PROPOSED RULES
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Continuance of WSR 08-07-098.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 07-01-101.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 296-62-095 Heat-related illness in the outdoor environment. The purpose of this continuance filing is to add an additional public hearing and additional time for persons needing any special assistance or accommodations. The additional hearing date, time, and location are as follows: Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Level 3 - South, Room 307-308, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350, on May 2, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing Location(s): Comfort Inn - Tumwater, 1620 74th Avenue S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, on April 28, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.; at the Quality Inn Baron Suites, 100 East Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, on April 29, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.; at the Yakima Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 1507 North First Street, Yakima, WA 98901, on April 30, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.; at the Red Lion Hotel Richland - Hanford House, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, on April 30, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.; at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, West 303 North River Drive, Spokane, WA 99201, on May 1, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.; and at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Level 3 - South, Room 307-308, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350, on May 2, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: June 4, 2008.
Submit Written Comments to: Jamie Scibelli, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504-4620, e-mail scij235@lni.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-5619, by May 2, 2008. In addition to written comments, the department will accept comments submitted to fax (360) 902-5619. Comments submitted by fax must be ten pages or less.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Beverly Clark by April 28, 2008, (360) 902-5516 or clah235@lni.wa.gov.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: See WSR 08-07-098.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: See WSR 08-07-098.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of labor and industries, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Tracy Spencer, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-5530; Implementation and Enforcement: Stephen M. Cant, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-5495.
A small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.
A copy of the statement may be obtained by contacting Jamie Scibelli, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504-4620, phone (360) 902-4568, fax (360) 902-5619, e-mail scij235@lni.wa.gov.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Jamie Scibelli, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504-4620, phone (360) 902-4568, fax (360) 902-5619, e-mail scij235@lni.wa.gov.
April 24, 2008
Judy Schurke
Director