WSR 11-02-045

AGENDA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

[ Filed December 30, 2010, 1:01 p.m. ]


January 2011 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. Governor Chris Gregoire signed an Executive Order (EO) 10-06 on November 17, 2010, directing agencies under her jurisdiction to suspend noncritical rule development and adoption activities until the end of 2011. Under the order agency directors can allow exemptions from the suspension so some specific rules may move ahead. The office of financial management has provided guidelines for these exemptions. The department has reviewed the rule development projects underway to determine if any rules meet the exemption criteria. Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH will be determined at the board's January 2011 meeting.

     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 DOH 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.


SBOH

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.210.140 SBOH WAC 246-105-040 Requirements based on national immunization guidelines. 10-16-105

8/2/10

 10-20-144

10/5/10

 Hearing held 11/10/10 before EO 10-06 went into effect.

Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Jeff Wise

(360) 236-3483
RCW 43.20.050 SBOH WAC 246-100-191 Animals, birds, pets -- Measures to prevent human disease.

WAC 246-100-201 Birds -- Measures to prevent psittacosis.

 07-10-117

5/2/07

 10-20-146

10/5/10

 Hearing held 11/10/10 before EO 10-06 went into effect.

Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Liz Dykstra

(360) 236-3223
RCW 43.20.050 SBOH Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions. 09-18-008

8/20/09

 10-20-155

10/6/10

 Hearing held 11/10/10 before EO 10-06 went into effect.

Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Pamela Lovinger

(360) 236-4225
RCW 43.20.050 SBOH Chapter 246-272A WAC, On-site sewage systems. This will explore creation of a process for the approval and state registration of drain field remediation technologies. The SBOH does not currently regulate remediation technologies. 06-12-108

6/7/06

 Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH TBD at the board's January 2011 meeting.

 Melissa McEachron

(360) 236-3265
RCW 43.20.050 SBOH Chapter 246-291 WAC, Group B public water supplies. 07-14-147 7/5/07 Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH TBD at the board's January 2011 meeting.

 Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147
RCW 43.20.050 SBOH Chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification. 06-23-077 11/13/06 Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH TBD at the board's January 2011 meeting. Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147
RCW 43.20.050 SBOH (delegated to DOH) Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A Public water supplies -- Lead and copper. 09-15-040

1/8/09

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria. Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147
RCW 43.20.050 43.20.145 SBOH Chapter 246-205 WAC, Food service. 10-04-068

1/29/10

 Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH TBD at the board's January 2011 meeting. Joe Graham

(360) 236-3305
RCW 43.20.050 70.119A.080 SBOH WAC 246-203-103 Keeping of animals. 09-17-132

8/19/09

 Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH TBD at the board's January 2011 meeting. Ned Therien

(360) 236-4103
RCW 70.62.240 SBOH Chapter 246-360 WAC, Transient accommodations. 07-14-148

7/5/07

 Exemptions for rules under the authority of the SBOH TBD at the board's January 2011 meeting. John Hilger

(360) 236-2929


DOH


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

5/20/09

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Janette Benham

(360) 236-4857
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 6/7/06 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Kendra Pitzler

(360) 236-4723
RCW 18.54.070 Board of optometry WAC 246-851-XXX

Optometry multicultural education.

 10-05-060

2/11/10

 10-21-104

10/20/10

hearing was cancelled on 12/3/10.


Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06.

 Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4947
Chapters 18.57 and 18.57A RCW Board of osteopathic medicine and surgery WAC 246-853-XXX (osteopathic physician) and 246-854-XXX (osteopathic physician assistant) - pain management. 10-13-102

6/17/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 3/11.

 Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945
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 8/1/07 10-04-066

1/29/10


10-16-155

8/4/10


10-17-124

9/1/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945
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 8/1/07 10-22-108

11/2/10


Hearing scheduled for 11/21/11.

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 4/11.

 Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945
RCW 18.64.005 Board of pharmacy Chapter 246-886 WAC, Animal control -- Legend drug sodium pentobarbital. 09-11-049

5/13/09

 Rule requested by petition and meets EO exemption

criteria.


Anticipate filing 2/11.

 Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834
RCW 18.64.005

69.50.320

 Board of pharmacy WAC 246-887-280

Approved controlled substances.

 Expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353. 10-16-111

8/2/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 2/11.

 Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834
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 enforceable requirements specifically for Washington correctional facilities in safe handling, storage, recordkeeping and administration of pharmaceuticals. 07-14-145

7/5/07

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 3/11.

 Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834
RCW 18.130.050 and 18.130.050 [18.83.050] Board of psychology WAC 246-924-485 Repeal delegation of authority to initiate investigations. Expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353. 10-16-112

8/2/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 3/11.

 Betty Moe

(360) 236-4912
RCW 18.25.0171 Chiropractic quality assurance commission WAC 246-808-150

Continuing education.

 09-09-031

4/07/09

 Suspended until 12 due to EO 10-06. Leann Yount

(360) 236-4856
RCW 18.25.0171

18.130.050 (1) and (12)

 Chiropractic quality assurance commission WAC 246-808-XXX

Future care contracts prohibited chiropractic quality assurance commission.

 10-06-017

2/22/10

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Leann Yount

(360) 236-4856
Chapter 18.32 RCW Dental quality assurance commission Chapter 246-817 WAC, Pain management. 10-13-099

6/17/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing

3/11.

 Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893
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

6/17/09

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893
RCW 18.32.040

18.130.064

 Dental quality assurance commission WAC 246-817-XXX Inactive status. 09-03-108

1/21/09

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


10-23-082

1/21/09.


Hearing rescheduled 2/4/11.

 Jennifer Santiago

(360) 236-4893
RCW 18.130.040 DOH New chapter 246-XXX WAC, relating to certification of animal massage practitioners. 07-18-016 8/24/07 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 3/11.

 Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4828
RCW 18.36A.060 DOH WAC 246-836-010 and 246-836-210, proposing to amend existing sections and add a new section to identify nonsurgical cosmetic procedures for naturopathic physicians. 10-15-098

7/20/10

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941
RCW 18.36A.060 DOH WAC 246-836-080 Continuing competency program requirements for naturopathic physicians. 08-17-041

8/14/08

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941
RCW 18.84.040 DOH WAC 246-926-180, amending the parenteral procedures for radiologic technologists. 10-15-101

7/20/10

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941
RCW 18.36A.060

18.36A.100

 DOH Chapter 246-836 WAC, amending accreditation requirements for naturopathic medical educational institutions. 10-15-097

7/20/10

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Susan Gragg

(360) 236-4941
RCW 43.70.040

70.38.135

 DOH WAC 246-310-XXX Hospital acute care bed methodology. 09-16-118

8/4/09

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. John Hilger

(360) 236-2929
RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 246 DOH WAC 246-790-010 through 246-790-130, women, infant, and children's nutrition program authorized retailers. 10-14-093

7/6/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria. Peter Gayton

(360) 236-3788
RCW 70.118B.040 DOH Chapter 246-272B WAC, Large on-site sewage system (LOSS) regulations. 08-03-065 1/14/08 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing

1/11.

 Melissa McEachron

(360) 236-3265
RCW 70.119.050 DOH Chapter 246-292 WAC, Waterworks operator certification. 09-21-043

10/13/09

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 9/11.

 Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147
Chapter 70.185 RCW DOH Chapter 246-562 WAC, J-1 physician visa waiver regulations. 08-14-077 6/26/08 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 5/11.

 Jennell Prentice

(360) 236-2814
Chapter 70.225 RCW DOH TITLE 246 WAC, adding new chapter for prescription monitoring program (PMP). 08-15-085 7/16/08 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 5/11.

 Doreen Beebe

(360) 236-4834
RCW 70.119A.170 DOH Chapter 246-296 WAC, Drinking water state revolving fund loan program. Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Theresa Phillips

(360) 236-3147
Chapter 70.54 RCW DOH Chapter 246-102 WAC, Cancer registry. 09-15-186

7/22/09

 10-13-097

6/6/10

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Katie Golub

(360) 236-3624
RCW 70.98.050 DOH 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). 10-14-098

7/6/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Traci Black

(360) 236-3259
RCW 70.98.050 DOH Chapter 246-247 WAC, Radiation protection -- Air emission. 05-12-140 6/1/05 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Traci Black

(360) 236-3259
RCW 70.98.050 DOH Chapter 246-255A WAC, Dental X-ray radiation safety and diagnostic imaging quality standards. 09-16-141

8/5/09

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 4/11.

 Andrew Thatcher

(360) 236-3231
RCW 43.70.040

70.38.135

 DOH WAC 246-310-XXX

Revising and updating the certificate of need adjudicative proceeding rules.

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. John Hilger

(360) 236-2929
RCW 70.168.050

70.168.060

 DOH 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

7/29/08

 10-08-092

4/6/10


Supplemental

10-21-070

10/18/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 3/11.

 Mike Lopez

(360) 236-2841
RCW 70.98.050

70.98.080

 DOH WAC 246-220-010 Definitions. Radio protection, 246-249-010 Definitions, 246-249-090 Transfer for disposal and manifests, 246-250-010 Definitions. Licensing land disposal. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4). 10-16-107

8/2/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Traci Black

(360) 236-3259
RCW 18.71.017 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-XXX Definitions and credentialing of physicians for teaching-research and fellowship limited licenses. Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Beverly Teeter

(360) 236-4788
RCW 18.71.017 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-480 Retired active credential. 09-20-075

10/21/09

 10-21-103

10/20/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 4/11.

 Julie Kitten

(360) 236-2757
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 11/21/07 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Beverly Teeter

(360) 236-4788
Chapters 18.71,

18.71A RCW

 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-XXX Physicians and 246-918-XXX Physician assistants

pain management.

 10-13-094

6/16/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Julie Kitten

(360) 236-2757
RCW 18.71.017

18.130.050

18.71.430

 Medical quality assurance commission WAC 246-919-430 (physicians) and WAC 246-918-XXX (physician assistants), requiring additional practice information at renewal. 09-14-114

6/30/09

 10-21-098

6/30/09

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Julie Kitten

(360) 236-2757
Chapter 18.79 RCW Nursing care quality assurance commission WAC 246-840-XXX

Pain management.

 10-13-100

6/17/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipating filing 1/11.

 Terry West

(360) 236-4712
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 7/17/08 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Janette Benham

(360) 236-4857
Chapter 18.22 RCW Podiatric medical board WAC 246-922-XXX

Pain management.

 10-13-103

6/17/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945
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 8/1/07 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Erin Obenland

(360) 236-4945
RCW 18.92.030 Veterinary board of governors WAC 246-933-460

Courses approved by the veterinary board, amending the list of approved organizations.

 10-13-095

6/16/10

 10-21-081

10/19/10

 Suspended until 2012 due to EO 10-06. Judy Haenke

(360) 236-4947
RCW 43.70.110

43.20B.020

 DOH Chapter 246-272 WAC, Wastewater and reclaimed water use fees, consolidating the on-site sewage system additives fee. NO CHANGE IN THE FEE AMOUNT OR APPLICATION. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310(4). 10-20-136

10/5/10

 Rule meets EO exemption criteria.


Anticipate filing 1/11.

 Brandy Brush

(360) 236-3342

KEY


     CR means "code reviser" on the notice forms created by the office of the code reviser for use by all state agencies.

     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.

     EO is the Executive Order 10-06 of 2010.

     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.

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