Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-155 WAC, Standards for construction work, Part S, Demolition.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) intends to conduct rule making to update the requirements in chapter 296-155 WAC, Standards for construction work, Part S, Demolition. DOSH is initiating this change to remove confusing and unnecessary language as well as add clarification where necessary throughout the rule to improve safety. Other updates and housekeeping changes may also be made throughout this chapter.

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

Process for Developing New Rule: Parties interested in the formulation of these rules for proposal may contact the individual 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 Cathy Coates, Administrative Regulations Analyst, Department of Labor and Industries, DOSH, P.O. Box 44620, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-902-5432, fax 360-902-5541, email cathy.coates@lni.wa.gov, web site www.lni.wa.gov.