Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: HB [SHB] 1703 from the 2022 legislative session amended several statutes that impact the statewide 911 emergency communications system. These RCW were updated to align with the modernization of the 911 system and current technologies/operations, and to remove outdated language regarding 911. The agency is considering rule making that would amend chapters 118-66, 118-67, and 118-68 WAC for the purpose of making those chapters consistent with new provisions in HB [SHB] 1703.

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: WAC revisions have been drafted by a subcommittee of representatives from 911; now seeking solicitation of feedback and recommendations concerning these rule updates.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Adam Wasserman, 20 Aviation Drive, Camp Murray, WA 98430, phone 253-512-7468, email adam.wasserman@mil.wa.gov.