New WAC

The department of natural resources (DNR) will be developing a new rule to establish policies and procedures for the Washington state committee on geographic names. The new rule will provide guidelines for acceptable geographic names, and establish the process by which the committee will consider and adopt names and conduct meetings.

332-150

Rule change brought about by proposed change in RCW 58.24.070, fees. This is to change the funding source and fee amount for the public land survey office.

332-24

Rule change to ensure fire protection rules are clearly written and provide appropriate protection regarding regulation of forest operations and spark emitting equipment requirements. The changes will also update references to department of ecology WACs and chapter 70-94 [70.94] RCW.

332-08

DNR has the discretion to consider rule-making changes related to insurance and security requirements; the program is currently evaluating whether or not this is necessary.

332-18-05004

Amending rule governing fines, base penalties schedule in relation to surface mine reclamation.

New WAC

A new rule will be written to implement RCW 78.44.087 (5)(c) developing a standardized performance security formula.