WSR 15-17-028
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
[Filed August 10, 2015, 3:35 p.m.]
In accordance with RCW 34.05.314, the state parks and recreation commission submits this semi-annual agenda for rules under development for publishing in the Washington State Register.
State parks is conducting a thorough review and may have additional rules as conditions arise.
Any questions related to the specific rules identified in the agenda can be directed to the manager or Valeria Evans, Rules Coordinator, 1111 Israel Road, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, (360) 902-8597 or valeria.evans@parks.wa.gov.
2015 Semi[-Annual] Rule-Making Agenda
(July 1 to December 31, 2015)
WAC Citation
Reason and/or Expected Outcome
Contact
Status of Rule Making
Anticipated Date of Adoption
Comments
WAC 352-32-085 Technical rock climbing
Staff recommend changing part of subsection (3) to be consistent with closure provisions recommended in WAC 352-32-050 Park periods.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-37-105
Fires and campfires
On the ocean beaches, the agency does not provide designated campfire pits, rings or other campfire enclosures. A portion of this WAC section is superfluous and staff recommends that it be eliminated.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-200 Special group recreation permit
Staff recommends the agency address in subsection (4) be changed to the current agency's address.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-251 Limited income senior citizen, disability, 7 [and] disabled veteran pass
Staff recommend updating language for consistency with other discount pass program WAC language and RCW 79A.05.065.
Linda Burnett
Customer Service Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
(360) 902-8561
Linda.Burnett@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-252
Off-season senior citizen pass—Fee
Staff recommend updating language for consistency with other discount pass program WAC language and RCW 79A.05.065.
Linda Burnett
Customer Service Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
(360) 902-8561
Linda.Burnett@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-253
Foster parent program
Staff recommend updating language for consistency with other discount pass program WAC language and RCW 79A.05.065.
Linda Burnett
Customer Service Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
(360) 902-8561
Linda.Burnett@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-250
Standard fees charged
Staff recommend clarifying language around motorcycle regulations in extra vehicle fees and changing towed vehicle language by removing the term "hitched."
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-056
Peace and quiet
Staff recommend clarifying language on responsibility of determining whether noise levels during established quiet hours is disruptive to park visitors.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-130 Aircraft
Staff recommend adding language on use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-060
Pets
Staff recommend adding language that allows for other mechanisms of restraint for pets in state parks to include structural barriers.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-200
Expulsion from state park areas
Staff recommend removing the qualifier of drug and alcohol related misconduct in subsection (2) to the expulsion schedule to allow for clarity of use for staff and the general public.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
WAC 352-32-210
Consumption of alcohol in state park areas
Staff recommend removal of language regarding open containers to include all containers of alcohol to add consistency in alcohol policy at state parks where the consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
Diana Dupuis
Operations Manager
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8847
Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
 
January 2016
 
Valeria Evans
Management Analyst