Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 39.04.155, 43.19.727, 47.01.101, and 47.28.030.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The rules are being modified as the current definition of small business allows for firms registered in Washington's electronic business solution to participate in the small and veteran's business enforceable goals program. This rule modification will allow only firms certified by the Washington state office of minority and women's business enterprises or the Washington department of veterans affairs to participate in the small and veteran's business enforceable goals program.

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 Washington state department of transportation will solicit comments from its stakeholders via email, stakeholder meetings, advisory groups, and other available means.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Jackie Bayne, 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E., phone 360.705.7084, fax 360.705.6801, TTY 711, email BayneJ@wsdot.wa.gov, website www.wsdot.wa.gov/equalopportunity.