Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 296-127-010 Definition of ordinary maintenance for chapter 296-127 WAC.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule making will consider changes to the definition of "ordinary maintenance," including "ordinary maintenance" specific to work on residential properties owned by housing authorities.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.

Process for Developing New Rule: The department of labor and industries (L&I) will develop the rule language with input from housing authorities, the prevailing wage advisory committee and other interested parties. Interested parties may participate in the decision to adopt the amended rules and formulation of the rules before publication by contacting the individual below. The public may also participate after amendments are proposed by providing written comments and/or testimony during the public hearing and comment period.

For more information on this rule making, visit L&I's rule-making activity website at https://www.Lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/ or contact the individual below.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ellen Saline, L&I, Fraud Prevention and Labor Standards Division, P.O. Box 44400, Olympia, WA 98504-4400, phone 360-902-4475, email PWRules@Lni.wa.gov.