Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purposes of the proposed WAC rule amendments are as follows: (i) WAC 468-310-020(6) is revised to raise the threshold for the requirement of submitting audited financial statements in connection with a contractor requesting prequalification certification to perform vessel repair and preservation work for department of transportation ferries division (WSF) from $10 million to $20 million; (ii) a new section (10) is added to WAC 468-310

Effective Date of Rule: November 1, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule opens hatchery steelhead retention in the Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to Highway 395 at Pasco. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000Z; 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 preser

Effective Date of Rule: December 2, 2024. Purpose: To bring Bellingham Technical College's (college) student conduct code, chapter 485B-121 WAC, into compliance with a new final rule governing sex discrimination grievance procedures recently adopted by the United States Department of Education, and to update the code to ensure its prohibited conduct and procedures adequately protect the interests of the college community and the constitutional and procedural rights of individual students. Citati

Effective Date of Rule: November 1, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule will open recreational salmon seasons in Snohomish, Skykomish, and Wallace rivers and close recreational fishing in Snoqualmie 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 preserva

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule modifies the preseason commercial gillnet fishery openings targeting chum salmon in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 10, 11, 12, and 12B. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. 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: November 1, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open chum salmon retention in portions of Marine Area 13 and Kennedy Creek. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040 and 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 he

Effective Date of Rule: November 4, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open green urchin harvest in District 2, and close harvest in Districts 6 and 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000H; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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 preser

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The early learning division is revising the infant enhancement rate and nonstandard hours bonus rate to align with legislative requirements required by July 1, 2024. This emergency filing has been in effect since July 1, 2024, under WSR 24-14-035. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-15-0215 and 110-15-0249. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 34.05 RCW; RCW 43.216.020 , 43.216.065 ; ESSB 5950. Under RCW 34.05.

Effective Date of Rule: October 28, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule closes commercial purse seine seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 10, 11, 12, and 12B on October 28, 2024. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120. 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 pres

Effective Date of Rule: November 1, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational razor clam seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000V; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 th

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To reduce barriers to licensure and streamline the credentialing process for psychologists. Adopting emergency rules to amend WAC 246-924-010, 246-924-046, 246-924-053, 246-924-095, and 246-924-100; establish WAC 246-924-048 and 246-924-0481; and repeal WAC 246-924-047 in chapter 246-924 WAC, Psychologists. The examining board of psychology (board) is adopting emergency rules to implement parts of 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Th

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Reduce barriers to licensure and streamline the credentialing process for the mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker professions. Amending WAC 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-220, 246-809-221, 246-809-230, 246-809-330, and 246-809-990 in chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. The department of health (department) is continuing em

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Medication assistance in community-based and in-home care settings. As provided in RCW 69.41.010 (15), the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) and department of health (department) are filing jointly to reinstate medication assistance rules as permitted under chapter 69.41 RCW by adopting new rules in WAC 246-945-710, 246-945-712, 246-945-714, 246-945-716, 246-945-718, 246-945-720, 246-945-722, 246-945-724, 246-945-726, and

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts the Puget Sound purse seine test fishing schedule for week 43. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-12000M; and amending WAC 220-354-120. 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 hea

Effective Date of Rule: October 26, 2024. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is amending WAC 388-71-0523, 388-71-0880, 388-71-0888, 388-71-0890, 388-71-0977, and 388-115-0523. The purpose of these changes is to bring rules into compliance with SB 5811 (chapter 322, Laws of 2024). This rule making expands the definition of individual provider. Permanent rules are in process. The proposed rule hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Permanent rules will supersede

Effective Date of Rule: November 27, 2024. Purpose: To bring Big Bend Community College's (college) student conduct code (code) into compliance with a new final rule governing sex discrimination grievance procedures recently adopted by the United States Department of Education and to update the code to ensure its prohibited conduct and procedures adequately protect the interests of the college community and the constitutional and procedural rights of individual students. Statutory Authority for

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Testing of drinking water contaminates; 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: October 21, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts commercial purse seine openings in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 10, 11, 12, and 12B. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. 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 preser

Effective Date of Rule: October 24, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts the Puget Sound purse seine test fishing schedule for week 43. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-12000J; and amending WAC 220-354-120. 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, sa

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is refiling two new sections, WAC 182-30-5000 School employees benefits board employer groups, and 182-30-5010 School board members participation in school employees benefits board health plans, as authorized in SSB 5275, chapter 13, Laws of 2023, 68th legislature, 2023 regular session. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 182-30-5000 and 182-30-5010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: SSB 52

Effective Date of Rule: October 18, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule closes commercial chum salmon fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. 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 pre

Effective Date of Rule: October 18, 2024. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-449-0080 Sequential evaluation process step IV—How does the department evaluate if I am able to perform relevant past work? These amendments are necessary to better align aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) program rules with Social Security Administration's (SSA) revision of the definition of "past relevant work" by reducing the relevant work perio

Effective Date of Rule: October 17, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule will open commercial gillnet seasons in Willapa Bay commercial salmon areas 2T and 2M. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-250. 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: October 16, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule will close Chinook retention in North Fork Toutle River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule will increase the adult coho portion of the recreational salmon daily limit in the Hanford Reach area of the Columbia River. 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 a rule is necessary for the preservati

Effective Date of Rule: October 16, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close recreational fishing in a portion of the Dungeness 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 wel

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to close fox trapping within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National forests to prevent accidental take of state endangered Cascade red fox. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-417-010. 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: The purpose of this emergency rule is to extend recreational salmon seasons for Cascade River and Skagit River, and to temporarily close a portion of Skagit River to all fishing. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000Y; 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 adopti

Effective Date of Rule: October 11, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to extend recreational Chinook retention seasons in the lower Columbia River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000W; 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: 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 policy guidance for Columbia River fish

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 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 220-3

Effective Date of Rule: October 15, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational razor clam seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000U; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 th

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: WAC 220-340-45500J: (1) Maintains current closure of Puget Sound commercial crab harvest in Crab Management Region 2W. Crab Management Regions 1, 2-East, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, and 3-4 will remain open until further notice. (2) Maintains closure of Port Angeles Harbor to commercial crab harvest due to public health decrees. WAC 220-340-47000G: (1) Increases the pot limit in Crab Management Region 3-2 to 45 pots per license. C

Effective Date of Rule: October 16, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule will open coho and hatchery steelhead seasons in portions of the upper Columbia River and Methow River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-060 and 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 pu

Effective Date of Rule: October 9, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational fishing seasons in the lower Cascade River seven days per week. 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, safet

Effective Date of Rule: October 9, 2024. Purpose: This emergency rule will allow specified purse seine vessels to conduct test fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 9, 10, and 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120. 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 pr

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: WAC 220-340-45500J closes Puget Sound commercial crab harvest in Crab Management Region 2-West one hour after official sunset on Sunday, October 6 due to projected quota attainment. Crab Management Regions 1, 2-East, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, and 3-4 will remain open until further notice. WAC 220-340-47000G increases the pot limit in Crab Management Region 2-East to 35 pots per license. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order:

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To delay [extend] the effective date for [WSR 24-12-053] National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) licensing requirements in the 2021 International Fire Code Section 904 and WAC 51-54A-0904. Editorial corrections are also made to clarify code language. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 51-54A-0904. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 19.27.031 . Other Authority: RCW 19.27.074 . Under R

Effective Date of Rule: October 4, 2024. Purpose: The legislature enacted changes to the extended foster care (EFC) program that reduces systemic barriers to youth who are dependent at 18 years old and voluntarily enroll in the EFC program by eliminating the federal eligibility requirements for these youth. The changes also include the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) accepting a youth's voluntary placement agreement (VPA) at 17.5 years old and for the youth to receive a superv

Effective Date of Rule: October 7, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open green urchin harvest in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-750. 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: October 3, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of the emergency rule is open commercial gillnet fisheries in Willapa Bay commercial salmon areas 2N and 2M. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-250. 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: October 3, 2024. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to return a portion of Skagit River, from Gilligan Creek to Baker River, to permanent rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000X. 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 h

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Substance use disorder professionals (SUDP) and trainees; reducing barriers to joining the workforce and streamlining the credentialing process. The department of heath (department) is amending the following SUDPs and SUDP trainees rule in WAC 246-811-010, 246-811-025, 246-811-030, 246-811-035, 246-811-045, 246-811-046, 246-811-048, 246-811-049, 246-811-060, 246-811-070, 246-811-220, 246-811-240, 246-811-260 and 246-811-990; and creating

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: (1) Closes Shrimp Management Region 2W to commercial harvest of nonspot shrimp one hour after official sunset on October 4, 2024, due to the projected attainment of available share. (2) Designates the commercial nonspot shrimp catch accounting periods and biweekly catch limit for harvest from Subregions 1B and 1C and Region 2E. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000A; and amending WAC 22

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. 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 policy guidance for Columbia River fish

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: (1) Allows 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) Follows 2024 legislative SSB 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 Adoptio