PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed January 23, 2019, 3:04 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The college is proposing the amendment of chapter 132T-116 WAC, Parking and traffic rules.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Walla Walla Community College is considering amending its parking and traffic rules in order to update and clarify sections of this chapter. The parking and traffic rules are needed to govern pedestrian traffic, motorized and nonmotorized vehicle traffic, and parking on its campuses and all state lands devoted mainly to the educational, recreational, and research activities of Walla Walla Community College. These rules protect and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic on campus, assure access at all times for emergency vehicles and equipment, minimize traffic disturbances, allocate and promote the efficient use of limited parking space, and protect state property.

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

Process for Developing New Rule: Normal rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Sherry Hartford, Vice President of Human Resources, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362, phone 509-527-4300, fax 509-527-4313, TTY 509-527-4412, email sherry.hartford@wwcc.edu.

Additional comments: Interested parties will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed rules during a public comment period and to give oral testimony at a public hearing.