WSR 99-24-086

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[ Filed November 30, 1999, 10:31 a.m. ]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Innovations core rules.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050, and section 218, chapter 309, Laws of 1999.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In 1999, the Washington state legislature approved funding for a redesign of WISHA safety and health rules. Innovations will contribute to safer and more healthful workplaces in Washington by simplifying the language of the rules and organizing them for ease of use. The purpose of this project is to develop a user-friendly rule book of core requirements that apply to most employers in the state of Washington. We will organize the safety and health rules that apply to most employers into one easy-to-use rule book. We will not change or increase requirements as part of this rule-making effort.

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 that regulate this subject.

Process for Developing New Rule: Parties interested in the formulation of these rules for proposal may contact the individuals listed 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 Rowena Johnson, Project Manager, phone (360) 902-5538, fax (360) 902-5529 or Alan Lundeen, Technical Representative, phone (360) 902-4615, fax (360) 902-5529, Department of Labor and Industries, WISHA Services Division, P.O. Box 44635, Olympia, WA 98504-4635.

November 30, 1999

Gary Moore

Director

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