Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.37.005 and 46.37.320.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Transit companies expressed the desire to have the option of using additional hazard strobe lamps for public safety. A pilot program was tested and the results were favorable. This amendment will define acceptable use of these devices.

Process for Developing New Rule: Pilot rule making; and consultation with transit companies.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ms. Carol Morton, Washington State Patrol, P.O. Box 42635, Olympia, WA 98504-2635, phone (360) 412-8934, FAX (360) 493-9090.

May 15, 1998

Annette M. Sandberg

Chief