AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Rules Agenda
This report details current and anticipated rule-making
activities for the department of health (DOH) and the state
board of health (SBOH). If you have any questions regarding
this report or DOH rule-making activities, please contact Tami
Thompson at (360) 236-4044. If you have any questions
regarding SBOH rule-making activities please contact Craig
McLaughlin at (360) 236-4106.
This agenda is for information purposes, and the noted dates of anticipated rule-making actions are estimates. Any errors in this agenda do not affect the rules and rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington state register. There may be additional DOH rule-making activities that cannot be forecasted as the department initiates rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. See the "Key" at the end of the tables for explanations of terms and acronyms.
Rule Making
| RCW or Session Law | Authority | WAC and Rule Title | CR-101 Filing WSR # and Date | CR-102 Filing WSR # and Date | CR-105 Filing WSR # and Date | CR-103 Filing WSR # and Date | Program Staff Contact |
| RCW 28A.165.025 | State board of health | Chapter 246-760 WAC, Vision screening in schools. | Anticipate
Filing 2/2010 |
Teresa Cooper (360) 236-3530 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health | WAC 246-100-191
Animals,
birds,
pets -- Measures to prevent
human
disease. WAC 246-100-201 Birds -- Measures to prevent psittacosis. |
07-10-117 5/2/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 7/2010 |
Liz Dykstra (360) 236-3223 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health | Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions. | 9-18-008 8/20/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 5/2010 |
Pamela Lovinger (360) 236-4225 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health | Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems. This rule making will explore creation of a process for the approval and state registration of drain field remediation technologies. The state board of health does not currently regulate remediation technologies. | 06-12-108 6/7/2006 |
On hold | Melissa
McEachron (360) 236-3265 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health | Chapter 246-291 WAC, Group B public water supplies. | 07-14-147 7/5/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 10/2010 |
Theresa Phillips (360) 236-3147 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health | Chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification. | 06-23-077 11/13/2006 |
Anticipate
Filing 10/2010 |
Theresa Phillips (360) 236-3147 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health | WAC 246-105-040 Requirements based on national immunization guidelines. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | Anticipate
Filing 8/2010 |
Anticipate
Filing 11/2010 |
Jeff Wise (360) 236-3483 |
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| RCW 70.58.055 | State board of health | WAC 246-491-039 Confidential information on Washington birth/fetal certificates. | 09-18-007 9/23/2009 |
Anticipate Filing 2/2010 | Pamela Lovinger (360) 236-4225 |
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| RCW 70.62.240 | State board of health | Chapter 246-360 WAC, Transient accommodations. | 07-14-148 7/5/2007 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145 | State board of health | Chapter 246-205 WAC, Food service. | Anticipate
Filing 2/2010 |
Joe Graham (360) 236-3305 |
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| RCW 43.20.050, 70.119A.080 | State board of health | WAC 246-203-103 Keeping of animals. |
09-17-132 8/19/2009 |
Ned Therien (360) 236-4103 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health (delegated to department of health) | Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies -- Lead and copper. | 09-15-040 1/8/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing by 7/2011 |
Theresa Phillips (360) 236-3147 |
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| RCW 43.20.050, 70.119A.080 | State board of health (delegated to department of health) | Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies -- Groundwater. | 07-24-072 12/4/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 7/2010 |
Theresa Phillips (360) 236-3147 |
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| RCW 43.20.050 | State board of health (delegated to department of health) | Chapter 246-260 WAC, Water recreation facilities and chapter 246-262 WAC, Recreational water contact facilities. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Mark Soltman (360) 236-3366 |
| RCW or Session Law | Authority | WAC and Rule Title | CR-101 Filing WSR # and Date | CR-102 Filing WSR # and Date | CR-105 Filing WSR # and Date | CR-103 Filing WSR # and Date | Program Staff Contact |
| RCW 18.35.161 | Board of hearing and speech | WAC 246-828-XXX Prohibiting the use of the title "audioprosthologist." | 09-11-116 5/20/2009 |
Jenette [Janette]
Benham (360) 236-4857 |
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| RCW 18.35.161 (chapter 301, Laws of 2009) | Board of hearing and speech | Chapter 246-828 WAC, Hearing and speech, amending the chapter to add the requirements, including the fees, for the new speech and language pathology assistant profession and for general housekeeping changes. | 09-15-114 7/17/2009 |
Jenette [Janette]
Benham (360) 236-4857 |
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| RCW 18.52.071 | Board of nursing home administrators | WAC 246-843-010, 246-843-070, 246-843-071, 246-843-073, 246-843-090, 246-843-093, 246-843-095, 246-843-230 and 246-843-231, application for initial license and endorsement. | 06-12-109 6/7/2006 |
Kendra Pitzler (360) 236-4723 |
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| RCW 18.54.070 | Board of optometry | WAC 246-851-110 Optometry continuing education. | 09-23-058 11/12/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4947 |
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| RCW 18.54.070 | Board of optometry | WAC 246-851-XXX Optometry multicultural education. |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4947 |
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| RCW 18.130.064, 18.13.075 | Board of optometry | WAC 246-851-495 How to obtain an optometry temporary practice permit while the national background check [is completed]. | 10-01-186 12/22/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4947 |
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| RCW 18.54.070, 18.53.010 | Board of optometry | Chapter 246-851 WAC, Prescription of therapeutic contact lenses. | Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4947 |
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| RCW 18.130.050, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020 | Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery | Chapter 246-853 WAC, Osteopathic physicians, chapter 246-854 WAC, Osteopathic physician assistants -- Sedation and anesthesia. | 07-16-141 8/1/2007 |
Erin Obenland (360) 236-4945 |
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| RCW 18.130.050, 18.57.005, 18.57A.020 | Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery | Chapter 246-853 WAC,
Osteopathic
physician,
chapter 246-854 WAC,
Osteopathic
physician
assistant. Delegation and supervision of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. |
07-16-143 8/1/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Erin Obenland (360) 236-4945 |
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| RCW 18.64.005(7) | Board of pharmacy | WAC 246-865-060 Extended care facility -- Pharmaceutical services, allowing pharmacies to register as a controlled substance registrant to receive outdated, discontinued, or unwanted controlled substance prescription from extended care facilities. | 04-21-078 10/20/2004 |
Lisa Hodgson (360) 236-2927 |
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| RCW 18.64.005 | Board of pharmacy | Chapter 246-886 WAC, Animal control -- Legend drug sodium pentobarbital. | 09-11-049 5/13/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 6/2010 |
Doreen Beebe (360) 236-4834 |
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| RCW 18.64.005 | Board of pharmacy | New chapter 246-852 WAC, Genetic counselors. | 09-17-055 8/13/2009 |
Doreen Beebe (360) 236-4834 |
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| RCW 18.64.005, 18.64.165 | Board of pharmacy | New chapter 246-874 WAC, Pharmaceutical services -- Correctional facilities, the board of pharmacy is considering developing rules that will establish minimum enforceable requirements specifically for Washington correctional facilities in safe handling, storage, recordkeeping and administration of pharmaceuticals. | 07-14-145 7/5/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Doreen Beebe (360) 236-4834 |
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| RCW 18.64.005 and 69.41.240 | Board of pharmacy | WAC 246-869-100 Prescription record requirements. | 09-20-092 10/6/2009 |
Cathy Williams (360) 236-4875 |
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| RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050 (1) and (12) | Chiropractic quality assurance commission | Future care contracts prohibited chiropractic quality assurance commission. | Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Leann Yount (360) 236-4856 |
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| RCW 18.25.0171, 18.130.050 (1) [and] (12) | Chiropractic quality assurance commission | Chapter 246-808 WAC, Chiropractic quality assurance commission (CQAC) is considering amending the documentation of care rule. In addition, CQAC may amend the continuing education rule as well. | 07-20-038 9/25/2007 |
10-02-079 1/5/2010 |
Leann Yount (360) 236-4856 |
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| RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 | Dental quality assurance commission | WAC 246-817-XXX Inactive status. | 09-03-108 1/21/2009 |
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893 |
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| RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 | Dental quality assurance commission | WAC 246-817-310 and 246-817-XXX, Maintenance and retention of dental records and dental treatment records. | 09-13-097 6/17/2009 |
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893 |
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| RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 | Dental quality assurance commission | WAC 246-817-701 Administration of anesthetics agents for dental procedures; WAC 246-817-722 Defibrillator. | 09-15-115 7/17/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893 |
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| RCW 18.32.040, 18.130.064 | Dental quality assurance commission | WAC 246-817-185 and 246-817-186, Temporary practice permits -- Dental. | 10-01-178 12/22/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Jennifer Santiago (360) 236-4893 |
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| RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.040 | Department of health | Chapter 246-314 WAC, Revising the construction review services standards. | 09-17-054 8/13/2009 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| Chapters 18.88A, 74.39 RCW, new chapter within Title 18 RCW |
Department of health | Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Creating a new chapter to establish certification requirements for home care aides. | 09-07-053 3/11/2009 |
10-03-055 1/15/2010 |
Kendra Pitzler (360) 236-4723 |
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| Chapter 18.135 RCW, chapter 43, Laws of 2009 | Department of health | Chapter 246-826 WAC, Expand the scope of practice for health care assistants to administer certain medications. | 09-15-189 7/22/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Erin Obenland (360) 236-4945 |
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| RCW 18.130.040 | Department of health | New chapter 246-XXX WAC, relating to certification of animal massage practitioners. | 07-18-016 8/24/2007 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4828 |
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| RCW 18.36A.060 | Department of health | WAC 246-836-080 Continuing competency program requirements for naturopathic physicians. | 08-17-041 8/14/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Susan Gragg (360) 236-4941 |
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| RCW 18.46.060 | Department of health | WAC 246-329-120 Birth center policies and procedures, correcting a WAC reference. | Expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353 | 09-22-084 11/3/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| Chapter 18.84 RCW | Department of health | Chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiologist assistants an [and] advanced level radiological technologist. | 08-17-040 8/14/2008 |
09-24-101 12/1/2009 |
Anticipate
Filings 3/2010 |
Susan Gragg (360) 236-4941 |
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| RCW 18.36A.060 and 18.36A.100 | Department of health | Chapter 246-836 WAC, amending accreditation requirements for naturopathic medical educational institutions. | Anticipate
Filing by 4/2010 |
Susan Gragg (360) 236-4941 |
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| RCW 43.70.040, 70.38.135 | Department of health | WAC 246-310-XXX Hospital acute care bed methodology. | 09-16-118 8/4/2009 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| RCW 43.70.120 and chapter 215, Laws of 2008 | Department of health | WAC 246-780-001 through 246-780-060, farmers market nutrition program (FMNP). | 08-19-012 9/4/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Janice Boden (360) 236-3610 |
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| RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 246 | Department of health | WAC 246-790-060 Women, infant, and children's nutrition program authorized foods. | 08-16-036 7/29/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Anticipate
Filing 11/2010 |
Becky Waite (360) 236-3640 |
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| RCW 43.70.150, chapter 70.58 RCW | Department of health | Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Electronic death registration system (EDRS). | 07-08-051 3/29/2007 |
Philip Freeman (360) 236-4330 |
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| RCW 43.70.340 | Department of health | WAC 246-358-990 Temporary worker housing fee, 246-359-990 Temporary worker housing construction standard fees, 246-361-990 Cherry harvest camp fees. | 07-17-171 8/22/2007 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| RCW 70.118B.040 | Department of health | Chapter 246-272B WAC, Large on-site sewage system (LOSS) regulations. | 08-03-065 1/14/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 6/2010 |
Melissa
McEachron (360) 236-3265 |
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| RCW 70.119.050 | Department of health | Chapter 246-292 WAC, Waterworks operator certification. | 09-21-043 10/13/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2011 |
Theresa Phillips (360) 236-3147 |
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| Chapter 70.185 RCW | Department of health | Chapter 246-562 WAC, J-1 Physician visa waiver regulations. | 08-14-077 6/26/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
HSQA - Jennell
Prentice (360) 236-2814 |
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| Chapter 70.225 RCW | Department of health | TITLE 246 WAC, adding new chapter for prescription monitoring program (PMP). | 08-15-085 7/16/2008 |
Note: Rule making is suspended at this time. | Doreen Beebe (360) 236-4834 |
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| RCW 70.119A.170 | Department of health | Chapter 246-296 WAC, Drinking water state revolving fund loan program (DWSRF). | Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Theresa Phillips (360) 236-3147 |
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| RCW 70.41.030 | Department of health | Chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations construction standards only. | 09-20-090 10/6/2009 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| Chapter 70.54 RCW | Department of health | Chapter 246-102 WAC, Cancer registry. | 09-15-186 7/22/09 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Anticipate Filing Spring/Summer 2010 | Katie Golub (360) 236-3624 |
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| RCW 70.54.340 | Department of health | Chapter 246-145 WAC, amending the chapter to adopt sterilization and infection control requirements which will be enforced by the department of licensing. | 09-21-042 10/13/2009 |
Patti Rathbun (360) 236-4067 |
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| RCW 70.98.050 | Department of health | Chapter 246-231 WAC, Packaging and transportation of radioactive material and chapter 246-240 WAC, Radiation protection -- Medical use of radioactive material. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Traci Black (360) 236-3259 | ||
| RCW 70.98.050 | Department of health | Chapters 246-249, 246-250 WAC, Radioactive waste use of the commercial disposal site. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Traci Black (360) 236-3259 | ||
| RCW 70.98.050 | Department of health | Chapter 246-247 WAC, Radiation protection -- Air emission. | 05-12-140 6/1/2005 |
Anticipate
Filing 1/2011 |
Traci Black (360) 236-3259 |
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| RCW 70.98.050 | Department of health | Chapter 246-255A WAC, Dental X-ray radiation safety and diagnostic imaging quality standards. | 09-16-141 8/5/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 6/2010 |
Andrew
Thatcher (360) 236-3231 |
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| RCW 43.70.250, 43.70.110 | Department of health | Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Fee increases health professions licensed by the department of health: Accupuncture, dental, denturist, mental health counselor, nursing, nursing assistant, optometry, radiologic technologist, recreational therapy, respiratory therapy, and social worker. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Dianna Staley (360) 236-4997 |
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| RCW 90.46.015 | Department of health | Chapter 246-XXX WAC, Greywater. | 09-15-188 7/22/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing by 7/2010 |
Lilia Lopez (360) 236-3071 |
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| RCW 43.70.040, 70.38.135 | Department of health | WAC 246-310-XXX Revising and updating the certificate of need adjudicative proceeding rules. |
Anticipate
Filing 6/2010 |
John Hilger (360) 236-2929 |
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| RCW 70.168.050, 70.168.060 | Department of health | WAC 246-976-001 through 246-976-400, 246-976-890, 246-976-920, 246-976-950, EMS and trauma prehospital rules and standards. | 08-16-037 7/29/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 2/2010 |
Maura Craig (360) 236-4987 |
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| RCW 70.168.050, 70.168.060 | Department of health | WAC 246-976-485 through 246-976-887, EMS and trauma system's trauma service designation rules for adult and pediatric trauma care. | 08-18-039 8/28/2008 |
09-18-121 9/2/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Maura Craig (360) 236-4987 |
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| RCW 18.71.017 | Medical quality assurance commission | WAC 246-919-480 Retired active credential. | 09-20-075 10/21/2009 |
Julie Kitten (360) 236-2757 |
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| RCW 18.71.017 | Medical quality assurance commission | WAC 246-919-XXX Definitions and credentialing of physicians for teaching -- Research and fellowship limited licenses. | Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Beverly Thomas (360) 236-4788 |
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| RCW 18.71.017 | Medical quality assurance commission | WAC 246-919-601 Safe and effective analgesia and anesthetic administration in office-based surgical settings. The commission is considering proposed rules for physicians who perform surgery within their offices. | 07-03-178 1/24/2007 |
09-24-109 12/2/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Beverly Thomas (360) 236-4788 |
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| RCW 18.130.064, 18.130.075 | Medical quality assurance commission | WAC 246-919-396 Physicians and 246-918-075 Physician assistants permanent temporary practice permits. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | 09-24-113 12/2/2009 |
Anticipate Filing 4/2010 | Julie Kitten (360) 236-2757 |
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| RCW 18.130.050, 18.71A.020 | Medical quality assurance commission | New sections in chapter 246-918 WAC, Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based surgery settings as it applies to physician assistants. | 07-23-125 11/21/2007 |
Beverly Thomas (360) 236-4788 |
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| RCW 18.130.050, 18.71.017, 18.71A.020 | Medical quality assurance commission | Chapter 246-919 WAC, Physicians and chapter 246-918 WAC, Physician assistants. Delegation and supervision of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. | 07-08-103 4/4/2007 |
09-24-107 12/2/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing by 3/2010 |
Beverly Thomas (360) 236-4788 |
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| RCW 18.130.064 | Nursing care quality assurance commission | WAC 246-840-095 Temporary practice permits. | Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) | 09-23-084 11/16/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Terry West (360) 236-4712 |
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| RCW 18.79.110, 18.130.050 | Nursing care quality assurance commission | Chapter 246-840 WAC, new section early remediation program. | 10-01-179 12/22/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Terry West (360) 236-4712 |
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| RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110 | Nursing care quality assurance commission | WAC 246-840-010, 246-840-020, 246-840-111, 246-840-120, definitions, documents issued to nurses in Washington, expired license, inactive credential, continuing competency. | 09-23-081 11/16/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 5/2010 |
Terry West (360) 236-4712 |
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| RCW 18.79.010, 18.79.110 | Nursing care quality assurance commission | WAC 246-840-XXX, new rule for the nursing care quality assurance commission mandatory continuing competency for licensed nurses. | 08-13-092 6/18/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 5/2010 |
Terry West (360) 236-4712 |
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| RCW 18.59.090, 18.130.050 | Occupational therapy practice board | WAC 246-847-030 Occupational therapists acting in a consulting capacity, 246-847-055 Initial application for individuals who have not practiced within the past four years, 246-847-068 Expired license, 246-847-070 Inactive credential, 246-847-125 Applicants currently licensed in other states or territories, and 246-847-XXX Renewal for those that have not practiced in four years. | 08-15-088 7/17/2008 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Janette Benham (360) 236-4857 |
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| RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050 | Podiatric medical board | Chapter 246-922 WAC, creating rules on the administration of sedation and anesthesia in the offices of podiatric physicians. The rule making may include necessary training and equipment requirements for podiatric physicians to perform office-based surgery. | 07-16-139 8/1/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Erin Obenland (360) 236-4945 |
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| RCW 18.22.015, 18.130.050 | Podiatric medical board | WAC 246-922-010 Definitions, adding new sections to chapter 246-922 WAC to establish standards for prescribing orthotic devices by podiatrists. | 07-16-140 8/1/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Erin Obenland (360) 236-4945 |
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| RCW 18.92.030 | Veterinary board of governors | WAC 246-935-XXX, adding a new section to define nondiscretionary functions used in preparation and administration of legend drugs for veterinary medicine. | 09-13-106 6/17/2009 |
10-01-063 12/10/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4828 |
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| RCW 18.92.030 | Veterinary board of governors | WAC 246-933-320, general requirements for all veterinary medical facilities. | 06-01-100 12/21/2005 |
10-01-068 12/11/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 4/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4828 |
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| RCW 18.92.030 | Veterinary board of governors | WAC 246-935-100, 246-935-440, nondiscretionary functions. | 09-13-106 6/17/2009 |
10-01-063 12/10/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing by 3/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4828 |
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| RCW 18.92.030 | Veterinary board of governors | New section WAC 246-935-XXX Identification of veterinary technician standard tasks and procedures that must be included in the experience of a person who qualifies to take the veterinary technician examination through a period of practical experience. | 07-16-142 8/1/2007 |
Anticipate
Filing 2/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4828 |
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| RCW 18.130.064, 18.130.075, 18.92.030 | Veterinary board of governors | WAC 246-933-255, and 246-933-135, how to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed. | 10-01-177 12/22/2009 |
Anticipate
Filing 3/2010 |
Judy Haenke (360) 236-4828 |
CR-101 is a preproposal statement of inquiry filed under RCW 34.05.310.
CR-102 is a proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320 or 34.05.340.
Proposal is Exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4) means a rule that does not require the filing of a CR-101 notice under RCW 34.05.310(4).
CR-105 is an expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353. This is an accelerated rule adoption process with no public hearing required.
CR-103 is rule-making order permanently adopting a rule, and filed under RCW 34.05.360 and 34.05.380.
EMERGENCY rules are temporary rules filed under RCW 34.05.350 and 34.05.380 by using a CR-103 rule-making order. Emergency rules may be used to meet certain urgent circumstances. These rules are effective for one hundred twenty days after the filing date, and may be extended in certain circumstances.
Dashed cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.
Blank cells in tables mean the anticipated filing date is not known at the time this rules agenda is filed.
TBD - To be determined is when a date is still being discussed.
RCW is the Revised Code of Washington.
WAC is the Washington Administrative Code.
WSR number is the Washington state register official filing reference number given by the office of the code reviser when a notice is filed.
DOH is the department of health.
HSQA is the health systems quality assurance division.
EH is the environmental health division.
EHSPHL is the epidemiology health statistics and public health labs division.
CFH is the community family health division.
SBOH is the state board of health.