Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Testing of drinking water contaminants; state action levels (SALs) and state maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in WAC 246-290-315. The state board of health (board) has authority under RCW 43.20.050 to adopt rules for group A public water systems that are necessary to ensure safe and reliable public drinking water and to protect the public health. Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies, establishes standards and requirements f

Effective Date of Rule: June 20, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens seasons for recreational all-shrimp fisheries in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2, and portions of Marine Areas 6 and 10. This rule also carries forward previously announced Puget Sound recreational shrimp seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000E; 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 age

Effective Date of Rule: June 21, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set 2025 coastal recreational salmon seasons agreed to during the 2025 North of Falcon season setting process. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation

Effective Date of Rule: June 15, 2025. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000N; 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 preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment

Effective Date of Rule: July 3, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens 2025 Puget Sound recreational crab seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-330-140. 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 observing the time requi

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amending chapter 51-52 WAC, the adoption of the 2021 International Mechanical Code with Washington state amendments, to clarify requirements for A2L refrigerants. The changes coordinate the adopted code with the most recent ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, ASHRAE 34, and UL 60335-2-40 standards. The majority of the changes are in chapter 11, with updates to the referenced standards in chapter 15 and coordinating changes to the definitions and the

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to modify gear restrictions for the previously announced lower Skykomish River hatchery Chinook season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000N; and 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 neces

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Chapter 132H-142 WAC, BC Policy 6120 Use of college property for expressive activity, to be revised for clarity and support of rights and responsibilities around the use of college facilities. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 132H-142-025, 132H-142-070, and 132H-142-075; and amending WAC 132H-142-010, 132H-142-015, 132H-142-020, 132H-142-030, 132H-142-040, 132H-142-050, and 132H-142-060. Statutory Authority for Adop

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule reduces weekly landing and possession limits to ensure the quota is not exceeded. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000K; 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 he

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: WAC 220-340-52000H: (1) Closes Subregion 1B to commercial spot shrimp harvest effective immediately. (2) Maintains areas open to commercial spot shrimp harvest in Puget Sound. (3) Designates the commercial spot shrimp catch accounting periods and catch limits. (4) Implements a reduced pot limit in Region 5 concurrent with RCW 77.50.100 . (5) Maintains areas open to commercial nonspot shrimp harvest effective in Puget

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The Washington state legislature enacted SSB 5933 in 2022, which requires the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) to implement the school seismic safety program to allow districts to receive seismic funds and be eligible to receive funding from the school construction assistance program. In alignment with SSB 5933 (2022), the emergency rules establish grant funding procedures concerning the school seismic safety program.

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule-making order amends chapter 16-54 WAC by requiring all dairy cattle entering Washington state that originated from or have been comingled with cattle from premises under quarantine for highly pathogenic avian influenza, strain H5N1, and are destined to either a slaughter facility or a livestock market, to be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) on which the inspecting veterinarian certifies that the cattle

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is providing continuous eligibility for children ages zero to six covered through the apple health children's health insurance program. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-504-0015, 182-504-0035, and 182-505-0210. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Other Authority: Section 211(87), chapter 376, Laws of 2024. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: WAC 220-340-52000G: (1) Closes Catch Area 25A to commercial spot shrimp harvest effective one hour after sunset on June 9, 2025. (2) Maintains areas open to commercial spot shrimp harvest in Puget Sound. (3) Designates the commercial spot shrimp catch accounting periods and catch limits. (4) Implements a reduced pot limit in Region 5 concurrent with RCW 77.50.100 . (5) Maintains areas open to commercial nonspot shrimp

Effective Date of Rule: June 10, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open hatchery Chinook retention and game fish seasons in Skykomish River downstream of Wallace River and game fish seasons upstream of the railroad bridge at Big Eddy. 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 re

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 246-282-006 Washington state Vibrio parahaemolyticus control plan. Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) is a naturally occurring bacteria found in marine waters. Molluscan bivalve shellfish acquire Vp through filter feeding. Humans who consume raw or under-cooked shellfish containing Vp can develop an intestinal disease called vibriosis. Chapter 246-282 WAC establishes the minimum performance standards for growing, harvesting, processing, pac

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is developing rules under ESSB 5187, section 211(83), 68th legislature, 2023 regular session. This legislation directed the agency to implement a program that began on July 1, 2024, with coverage comparable to the categorically needy medicaid program for certain adults age 19 and older who: (a) Have an immigration status making them ineligible for medicaid or federal subsidies through the health benefit

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to allow larger landing and possession limits for Areas 1 through 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000J; 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 o

Effective Date of Rule: June 6, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to extend recreational salmon seasons in Columbia River below Bonneville Dam through June 15. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-03000E and 220-312-06000K; and amending WAC 220-312-030 and 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

Effective Date of Rule: June 6, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to close fishing in May Creek (tributary of Wallace 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 obse

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open hatchery Chinook salmon retention in Lewis River and to return Wind River adult salmon limits to permanent rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-03000B; and amending WAC 220-312-030. 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

Effective Date of Rule: June 9, 2025. Purpose: Amends recreational halibut rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-314-03000V; 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, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requir

Effective Date of Rule: June 4, 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 220-359-02000S;

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities community services (DDCS) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to implement changes to DDCS' home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the second emergency filing on these sections and is necessary to keep the rules in effect until DDCS completes the permanent rule-making process. The department of social and healt

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities community services (DDCS) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to implement home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Primary waiver amendments: • These amendments add: Waiver eligibility for children and youth age 20 and younger who are subject to a court dependency or a similar proceeding in a tribal court or are receivi

Effective Date of Rule: June 6, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to close shrimp harvest in the Iceberg Point portion of Marine Area 7 South. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000D; 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 repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the publi

Effective Date of Rule: June 3, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open Snake River salmon seasons targeting spring Chinook. The adult portion of the daily limit is two hatchery Chinook. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-05000F; and 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

Effective Date of Rule: June 3, 2025. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is amending its rules to comply with federal regulations, specifically 42 C.F.R. § 435.608, the repeal of which eliminated the requirement to apply for other benefits as a condition of medicaid eligibility. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-503-0100, 182-511-1250, 182-512-0650, 182-512-0700, and 182-513-1615. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Under RCW 34.05.35

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open Cascade River spring Chinook seven days per week and to set Skagit River sockeye seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000K; and 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 f

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open game fish seasons in Tokul Creek. 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 observing t

Effective Date of Rule: June 2, 2025. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is adopting emergency amendments to WAC 388-487-0010 What is the sun bucks program?, 388-487-0020 Is my child eligible for sun bucks?, and 388-487-0030 General information about sun bucks benefits. These amendments support continued implementation of the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) program, also known as sun bucks, for the summer following the 2024-25 school year. Sun bucks is a

Effective Date of Rule: June 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed [to open] nonspot shrimp seasons in Marine Areas 9, 11, and 13. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000C; 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 repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, saf

Effective Date of Rule: June 4, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open Snake River salmon seasons targeting spring Chinook. 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 obs

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: (1) Allow the department of fish and wildlife (department) to continue to use contracted crop damage claim adjusters. To do so, the department must establish updated certification and experience standards for department contracted crop adjusters. (2) Follow 2024 SSB [2SSB] 5784, changing the value limits of an appeal. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-440-150 and 220-440-180. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this amended WAC is to allow school districts in binding conditions to loan money from their transportation vehicle fund (TVF) to their general fund in order to maintain a positive cash flow in their general fund. When other binding condition efforts fail to resolve the district's financial issues and insolvency is imminent, and to ensure that the district will have a positive cash flow to meet obligations, they need to be

Effective Date of Rule: June 16, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to set Columbia River recreational salmon and steelhead seasons from Megler-Astoria Bridge to Highway 395 at Pasco, and summer salmon seasons in the Hanford Reach. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to adjust weekly landing and possession limits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000I; 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, safety,

Effective Date of Rule: May 24, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open game fish seasons in Snoqualmie River and North and South fork Skykomish 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 ge

Effective Date of Rule: May 28, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open salmon seasons in upper Skagit River and Cascade River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000I; 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 preservation of the public health, saf

Effective Date of Rule: May 22, 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 220-359-02000R;

Effective Date of Rule: May 22, 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 (commission) policy guidance for Columbia River fi

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open salmon seasons in the Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line to the Washington/Oregon border and in Deep River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-03000D and 220-312-06000J; and amending WAC 220-312-030 and 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 find

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: On April 19, 2024, the United States (U.S.) Department of Education released its final rule under Title IX. This rule required institutions of higher education to adopt student disciplinary procedures addressing sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment based on gender identity, and Renton Technical College (college) adopted those changes in the permanent rule process on November 30, 2024. On January 9, 2025, a U.S. District Cour

Effective Date of Rule: May 24, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational fishing in the Nooksack River system where spring Chinook are present. 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 w

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens Skagit River recreational salmon seasons targeting spring Chinook. 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,

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open salmon seasons in the Tulalip Terminal Area and Marine Area 13. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000M; 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 preservation of the

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amends recreational halibut rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-314-03000U; 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, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the