WSR 13-20-039
PROPOSED RULES
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
[Filed September 24, 2013, 4:05 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 13-16-060.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC changes, ski lift program, WAC 352-44-020 and 352-44-080.
Hearing Location(s): Gig Harbor City Hall, 3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, (253) 851-8136, on November 14, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 14, 2013.
Submit Written Comments to: Nata Hurst, 1111 Israel Road S.W., Olympia, WA 98504-2650, e-mail nata.hurst@parks.wa.gov, fax (360) 586-0207, by November 8, 2013.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Becki Ellison at becki.ellison@parks.wa.gov or by calling (360) 902-8502.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Updating WAC 352-44-020 to have certificate timing match operating use. Revoking WAC 352-44-080 Recreational conveyances—Simulated load test. State parks has adopted ANSI B77.1 current edition. Having a WAC cover the same issue is not necessary and may cause a conflict.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Updates bring the WACs in to alignment of current practice.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 79A.40.030.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state parks and recreation commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Nata Jo Hurst, 1111 Israel Road, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 902-8638.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. No fiscal impact.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. No fiscal impact.
September 24, 2013
Valeria Evans
Management Analyst
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 20, filed 7/31/74)
WAC 352-44-020 Recreational conveyances—Certification.
Each conveyance for persons generally engaging in winter sports recreational activities, as described in RCW 70.88.010, shall have a current ((annual)) seasonal certificate to operate on a form approved and provided by the commission. Said certificate shall ((be for an annual term of one year beginning January 1 of each year)) cover a six-month season, either winter (November 1st to May 31st) or summer (June 1st to October 31st. No conveyance shall be operated for use by the public unless a valid current certificate has been issued by the director. The certificate shall be:
(1) Signed by the director.
(2) Posted in a conspicuous location at the main loading terminal during periods of operation for public use.
(3) Adequately protected from the elements.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 352-44-080
Recreational conveyances—Simulated load test.