Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct a review of the provisions of chapter 352-12 WAC, Moorage and use of marine and inland water facilities, including the provisions regulating the use of facilities, the methods for collection of fees and the issuance of permits.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The review of chapter 352-12 WAC is in response to the implementation of new and revised fees and permits as well as the need to revise any current rules in this chapter related to their collections. The review will also provide for general housekeeping and minor changes in text. The review is intended to identify opportunities to adopt clear, usable and equitable rules for accessible public use and for the preservation and financial stability of Washington's state park system for the benefit of all citizens of the state.

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

     Process for Developing New Rule:      Agency study.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. To obtain additional information or to comment on the commission rules being reviewed, contact Pamela McConkey, Manager, Visitor Services, Washington State Parks, P.O. Box 42650, 7150 Cleanwater Lane, Olympia, WA 98504-2650, phone (360) 902-8595, fax (360) 586-5875, e-mail Pam.McConkey@parks.wa.gov.

September 3, 2003

Jim French

Chief of Policy

Research and Program

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