WSR 23-04-106
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[Filed February 1, 2023, 10:08 a.m.]
Following is the department of commerce semi-annual rules development agenda for publication in the Washington State Register, pursuant to RCW 34.05.314. There may be additional rule-making activity not on the agenda as conditions warrant.
Please contact Amanda Hathaway if you have questions, amanda.hathaway@commerce.wa.gov or 360-789-0843.
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
January through June 2023
Division
WAC Citation
Subject Matter/Purpose of Rule
Current Activity/Approximate Filing Date
EnergyEnergy Policy
194-24
Implement appliance standards and design requirements as enacted in HB 1619 (2022).
Currently, the policy team is reviewing public comment and preparing final rules for filing. Proposed timeline:
CR-103: File in early February.
Expedited adoption: March.
EnergyBuildings Unit
194-50
Implement clean buildings program expansion as enacted in SB 5722 (2022).
Proposed timeline:
CR-101: Filed in November 2022.
Workshops to be hosted early/mid 2023.
CR-102: Filed in August 2023.
CR-103: Filed in October 2023.
LGDPWB
New chapter 399-080
To bring existing rules into conformance with recent legislative changes for the PWB broadband program.
After July 2022, if HB [ESHB] 1673/SB [SSB] 5580 are enacted. CR-102 filed 12/22 and effective 1/4 with an expected adoption date of 2/7/23 and CR-103 after 2/15/23.
LGDGMS
365-190, 365-195, 365-196
Comprehensive update to GMA administrative rules.
Continued CR-102 with WSR 23-01-078. Earliest date of adoption is March 15, 2023.
LGDGMSHousing
365-196; add new chapter(s) to Title 365
To create new and bring existing rules related to housing into conformance with recent legislative changes.
Likely CR-101 in May-June 2023 with expectation to complete by end of 2023. Meeting scheduled after session to review housing-related legislation and the rule-making schedule.
LGDGMSMFTE
New chapter to Title 365
Develop WAC related to audits for MFTE programs.
Expected to start the process in 2022, to complete in 2023.
LGDGMSUGAsRural Element
365-196-300 through 365-196-345 and 365-198-425
Urban growth area updates from recently enacted legislation (SB [ESSB] 5593 and SB [2ESSB] 5275), including rural element rules.
Expected to begin in July 2023.
Amanda Hathaway
Rules Coordinator