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Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-56A-460 Destroyed or wrecked vehicle — Reporting — Rebuilt. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Aligning rule with the market value threshold amount in the current federal consumer price index report. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 46.12.600 requires the department of licensing (DOL) to determine the market value threshold each year according to information provided in the United

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-483 WAC, Grape pest quarantine. As a result of a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is considering amendments to WAC 16-483-030 that would exempt bare-root grape cuttings, which are shipped without soil or media, from certain requirements when the grape planting stock originates from a state infested with Xiphinema index . The department may also consider other changes that improve readability and clarity of the rule.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of section 1307 of ESSB 5801 (2025), Impounded vehicles owned by indigent persons. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 46.55 RCW, Towing and impoundment; RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority; and ESSB 5801, chapter 417, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: ESSB 5801 from the 2025 legislative session directs the department of licensing to create a program thr

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state legislature passed HB [2SHB] 1751, referred to as "Sam's Law," which took effect June 9, 2022. The law requires colleges to take several actions to prevent hazing, including modifying the code of student conduct. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 132V-130-020 and 132V-130-030; and amending WAC 132V-130-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 . Other Authority: HB [2SHB] 1751. A

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: To bring Tacoma Community College's (college) student conduct code, chapter 132V-121 WAC, into compliance with the reissuing of the final rule issued by the United States Department of Education pursuant to its authority under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and the antihazing provisions of RCW 28B.10.900 to 28B.10.908, as well as to update the college's student conduct code's adjudicative procedures. Citation of Ru

Effective Date of Rule: July 2, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule sets 2026 Puget Sound recreational summer crab seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-330-040. 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 the time

Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 26-14 issue of the Register.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 212-80 WAC, Fire protection sprinkler system contractors; and chapter 212-90 WAC, Fire protection sprinkler fitting. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapters 18.160 and 18.270 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: SHB 2472 amended chapter 18.160 RCW, Fire sprinkler system contractors; and RCW 18.270.070 Violations—Investigations, relating to the fire sprinkler contractor licens

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: (1) Closes commercial spot shrimp harvest in Subregion 1A, effective immediately; (2) opens commercial spot shrimp harvest in Subarea 23A-E, effective immediately; and (3) designates the commercial spot shrimp catch accounting periods and catch limits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000T; and amending WAC 220-340-520. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.1

The Washington state patrol hereby withdraws the CR-101 for chapters 18.160 and 18.270 RCW [chapters 212-80 and 212-90 WAC], fire sprinkler, filed on June 11, 2026 (WSR 26-13-048). Kimberly Mathis Rules Coordinator

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 139-12-010 to add and update language. Revising WAC 139-12-020 to add and update definitions. Revising WAC 139-12-030 to add clarification, updates, and references to independent investigation criteria. Splitting up WAC 139-12-030 into new sections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.101.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule change will add clarity for those

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July - December 2026 This filing details current and anticipated rule-making activities for the energy facility site evaluation council (EFSEC). This agenda is prepared as a requirement of RCW 34.05.314 to inform the public of expected rule-making activities. This agenda is for informational purposes and includes anticipated rule-making activities for the period, which may contain estimated dates. There may be additional rule-making activities not anticipated at th

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the preproposal notice filed as WSR 26-07-029 on March 10, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the preproposal notice filed as WSR 25-09-065 on April 15, 2025. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal notice filed as WSR 26-10-053 on May 4, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal notice filed as WSR 26-10-054 on May 4, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state women's commission has changed the following regular meeting: From: July 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To: July 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you need further information, contact Haily Perkins at 360-810-0184 or Haily.Perkins@wswc.wa.gov .

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revisions to chapter 132M-126 WAC, Code of student conduct. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Lower Columbia College (college) is considering amendments to chapter 132M-126 WAC, Code of student conduct. The proposed amendments may modify, clarify, and update the college's standards of conduct for students. These revisions will include

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revisions to chapter 132M-110 WAC, Public records disclosure policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13), 42.56.040 , 42.56.070 , and 42.56.100 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Lower Columbia College is considering revising WAC 132M-110-060 so that the president designates the public records officer. Additional revisions may include updated contact information for the

2026 MEETING SCHEDULE The Lower Columbia College board of trustees convenes on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below. Meetings are held in Heritage Room 100 of the Administration Building and may also be attended virtually via Zoom. DATE TIME MEETING TYPE January 21, 2026 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting February 18, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.* Workshop* March 11, 2026* 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.* Special executive session* March 18, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 - 6:00

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule provides an additional opening targeting spot shrimp in Marine Area 12 and maintains other previously announced shrimp seasons in Puget Sound. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000K; 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,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 2027 Industrial insurance premium rates. Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17B WAC, Retrospective rating for workers' compensation insurance. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.16.035 , 51.04.020 (1), and 51.18.010 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The depart

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of 2026 legislation (HB 2338, 69th legislature, 2026 regular session) authorizing the department of commerce (commerce) to expand the existing low-income weatherization program described in chapter 70A.35 RCW to include community scaled projects. A community scaled project is a weatherization project that includes multiple dwelling units in the same neighborhood or area where overlapping factors such as environmental, social, or economic conditions

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of ecology (ecology) is adopting amendments to chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act program rule. The purpose of the rule amendments is to update the United States (U.S.) forest offset protocol, adopted by reference in the rule. This will increase the potential variety of offset projects that can be developed within the cap and invest program, as directed by RCW 70A.65.170 (1) and (4)(b). This statute directs ec

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 180-51 WAC, High school graduation requirements; chapter 180-18 WAC, Waivers for restructuring purposes; and chapter 180-111 WAC, Emergency waiver of certain requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.305.130 , 28A.230.090 , and 28A.150.220 (7). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Revisions based upon the state board of education's (board) periodic reevaluation of the h

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the preproposed rule publication (CR-101) for the 2026 North American lynx under WSR 26-09-145, filed on April 22, 2026. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

The Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth board of trustees will be changing their July 15th and 16th board meeting to be located at 2505 South 320th Avenue, Federal Way, WA 98003. This board meeting will be held as a special board meeting. The board meeting will all [also] be held in a hybrid model and will remain in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose is to comply with RCW 42.56.120 , which requires that if an agency uses the law's statutory default copy fee schedule (rather than determining actual costs of copies), the agency must have a rule declaring the reason it is not calculating actual costs is because to do so would be unduly burdensome. The center for deaf and hard of hearing youth (agency) is not calculating actual costs for copying records because to do so w

2026 Commission Monthly Meetings (Updated) Date Time Location Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Renton Technical College Renton, Washington Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Olympic Educational Service District 114 Bremerton, Washington Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel and Conference Center Bellingham, Washington Thursday, August 20, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, Washington Thursday, October

MEETING NOTICE: July 30, 2026 Hilton Garden Inn Wenatchee 25 North Worthen Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 Microsoft Teams attendance available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Possible executive session MEETING NOTICE: July 31, 2026 County road projects site visit around Chelan County (No board action to be taken) 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation may request written materials in alternative formats, sign language interpreters, physical accessibility accommodations, or other re

Semi-Annual Rules Development Agenda July to December 2026 (as of June 12, 2026) In accordance with RCW 34.05.314 , the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) anticipates developing rules as follows: • Making changes to WAC 468-16-130 to add to the list of prequalification work classes. • Making changes to WAC 468-30-110 to implement HB 1774 regarding allowable terms for the lease of unused highway land for community purposes. This agenda is subject to change. If you have any ques

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services is adopting amendments to WAC 388-472-0040 What are the department's responsibilities in giving NSA services to me? These amendments clarify how existing eligibility rules apply to state and federal cash and food programs when an application for recertification is received after a program's certification period ends. They improve clarity and better align rule language with federal suppleme

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Medical expense reimbursement payments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clarifying that under law enforcement officers' and firefighters' Plan 2, medical expense reimbursement payments are fringe benefits instead of basic salary. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision t

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-124. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-123-049 Basis of budgeting and accounting, 392-123-060 Petition to budget receivable collectible in future fiscal periods, 392-123-071 Budget extensions — First-class school districts, 392-123-072 Budget extensions — Second-class school districts, 392-123-076 Identification of balanced budget, 392-123-078 Review of first-class school district budgets and budget e

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-123. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-122-435 Physical, social, and emotional support (PSES) — Student enrollment, 392-122-440 Physical, social, and emotional support (PSES) — Staff, 392-122-455 Physical, social, and emotional support (PSES) — Penalty for noncompliance, 392-122-500 K-3 class size — Apportionment of state moneys, 392-122-505 K-3 class size — Student enrollments, 392-122-510 K-3 class

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-122. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-121-107 Definition — Course of study. Hearing Location(s): On July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) rules web page at ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/ospi-rulemaking-activity . For participation questions, please email sir

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-125. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-121-106 Definition — Enrolled student, 392-121-187 Technical college direct-funded enrollment, 392-122-220 State institutional education program — Enrolled institutional education program student, and 392-700-035 Student eligibility. Hearing Location(s): On July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-127. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-121-436 Emergency advance payments — School district application, 392-121-438 Emergency advance payments — Approval criteria, and 392-121-443 Emergency advance payments — Repayment of advances. Hearing Location(s): On July 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superint

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Commercial shellfish fees. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to the fees in WAC 246-282-990 to align with the 2026 supplemental operating budget, ESSB 5998 (chapter 268, Laws of 2026), that establishes limits on commercial shellfish fees for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-282-990. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.70.110 , 43.70.250 , and 69.30.

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 schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), dental quality assurance commission (commission), for the year 2026. 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 information. Agendas for the meetings listed be

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule closes the harvest of clams, mussels, and oysters on all public beaches within Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) south of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point, and on all public beaches within Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal) until further notice. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-330-110 and 220-330-140. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 .

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishing accreditation fees for opioid treatment programs (OTP) in chapter 246-341 WAC. The department of health (department) is considering amending WAC 246-341-0365, or creating a new rule, to implement SB 5988 (chapter 73, Laws of 2026) as it relates to establishing fees to cover the cost associated with the accreditation services the department provides under 42 C.F.R. Part 8. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.250 ,

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Washington health professional services (WHPS) program name change to compassion, accountability, recovery, empowerment, and safety (CARES). The Washington state board of nursing (board) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-840-750 through 246-840-790 to update the rule language by removing outdated references to WHPS following the board's September 12, 2025, decision to rename the program to CARES. The amendments replace references to

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Supervision of radiologic technologists; the department of health (department) is considering amendments to rule sections in chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiologic imaging professionals, including WAC 246-926-020, 246-926-155, 246-926-180, 246-926-300, 246-926-310, and 246-926-410, to implement HB 2113 (chapter 10, Laws of 2026), regarding supervision requirements of certified diagnostic, therapeutic, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists performing parenteral pr

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Birthing centers; adopting rule language amendments in WAC 246-329-020 and 246-329-055 to incorporate recently passed legislation concerning accredited birthing centers. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to its birthing center licensing rules to incorporate recently passed legislation, SHB 1824 (chapter 69, Laws of 2025), concerning accredited birthing centers. Adopted rule amendments also adjust the depart

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Pierce College has engaged with the rule-making process to establish processes and procedures regarding smoking on campus. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 132K-200-010, 132K-200-020, 132K-200-030, and 132K-200-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-09-131 on April 21, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0,

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: With the passage of ESHB 1296 (2025), the office of superintendent of public instruction is required to establish a process to investigate and secure equitable resolutions for two types of complaints (limited and broad) alleging willful noncompliance with the state laws listed in section 302(4) of ESHB 1296 (2025). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 392-187-005, 392-187-010, 392-187-020, 392-187-030, 392-187-035, 392-1