Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, [49.17].050.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Chapter 296-62 WAC, Part P, contains requirements for both hazardous waste operations and emergency response. The department is considering separating these requirements into two parts: Part P for existing hazardous waste requirements and a new Part R for existing emergency response requirements. This revision will eliminate confusion caused by the commingled requirements. This change would be consistent with OSHA's standards where these subjects are separate. No new requirements will be proposed.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: No other state or federal agencies (other than OSHA) are known to regulate this subject.

Process for Developing New Rule: Interested parties may contact the individual below. The public may also participate by commenting after amendments are proposed by providing written comments or giving oral testimony during the public hearing process.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ken Lewis, Project Manager, phone (360) 902-4568, FAX (360) 902-5529, Department of Labor and Industries, WISHA Services Division, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504-4620.

June 2, 1998

Gary Moore

Director