EXPEDITED RULES
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L, Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and
conveyors.
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Tamara Jones, Department of Labor and Industries, P.O. Box 44001, Olympia, WA 98504-4001 , AND RECEIVED BY April 3, 2012.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is proposing to repeal two sections in chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L. The two sections being repealed are WAC 296-155-526 Crane attached personnel platforms and 296-155-528 Crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms.
These sections should have been repealed in the recent adoption of the Cranes - Phase II filing, which was adopted on December 20, 2011 (WSR 12-01-086). These sections are now covered under the personnel lifting requirements located in WAC 296-155-547 through 296-155-55405.
The department is also proposing to change the title of chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L, from "cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors" to "cranes, rigging, and personnel lifting."
Reasons Supporting Proposal: These proposed revisions will eliminate confusion. Personnel lifting requirements will now be found in one location instead of two.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of labor and industries, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Tracy Spencer, Tumwater, (360) 902-5530; Implementation and Enforcement: Michael Silverstein, Tumwater, (360) 902-4805.
February 1, 2012
Judy Schurke
Director
OTS-4551.1
PART L
CRANES, ((DERRICKS, HOISTS, ELEVATORS,
AND CONVEYORS)) RIGGING, AND PERSONNEL LIFTING
REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
| WAC 296-155-526 | Crane attached personnel platforms. |
| WAC 296-155-528 | Crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms. |