Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to consider amendments to the definitions for amusement rides or structures under WAC 296-403A-100. The department of labor and industries accepted a rule-making petition to amend the definition of "Amusement structures" to exclude fixed artificial climbing surfaces built for the sport of rock climbing, including equipment used for climber education and safety, when not located on the same premises as amusement rides. This rule making considers the proposed amendments from the petitioner's request. Additional amendments to WAC 296-403A-100 are also being considered for updates, clarification, housekeeping, and other changes to bring the rule up-to-date.

Process for Developing New Rule: Interested parties can participate in the formulation of the proposed amendments before publication by contacting the individual listed below. The public can also participate after amendments are proposed by providing written comments and/or testimony during the public hearing and comment process.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Meagan Edwards, Department of Labor and Industries, Field Services and Public Safety Division, P.O. Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400, phone 360-522-0125, fax 360-704-1980, email Meagan.Edwards@Lni.wa.gov, website https://www.lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/electrical/laws-rules-policies#rule-development.