New WAC

The department of natural resources (DNR) will be developing a new rule to establish policies and procedures for the Washington state committee on geographic names. The new rule will provide guidelines for acceptable geographic names, and establish the process by which the committee will consider and adopt names and conduct meetings.

332-24

Rule change to ensure fire protection rules are clearly written and provide appropriate protection regarding regulation of forest operations and spark emitting equipment requirements. The changes will also update references to department of ecology WAC and chapter 70-94 [70.94] RCW.

332-08

DNR has the discretion to consider rule-making changes related to insurance and security requirements; the program is currently evaluating whether or not this is necessary.

332-18-05004

Amending rule governing fines, base penalties schedule in relation to surface mine reclamation.

New WAC

A new rule will be written to implement RCW 78.44.087 (5)(c) developing a standardized performance security formula.

332-30-172

Rule will establish a geoduck diver safety program that all divers (wildstock fishery only) must complete to be maintained on a DNR plan of operations or issued a license under RCW 77.65.410. Rule making mandated by RCW 43.30.560.

New WAC

RCW 39.04.155 directs state agencies awarding small works contract[s] to have procedures in place to solicit bids and award contracts.