WSR 26-04-095
AGENDA
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
LAND USE HEARINGS OFFICE
[Filed January 30, 2026, 2:29 p.m.]
Following is the environmental and land use hearings office's (ELUHO) semi-annual rules development agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314. This list identifies rules that we have under active development and rules that the agency anticipates starting some rule-making action on during the next six months.
This agenda is also available on our rule-making website. We update rule-making information on our website as rule making progresses. If we start rule-making activities not listed on this agenda or stop listed rule-making activities, we immediately post that information to our rule-making website and inform interested and known affected parties.
If you have questions about this agenda, contact Jamie Merly at jamie.merly@eluho.wa.gov.
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
February 1 - July 31, 2026
WAC Citation
Purpose of Rule Making
Current Activity/Approximate Filing Date
Pollution Control Hearings Board
371-08
Amend rule to updated provisions for language and disability access for individuals appearing before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page [contact agency for links].
371-08
Establish rules regarding use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cases before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
371-08
Amend rule to allow board members to mediate cases before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
371-08
Establish and updates rules as needed consistent with new laws passed by the 2026 legislature that may require rule making.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
371-08
To reduce confusion to case parties, update rules as needed for technical corrections and clarifications.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
Shorelines Hearings Board
461-08
Amend rule to updated provisions for language and disability access for individuals appearing before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page [contact agency for links].
461-08
Establish rules regarding use of AI in cases before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
461-08
Amend rule to allow board members to mediate cases before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
461-08
To reduce confusion to case parties, update rules as needed for technical corrections and clarifications.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
Growth Management Hearings Board
242-03
Establish rules regarding use of AI in cases before the board.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page [contact agency for links].
242-03
To reduce confusion to case parties, clarify the process for requesting governor-certified standing.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
242-03
To reduce confusion to case parties, clarify the process for amicus curiae.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
242-03
To reduce confusion to case parties, clarify the process for intervention.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
242-03
To reduce confusion to case parties, update rules as needed for technical corrections and clarifications.
We anticipate filing a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) in August 2026. Information will be updated on the ELUHO rule-making page.
Jamie Merly
Rules Coordinator