WSR 13-16-061
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
[Filed August 2, 2013, 7:33 a.m.]
In accordance with RCW 34.05.314, the state parks and recreation commission submits this semi-annual agenda for rules under development for publishing in the Washington State Register.
State parks is conducting a thorough review and may have additional rules as conditions arise.
Any questions related to the specific rules identified in the agenda can be directed to the manager or Valeria Evans, Rules Coordinator, 1111 Israel Road, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, (360) 902-8597 or valeria.evans@parks.wa.gov.
2013 Rule-Making Agenda
July 31 - December 31
WAC Citation
Reason and/or Expected
Outcome
Contact
Status of Rule Making
Anticipated Date
of Adoption
Comments
WAC 352-32-030 Camping
Staff recommend revising WAC to better support State Parks as a preliminary fee for service agency.
Steve Hahn
Lands Program Manager
Washington State Parks
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-4265
(360) 902-8683
Steve.hahn@parks.wa.gov
Under review
 
 
WAC 352-32-030(5) Camping
Staff recommends revising when a campsite is considered occupied.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-32-045 Group facilities
Recommend making reservations in parks not on the central reservation system (CRS) consistent CRS parks.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-32-030(6) Camping
Staff propose giving the director authority to make adjustments o [to] the length of stay in each park based on camping trends and demand.
Susan Kavanaugh
Susan.Kavanaugh@parks.wa.gov
CR-102 filed
September 2013
Public hearing scheduled August 7.
WAC 352-32-050 Park periods
Staff recommends adding a new subsection (2) that provides guidance for closing park areas to public access and clarifying duration of emergency closures.
Susan Kavanaugh
Susan.Kavanaugh@parks.wa.gov
CR-102 filed
September 2013
Public hearing scheduled August 7.
WAC 352-32-210 Consumption of alcohol in state park areas
Staff recommends modifying subsection (3) to be consistent with closure provisions recommended in WAC 352-32-050 and 352-32-085.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-32-237 Geocache
Modifying the geocache owners inspection responsibility and notifying park manager.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-32-240 Nondiscrimination
In response to legal advice, staff recommends removing the listing of protected classes, as this protection is inherent in the statement that the commission is an equal opportunity.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-32-260 Sno park permit and WAC 352-32-265 Sno park permit display
Staff recommends these two sections of WAC be combined and add more detail instructions for displaying parking permits.
Susan Kavanaugh
Susan.Kavanaugh@parks.wa.gov
CR-102 filed
September 2013
Public hearing scheduled August 7.
WAC 352-32-270 Sno park permit—Fees
Staff recommends the valid dates of the seasonal sno-park permit be changed to a different time period consistent with the dates the program provides winter recreation services.
Susan Kavanaugh
Susan.Kavanaugh@parks.wa.gov
CR-102 filed
September 2013
Public hearing scheduled August 7.
WAC 352-32-280 Swimming
The proposed change clarifies what types of floating devices are permitted in designated swimming areas. The rule would all [allow] small children floatation devices (other than U.C [U.S.] Coast Guard approved life jackets.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-32-310 Penalties
Clarifying any violation in chapter 352-32 WAC will be treated as infractions regardless of appearing in the IRLJ 6.2 penalty schedule.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
WAC 352-37-325 Ocean beaches
Staff recommends adding new section to this chapter that clarifies closure rules and guidance for closing park areas to public access and duration of emergency closures.
Susan Kavanaugh
Susan.Kavanaugh@parks.wa.gov
CR-102 filed
September 2013
Public hearing scheduled August 7.
WAC 352-44-020 Recreational conveyances—Certification
Staff proposes to change the dates for the certification.
Nata Hurst
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
CR-101 filed in August
 
Plan to have public hearing in September.
WAC 352-44-080 Recreational conveyances—Simulated load test
Staff proposes to repeal. State parks adopted ANSI B77.1 rule which is the current governing standard for load testing.
Nata Hurst
Nata.Hurst@parks.wa.gov
CR-101 filed in August
 
Plan to have public hearing in September.
WAC 352-74-010, 352-74-030, 352-74-040, 352-74-045, 352-74-050, 352-74-060, and 352-74-070
Staff propose adding "still photography" to be consistent with filming rules in state parks.
Becki Ellison
Becki.Ellison@parks.wa.gov
CR-103 filed
August 12, 2013
 
Valeria Evans
Management Analyst