affairs network, TVW. June 11, 2026 Petitioner: County of Conviction: Relief Requested: Estimated Start Time: Wilcher, Kerry King Pardon 8:30-9

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT ISSUED The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3014.2026 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 2, 2026. The value of refinery

Notice of Adoption - Interpretive Statement Title: Requirements for Privately Owned OSS Serving More than One Development, EHS-02-2026. Issuing Entity: Department of health (DOH). Subject Matter: Clarifies how DOH interprets requirements of WAC 246-272A-0200(6), privately owned on-site sewage systems serving more than one development. Effective Date: February 23, 2026. Contact Person: Todd Phillips, email todd.phillips@doh.wa.gov , phone 360-236-3302.

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2005 Application and Guidelines, which was filed May 20, 2005, and published in WSR 05-12-011. This statement provided guidelines for the drinking water state revolving fund 2005 application cycle. The department is rescinding this statement due to the adoption of chapter 246-296 WAC, which pertains to the drinking water state revolving fund loan program and specifies the appli

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Guidelines for Minimizing Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Foods, which was filed on December 17, 1999, and published as WSR 00-01-121. This interpretive statement provided guidance to both food service establishments and food service regulators on how to prevent food contamination caused by infected food workers. The department is rescinding this statement due to the adoption of changes in chapter 246-215 WAC

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2006 Application and Guidelines, which was filed March 7, 2006, and published as WSR 06-07-021. This statement provided guidelines for the drinking water state revolving fund 2006 application cycle. The department is rescinding this statement due to the adoption of chapter 246-296 WAC, which pertains to the drinking water state revolving fund loan program and specifies the appl

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2004 Application and Guidelines, an interpretive statement filed March 15, 2004, and published as WSR 04-07-071. This statement provided guidelines for the drinking water state revolving fund 2004 application cycle. The department is rescinding this statement due to the adoption of chapter 246-296 WAC, which pertains to the drinking water state revolving fund loan program and s

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2003 Application and Guidelines, which was filed June 18, 2003, and published as WSR 03-13-127. This statement provided guidelines for the drinking water state revolving fund 2003 application cycle. The department is rescinding this statement due to the adoption of chapter 246-296 WAC, which pertains to the drinking water state revolving fund loan program and specifies the appl

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2002 Application and Guidelines, which was filed March 15, 2002, and published as WSR 02-07-059. This statement provided guidelines for the drinking water state revolving fund 2002 application cycle. The department is rescinding this statement due to the adoption of chapter 246-296 WAC, which pertains to the drinking water state revolving fund loan program and specifies the app