Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WISHA Regional Directive (WRD) 12-35, which is based on ANSI Z358.1-1990 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, specifies restrictions in emergency washing facilities that are not included in chapter 296-62 WAC. The department will propose amendments to chapter 296-62 WAC to incorporate these restrictions and eliminate confusion caused by the different requirements.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: No other state or federal agencies (other than OSHA) are known to regulate this subject.

Process for Developing New Rule: Interested parties may contact the individual below. The public may also participate by commenting after amendments are proposed by providing written comments or giving oral testimony during the public hearing process.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ken Lewis, Project Manager, phone (360) 902-4568, FAX (360) 902-5529, Department of Labor and Industries, WISHA Services Division, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504-4620.

June 2, 1998

Gary Moore

Director