PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Weapons and fireworks policy.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28B.50 RCW.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This new policy for Olympic College is required by RCW 28B.10.569. It establishes prohibitions for weapons and fireworks on college property to assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Review by the president's cabinet and the board of trustees.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Thomas Oliver, Olympic College, rules coordinator, (360) 475-7502 or toliver@olympic.edu to provide comments on this rule.
August 3, 2011
Thomas Oliver
Rules Coordinator