WSR 23-16-009

EXPEDITED RULES

PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSION

[Filed July 19, 2023, 2:46 p.m.]

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 352-40-030 When and Where can I access state parks' public records? and 352-40-060 Who do I contact to request state parks' public records?

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In WAC 352-40-030, parks and recreation commission (parks) is removing a phone number that was listed for parks' communications office that is no longer active. In WAC 532-40-060 [352-40-060], parks and recreation commission (parks) is updating the uniform resource locator for parks' external-facing website.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: These changes fall under the general housekeeping category in that they are solely to update parks' contact information for requesters of public records. There is nothing in these changes that would impact procedures and/or processes for the requester or parks.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 79A.05 RCW, Parks and recreation commission.

Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Proponent: Brian Thrasher, records officer, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Brian Thrasher, 1111 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501-6512, 360-902-8514.

This notice meets the following criteria to use the expedited adoption process for these rules:

Relates only to internal governmental operations that are not subject to violation by a person.

Corrects typographical errors, makes address or name changes, or clarifies language of a rule without changing its effect.

Explanation of the Reason the Agency Believes the Expedited Rule-Making Process is Appropriate: Not applicable.

NOTICE

THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Brian Thrasher, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, 1111 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501-6512, phone 360-902-8514, email Brian.Thraser@parks.wa.gov, AND RECEIVED BY October 3, 2023.

July 20, 2023

Valeria Veasley

Management Analyst

OTS-4034.3

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-15-137, filed 7/23/19, effective 8/23/19)

WAC 352-40-030When and where can I access state parks' public records?

Most public records of the commission and the agency are located at the state parks' headquarters office in Tumwater. Appropriate parks staff will determine where physical records can be inspected. Requests for such inspections can be made by contacting the agency's public records officer.

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 42650

Olympia, WA 98504-2650

Physical address:

1111 Israel Road S.W.

Tumwater, WA 98501

Email: public.disclosure@parks.wa.gov

Phone: 360-902-8514

The communications office is available to assist with media inquiries and general public information requests.

((Phone: 360-902-8562))

Email: ((washington.state.parks@parks.wa.gov))media@parks.wa.gov

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-15-137, filed 7/23/19, effective 8/23/19)

WAC 352-40-060Who do I contact to request state parks' public records?

The agency public records officer, located at headquarters, is responsible for:

(1) Receiving and reviewing requests for public records.

(2) Coordinating agency records management to ensure protection of, and prompt access to, public records.

(3) Implementing and ensuring compliance by the commissioners and staff with the public records disclosure requirements of chapter 42.56 RCW.