PROPOSED RULES
Continuance of WSR 04-12-117.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-01-084.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-360 WAC, Transient accommodations, this proposal was originally filed with the code reviser as WSR 04-12-117 on June 2, 2004.
Hearing Location(s): Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, Six West Rose, Walla Walla, WA 99362, http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/index.cfm, on September 8, 2004, at 2:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: September 8, 2004.
Submit Written Comments to: Yvette Fox, DOH, Facilities and Services Licensing, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail yvette.fox@doh.wa.gov, fax (360) 236-2928, by September 1, 2004, 12:01 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Yvette Fox by August 25, 2004, TTY (800) 833-6388 or (360) 236-2928.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: At the July 14, 2004, State Board of Health meeting the State Board of Health announced that it would continue the rules hearing until its September 8, 2004, meeting in Walla Walla. The proposal amends chapter 246-360 WAC to outline the minimum health and safety standards for the licensure and operations of transient accommodations in Washington.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 70.62.240 empowers the State Board of Health to adopt rules as necessary to assure that each transient accommodation will be operated and maintained in a manner consistent with the health and safety of members of the public using such facilities. The Department of Health administers and enforces the rules (RCW 70.62.250).
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 70.62 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 70.62 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: State Board of Health, Department of Health, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Ellen Haars, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-2933; Implementation: Linda Furkay, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-2827; and Enforcement: Gary Bennett, 310 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98504 [98501], (360) 236-2900.
A small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.
A copy of the statement may be obtained by contacting Yvette Fox, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone (360) 236-2928, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail yvette.fox@doh.wa.gov.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Yvette Fox, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone (360) 236-2928, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail yvette.fox@doh.wa.gov.
August 3, 2004
Craig McLaughlin
Acting Executive Director