WSR 98-08-107
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
[Filed April 1, 1998, 11:21 a.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Increase in size standard for Engineering Services (SIC 8711), Architectural Services (SIC 8712) and for Surveying and Mapping Services (SIC 8713 and part of SIC 7389)
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 39.19.030(7)
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: A review of the existing size standards is needed because of changes in these industries since 1987. The federal government has recognized the need for change and proposed a new regulation setting higher ceilings for these firms to be eligible for federal small business assistance programs
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: United States Small Business Administration. The state historically has adopted the standards set by this federal agency
Process for Developing New Rule: The Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises will establish ad hoc advisory committees comprised of representatives of the affected industry groups, state and local government agencies
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. Submit written comments to Juan Huey-Ray, Business and Policy Development Manager, Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, P.O. Box 41160, Olympia, WA 98504-1160, or FAX (360) 586-7079. Persons may also call Mr. Huey-Ray at (360) 704-1188
April 1, 1998
James A. Medina
Director