Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-03-123. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending chapter 495B-121 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Bellingham Technical College (college), College Services, Room 215, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Date of Intended Adoption: May 15, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Ronda Laughlin, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, email rlaughlin@btc.edu , fax 360-752-713

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-016. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 461-08 WAC, Environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) (shorelines hearings board (board)), Practice and procedure — Review of the granting, denying or rescinding of substantial development permits — Hearings. Hearing Location(s): On May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom at https://eluho-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/87938757276 , Meeting ID 879 3875 7276; or One-tap m

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-013. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 371-08 WAC, Environmental and land use hearings office (ELUHO) (pollution control hearings board (board)) practice and procedure. Hearing Location(s): On May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom at https://eluho-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/87938757276 , Meeting ID 879 3875 7276; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,87938757276# US, +12532158782,,87938757276# US (Tacoma); or at 1111

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-014. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 198-14 WAC, Public records. Hearing Location(s): On May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom at https://eluho-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/87938757276 , Meeting ID 879 3875 7276; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,87938757276# US, +12532158782,,87938757276# US (Tacoma); or at 1111 Israel Road S.W., Suite 301, Tumwater, WA 98501. Find your local number at https://eluho-wa-gov.zoom.u

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-03-123. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending chapter 495B-140 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Bellingham Technical College, College Services, Room 215, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Date of Intended Adoption: May 15, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Ronda Laughlin, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, email rlaughlin@btc.edu , fax 360-752-7134, by Apri

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-03-123. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending chapter 495B-168 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Bellingham Technical College, College Services, Room 215, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Date of Intended Adoption: May 15, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Ronda Laughlin, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, email rlaughlin@btc.edu , fax 360-752-7134, by Apri

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Reference for sources of radionuclide emissions, adopting national standards in WAC 246-247-035. The department of health (department) is proposing an amendment to the federal rule publication date to conform to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., virtual hearing using Zoom. Register in

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-029. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: County-to-county voter registration updates. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington Secretary of State, Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing in person, walk into the front lobby of the Washington State Library. You will be escorted to the conference room at 9:55 a.m. to be

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending outdated references to pharmacy quality assurance commission (PQAC) WAC sections in residential treatment facility, in-home services, ambulatory surgical facilities, and hospital licensing regulations. The department of health (department) is proposing housekeeping amendments to the following WAC sections to fix incorrect references to PQAC rules: • WAC 246-320-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-24-023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Residential treatment facilities (RTF) regulations, private psychiatric hospital regulations, and behavioral health agency (BHA) regulations as related to licensing fees of Indian health care providers as establishments. The department of health (department) is proposing a new rule in chapter 246-337 WAC and a new rule in chapter 246-322 WAC to establish fees necessary f

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-24-108. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-0300 Anesthesia providers and covered physician-related services, and 182-531-0350 Anesthesia services — Reimbursement for physician-related services. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-14-066. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-561-0500 Service tiers. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mfkt8yLSuaGbGRePeDM4w . If the link above opens with an error message, ple

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-059. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hospital at-home services. The department of health (department) is proposing rules to establish operating standards and fees for hospital at-home services. The department is proposing amendments to WAC 246-320-199 and creating new WAC 246-320-278 to add hospital at-home services as a type of service offered by hospitals. The rules establish operating standards and creat

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-056. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-410-350 Seal of biliteracy. Hearing Location(s): On April 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., 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 . The hearing will be held as a virtual public hearing, without a physical me

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-03-082. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-0850 Laboratory and pathology physician-related services reimbursement. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mfkt8yLSuaGbGRePeDM4w

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-03-076. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531A-0800 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Provider requirements. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1mfkt8yLSuaGbGRePeDM4w . If the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-093. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Veterinarian and veterinary technician continuing education, examination, and licensure requirements; reducing barriers. The veterinary board of governors (board) is proposing amendments to chapters 246-933 and 246-935 WAC to implement 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), codified as RCW 18.130.077 . The board is also proposing general housekeeping by repealing the lic

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Regulation of the Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA). Hearing Location(s): On April 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., at the NWCAA Office, 1600 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA; or via video and teleconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81512278340 , Meeting ID 815 1227 8340; or phone 253-215-8782. Date of Intended Adoption: May 8, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Mark Buford, 1600 South 2nd

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-100-020 Commercial driver's license — Eligibility. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has updated guidance to permit Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) individuals eligible for a nondomiciled commercial driver's license (CDL). Reasons Supporting Proposal: The current WAC is silent on DACA individuals, and has conflicting inf

Original Notice. Expedited Rule Making—Proposed notice was filed as WSR 24-23-098. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Improve tracking of workplace injuries and illness; chapter 296-27 WAC, Recordkeeping and reporting. Hearing Location(s): On April 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., virtual and telephonic hearing. Join electronically at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/86218232923?pwd=foOZVTTCzBBBqRglDTmsvxqS06PY25.1 ; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782, Meeting ID 862 1823 2923, Passcode

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-01-065. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 260-49-070 Distribution of source market fees. Hearing Location(s): On April 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom teleconference. Link will be available at www.whrc.wa.gov prior to the meeting. Date of Intended Adoption: April 11, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Amanda Benton, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, email Amanda.benton@whrc.wa.gov , fax 360-459-6461, beginning Mar

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-02-115. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Public records. Hearing Location(s): On April 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/2wceuw23 . Date of Intended Adoption: June 13, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Danielle Evans, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, email devans@pierce.ctc.edu , by April 14, 2025. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact access and disability service

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-02-100. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Drone and model aircraft policy. Hearing Location(s): On April 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/2wceuw23 . Date of Intended Adoption: June 13, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Danielle Evans, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, email devans@pierce.ctc.edu , by April 14, 2025. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact access and d

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-02-101. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Pets and other animals on campus policy. Hearing Location(s): On April 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/2wceuw23 . Date of Intended Adoption: June 13, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Danielle Evans, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, email devans@pierce.ctc.edu , by April 14, 2025. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact acce

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-012. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker professions; reducing barriers to licensure and streamlining the credentialing process in chapter 246-809 WAC. The department of health (department) is proposing permanent rules to implement recent legislation. This amendment aims to reduce or remove barriers for entering and remaining in the behav

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-100. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Establishing the medical assistant-EMT credential. The department of health (department) is proposing new rule sections to chapter 246-827 WAC and proposing an amendment to WAC 246-827-990 to implement this new credential type. Hearing Location(s): On April 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__TMIvAFsT

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-067. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rule language is being proposed to amend four sections and repeal two sections of chapter 314-55 WAC to implement HB 1859, (chapter 135, Laws of 2022), and 2SHB 2151, (chapter 69, Laws of 2024), concerning the transfer of regulatory oversight of cannabis testing laboratory quality standards and laboratory accreditation from the Washington state liquor and cannabis board

Continuance of WSR 25-03-097. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-142. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-190-048 Access to course offerings — Student discipline and corrective action, 392-400-010 Purpose, 392-400-020 Application, 392-400-025 Definitions, 392-400-110 Discipline policies and procedures—Development, review, and distribution, 392-400-330 Classroom exclusions — Conditions and limitations, 392-400-335 Classroom exclusion—Notice and procedure,

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-2561 The agency's prior authorization requirements for acute PM&R services, and 182-550-2590 Agency prior authorization requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 LTAC services. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The health care authority (agency) is revising these two sections to update outdated terminology (fair hearings to administrative hearings) and also to remove the outdated o

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-258 Travel agents and tour operators. This rule describes the business and occupation tax, and retail sales and use tax reporting responsibilities of persons providing travel agent or tour operator services. A travel business may include both travel agent and tour operator activities. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) intends to update and

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-165. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 363-116-082 Limitations on new pilots. Hearing Location(s): On April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at 2901 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA; and via Microsoft Teams. For a link to the meeting, please visit www.pilotage.wa.gov . Date of Intended Adoption: April 17, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Jaimie C. Bever, 2901 3rd Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98121, email jaimie.bever@w

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-05-087. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' (LEOFF) benefit enhancement and taxation rule. Hearing Location(s): On March 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams at https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 225 891 390 327, Passcode ZS6wE9s6; or phone 833-322-1218, Code 687 661 534#. Date of Intended Adoption: April 3, 2025. Submit Writ

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-02-110. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-115 WAC, Certified peer counselor; and chapter 182-116 WAC, Certified peer specialist. Hearing Location(s): On March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hzHS7TQK

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Regulation I, Section 5.07 Annual Registration Fees. Hearing Location(s): On March 27, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. The public hearing will be conducted via Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9128500665?pwd=dGhUdnU2Q0gzdHQxbTNTM0lNbllMUT09 , Meeting ID 912 850 0665, Passcode 1904; or call-in 888-788-0099 U.S. Toll-free; or in person at the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Regulation I, Section 7.07 Operating Permit Fees. Hearing Location(s): On March 27, 2025, at 8:45 a.m., via Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9128500665?pwd=dGhUdnU2Q0gzdHQxbTNTM0lNbllMUT09 , Meeting ID 912 850 0665, Passcode 1904; or call in 888-788-0099 U.S. Toll-free; or in person at the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (agency), 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-04-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-156 WAC, Fire-resistant materials applicator certification. Hearing Location(s): On April 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., virtual and telephonic hearing. Join electronically at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/84355891714?pwd=0xRjuUanjzTPYxiNZSNa9Q7q64Q7sO.1 ; or join by phone (audio only) at 253-215-8782, Meeting ID 843 5589 1714, Passcode 547980061. A prehearing overvie

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-132. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Behavioral health agency (BHA) and residential treatment facility (RTF) fee updates. The department of health (department) is proposing rule amendments to update BHA fees in WAC 246-341-0365 and RTF fees in WAC 246-337-990. The department is also proposing changes to clarify and standardize language. Hearing Location(s): On March 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., virtually via Zoo

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 . Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) Regulation I, Article X, Section 10.02(E). Hearing Location(s): On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at 1610 South Technology Boulevard, #101, Spokane, WA 99224; or online via Zoom. URL link provided on the board meeting agenda. Comment period begins March 1, 2025, and ends at close of public hearing on April 3, 2025. Date of Intended A

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-013. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-302 WAC, General rules for seed certification. Hearing Location(s): On March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTJiOTk0YTItZTFmNi00YTFlLTg3OWUtOGRkNWQ3Y2FiMTk0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2211d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22838c55c7-c187-44ae-8de0-2be684ce5d4a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-134. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? Hearing Location(s): On March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Adoption: No earlier than March 26, 2025. Submit W

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-127 WAC, Prevailing wage, concerning prevailing wage sanctions, penalties, and debarment. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this expedited rule making is to propose amending four sections in rule to implement SHB 2136, chapter 7, Laws of 2024. The attorney general's office proposed this bill to close a loophole within prevailing wage law, expand the definition o

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-02-119. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Electrical rule; WAC 296-46B-906 Inspection fees, 296-46B-909 Electrical/telecommunications contractor's license, administrator certificate and examination, master electrician certificate and examination, electrician certificate and examination, copy, and miscellaneous fees, and 296-46B-911 Electrical testing laboratory and engineer accreditation fees. Hearing Location(s

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Sanitary conditions for construction workers; chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work, Part B-1, occupational health and environmental control. Hearing Location(s): On March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), Tukwila Service Center, 12806 Gateway Drive South, Tukwila, WA 98168. A prehearing overview will begin at

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-015. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 388-843 WAC, Youth transitional care facility. Hearing Location(s): On March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than March 26, 2025. S

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-13-011. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 110-90 WAC, Extended foster care (EFC). The EFC program provides youth who have [aged,] or are aging out of, foster care the ability to continue receiving placement and other services through the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF). The child welfare division is making changes to the EFC program WAC in chapter 110-90 WAC and other related rules as

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Practice and procedure; Brief adjudicative procedure, WAC 148-108-100. Hearing Location(s): On March 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at 611 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661, CH130; or Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254644823?from=addon . Date of Intended Adoption: March 28, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Erica Rader, 611 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661, email e

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-073. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student conduct code, chapter 148-120 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On March 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at 611 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661, CH130; or Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254644823?from=addon . Date of Intended Adoption: March 28, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Erica Rader, 611 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661, email erica.rader@cdhy.wa.gov , fax