PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending chapter 172-139 WAC to clarify standards relative to the conduct of commercial activities, by external organizations or persons, on property owned or controlled by Eastern Washington University.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These rules add clarity to the existing chapter by adding a new section which more clearly identifies the scope and applicability of the chapter. Other changes are necessary to reflect current position titles and operational practices.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Trent Lutey, University Policy Administrator, Office of the President, Eastern Washington University, 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, phone (509) 359-6233, fax (509) 359-7036, e-mail tlutey@ewu.edu. A public hearing will be held to permit comment to all proposed rules and revisions. There will be an opportunity to provide written comments to the proposed rules.
August 17, 2009
Trent Lutey
University Policy
Administrator