WSR 98-03-040

POLICY AND INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

[Filed January 14, 1998, 4:30 p.m.]

Following is a list of Policy and Interpretive Statements issued by the department during November and December 1997. If you need additional information or have questions please call (360) 902-4206.

policy and interpretive statements

Consultation and Compliance

WISHA Interim Operations Memorandum #97-11-A, "Delay in Methylene Chloride Enforcement," will remain in effect until March 1, 1998. This memorandum delays enforcement of the requirements of WAC 296-62-07470 to enable further education of employers regarding its requirements.

Contact: Teri Neely

Mailstop 4648

(360) 902-5503

Michael Silverstein

Assistant Director

Insurance Services

Processing Overpayments #2.81. This policy provides guidance to claim management staff when processing a benefit overpayment.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Paying Loss of Earning Power Compensation #5.81. This policy provides guidance to claim management staff when determining eligibility for and calculation of loss of earning power compensation.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Coverage for Musicians and Entertainers #61.01. This policy provides guidance to employer services staff when determining state fund coverage for musicians and entertainers.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Determining Coverage for Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters #61.02. This policy provides guidance to employer services staff when determining state fund coverage for law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Opening Industrial Insurance Accounts for Unregistered Firms #63.68. This policy provides guidance to department staff when opening industrial insurance accounts for the unregistered firm.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Collection timelines for Major Legal Actions #72.01. This policy provides guidance to revenue officers when establishing timeframes for issuance of major legal actions.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Payment Agreements for Delinquent Liabilities #72.03. This policy provides guidance to department staff when entering into a payment agreement with an employer to collect delinquent liabilities.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Verifying an Estimate of Employer Hours #72.04. This policy provides guidance to revenue officers to confirm employment activity at businesses or reduce estimates to more accurately reflect proper receivables.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Collecting Debts on Public Works Projects #72.05. This policy provides guidance to department staff for collection of overdue premiums from public entities.

Contact: Linda Norris

Mailstop 4311

(360) 902-5003

Doug Connell

Assistant Director

Marie Myerchin-Redifer

Rules Coordinator

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