Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-939 WAC, Surgical technologist program, to write one or more rules outlining registration application requirements for surgical technologists.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 18.215 RCW.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These rules will outline application requirements for those persons registering as a surgical technologist. The rules will include a reference to chapter 246-12 WAC the administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Public rule-writing sessions with interested persons.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Kendra Pitzler, Program Manager, Department of Health, Surgical Technology Program, P.O. Box 47864, Olympia, WA 98504-7864, phone (360) 236-4723, fax (360) 236-4738, e-mail Kendra.Pitzler@doh.wa.gov or Gina.Thompson@doh.wa.gov.

May 23, 2000

M. C. Selecky

Secretary

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