WSR 20-03-094
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
[Filed January 13, 2020, 2:16 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-543-3200 CoveredPositioning devices, and other related rules as appropriate.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, 46.61.687.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is amending this section to (1) reflect new standing frame coverage policy for children age twenty and younger; and (2) align with recent updates to RCW 46.61.687, regarding child restraint system requirements. During the course of this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that are required in order to improve clarity or update policy.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.
Process for Developing New Rule: The agency welcomes the public to take part in developing this rule. If interested, contact the person identified below to receive an early rule draft to review. After the early review, the agency will send a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) to everyone receiving this notice and anyone who requests a copy.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Michael Williams, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-1346, fax 360-586-9727, telecommunication relay services (TRS) 711, email michael.williams@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking; or Erin Mayo, P.O. Box 45506, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, phone 360-725-1729, fax 360-586-9727, TRS 711, email erin.mayo@hca.wa.gov, website www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking.
January 13, 2020
Wendy Barcus
Rules Coordinator