WSR 24-03-006
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
[Filed January 3, 2024, 5:52 p.m.]
In accordance with RCW 34.05.314, the state parks and recreation commission (state parks) submits its semi-annual agenda for rules under development for publishing in the Washington State Register.
State parks is conducting a thorough review and may have additional rules as conditions arise, or may decide not to move forward with changing a rule. Rule changes filed from January to June 2024 are located on the state parks' website at https://parks.state.wa.us/179/rules-regualtions.
Any questions related to the specific rules identified in the agenda can be directed to the manager or Valeria Veasley, Rules Coordinator, at 1111 Israel Road [S.W.], Olympia, WA 98504-2560, 360-902-8597 or valeria.veasley@parks.wa.gov.
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
January 1 - June 30, 2024
WAC Citation
Reason and/or Expected Outcome
Contact
Status of Rule Making
Anticipated Date of Adoption
Comments
352-60 Recreational vessel equipment and operation
Establishing new rules under this chapter to incorporate new federal regulations related to mechanically propelled personal hydrofoils, mechanically propelled surfboards, and engine cut-off switches.
Rob Sendak
Boating Law Administrator
rob.sendak@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8836
Filed CR-101
WSR 23-03-002
July 18, 2024
In process at recreational boating program.
352-60 Definitions and fire extinguisher required sections
Clarifying definitions and ensuring state statute is consistent with current federal regulations under C.F.R.
Rob Sendak
Boating Law Administrator
rob.sendak@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8836
Filed CR-101 WSR 23-03-002
July 18, 2024
In process at recreational boating program.
352-78 Boating safety education program
Agency study and alignment with 2023 legislative session statutory changes.
Rob Sendak
Boating Law Administrator
rob.sendak@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8836
Filed CR-101 WSR 23-03-002
TBD
Amendments may not be required.
352-12-030 Annual moorage permits
Clarify distinction between saltwater and freshwater annual moorage users and clarify annual moorage permits are not valid for commercial use.
Emily Weathers
Program Specialist
emily.weathers@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8848
Filed CR-101 WSR 23-02-015
April 11, 2024
In process at operations division.
352-32-030 Camping
Eliminate the extended off-season length of stay.
Emily Weathers
Program Specialist
emily.weathers@parks.wa.gove [emily.weathers@parks.wa.gov]
360-902-8848
Filed CR-101
WSR 23-02-015
April 11, 2024
In process at operations division.
352-78-020 and 352-78-090,
recreational boating program.
What do the words and phrases in this chapter mean?
How do I get a replacement for my commission-issued boater education card [How do the boater education program requirements affect rental operators and liveries]?
Changes to definitions and aligns boater education program requirements that affect rental operators and liveries.
Derek VanDyke
Program Specialist
derek.vandyke@parks.wa.gov
360-902-8842
Filed CR-101
WSR 23-03-056
July 18, 2024
In process at recreational boating program.
352-44-010 Recreational conveyances—Definitions
Change of verbiage:
(2) "Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission or histheir designee.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.hurst@parks.wa.gov
Initial need identified, no CR-101 filed yet.
TBD
In process within state parks development division under deputy director portfolio.
352-44-020 Recreational conveyances—Certification
Remove of verbiage: Each conveyance for persons generally engaging in wintersports recreational activities, as described in RCW 79A.40.010, shall have a current seasonal certificate to operate on a form approved and provided by the commission.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.hurst@parks.wa.gov
Initial need identified, no CR-101 filed yet.
TBD
In process within state parks development division under deputy director portfolio.
352-44-040 Recreational conveyances—Access to certificate
Change of verbiage:
The director or designee shall have access to the certificate at all times and the authority to revoke the certificate at any time that he they determines the conveyance is not safe for public use.
Nata Hurst
Program Specialist
Nata.hurst@parks.wa.gov
Initial need identified, no CR-101 filed yet.
TBD
In process within state parks development division under deputy director portfolio.
352-44-120 Recreational conveyances—Violation constitutes a misdemeanor
Change of verbiage:
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 70.88.04079A.40.040 the violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punished as such.
Nata Hust
Program Specialist
Nata.hurst@parks.wa.gov
Initial need identified, no CR-101 filed yet.
TBD
In process within state parks development division under deputy director portfolio.
352-37-310 Solicitation
Bring requirements for permitting commercial uses within the seashore conservation area into alignment with requirements in other park locations.
Matt Niles
Seashore Conservation Area Manager
Matt.Niles@parks.wa.gov
Under agency review. CR-101 not yet filed.
TBD
 
352-37-240 Fireworks
Amending rules regarding the use of fireworks within the seashore conservation area.
Matt Niles
Seashore Conservation Area Manager
Matt.Niles@parks.wa.gove [Matt.Niles@parks.wa.gov]
Under agency review. CR-101 not yet filed.
TBD
 
Valeria Veasley
Management Analyst