Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-200A WAC, Contractor certificate of registration.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 18.27 RCW.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The contractor registration program periodically reviews the rules to ensure consistency with industry practice and clarity of language. The rule making will make housekeeping changes, update language for clarity and consistency with industry practices.

     The proposed changes include:

     •     Clarifying some of the specialty contractor definitions. For example, the definition of tree removal will be updated to clarify logging is exempt from the contractor registration requirements.

     •     Clarifying contractors must provide information on their registration application that allows the department to verify their identity such as: Their date of birth and government issued photo identification number (such as a driver's license or passport).

     •     Clarifying when an assigned savings account can be released to the contractor.

     •     Clarifying the contractor's current insurance certificate must be on file with the department to help registered contractors avoid suspension of their registration.

     •     Clarifying assignment of saving account must be deposited in financial institution that has branches within the state of Washington.

     •     Clarifying the need for service companies to execute the required disclosure statement prior to receiving payment when the service call cost exceeds $1,000.

     Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

     Process for Developing New Rule: Parties interested in these rules may contact the individual listed below. The public may also participate by commenting after amendments are proposed by providing written comments and/or testimony during the public hearing and comment process. Public hearings will be held after the proposal is filed.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Sally Elliott, Department of Labor and Industries, Specialty Compliance Services Division, P.O. Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400, phone (360) 902-6411, fax (360) 902-5292, e-mail yous235@lni.wa.gov.

July 6, 2010

Judy Schurke

Director

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