WSR 19-06-048

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

(Board of Hearing and Speech)

[Filed March 4, 2019, 11:40 a.m.]

Continuance of WSR 18-24-119.

Proposal is exempt under RCW.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 246-828 WAC, Hearing and speech, the board of hearing and speech (board) is proposing changes to specific rule sections that will better align the rules with industry standards regarding examinations and educational programs.

Hearing Location(s): On March 22, 2019, at 9:05 a.m., at the Department of Health, Creekside Two at CenterPoint, Room 309, 20425 72nd Avenue South, Suite 10, Kent, WA 98032.

Date of Intended Adoption: March 22, 2019.

Submit Written Comments to: Kim-Boi Shadduck, Program Manager, Board of Hearing and Speech, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax 360-236-2901, by March 15, 2019.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kim-Boi Shadduck, phone 360-236-2912, fax 360-239-2901, TTY 360-833-6388 or 711, email kimboi.shadduck@doh.wa.gov, by March 15, 2019.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Due to bad weather, the board canceled the February 8, 2019, board meeting and public rules hearing listed in WSR 18-24-119. This filing notifies interested parties that the public hearing has been rescheduled.

March 4, 2019

Courtney Hendricks, Chair

Board of Hearing and Speech